Mediget Teshome '01, M.D.

Before joining UCLA, Teshome was an associate professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the department of breast surgical oncology. She also served as the program director of the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program and the professional ambassador for the division of surgery.

“It is a true privilege to join and lead a phenomenal team of breast surgical faculty and staff at UCLA, one of the top breast surgical oncology programs in the nation, where everyone is dedicated to advancing clinical practice, fostering collaborative research, supporting breast surgical oncology training and delivering exceptional care to our patients alongside outstanding multidisciplinary colleagues,” said Teshome. “It is also extremely personally and professionally meaningful for me to have the opportunity to serve the UCLA and Greater Los Angeles communities, both of which have been formative in my life and career.”

After completing her undergraduate education at UCLA, Teshome earned her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School. Additionally, she earned a master of public health degree from Harvard School of Public Health. She completed her general surgery residency training at Stanford and breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.