Students Handbook: Accra College of Medicine

2020/2021
Students
Handbook
ACCRA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
STUDENTS HANDBOOK SEPTEMBER 2020

1 Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Purpose of this Handbook ............................................................................. 10
1.2 Rights and responsibilities ............................................................................ 10
1.3 What to do if something goes wrong ............................................................ 10
1.4 Vision .............................................................................................................. 10
1.5 Mission ............................................................................................................ 10
1.6 Core Values ..................................................................................................... 10
1.7 Brief facts about the ACM .............................................................................. 11
1.8 Important dates.............................................................................................. 12
2 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Undergraduate Entry ..................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 WASSCE/SSSCE ................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.2 ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels ................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.3 French Baccalauréat (Science) ......................................................................................... 12
2.1.4 International Baccalaureate (IB) ..................................................................................... 13
2.2 Graduate Entry ............................................................................................... 13
2.3 Entrance Examination and Interview .......................................................... 14
3 FOREIGN STUDENTS ....................................................................................................................... 14
4 REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION ............................................................................................. 14
5 IDENTIFICATION CARDS (ID CARDS) ............................................................................................ 14
6 STUDY SKILLS AND STUDENT RESOURCES .................................................................................. 14
6.1 Study skills and tips ....................................................................................... 14
6.2 Counselling ..................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Library Services ............................................................................................. 15
6.4 Information communication and literacy skills .......................................... 15
6.5 ICT services..................................................................................................... 15
6.6 Copy Services.................................................................................................. 15
6.7 Language skills ............................................................................................... 15
6.8 Students Representative Council (SRC) ....................................................... 15
7 ACM PUBLIC LECTURES AND EDUCATIONAL FORUMS............................................................... 16
8 FINANCES ......................................................................................................................................... 17
STUDENTS HANDBOOK 2 SEPTEMBER 2020

