How To Become A Neurosurgeon In Ghana

Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as brain surgery, is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders that affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, central and peripheral nervous system.

Below is How To Become A Neurosurgeon In Ghana


Before you train as a surgeon you must complete a degree in medicine and have obtained an MBBS or equivalent qualification.

Find out more information about getting into medical school. You then need to complete a two-year foundation programme.

How much does a neurosurgeon earn in Ghana Cedis?

According to the federal salary scale structure of Ghana, a Neurosurgeon is paid about 19,000 GHS Ghana Cedis monthly.

That means annually a neurosurgeon practicing in Ghana earns about GHC 228,000 cedis ($39,446) before tax.

How long does it take to be a surgeon in Ghana?

Surgeons are trained through the faculty of surgery. [5] Primary medical education in Ghana lasts six years.

This is followed by two years of horsemanship (internship) training, after which one can apply to the GCPS for surgical training.

How many neurosurgeons do we have in Ghana?

15.

Who is the best neurosurgeon in Ghana?

Dr. Adams Abass. Neurosurgeon. Tamale, Tamale, Northern.

Dr. Seth Adjei Adjetey. Neurosurgeon.

Dr Hope Yao Agbemeyna. Neurosurgeon.

Dr. Kwasi Agyen-Mensah. Neurosurgeon.

Dr. Harry Akoto. Neurosurgeon.

Dr. Mawuli Kwami Ametefe. Neurosurgeon.

Dr. Nii Adjetey Bonney Andrews. Neurosurgeon.

Dr. Gordon Alexis Obiri Appiah. Neurosurgeon.

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