福利一区在线

School of Nursing

Ambo University Ethiopia Experience

Global Health Programs

Ambo university ethiopia
Ambo University has four campuses, one referral hospital, 163 programs of study, 1,254 staff and 14,716 students.

Overview

The University of Texas 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:

  1. 福利一区在线 faculty initial visit in May 2023. Guest lecture for medical school students.
  2. In October of 2023, Ambo University faculty joined 福利一区在线 Zoom faculty development series on best practices in Interprofessional Education (IPE).
  3. Ambo University, Waliso Campus School of Nursing joined the quarterly Global Health Hub, led by 福利一区在线, which includes Schools of Nursing from all over the world.
  4. In October and December 2025, 16 Ambo University faculty participated in a 3-part Zoom series presented by experts at 福利一区在线 on 
    1. Grant writing
    2. Designing Research Studies
    3. 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鈥憅uality patient care, advancing impactful community鈥慺ocused healthcare research, and educating the next generation of health professionals, Ambo University and UT San Antonio 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.