Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai is slated to receive an honored doctorate degree from the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons for his significant contributions to the university. According to Dr. Philderal Pratt, the college’s Secretary General, the conferring of an honorable doctorate degree will take place during the eight convocation and the annual general meeting of the institution.
Speaking at a news conference in Congo Town over the weekend, Dr. Pratt announced that 17 Liberians who have fulfilled institutional requirements will also receive medical doctor degrees from the university. The seventeen graduates, he said, were from the four faculties, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine and surgery.
Dr. Pratt claimed that the main speaker for the convocation is likely to be Dr. Emmanuel Akimi, President of the West African College of Physicians and Surgeons with headquarters in Nigeria. According to Dr. Pratt, doctors at the different hospitals are researchers noting relevant findings or trends in society they will like to discuss with their colleagues.
Also anticipated to grace the event and share their expertise are representatives from colleges, doctors, surgeons from the West African sub region. Attending will also be members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of foreign nongovernmental groups in the health fields.
The scientific conference aims to gather the most number of medical experts, very significant figures and highly esteemed celebrities. Members are anticipated to deliver scientific papers, debate concerns about experiences and partners will also bring, during the meeting. fraternal welcome.
According to the Secretary General of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, some of the presentations will assist in creating a plan or a role map to address some of the unanticipated high rates in cases of specific diseases.
“Based on the research, the meeting can use the findings of the research for the benefit of the public after sharing such results with other colleagues.”
The scientific meeting, which will be graced by medical doctors, scientists, representatives of international organizations, officials of government and members of the diplomatic corps, will be held under the theme: “Making PostGraduate Medical Training in Liberia More Impactful.
Reported by: Prince Saah
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