Dr. Biruk L. Wamisho
Tikur Anbessa (Black Lion) Hospital Campus
"In a nation of 120 million people where orthopedic and trauma injuries are on the frontlines of public health, our society's mission is both clinical and deeply humanitarian. When we realign a shattered femur or correct a child's clubfoot deformity, we are not just fixing bone — we are restoring a parent's ability to feed their family and a child's right to walk to school."
"ESOT stands as the home for every orthopedic resident, consultant, and allied specialist in Ethiopia. Through rigorous clinical education, transparent scientific governance, and dedicated service, we ensure no patient in any hospital is left behind."
Upcoming Conferences & Workshops
Annual scientific congresses, hands-on surgical workshops, and CME courses
Annual Conference Schedule in Preparation
The 2026 Annual ESOT Scientific Congress agenda and call for abstracts will be announced shortly.
View Events Page →Voices of Ethiopian Orthopedic Specialists
Reflections from consultants and residents practicing in teaching hospitals and regional trauma hubs.
"Seeing a child take their first unassisted, pain-free steps after surgical deformity correction is the greatest fulfillment in medicine. ESOT's annual symposium connects us with specialized pediatric case reviews that directly improve our clinic outcomes."
"In our busy referral emergency center, timely fracture stabilization keeps working farmers and youths on their feet. The trauma care standards disseminated by ESOT ensure consistent, high-yield surgical outcomes across Southern Ethiopia."
"The structured cadaveric workshops, international surgical guest faculty, and verified CPD credits provide young surgeons with the ethical foundation and technical rigor needed to lead departments in regional hospitals."
Join the Society of Ethiopian Orthopedic Surgeons
Become a credentialed member of ESOT. Receive your official membership number, access accredited CME diplomas, register for annual surgical conferences, and participate in nationwide peer review.