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Mengesha, Biftu, MD
Biftu Mengesha, MD MAS

Assistant Professor
Associate Director, Complex Family Planning Fellowship
Associate Director, Residency Program
Associate Residency Director, OB GYN & RS

[email protected]

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Contact Information

Mailing Address:

1001 Potrero Ave. 6D-13
San Francisco, CA 94110

Telephone:

628/206-8469

Fax:

628/206-3112

Research/Clinical Interests:

Abortion and contraceptive care and counseling, complex contraception, health disparities, obesity and bariatric surgery, medical education, inclusion and equity in the clinical and learning environment

Education/Training

Year

Institution & Location

Degree

Field of Study

2007

University of Colorado, Boulder

B.A.

Biochemistry

2011

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago IL

M.D.

Medicine

2015

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago IL

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology

2017

University of California, San Francisco

Fellowship

Family Planning

2017

University of California, San Francisco

MAS

Clinical Research

Achievements & Recognition

Year

Major Honors

2007

Frederick G. Barr Scholar Endowed medical student scholarship Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

2010

Beatrice Tucker Award For outstanding contributions to women’s health, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

2012

Excellence in Student Teaching Award, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

2013

Golden Apple Student Teaching Award, 2nd Place, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

2014

John. J. Sciarra Excellence in Family Planning Award, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

2014

Golden Apple Student Teaching Award, 2nd Place, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

2015

Golden Apple Student Teaching Award, 1st Place, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

2015

Augusta Webster Award - To recognize the qualities of dedication and compassion with excellence in patient care, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

2015

Most Outstanding Fellow as awarded by residents, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF

2017

Most Outstanding Teaching Fellow as awarded by medical students, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF

2017

Outstanding Resident Teaching, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF

2017

John A. Watson Scholar, University of California, San Francisco CA

2020

Academy of Medical Educators, Excellence in Teaching Award for General Teaching