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.

Mission:

Assure and maintain public health, safety, and wellbeing.
Promote and maintain public trust in the profession and members of the professions
Ensure and sustain public confidence in the healthcare system.
Enforce professional standards and conduct.

Vision:

The vision of the council is to be an internationally acclaimed component, innovative and accountable regulatory authority for medical and dental practice in Ghana, for the public good.

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.

Objectives:

The object of the council as provided for under section 27 of Act 857 is to secure in the public interest the higher standards in the training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana.
Functions of council

Assess facilities and contents of programmes for the training of doctors and dentists and physician assistants in training institutions.
Ensure that the pre-registration training of newly qualified doctors and dentists and physician assistants in accredited training institutions meets the required standards.
Conduct examinations for the registration of foreign trained medical and Dental Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Compile and keep registers of registered Practitioners.
Prescribe and enforce professional standards and conduct for Practitioners
Conduct examination for the registration of locally trained Medical and Dental Practitioners and Physician Assistant who do not meet the prescribed conditions for registration.
Perform any other functions that are ancillary to the object of the council

Medical and Dental Council