I had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in medicine at Addis Ababa University. Unfortunately, the instructors’ reliance on teaching by humiliation created a harmful learning environment that detracted from student well-being and academic progress. Current teaching strategies unintentionally undermine student confidence and engagement in the subject, potentially impacting their future effectiveness as doctors. I urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough assessment of teaching strategies in Ethiopian medical schools and implement evidence-based methods that prioritize student engagement, knowledge retention, and critical thinking skills, fostering the development of competent and confident future doctors.

I still remember the day I got the admission to AAU. Being the the number one university in the country we had to score high marks for the entrance exam. it is the oldest university with its own history and museums to back it up. in freshman course we had professors and assistant professors which showed it has highly educated stuff under its belt. the housing is alright as well. it what you expect from 3rd world country with water supply and electricity. The libraries are fully stocked, yet most of us use it for it’s quiet atmosphere to study since now the world evolved in to digital aspects. AAU has the countries largest and the countries first hospital as one of its schools. TIKUR ANBESA HOSPITAL. it has long history and skilled doctors. as a med student i can guarantee that.