“Guiding the Professions,
Protecting the Public.”
THE COUNCIL
We are the statutory body mandated under the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857), responsible for ensuring the highest standards in the training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. READ MORE →
Recent News & Updates
Professionals
Stay compliant and advance your professional development by registering for the Medical and Dental Council's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.
Patients & Public
Verify that your healthcare provider is licensed by the Medical and Dental Council and understand your rights as a patient in Ghana.
Accredited Institutions
View the list of training institutions accredited by the Council for the study of medicine, dentistry, and allied health professions.
2026-08-11
Medical and Dental Council inducts 746 physician assistants
The Medical and Dental Council inducted 746 newly qualified physician assistants, bringing the total admitted to 864 over two days. Graduates received provisional registration to begin supervised clinical practice during their mandatory internship at accredited health facilities across Ghana.
Our Services
New Registration
Apply for first-time practitioner registration with the Council.
License Renewal
Renew your annual practising licence before it expires.
License Verification
Verify the licensing status of any registered practitioner.
File a Complaint
Report concerns about a practitioner's professional conduct.
CPD & Training
Access Continuing Professional Development programmes.
Related Institutions
Pathways & Resources
Access official forms, guidelines, and documents issued by the Medical and Dental Council. All documents are available for immediate download in PDF format.
Specialist Register
Official register of specialist medical and dental practitioners.
Specialist Register Form
Application form for entry onto the specialist register.
Revalidation Form
Form for licence revalidation by registered practitioners.
Complaint Form
Submit a formal complaint about a practitioner.
Additional Qualification Form
Apply to have additional qualifications recorded on your licence.
Restoration of Name
Apply for restoration of name to the medical or dental register.
Evidence of Engagement
Official evidence of engagement document issued by the Council.