8.1 Fees ................................................................................................................. 17
8.2 ACM Zenith Bank Account Numbers ............................................................ 17
8.3 Financial Aid/Scholarships ........................................................................... 17
9 STUDENT SUPPORT ......................................................................................................................... 18
9.1 Health care ...................................................................................................... 18
9.2 Medical Examination for all Students........................................................... 18
9.3 Health Insurance ............................................................................................ 19
9.4 Medical examinations for Clinical Students ................................................. 19
9.5 Careers and job opportunities ...................................................................... 19
9.6 Mature students and student parents .......................................................... 19
9.7 Students with Disabilities.............................................................................. 19
9.8 International students ................................................................................... 19
9.9 Catering ........................................................................................................... 19
9.10 Campus Christian Fellowship ....................................................................... 19
9.11 Personal security and crime prevention ...................................................... 19
9.11.1 ACM Campus Security ....................................................................................................... 20
9.11.2 Away from campus ............................................................................................................ 20
9.11.3 On campus.......................................................................................................................... 20
9.11.4 Be safe in your student hostel .......................................................................................... 20
9.12 Hostels............................................................................................................. 21
9.13 Use of facilities ............................................................................................... 21
9.14 Skills training.................................................................................................. 21
10 SPORTS, LEISURE AND LOCAL TOURISM .................................................................................. 22
10.1 Sport ................................................................................................................ 22
10.2 Cultural activities and local tourism ............................................................ 22
11 DRESS CODE/POLICY................................................................................................................... 22
11.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 22
11.2 Definitions: ..................................................................................................... 22
11.2.1 Professional Attire............................................................................................................. 22
11.2.2 Personal Hygiene ............................................................................................................... 22
11.3 Policy ............................................................................................................... 23
11.3.1 Dress ................................................................................................................................... 23
11.3.2 Hygiene............................................................................................................................... 23
11.3.3 Jewellery ............................................................................................................................ 23
11.3.4 Prohibited dressing: .......................................................................................................... 24
11.4 Sanctions ......................................................................................................... 24
12 FITNESS TO PRACTICE ................................................................................................................ 24
13 THE HONOUR CODE ..................................................................................................................... 25
13.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 25
13.2 The Honour Pledge of Accra College of Medicine ........................................ 25
14 COLLEGE ANTHEM....................................................................................................................... 26
15 ACM PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................................... 28
16 ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING .......................................................................................... 28
17 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR COMPLETING THE ACM MEDICAL PROGRAMME ....... 29
18 FAILURE IN EXAMINATIONS ...................................................................................................... 29
19 INTERRUPTION OF STUDY PROGRAMME ................................................................................. 29
20 SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS ...................................................................................................... 30
20.1 End-of-Semester Examinations: ................................................................... 30
20.2 End of Rotation/Clerkship Examination ...................................................... 30
20.3 Final Examination .......................................................................................... 30
20.3.1 Final Part I Examination ................................................................................................... 30
20.3.2 Final Part II Examination .................................................................................................. 30
20.4 Methods of Examination (Summative) ........................................................ 31
20.4.1 Pass Mark ........................................................................................................................... 31
20.4.2 Clinical Examination ......................................................................................................... 31
21 ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATIONS ............................................................................................. 31
22 REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATIONS ........................................................................................ 32
23 SUPPLEMENTARY/RESIT EXAMINATIONS ............................................................................... 32
24 DEFERMENT OF EXAMINATION ................................................................................................. 33
24.1 On grounds of ill Health ................................................................................. 33
24.1.1 Subsequent application for deferment on grounds of ill-health ................................... 33
24.2 On grounds other than ill health ................................................................... 33
25 EXAMINERS BOARD ..................................................................................................................... 33
26 DECLARATION OF RESULTS ....................................................................................................... 34
27 CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE ..................................................................................................... 34
28 GRADING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 34
28.1 Grading Table ................................................................................................. 34
28.2 Definition of Grades ....................................................................................... 35
28.2.1 Pass Grades ........................................................................................................................ 35
28.2.2 Failure Grades.................................................................................................................... 35
28.2.3 Other Grades ...................................................................................................................... 35
29 PROGRAMME CONTENT .............................................................................................................. 36
29.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 36
29.2 ACM Academic Structure/Year ..................................................................... 36
29.2.1 Preclinical Sciences ........................................................................................................... 36
29.2.2 Clinical Sciences................................................................................................................. 36
29.2.3 Vacation Periods ................................................................................................................ 37
30 COURSE MODULES ....................................................................................................................... 37
30.1 Definition of Course Unit ............................................................................... 37
30.2 Definition of Course Credit ............................................................................ 37
31 THE ACADEMIC SESSION ............................................................................................................ 38
31.1 First Year (Level 100) .................................................................................... 38
31.1.1 Semester One ..................................................................................................................... 38
31.1.2 Semester Two .................................................................................................................... 38
31.2 Second Year (Level 200)................................................................................ 39
31.2.1 Semester Three.................................................................................................................. 39
31.2.2 Semester Four.................................................................................................................... 39
31.3 Third Year (Level 300) .................................................................................. 40
31.3.1 Semester Five..................................................................................................................... 40
31.3.2 Semester Six ....................................................................................................................... 40
31.4 Selective Courses............................................................................................ 41
31.5 University Required Courses ........................................................................ 41
31.6 Clinical Sciences ............................................................................................. 42
31.6.1 Introduction to Clinical Practice ...................................................................................... 42
31.6.2 Clinical Clerkships ............................................................................................................. 42
31.6.3 Integrated Clinical Science ............................................................................................... 43
31.6.4 Professionalism, Ethics and Heart Power ....................................................................... 43
32 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES .................................................................................................... 45
32.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 45
33 ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................... 46
33.1 Tuition fee ....................................................................................................... 46
33.2 Privileges ........................................................................................................ 46
33.3 Academic Calendar ........................................................................................ 46
33.4 Non-attendance of Lectures .......................................................................... 46
33.5 Medical Examination ..................................................................................... 46
33.6 Student Representative Council (SRC) ......................................................... 46
33.7 Names of Students ......................................................................................... 46
33.7.1 Change of name ................................................................................................................. 47
34 ATTENDANCE AT LECTURES AND EXAMINATIONS ................................................................ 47
35 USE OF ACADEMIC DRESS ........................................................................................................... 47
36 FORMATION OF SOCIETIES AND CLUBS.................................................................................... 47
37 PUBLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 48
38 OFFENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 48
38.1 Academic Offences ......................................................................................... 48
38.2 Non-Academic Offences ................................................................................. 49
38.3 Other offences ................................................................................................ 50
39 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE........................................................................................................ 50
39.1 Sanctions ......................................................................................................... 51
39.2 Appeal ............................................................................................................. 51
40 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ..................................................................................................................... 52
40.1 Attendance ...................................................................................................... 52
40.2 Workload ........................................................................................................ 52
40.3 Illness .............................................................................................................. 52
40.4 Suspension of Study ....................................................................................... 52
40.5 Withdrawing from your programme ........................................................... 53
41 EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................... 53
41.1 Assessment and progress .............................................................................. 53
41.2 Examinations .................................................................................................. 53
41.3 Examination Regulations .............................................................................. 53
41.4 Instructions to Candidates ............................................................................ 54
41.5 Online Examination Regulation .................................................................... 57
41.5.1 General Examination Provisions for Remote Assessment. ............................................ 57
41.5.2 Method for the Conduct of Examinations ........................................................................ 57
41.5.3 Examination Dates ............................................................................................................ 58
41.6 Test Environment .......................................................................................... 58

