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Welcome to DPAS

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Medical Sciences was established to train Physician Assistants (Medical) to meet the manpower needs of the Government of Ghana’s commitment to a rapid expansion in the Ghana Health Services. The Department focuses on training the middle level manpower in medicine to bridge the high doctor to patient ratio in Ghana. The department runs a four-year BSc. Physician Assistant Studies programme, and currently has about 420 students, having graduated the first batch of 64 students in 2019.

The Department consists of academic and non-academic staff responsible for the running of the department. Courses in the department are taught by Lecturers in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Medical Sciences (SMS) and Lecturers with relevant experience from cognate Departments in the University. The Department currently has 10 full–time Academic Senior Members (ONE on study leave), and supported by over 30 Part-time Lecturers. To read more about us, click here. You can also contact us via mail dpas@ucc.edu.gh

Dr. Stephen Ocansey

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

At DPAS, we offer only one undergraduate programme

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

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13-22
Online Registration

Nov-Dec. 1st Year (10-13 Jan,2024)

25
Student Report

Nov. Ist Year (6 Jan,2024)

4

Lectures Begin

Dec. 1st Year (6 Jan,2024)

22-2
First Quiz

Jan-Feb

26-1
Second Quiz

Feb-Mar

8
Lectures End

Mar

14-29
Semester Exam

Mar

30-12
Semester Break

Mar-Apr

FEATURED NEWS

Dr. Sylvester Ackah Famieh from department of Physician Assistant Studies with Dr. Stephen Ocansey.
Mr. Isaac Frimpong Brobbey from Diagnostic Imaging Tech & Sono. with Dr. Ismael Nii Ofori
Dr. Eric Opoku-Antwi from department of Sport and Exercise Science with Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo.
Prof. Emmanuel Kwesi Abu from department of Optometry with Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong
Dr. Ama Kyeraa Thomford from department of Biomedical Sciences with Prof. Alexander Egyir-Yawson
Dr. Benjamin Aboagye from department of Medical Laboratory Science with Prof. Isaac Dadzie
Dr. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi from department of Optometry with Prof. Dennis Worlanyo Aheto
Miss. Savanna Nyarko from department of Diagnostic Imaging Tech & Sono. with Dr. Ishmael Nii Ofori
Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong honouring Dr. Hannah Benedicta Taylor-Abdulai from the department of Physician Assistant Studies.
Rev. James William Ampofo from department of Diagnostic Imaging Tech & Sono. with Dr. Paul Jerry Ninoni
Mr. Stephen Anim from Sport and Exercise Science with Mrs. Rebecca Asiedu Owusu
A lecturer honoured by Mrs. Bernice Owusu Sekyere
Dr. Carl Halladay Abraham from Optometry with Dr. Stephen Ocansey
Dr. Andrew Owusu-Ansah from Optometry with Mrs. Bernice Owusu Sekyere
Dr. Nana Ama F. Agyapong from department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics with Prof. (Mrs) Christiana Nsiah-Asamoah
Ms. Gifty Williams from the department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics with Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong
Mr. Daniel Kwame Kwansah Quansah from the department of Health Info. Management with Dr. Richard Okyere Boadu
Dean Awarded Outstanding Faculty Members
Campus
 - 20 June 2023

The School of Allied Health Sciences has honoured 25 lecturers nominated by students for their outstanding contributions to the school. Their names are listed below.

37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award
2023 Dean's Award Ceremony
Student
 - 20 June 2023

The School of Allied Health Sciences has rewarded a total of 37 students for their remarkable academic performances during the 2022 Academic Year at this year’s Dean's Award Ceremony. The ceremony took place at Auditorium 900.

The Dean's Award ceremony is held yearly to celebrate students who have obtained a CGPA of 3.6 and above at Levels 200 to 400.

The awardees received certificates and undisclosed cash prizes for their accomplishments. The names of the awardees are below.

AWARD FOR THE BEST LEVEL 100 STUDENTS