Mekdem A Melaku
Woodstock,MD
Summary
Experienced with managing diverse patient populations in hospital settings. Utilizes diagnostic expertise to deliver high-quality care and treatment plans. Strong understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered communication to improve health outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Research assistant
Medstar
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and ensure comprehensive understanding of relevant studies.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to enhance research accuracy and efficiency.
Externship
Med Star Franklin Square Medical Center
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Externship for six weeks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Home Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taking care of my sick mother who has passed away on 12/10/2020 due to liver cancer
Volunteer
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Taking different courses and volunteering at the local elementary school while taking care of my kids
Telemetry Technician
North shore LIJ Forest Hills Hospital
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Monitoring heart rhythms of patients from telemetry unit using central monitoring system. To identify dysrhythmia and ectopic rhythms
Telemetry Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Monitoring Heart rhythm of patients in telemetry unit using central monitoring system. To identify dysrhythmia and ectopic rhythms
General practitioner
Good shepherd Mission hospital
04.2009 - 09.2010
- Worked as a general practitioner in the department of internal medicine in the outpatient and inpatient units. Activities included admitting patients, rounding on admitted patients and cross covering emergency room when necessary.
General practitioner
Myung sung Medical Center
02.2007 - 05.2008
- I worked as a general practitioner in the department of internal medicine. I worked with team of internists and general practitioners in the inpatient unit. Typically, my activities included admitting patients, in patient floor rounds and night calls.
Bethezata Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Worked in a walk-in clinic with patient coming from every walk of life
Menilik the 2nd Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
- I worked in the departments of surgery and internal medicine with team of surgeons and internists. Typical activities included admitting, rounding on in patients, night calls and executing minor surgical procedures.
Education
M.D. - Post Graduate Study in Internal Medicine
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC06-2026
M.D. - Post Graduate Study in Preliminary Medicine
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC06-2023
Research courses
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg public school
05.2022
Graduated from Faculty of Medicine - Medicine (MD)
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia01.2005
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Effective time management
- Analytical problem-solving
Certification
- -All steps taken and passed
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 2 CS
- ECFMG certified: Yes
- USMLE Step 3
Language Fluency
Amharic (Native/functionally native)
English (Advanced)
French (Basic)
Timeline
Volunteer Research assistant
Medstar
08.2020 - 04.2022
Externship
Med Star Franklin Square Medical Center
02.2020 - 03.2020
Home Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
Volunteer
01.2015 - 01.2018
Telemetry Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2012
Telemetry Technician
North shore LIJ Forest Hills Hospital
10.2010 - 06.2015
General practitioner
Good shepherd Mission hospital
04.2009 - 09.2010
General practitioner
Myung sung Medical Center
02.2007 - 05.2008
Bethezata Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2007
Menilik the 2nd Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
Research courses
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg public school
Graduated from Faculty of Medicine - Medicine (MD)
Addis Ababa University
M.D. - Post Graduate Study in Internal Medicine
Howard University Hospital
M.D. - Post Graduate Study in Preliminary Medicine
Howard University
Hobbies & Interests
Physical fitness and nutrition, Reading, Adventure with my three boys, Watching documentaries, Listening to songs, getting together with family and friends.
Publications
Bancheno WM, Adidam SR, Melaku MA. Metastatic rectal neuroendocrine carcinoma presenting with treatment-refractory immune thrombocytopenia: A case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Jul 22;101(29): e29616. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000029616. PMID: 35866784; PMCID: PMC9302362.
Research experience
- - In 2020 I participated as a research assistant volunteer in a Covid research at Medstar Health.
- - In 2005 I took part in a national health survey in health facilities in Ethiopia. The research was on HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis and other opportunistic diseases.
- -In 2003 I participated in research which was part of medical student rural attachment in environmental health. The research was on ten years Immunization record of a health facility in Awash, Ethiopia.