About the School

THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

To provide higher education in the area of Medicine through teaching and research to persons suitably qualified and capable of benefiting from such education.
To disseminate knowledge and the results of research and their applications to the needs and aspirations of the people of Ghana.
To provide services that will contribute positively to improving the health status and overall quality of life of Ghanaians and foster partnership with the community.

CORE VALUES AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The core values and philosophy of the School of Medicine of the University of Health and Allied Sciences will comprise the following:

Work with integrity and maintain an empowering environment based on mutual trust, respect and partnership among academic and non-academic staff, students and external units.
Apply innovative educational approaches and technologies (including distance learning) to enhance access to programmes with a focus to train high caliber health professionals at all levels of education.
Use modern information and communications technology and other educational tools to drive its programmes wherever possible.
Seek through research and service to be relevant to the health needs of Ghana and beyond; with future programmes relating to emerging challenges and trends in both the health and education sectors.
Be practically oriented by emphasizing community work as a compulsory component of all programmes offered in the School.
Develop curriculum that entails effective balance between academic knowledge and competencies required in the world of work.
Collaborate with the Ministries of Health and Education, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, professional bodies, the private sector and international institutions in the attainment of the mission of the University.