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Transatlantic Medical Programme Launched in Spectacular Fashion
This visionary initiative offers a unique opportunity for students from both institutions to pursue a world-class medical degree that transcends national boundaries. Cave Hill students will spend the first three years of their studies at Cave Hill, earning a BSc. Preclinical Science degree, before joining the fourth year of the MB ChB programme at the UGMS. Similarly, Ghanaian students will complete a tailor-made BSc in Preclinical Sciences degree at Cave Hill before returning to Ghana to finish the clinical phase of their MB ChB degree. Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Professor Clive Landis expressed his delight at the successful launch of the programme that
he described as a “ true collaboration of equals”. He emphasised the programme’s authenticity, highlighting its accreditation by the professional medical bodies of both Ghana and Barbados.
A historic day of joy and jubilation marked the official inauguration of the UWI-UG joint Transatlantic Medical Programme, last November. The Great Hall of University of Ghana (UG) , Accra was filled with excitement and anticipation as officials from The UWI, Cave Hill Campus and the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) celebrated their groundbreaking partnership in medical education.
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo ,
Vice-Chancellor of UG, echoed his sentiments, saying that the launch was a “major milestone” in the academic journey of both universities. She said, “It is my belief that this launch will serve as a major springboard to the realisation of the vision of promoting international visibility for our universities and a new chapter in the academic journey for both universities.”
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