Ioannis Jafetas, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
Certifications & Accreditations
Education:
Graduation from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH): Completed medical education at the School of Medicine of AUTH.
Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in England: Undertook six years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, primarily at St. Thomas Medical School in London. Presented doctoral thesis and engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Return to Greece and Career Advancement: Returned to Greece and progressed through the medical hierarchy to become a full professor and MD of the 2nd Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic at AUTH.
Executive Role at Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Greece: Served as the 1st Vice-President of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Greece for the last 10 years.
Membership in Scientific Societies: Became a member of 12 International and 18 Greek Scientific Societies.
Editorial Board Membership: Joined the Editorial Board of 7 international and Greek Medical journals.
Publication and Presentation Record: Published five medical books and presented over 250 papers in Greek and International medical journals and conferences.
Specialization in Reproductive Medicine: Developed expertise in Reproductive Medicine, with a special interest in Fetal Uterine Medicine.
Founding of IVF Center: Played a key role as a founding member of one of the first 2-3 IVF centers in Greece since 1985. (1985)
Experience in European Centers: Gained relevant experience in IVF centers in Europe, including St Thomas' University Hospital in London and Hallam Medical Center in London, as well as in Vienna under professors Fightinger and Kemeter.
Scientific Directorship: Appointed as the Scientific Director of the Thessaloniki IVF CENTER at the European Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki.
Membership in Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG): Recognized as a member of the RCOG, later elected as a Fellow after a trial.
Role in Hellenic Representative Committee: Played a leading role in establishing the Hellenic Representative Committee of RCOG for Greece and Cyprus, serving as its 1st president from 2002-2007 and re-elected for the 5-year period 2012-2017.
Establishment of International Examination Center: Established an international examination center for the acquisition of the MRCOG degree outside of Britain.
Honorary Positions: Served as honorary Vice President of the American Biographical Institution ABI and Member of the Board of Directors of the 'Who is Who in Medicine' Institute in Cambridge, England.
Research Activity: Demonstrated significant extra-medical writing and long-term research activity, focusing on 19th-century expatriate Hellenism, mainly in Vienna. Awarded the Athens Academy Award for collaborative research endeavors.
Education:
Graduation from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH): Completed medical education at the School of Medicine of AUTH.
Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in England: Undertook six years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, primarily at St. Thomas Medical School in London. Presented doctoral thesis and engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Return to Greece and Career Advancement: Returned to Greece and progressed through the medical hierarchy to become a full professor and MD of the 2nd Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic at AUTH.
Executive Role at Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Greece: Served as the 1st Vice-President of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Greece for the last 10 years.
Membership in Scientific Societies: Became a member of 12 International and 18 Greek Scientific Societies.
Editorial Board Membership: Joined the Editorial Board of 7 international and Greek Medical journals.
Publication and Presentation Record: Published five medical books and presented over 250 papers in Greek and International medical journals and conferences.
Specialization in Reproductive Medicine: Developed expertise in Reproductive Medicine, with a special interest in Fetal Uterine Medicine.
Founding of IVF Center: Played a key role as a founding member of one of the first 2-3 IVF centers in Greece since 1985. (1985)
Experience in European Centers: Gained relevant experience in IVF centers in Europe, including St Thomas' University Hospital in London and Hallam Medical Center in London, as well as in Vienna under professors Fightinger and Kemeter.
Scientific Directorship: Appointed as the Scientific Director of the Thessaloniki IVF CENTER at the European Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki.
Membership in Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG): Recognized as a member of the RCOG, later elected as a Fellow after a trial.
Role in Hellenic Representative Committee: Played a leading role in establishing the Hellenic Representative Committee of RCOG for Greece and Cyprus, serving as its 1st president from 2002-2007 and re-elected for the 5-year period 2012-2017.
Establishment of International Examination Center: Established an international examination center for the acquisition of the MRCOG degree outside of Britain.
Honorary Positions: Served as honorary Vice President of the American Biographical Institution ABI and Member of the Board of Directors of the 'Who is Who in Medicine' Institute in Cambridge, England.
Research Activity: Demonstrated significant extra-medical writing and long-term research activity, focusing on 19th-century expatriate Hellenism, mainly in Vienna. Awarded the Athens Academy Award for collaborative research endeavors.
