The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has concluded its assessment of training facilities and academic programmes of the University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences (UCCSMS).

During the visit, the MDC team met with Management of UCC and the faculty of SMS. 

At the conclusion of its mission, the team, led by Prof. Emmanuel Addo-Yobo, commended the good works of the UCCSMS and highlighted some challenges militating against the School. 

Prof. Emmanuel Addo-Yobo leader of the team from MDC

He expressed the hope that the School would put in its best to address the challenges to enhance medical education in Ghana. 

For her part, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rosemond Boohene, expressed gratitude to the MDC team for the assessment and noted that the University would work tirelessly to iron out the challenges highlighted in its preliminary report. 

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene

"You are here to help us improve on our medical training; hence we will take into consideration all your assessments," she succinctly added. 

Dean, School of SMS, Prof. Sebastian Eliason

She lauded the leadership of SMS for the good work done and assured them of management's support to address the problems. 

The Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof Martins Ekor, the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sebastian Eliason, as well as SMS faculty were present at the meeting.

Some faculty from SMS at the exit meeting