The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill campus and the University of Ghana are now delivering a joint medical degree program designed to train doctors who will be accredited to practice in either country.
This was disclosed by the principal of UWI Cave Hill campus, Professor Clive Landis as he addressed Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday during a forum themed “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect. Rebuild. Renew.”
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The principal said the program allows students to complete three years of preclinical studies at Cave Hill, followed by three years of clinical training in Ghana.
Graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science in Preclinical Sciences from UWI and an MBChB from the University of Ghana.
“The medical degree is fully accredited by the respective accreditation bodies of Barbados and Ghana and the medical and dental councils of both countries, allowing graduates to practice medicine in either country,” Landis said.
He noted that the program addresses training needs in both systems, pointing out that Barbados has excess preclinical capacity while Ghana has excess clinical capacity. Two Ghanaian students currently enrolled in the program were recognized during the event as the first cohort.
Landis said the asantehene’s presence on campus would help raise the program’s profile in Ghana.
“Your royal presence here today will help raise awareness in Ghana of this unique joint medical degree program which we are so proud to have developed with the University of Ghana,” he added.
During Wednesday’s visit, the asantehene also unveiled a portrait in his honor at the administration building, which is informally known as “The Golden Stool”.
The forum formed part of the asantehene’s historic visit to Barbados for the GUBA Awards and Investment Conference. (CMC)