41.6.1 During the Examination the Candidate’s conduct must meet the following
requirements: ................................................................................................................................... 59
41.7 Examination Malpractices or Offences ......................................................... 60
42 PLAGIARISM ................................................................................................................................. 61
42.1 Uphold the highest standards of intellectual honesty and integrity in the conduct
of teaching, research, and service........................................................................................... 61
43 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MB CHB)
DEGREE .................................................................................................................................................... 62
43.1 College Requirements .................................................................................... 62
43.2 Discipline’s Requirements............................................................................. 62
44 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION .......................................................................................... 62
45 CONFIRMATION OF AWARD OF DEGREE .................................................................................. 62
46 CANCELLATION OF AWARD ....................................................................................................... 62
47 TRANSCRIPT OF ACADEMIC RECORD........................................................................................ 63
48 RECKLESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ................................................................................... 65
49 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS ................................................................................................... 65
50 TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTES ................................................................................................... 65
51 FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ALARMS .................................................................................. 65
52 WEAPONS OR FIREWORKS ......................................................................................................... 66
53 DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASSMENT .................................................................................... 66
53.1 Treat fellow employees, students and the public with dignity and respect.66
53.2 Refrain from discriminating against, harassing or threatening others. .... 66
53.3 Workplace Violence ....................................................................................... 66
53.4 Unlawful Harassment .................................................................................... 67
53.5 Sexual harassment ......................................................................................... 67
53.6 What is not unlawful harassment or discrimination .................................. 67
53.7 Entitlements and responsibilities ................................................................. 68
53.8 Breach of policy .............................................................................................. 68
53.9 Procedures ...................................................................................................... 68
53.10 Report wrongdoing to the proper authorities; refrain from retaliating against
those who do report violations; and cooperate fully with authorized investigations. ...... 69
53.11 Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and professional standards.
69
54 STAFF-STUDENT RELATIONS ..................................................................................................... 69
55 OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................ 69

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ACCRA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Postal Address - P. O. Box CT 9828, Cantonments-Accra, Ghana
Telephone: +233 303 -961 -788 / 303-961 -477
Email: info@acm.edu.gh
Website: www.acm.edu.gh
ACM Officers
President – Professor Afua Hesse
Vice-President (Academic and Student Affairs) – Rev. Professor Adukwei Hesse
Head of Quality Assurance – Dr. Cynthia Bannerman
Director of Administration – Ms. Dede Hesse
Director of Library Services – Mrs. Gertrude Awotwi
Laboratory Coordinator/Pre-clinicals Schedule Officer – Mrs. Ethel Atanley
Finance Officer – Mr Charles Naadow
Facility Manager – Mr. Timothy Doku
Information, Communications and Technology Officer – Mr. Nigel Henaku

