Yohannes, Betelhem
Betelhem Yohannes, MD
Hometown:
Seattle, WA
Undergraduate School:
University of Washington
Medical School:
University of Washington
Bio:
I was born in Ethiopia and grew up in Washington. In college, I studied biomedical engineering with a research interest in creating point-of-care diagnostics for low-resource settings. I was actively engaged in peer tutoring and mentorship throughout my undergraduate and medical education. Now, I am thrilled to join the UW surgical community, eagerly anticipating the numerous opportunities it offers and look forward to constantly learning and evolving to provide excellent care to my patients.
Personal Interests:
Writing, interior design, cooking, digital art
Clinical Interests:
Minimally invasive surgery though keeping an open mind
Why UW?
The abundance of opportunities, diverse patient populations, accomplished faculty mentors and supportive peers.
What advice do you have for incoming interns?
Identify supportive mentors, embrace a learning mindset and incorporate self-care.
What do you like best about living in Seattle?
Proximity to beautiful nature and great coffee shop scene.