Appointment of Rector
The Council of the GCPS hereby announces that the post of Rector of the GCPS is vacant and a new Rector is sought.
Council Inaugurated
Professor Dr. Dr. Sir G. W. Brobby has been elected Chairman of Council and President of the College. Professor David Ofori-Adjei has been appointed as Acting Rector.
PRO VITA SCIENTIA - KNOWLEDGE TO SAVE LIVES
The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons was established by an Act of Ghana's Parliament (Act 635 of 2003) with specific objectives to:
In pursuance of these objectives, the College is required to:
The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons was established by an Act of Ghana's Parliament (Act 635 of 2003) with specific objectives to:
- Promote specialist education in medicine, surgery and related disciplines;
- Promote continuous professional development in medicine, surgery and related disciplines;
- Promote and coordinate education and research in medicine, surgery and related disciplines;
- Contribute to the formation of policies on sound health and public health generally.
In pursuance of these objectives, the College is required to:
- organise and supervise specialist training, continuous professional development and support research in medicine, surgery and related disciplines;
- organise and conduct specialist examinations in medicine, surgery and related disciplines;
- prepare and publish journals and pamphlets on its own or in collaboration with other bodies or organizations;
- award diplomas, certificates and other professional distinctions;
- foster cooperation with other institutions with similar objectives; and
- initiate and participate in activities and discussions aimed at sound health and formulation of public policies on health.