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of this Handbook

Congratulations! Welcome to the Accra College of Medicine (ACM). As a student, you are in the
process of being part of charting new history in Ghana. By the end of your time with us you would
have experienced novel teaching and learning methodologies which we trust will be enjoyable. This
handbook is an introduction to those experiences which you can carry handily and refer to very
often so as to internalize the information.
This handbook is to provide you information on resources available to you at ACM for all aspects of
student life. We hope you will refer to it regularly.
More detailed information on all the topics covered can be found on the ACM website, which is
updated as changes occur. You should therefore regard the website as the best source of up-to-date
information on most topics.
1.2 Rights and responsibilities

As a student at ACM you have both rights and responsibilities. The formal relationship between you
and the College is set out in the Student Agreement which you signed up to at registration. This
included an undertaking to abide by all the College’s rules and regulations. The key regulations and
policies are set out in section on ‘Regulation and Policy”. ACM is committed to creating and
sustaining a positive and mutually supportive environment, where all students are equally valued
and respected, and encouraged to thrive academically.
1.3 What to do if something goes wrong

Although ACM does its best to maintain high standards, problems do sometimes occur. If you feel
something has gone wrong, please do not suffer in silence – raise your concerns with somebody
straight away. There is a list of student support areas in this handbook. The ACM website however
will be your best source for updated and current information on facilities and services available at
any time.
1.4 Vision
To Become A Leader in Medical Education in Ghana and Africa.
1.5 Mission
To Provide World-Class Medical Education that is Relevant, Research Oriented, tailored toward
Solving Ghana and Africa’s Health Problems, producing unique Graduates who are committed to
Excellence and have “Heart Power”.
1.6 Core Values

ACM seeks to instil the following values into its corporate culture. We are determined that the
following should guide us in the pursuit of our mission:
Heart power: We are committed to pursuing excellence and to making a difference in the lives
of others with compassion, empathy, joy, love, passion, enthusiasm and dedicated service. We
train our students to embrace these values by “heart.”

Leadership: Our students are to be trained to see themselves as leaders wherever they are and
to be responsible persons, leading by example.
Innovation: Our students will be knowledgeable and have the ability to use their knowledge in
nonconventional ways to solve problems and challenges they are confronted with.
Passion: Our students will be taught to care very much about the people they encounter. They
would practice Medicine whether they are paid a fortune or not.
Integrity: Students of the Accra College of Medicine are trained to be doctors who keep their
promises.
Community Service: We are passionate about our community and know that our education is
meant to help make our society a better place. We collaborate with others, using our education,
to solve the problems of the community in which we find ourselves. We go the extra mile to
assist in solving their problems.
Excellence: As an institution, we are committed to giving off our very best in everything:
excellence is not just something we do; it is who we are.
LEADERSHIP INNOVATION
EXCELLENCE
HEART PASSION
POWER
COMMUNITY
SERVICE INTEGRITY
1.7 Brief facts about the ACM

The Accra College of Medicine (ACM) is a Private Tertiary Medical Education College that aims to
provide the best medical training possible to students in Ghana. ACM is affiliated to and is mentored
by the University of Ghana, School of Medicine and Dentistry, the leading public Medical School in
the country. ACM is accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) to provide medical
education in Ghana.
ACM is backed by a strong leadership team, comprising of both Medical and non-health
professionals, with extensive experience in Medical Education and its management. ACM is
currently 100% Ghanaian owned and is based in Accra, Ghana.
ACM aims to provide world-class medical education that is relevant, research focused, practical,
putting the vocation back into the profession.
ACM aims to train well rounded and ethical doctors who are leaders, are passionate about medicine,
are community oriented, use innovative means to solve the problems they encounter and most
importantly are excellent in their studies and in life.
1.8 Important dates

These dates are important for your attention this academic year. Keep them in focus!!
1. Registration
2. Matriculation
3. Start of First Semester
4. Public holidays
5. Interim Assessments
6. End of Semester Examinations
7. Inter Semester break
8. Selectives/Community Service/Surgical and Life Support Skills Training/Electives
9. Start of Second Semester
10. Start of University Required Courses (URC)
11. Registration for all Exams and Courses
2 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The Accra College of Medicine offers two entry opportunities for both undergraduate and
postgraduate students. As a policy, ACM admits applicants from all races and nationalities,
irrespective of their religious, cultural, social or ethnic persuasions. There is no age limit for
admission to study at the Accra College of Medicine.
2.1 Undergraduate Entry

