Medical & Dental Training

Mandate The Medical and Dental Council is the statutory agency under the Ministry of Health established under Part II of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857) responsible for the regulation of the training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. Vision The vision of the Council is to be an internationally acclaimed competent, innovative and accountable regulatory authority for medical and dental practice in Ghana, for the public good. Core values Integrity – Provision of honest leadership, share what we see with our stakeholders Transparency and accountability – Commit to take responsibility, be open and accountable for our actions Excellence – Commit to achieving highest standards with open-mindedness and a willingness to continuous learning Fairness – Equal respect to all persons and treat them without prejudice Collaboration and strategic partnerships – we recognize healthcare as teamwork, so we will work with others to support safe, high quality care for the public good. Shared Value “Guiding the professions, protecting the public” Object The object of Council as provided for under section 27 of Act 857 is to secure in the public interest the highest standards in the training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. Mission Accordingly, the mission of Council is to: Assure and maintain public health, safety and wellbeing Promote and maintain public trust in the professions and members of the professions Ensure and sustain public confidence in the healthcare system Enforce professional standards and conduct