Ambo University Ethiopia Experience
Global Health Programs
Overview
The University of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Health Science Center San Antonio and signed a Memorandum of Agreement in 2023 with the goals of collaborating on research and quality improvement projects, faculty and professional development, student cross-cultural and clinical learning experiences.
Specific activities thus far included:
- UT Health faculty initial visit in May 2023. Guest lecture for medical school students.
- In October of 2023, Ambo University faculty joined UT Health Zoom faculty development series on best practices in Interprofessional Education (IPE).
- Ambo University, Waliso Campus School of Nursing joined the quarterly Global Health Hub, led by UT Health, which includes Schools of Nursing from all over the world.
- In October and December 2025, 16 Ambo University faculty participated in a 3-part Zoom series presented by experts at UT Health on
- Grant writing
- Designing Research Studies
- and Budget Design for Studies
Ambo University began in 1947 as an agricultural institute. However, since 2009, the university has experienced exponential growth to where it now includes 4 campuses, serving more than 18,000 students. With their shared commitments to delivering high‑quality patient care, advancing impactful community‑focused healthcare research, and educating the next generation of health professionals, Ambo University and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ are well positioned to build a thriving and mutually beneficial partnership.
Trips and other opportunities for health professions students are in the planning stages. Please contact Heidi Worabo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP for more information.