2.1.1 WASSCE/SSSCE
Applicants for admission must have obtained at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE)
in English, Core Mathematics, Social Studies and Integrated Science as well as credits in Chemistry
and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics at the Senior Secondary School
Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
2.1.2 ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

GCE (Cambridge) ‘A’ Levels, applicants must have at least Grade C in Three (3) subjects comprising
Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Mathematics and IGCSE or GCE (Cambridge) ‘O’ levels,
where applicants must have at least Grade C in English Language, Additional Mathematics, Biology,
Physics and Chemistry and a language foreign to the applicant’s own.
2.1.3 French Baccalauréat (Science)

Applicants must have obtained at least a grade 12 in the General Baccalauréat (Science). In addition,
applicants must show evidence of proficiency in English. This requirement can be satisfied by

providing official documentation of scores achieved for one of the following English language
proficiency examinations.
Students must have their official scores sent directly to the Admissions Office of ACM. Tests
must be less than two years old from date of enrolment.
i. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 550 (written version) or 61
(internet version).
ii. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 or better.
iii. CAMBRIDGE FCE (First Certificate in English) grade of “B” (B2 level) or higher – Cambridge
Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) preferred.
iv. TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) score of at least 600.
2.1.4 International Baccalaureate (IB)

Applicants must have the IB Diploma (DP) Certificate and at least Grade 5 in High Level (HL)
Chemistry and in any two (2) of the following HL Subjects: Physics and either Biology or
Mathematics.
In addition, for those who have taken the:
i. IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), applicants must have the MYP Certificate and at least
Grade 4 in English, Extended Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and a language
foreign to the applicant’s own.
ii. IGCSE or GCE (Cambridge) ‘O’ levels, applicants must have at least Grade C in English
Language, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry and a language foreign to
the applicant’s own.
2.2 Graduate Entry

ACM gives university degree holders with good qualifications the opportunity to pursue medicine.
All graduate students must:
i. meet the requirements for undergraduates stated in Regulation 2.1 above
ii. have at least a good first degree (minimum of a Second class lower) and
iii. have taken science courses at the University level.
Graduate students with a science-based degree may qualify to enter at Level 200 (the second year)
of ACM. They may, however, have to take those Level 100 (first year) University of Ghana
compulsory courses before their clinical years.
Graduates who have taken and passed courses in biology, chemistry (including organic chemistry),
mathematics and physics equivalent or comparable to those taken at level 100 at ACM, in addition
to introductory courses in biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology and such other courses,
may be admitted to Level 200.
Other qualified graduate students who do not have science-based degrees and have not taken any
university level science courses may be admitted to Level 100 (first year).

2.3 Entrance Examination and Interview
All applicants will be required to write and pass an entrance examination and go through interviews
before being offered admission. The interview will also determine their level of admission and any
other exemption requirements. The interview panel will include representatives from the
University of Ghana.
All applicants are expected to be computer literate and be able to use tablets, access Internet
databases and search engines, and communicate on e-mail and other electronic media.
3 FOREIGN STUDENTS
ACM attaches great importance to the cross-cultural experience that is made possible by the
presence of foreign students on campus. The successful participation of international students in
our course has helped us to acquire an excellent reputation for the quality of our teaching and
research and of our student care services. We pride ourselves in the attention given to the individual
needs of our students, whatever their cultural backgrounds. Foreign students may pursue the MB
ChB course towards the award of Accra College of Medicine degree, or as visiting students, study for
the degrees of their own Universities. Foreign students may be admitted if they hold qualifications
equivalent to those listed above. Evidence of command of the English Language at the
SSSCE/WASSCE or its equivalent is required.
4 REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION

ACM requires all incoming and continuing students to report at least one week before the
commencement of the academic year to go through a process of registration and orientation.
Orientation is compulsory for all students.
5 IDENTIFICATION CARDS (ID CARDS)

