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SMD Class of 2007 establishes a Research Development Fund and donates BP apparatus to Alma Mater

Published 28 Nov 2022 News
KSMD Class of 2007 Donation

 The 2007-Year Group of the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) has established a twenty-thousand-cedi research development fund to support research activities of students of the school.

This was made known at a presentation ceremony in which the group donated fifteen blood pressure apparatus worth Nine Thousand Ghana Cedis (₵9000.00) to support hands-on training and community health activities of medical students. The presentation was done on Friday, 18th November 2022 at the SMD boardroom.

Prof Akwasi Antwi Kusi
Prof. Akwasi Antwi Kusi, Vice Dean of SMD

Welcoming the group, Prof. Akwasi Antwi Kusi, Vice Dean of SMD, acknowledged the contributions of various year groups towards the development of the school. According to him, the recent alumni donations are setting the tone for the school’s upcoming 50th Anniversary due in 2025. He, therefore, solicited the input of the school’s alumni in the planning of the school’s golden jubilee.

Dr. Ayisi Boateg
Dr. Ayisi-Boateng (SMD Class of 2007 Representative)

Speaking on behalf of the year group, Dr. Ayisi-Boateng said that in 2017, when his group celebrated its 10th anniversary of graduating from the Medical School, they decided to give back to their alma mater. This according to him led to the establishment of the ₵20,000 Jubilee Class Research Fund (JCRF) to support the development of research among SMD students. He revealed that five (5) students with the best research work in community health will benefit from the fund. In addition, the group decided to support the hands-on training and community health activities, hence the donation of blood pressure apparatus to the school.

The Senior Assistant Registrar, Advancement and Alumni Relations Office of KNUST, Mr. James Oberko, acknowledging the efforts of SMD alumni, stated that KNUST is working tirelessly to connect with more of its alumni for the mutual benefit of both parties. He revealed that the Tek Connect mobile app would be deployed soon to facilitate the registration of KNUST Alumni for the purposes of real-time interactions with the university and mentorship programmes.

James Oberko
Mr. James Oberko (Senior Assistant Registrar, Advancement and Alumni Relations Office)

Also present at the ceremony were the Heads of Department, the School Secretary, Mr. Harley Anane, and some members of the 2007 Year Group of SMD.