07/02/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Betanas Tafesse and Dr. Yohannes Chemere! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Dr. Betanas Tafesse and Dr. Yohannes Chemere, esteemed members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Medical Association (EOTMA).
Both physicians successfully matched into Internal Medicine residency programs in the United States during the 2026 Match Season and officially began their residency training on July 1, 2026.
🎓 Dr. Betanas Tafesse began her Internal Medicine Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
🎓 Dr. Yohannes Chemere began his Internal Medicine Residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
This remarkable milestone reflects their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence in medicine. Their achievements are a testament to years of hard work and perseverance, and we are confident they will make a meaningful impact on the patients and communities they serve.
At EOTMA, we are proud to support physicians pursuing advanced medical training in the United States through mentorship, guidance for ECFMG certification, assistance with the ERAS residency application process, and ongoing professional development.
We also invite aspiring medical students and healthcare professionals to join our EOTMA Student Chapter, where they can benefit from mentorship, volunteer opportunities, networking, leadership development, and valuable academic and clinical experiences.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Betanas Tafesse and Dr. Yohannes Chemere as they begin this exciting new chapter in their medical careers. We pray that God will continue to bless and guide them as they serve their patients with compassion, excellence, and integrity.
Congratulations! We wish you both continued success and God's abundant blessings!