To ensure campus security, ACM students are required to carry their identification (I.D.) cards with
them at all times when on campus. Students will be required to produce their I.D. cards to gain
access to examination hall and to use any services at ACM not limited to Registry, Library, and
Finance Directorates as well as for all lectures. Students may be asked to produce their ID cards by
the security guard at any time on ACM campus.
6 STUDY SKILLS AND STUDENT RESOURCES

6.1 Study skills and tips
There is a lot of material to be imbibed. Medicine is not like the humanities. You cannot ‘chew and
pour’. You need to understand principles to apply. Systematic studying will ensure you keep up with
your course materials. All relevant materials will be sent electronically via email or using the ACM

SharePoint site. Ensure you are always updated with information. If you are having peculiar
challenges, be sure to point these out to our counsellors for early redress.
6.2 Counselling
ACM has a Counselling Unit headed by Mr Seth Asafo. Students are able to go online to make
appointments to meet with the Counsellor or call him on +233 501645616. Emergency requests
can be handled by the Director of Administration.
6.3 Library Services

The primary goal of the ACM Library is to provide non print and print information and resource
materials to students, faculty and staff of the institution, as they develop in mind, body and spirit
for service to humanity and the world as a whole. Library patrons are also expected to respect the
rights of other patrons to use library resources and facilities in a quiet, clean, and peaceful
atmosphere.
The Director of Library Services will organize sessions on the use of the library services at ACM. Be
sure to avail yourself of these opportunities to make the most of eLearning platforms available.
6.4 Information communication and literacy skills

You are expected to have proficiency in basic computer literacy. There will be the opportunity to
improve these skills during the inter-semester breaks if you so wish. The orientation offered by the
Library Services would assist with improving your information literacy skills.
6.5 ICT services

ACM has wireless interconnectivity which is available everywhere on the ACM campus. You are
reminded that this is a learning environment and therefore social media interactions are to be kept
to the minimum to enable you concentrate on your studies. You may find that your access to certain
sites will be restricted.
6.6 Copy Services

All requests for photocopying or printing should be made at the Reception. Most copy requests can
be completed within a 24-hour notice period, depending on the services requested. All users of
copying services on campus must be aware of copyright regulations. All copies will need to be paid
for before they are made.
6.7 Language skills

The medium of communication at ACM is English. You will however be required to take French,
Ghanaian sign language and a Ghanaian local language as an additional medical language. These
would be offered as a Selective.
6.8 Students Representative Council (SRC)

The SRC of the Accra College of Medicine has grown to embrace a lot of responsibilities and are
considered in the development of the school. Accra College of Medicine’s SRC concerns itself with
all aspects of students’ welfare within the College. In addition to that, it coordinates the activities of

academic, religious and recreational clubs and societies. It serves as a link between the student body
and the administration. It also has representatives on various Committees of the College.
Once an individual becomes a registered student of the Accra College of Medicine, the individual
automatically becomes a member of the SRC. All students are hence eligible and encouraged to
indeed participate in one or more of the various programs and events of the SRC. Accra College of
Medicine’s SRC is a constituent organization of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) as well
as the Federation of Ghana Medical Schools Association (FGMSA).
The SRC aims at prioritizing the interests and welfare of the entire student body of the Accra College
of Medicine. They serve as the mouthpiece of the entire student body of the College. The SRC
communicates the interests of the students to the appropriate authorities of the College.
The SRC aims at establishing good relations between students of the College and the outside
community by working hand-in-hand with other student organizations in Ghana and elsewhere in
matter of mutual interests.
There is an annual SRC dues which is set by the SRC yearly and added to your tuition. For those who
are on Scholarships, the SRC dues are not covered and students will need to pay them separately.
7 ACM PUBLIC LECTURES AND EDUCATIONAL FORUMS

The College leadership has introduced the organization of public lectures on sensitive topics on
education and healthcare to:
i. Help students develop heart power
ii. Understand the principles of practicing medicine
iii. Appreciate research and knowledge on relevant information required for medical
students
iv. Create a harmonious relationship within a network of quality medical practitioners
v. Develop a sense of belonging to the medical community as they interact with
experienced and knowledgeable resource persons.
All public lectures and Educational Forums are held quarterly on the third or fourth Wednesdays of
that month. Public lectures and Educational Forums are compulsory for all students of ACM and are
open to the public. Attendance is taken and students are required to sign attendance sheets at all
programmes.

