Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for MetGala SCV 2024: Dr. Mediget Teshome

Dr. Mediget Teshome

We are honored to announce that Dr. Mediget Teshome, the newly appointed Chief of Breast Surgery at UCLA Health, will be our keynote speaker at MetGala SCV 2024.

Dr. Teshome is a leading breast surgical oncologist known for her dedication to advancing breast cancer care and improving health equity. Her extensive background includes a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, an MPH from Harvard School of Public Health, and an MD from the University of Michigan Medical School.

Dr. Teshome's career highlights include her previous role as an associate professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she also served as the program director of the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Breast Surgical Faculty Excellence in Research Mentorship Award.

At UCLA Health, Dr. Teshome will lead the breast surgical oncology efforts, including those at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her work will focus on advancing clinical practice, fostering collaborative research, and supporting the training of future leaders in breast surgical oncology, making a significant impact on the field.

Dr. Teshome’s recent interview on KFI, where she discusses her vision for breast cancer care at UCLA, highlights her passion and commitment. You can watch the interview here.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Teshome as our keynote speaker and look forward to her impactful address at MetGala SCV 2024. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the gala. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information about Dr. Teshome’s work and achievements, visit her biography and read her recent appointment at UCLA Health here.