Dr. Dawit Zemedikun

Professor

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Biography

Dawit Zemedikun is a Research Fellow at the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre (CERC) within the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Western Australia. He has a robust academic background, holding a PhD with a focus on Health Services Research and the economic burden of healthcare costs related to back pain, utilizing Electronic Health Records for empirical investigations. His research interests span chronic disease epidemiology, biostatistics, and health econometrics, with specific expertise in the analysis of large electronic health records. Zemedikun has been involved in significant applied health research projects, underpinned by substantial funding through UK bodies such as the National Institute Health Research. He has served in various academic positions, including honorary fellowships and as a research affiliate, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration within his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting health econometric analyses and research on chronic disease epidemiology.

Research Affiliate

2024-09-01 — Present

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Australia

Engaged in collaborative cardiovascular health research.

Honorary Research Fellow

2022-06-01 — Present

University of Birmingham • United Kingdom

Involved in international health research projects.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.