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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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
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Institution & Location
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Degree
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Field of Study
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2007
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University of Colorado, Boulder
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B.A.
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Biochemistry
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2011
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Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago IL
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M.D.
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Medicine
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2015
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago IL
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Residency
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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2017
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University of California, San Francisco
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Fellowship
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Family Planning
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2017
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University of California, San Francisco
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MAS
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Clinical Research
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Achievements & Recognition
Year
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Major Honors
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2007
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Frederick G. Barr Scholar Endowed medical student scholarship Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
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2010
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Beatrice Tucker Award For outstanding contributions to women’s health, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
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2012
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Excellence in Student Teaching Award, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
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2013
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Golden Apple Student Teaching Award, 2nd Place, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
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2014
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John. J. Sciarra Excellence in Family Planning Award, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
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2014
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Golden Apple Student Teaching Award, 2nd Place, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
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2015
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Golden Apple Student Teaching Award, 1st Place, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
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2015
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Augusta Webster Award - To recognize the qualities of dedication and compassion with excellence in patient care, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
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2015
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Most Outstanding Fellow as awarded by residents, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF
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2017
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Most Outstanding Teaching Fellow as awarded by medical students, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF
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2017
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Outstanding Resident Teaching, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF
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2017
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John A. Watson Scholar, University of California, San Francisco CA
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2020
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Academy of Medical Educators, Excellence in Teaching Award for General Teaching
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