Dr. Kebret Kebede
Professor
Nevada State College
USA
Biography
Dr. Kebret Kebede received his M.D. from Aristotle University in Greece; after specializing in Orthopedics in the UK, he practiced medicine in Europe and the United States. An active scholar, Dr. Kebede has presented his work at the College of Surgeons, the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, and other international societies. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and is a sought-after speaker at international conferences on obesity-associated degenerative joint diseases. As a Biology Professor at NSC, Dr. Kebede draws heavily on his medical experiences to provide students with practical, real-world perspectives on medicine. He helps students understand the mechanics of the human body through intense and thorough study of cadavers as well as associated pathology. Dr. Kebede is deeply committed to providing students with a multicultural education and has presented his work on incorporating diversity into anatomy and physiology education to a national audience. Dr. Kebede is also devoted to giving back to the global community and actively participates in worldwide medical missions aimed at providing much needed medical care to impoverished and underserved communities in developing countries. By bringing NSC students on these medical missions, Dr. Kebede aims to instill this commitment to serving our global community in our future health care providers.
Research Interest
Medicine, Pathology, anatomy