BIRUK GETACHEW WAKJIRA
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive experience at Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College. Expert in patient assessment and treatment planning, leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance surgical outcomes. Proven ability to coordinate research initiatives and educate future healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Physician, Neurology
Texas Tech Health Science Center
El Paso, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and history taking for diverse medical conditions.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams and specialists.
- Managed daily patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2019 - 06.2025
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures on advanced medical topics.
- Coordinated research projects with local healthcare institutions for practical exposure.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
Chair of Department of Neurological Surgery
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2022 - 05.2024
- I was the head of the department.
- Led strategic planning sessions for academic and operational improvements.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations to advance healthcare education programs.
- Facilitated faculty training workshops to improve teaching methodologies and outcomes.
- Provided guidance on strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth opportunities.
- Prepared reports summarizing key action items discussed at board meetings for distribution to directors after each session.
Training Program Director
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.2019 - 07.2022
- I was the training program director of the Neurological Surgery residency program at Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Attending Neurosurgeon
Haromaya University, College of Health Sciences
Harar, Ethiopia
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed complex surgical procedures on neurological disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations and neurodiagnostic tests.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and recovery processes.
- Supervised surgical teams during operations to ensure adherence to protocols.
Chief Neurological Surgery Resident
10.2016 - 09.2017
- I was the chief resident in my final year of residency
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individual care plans.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options and health management.
- Assisted in training junior residents on clinical procedures and protocols.
- Met with attending physician prior to suggest specialized interventions or uncommon diagnostic studies.
Integrated Modular Coordinator
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2011 - 12.2012
- I served as integrated modular coordinator for undergraduate medical students in Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Lecturer
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for nursing students.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum and teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
Education
Visitor Observership - Pediatrics Neurosurgery
Telaviv Sourasky Medical Center
Telaviv, Israel01.2025
Specialty Certificate - Neurological Surgery
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa12.2017
Visitor Observership - Neurological Surgery
Christian Medical College
Vellore, India09.2017
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE -
Mekele University
Mekele10.2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Surgical collaboration
- Neurological diagnostics
- Clinical protocol adherence
- Research coordination
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/27/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: ETHIOPIAN
Publications
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Outcome: A Four-Year Retrospective Study at St. Peter Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016 -2020, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371984863_VENTRICULOPERITONEAL_SHUNT_OUTCOME_A_FOURYEAR_RETROSPECTIVE_STUDY_AT_ST_PETER_HOSPITAL_ADDIS_ABABA_ETHIOPIA_2016_-2020_GC
- Clinical characteristics and functional outcome of surgically treated adult head trauma patients with acute subdural hematoma: Ethiopian tertiary hospitals experience, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100264
- Pattern and Clinical outcome of Adult Emergency Department Admissions in Selected Government Hospitals in Addis Ababa.2023GC, https://www.cmjpublishers.com/volume-2-issue-5-health-sciences/
- Prevalence of Tuberculosis Among Adults Living with HIV at Arba-Minch General Hospital In 2023, South Region, Ethiopia, https://www.cmjpublishers.com/archives-emergency-medicine/
- Fecal Carriage of ESBL and Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Among HIV Patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2022, https://www.cmjpublishers.com/archives-microbiology-andpathology/
- Functional Outcome of Adult Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Treated by Decompressive Craniectomy in an Ethiopian Trauma Center, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123899
Certification
- Certificate of completion, 04/01/12, Training on Instructional Design Skills
- Certificate of Completion, 11/01/19, WFNS Foundation Hydrocephalous Course
- Certificate of Completion, 04/01/23, Introduction to Clinical Trials
- ECFMG Certification, 09/01/24, Clinical Skills Pathway
Languages
- English
- Tigrigna
- Amharic
- English
- Tigrigna
Management And Leadership
- Integrated Modular Coordinator, 08/01/11, 12/01/12, I served as integrated modular coordinator for undergraduate medical students in Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
- Training Program Director, 10/01/19, 07/01/22, I was the training program director of the Neurological Surgery residency program at Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
- Chair of Department of Neurological Surgery, 08/01/22, 05/01/24, I was the head of the department.
- Chief Neurological Surgery Resident, 10/01/16, 09/01/17, I was the chief resident in my final year of residency
Timeline
Resident Physician, Neurology
Texas Tech Health Science Center
07.2025 - Current
Chair of Department of Neurological Surgery
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Training Program Director
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
10.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
01.2019 - 06.2025
Attending Neurosurgeon
Haromaya University, College of Health Sciences
12.2017 - 12.2018
Chief Neurological Surgery Resident
10.2016 - 09.2017
Integrated Modular Coordinator
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
08.2011 - 12.2012
Lecturer
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
11.2010 - 12.2012
Visitor Observership - Pediatrics Neurosurgery
Telaviv Sourasky Medical Center
Specialty Certificate - Neurological Surgery
Addis Ababa University
Visitor Observership - Neurological Surgery
Christian Medical College
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE -
Mekele University