Emmanuel Kwaku Oppong, MBChB

Class of 2013

Biography

Hometown: Sekyedumasi

Region: Ashanti

Medical School: School of Medical Sciences, KNUST

What made you choose EM as your specialty?  I chose EM because during my housemanship training, I realized that there were inadequacies in the treatment of emergency patients in Ghana.

How can EM help Ghana?  EM can help Ghana in the management and diagnosis of acute illnesses as well as injuries. The establishment of EM research initiatives may in the future help in the prevention of acute illnesses and injuries.

What are your research areas of interest?  Critical care, Emergency medical services, and Trauma