News
Save the date! – Medical Knowledge Fiesta 2012 – Aug 6 to 10
The Medical Knowledge Fiesta is the College’s premier CPD event that brings cutting edge updates for medical practitioners in Ghana and the sub-region.
Extraordinary General Meeting
At the colloquium of the 2011 AGSM Fellows assembled agreed to Council’s proposal that elections to elect Fellow to Council should be held immediately following the March 2012 Examinations scheduled for 12 – 15 March 2012.
March 2012 Exams
Dates for the Part I Membership, Part II Membership and Fellowship examinations of all Faculties of the College have been released.
Notice for Members of the College
Executive Board approves privileges for doctors holding the Membership qualification of the College
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:
- 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.