I really enjoy watching football I also like to play volleyball Sundays are reserved for spiritual reflection at church and cherished moments with my family and my lovely kids I find peace in navigating natural landscapes and listening to classic music
Mengesha Akale
Internist, Assistant professor, Postgraduate coordinator
Asella
Summary
Committed to lifelong learning and growth
Compassionate and dedicated Internist committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based patient care. Proven educator and mentor to junior medical staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Passionate about lifelong learning and skilled in various in-office procedures. Motivated to improve healthcare systems through clinical research, community service, and quality initiatives aimed at reducing healthcare disparities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Internist, Assistant professor, Postgraduate coordinator
Arsi University, College of Health Sciences
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Giving lecture classes and bedside practical teaching for undergraduate students.
- Actively participate and contribute to grand rounds, seminars, and journal clubs.
- Organize and follow residents' activities (organize an update lecture, conduct progressive evaluation, schedule practical and written exam, and assign a mentor for career guidance and counseling when needed)
Chief Resident
Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Mentoring junior residents and facilitating Senior Staff - Resident Communication.
- Organized and implemented academic activities like seminar, journal club and grand round.
- Established separate skill lab to perform urine microscopy and peripheral morphology for residents at the bedside.
Lecturer, General Practitioner, Undergraduate coordinator
Arsi University, College of Health Sciences
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered lectures and bedside teaching to enhance undergraduate students' learning experience.
- Provided comprehensive patient care in outpatient department to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assigned as undergraduate coordinator to organize and implement academic activities, follow students' progress and implement practical and written exam as per curriculum.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Arsi University(Former Adama University)
Asella 04.2001 -
Specialty in Internal Medicine -
Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 04.2001 -
Basic Echocardiography training - undefined
Gesund Cardiac Center
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia05-2023
Higher Diploma Program - Teaching methodology
Arsi University
Asella, Ethiopia06-2023
Upper Endoscopy -
St.paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia10-2023
Skills
- Medical bedside procedures
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Bedside imaging
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Academic Coordination
- Teaching and mentoring
Certification
ECFMG certified by ECFMG division of Intealth [09/2025]
Interests
Timeline
Internist, Assistant professor, Postgraduate coordinator
Arsi University, College of Health Sciences
01.2023 - Current
Chief Resident
Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College
11.2020 - 11.2022
Lecturer, General Practitioner, Undergraduate coordinator
Arsi University, College of Health Sciences
03.2018 - 12.2019
M.D. - Medicine
Arsi University(Former Adama University)
04.2001 -
Specialty in Internal Medicine -
Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College
04.2001 -
Basic Echocardiography training - undefined
Gesund Cardiac Center
Higher Diploma Program - Teaching methodology
Arsi University
Upper Endoscopy -
St.paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Medical school award
- Arsi University [01/2018]: Graduated with distinction
- Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College [01/2023]: Silver Plate Award printed as" awarded for his outstanding excellence in internal medicine residency program"
- Arsi University, College of health science(04/2025): Awarded for the great contributions to improve health care gaps and providing evidence based patient care.
PUBLICATIONS
- Akale M, Tadesse T, Arega B. Assessment of quality of diabetic care in teaching hospitals in Ethiopia: in comparison to international guidelines. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity. 2024 Dec 31:691-700.
- Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/DMSO.S441764
- Elias TP, Minyilshewa AT, Tekle MA, Gebreamlak TW, Adde BL. Predictors of Antihypertensive Drug Adherence and Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Hypertension. 2025;2025(1):1055517.
- Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40918605/
- Akale M, Zena D, Mesfin F, Addisu N. Leech infestation-a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report. JEM Reports. 2025 Jul 5:100182.
- Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277332025000046X
- Bekele¹ FW, Alemu WA, Tolla KS, Jada AU, Tekle MA, Adem MK, Yesuf HA. Implementation of Guideline-Directed medical therapy and factors in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 2025 Oct 9;25(1):728.
- Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-025-05187-5
- Tekle MA, Gulilat BT, Alemu WA, Raru RT, Bekele NA. A Rare Presentation of Myxedema Coma Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome Successfully Managed With Oral Levothyroxine. JCEM Case Reports. 2026 Jan;4(1):luaf287.
- Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12676000/
- Mola, Belay shewaye, Tekle, Mengesha Akale, Alemu, Wubshet Abraham. Determinants of Bronchiectasis Among Patients Attending Chest Clinic of Teaching Hospital in Ethiopia: Case-Control Study, Pulmonary Medicine, 2026, 5549973, 7 pages, 2026.
- Link: https://doi.org/10.1155/pm/5549973
- Dadi ZH, Tekle MA,Hirko GK. Plummer-Vinson syndrome a young African Woman: Case report. BIORES SCIENTIA,2024,7(2):1-11
- Under review on Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Erectile Dysfunction: A common yet overlooked complication of Diabetes.
- Under review on BMC Endocrine Disorders
- Adem, J.B., Adilo, A.M., Deybasso, H.A. et al. Lived experience and attitudes of esophageal cancer patients toward stenting-based care at Asella referral hospital: a qualitative exploration from a resource-limited setting in South-Eastern Ethiopia. BMC Cancer 26, 351 (2026).