GHANA PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FOUNDATION

General Members

 

The Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation of North America (GPSF) was established to support the mission of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) which was established by an Act of Parliament in 2002 to provide quality postgraduate training in Medicine in Ghana.  It also serves as an advocacy group to influence health policy and educate the general public about numerous health care issues in Ghana and Africa. The foundation supports all non-profit health initiatives in Ghana by Ghanaian and other health professionals in North America.

 

The Foundation has over 200 members across the United States and Canada. To join GPSF and network with your fellow colleagues, please register for membership.

 

Benefits of membership include:

 

1. Professional Membership: The Foundation offers academic and logistic support for members interested in becoming members of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

2. Medical and Dental Council Registration: The Foundation offers logistic support and resources to facilitate registration with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council. This service is offered to members at no charge and for a fee to non-members. Registration with the Ghana and Medical Council is necessary for all physicians and dentists who plan to practice medicine in Ghana or perform any research that requires patient contact.

3. Collaborations: The Foundation offers varying levels of collaboration with members and non-members who have medical and health-care related projects in Ghana. It also collaborates with medical groups  offering missionary services in Ghana.

4. Annual CME conferences: Opportunity to fully participate in   the Foundation's annual CME conference where members share ideas and present their work at a discounted rate. It is also an opportunity to network with colleagues, meet friends and establish new collaborations.