8 FINANCES
8.1 Fees
All students are expected to make full payment of tuition and other fees prior to the first day of
classes; unless a special instalment payment plan has been negotiated ahead of time with the
College.
On request, permission may be granted for payments at the beginning of each semester before
registration. A structured payment plan is available for anyone who requires it. Kindly write to the
Director of Administration to indicate which of the payment plans you would like to be put
on.
A penalty of 15% will be applied for late payment of fees. Students who do not make good on their
obligations to the College or fail to enrol on a payment plan and pay the first instalment of that plan
by the end of registration will not be allowed to register and therefore will not be allowed to attend
classes or take examinations of the College.
Please note however that all payment plans are to be completed before any revision period at the
end of any Semester and before the end of the academic year, depending on your payment plan. The
College reserves the right to refuse these concessions to students with poor payment records.
If your sponsor fails to pay your tuition fees, you will become personally liable. The College may
revoke your access to library and computing facilities, and you will be refused permission to take
part in End of Semester examinations in the event that any agreed payments are not made by due
date. Your access to lectures, email, library, laboratory and computing facilities may also be limited
or delayed by delay or non-payment of fees. Your results will definitely not be released if you have
not fulfilled your financial obligations.
Please note that students who do not fulfil their financial obligations by the end of the
Semester will not be allowed to write their final Semester Examinations.
8.2 ACM Zenith Bank Account Numbers

Account Name: Accra College of Medicine
Branch: Labone
Cedi Account Number: 6011210252
Dollar Account Number: 6041208272
8.3 Financial Aid/Scholarships

There is currently no formal Financial Aid available for students. Students are encouraged to apply
to the GetFund Scholarship (only available to Ghanaian students) and other scholarships available.
Students who pay fees in full at the beginning of the academic year benefit from some Financial Aid.

9 STUDENT SUPPORT
HEALTH LOCATION TELEPHONE National Private Health
FACILITY NUMBER Health Insurance
Insurance
Executive No 110 Otinshie East 0302544818 No No
Healthcare and Legon (by the side of 0506153646
Consult ACM)
Yeboah Hospital East Legon (Opposite 0504466550 No Acacia Insurance,
the Police Station) 0302985417 Cosmopolitan
Insurance, etc.
Acacia Medical Ambassadorial 0303964678 No Acacia Insurance,
centre enclave, East Legon 0303964631 etc.
Ghana-Canada Manor Valley, 0302521442 No Acacia Insurance,
Medical Centre Adjiringanor, East 0302521443 etc.
Legon
Health Link Adijringanor Bridge, 0242222230 No No
East Legon 0302544264
The Trust Clinic Adenta Shopping Mall, 0236840627 Yes (only for Acacia Insurance,
Adenta 0302949600 consultation) Cosmopolitan
Insurance, etc.
Pentecost Madina Estate, Box GP 0302508396 Yes
Hospital 20790
Ghana Atomic Near the Kwabenya 0576096697 Yes
Energy roundabout
Commission
Hospital
Esidem Hopsital UPS/ARS Road near 0208161953 Yes Acacia Insurance,
the roundabout 0244646990- Cosmopolitan
1 Insurance, etc.
9.1 Health care

ACM has a limited sick bay on campus. Any student who feels unwell should first report to the
Director of Administration who will refer them to the necessary service. A list of health facilities
with their contact details in the neighbourhood is available below and any student can contact these
facilities in case of any emergencies depending on the health insurance that they hold.
9.2 Medical Examination for all Students

All admitted students are required to conduct a Medical Examination, upon admission before
registration. All Medical Exams must be conducted at Executive Healthcare and Consult. All students
will be required to be immunized against yellow fever, hepatitis B, tetanus and other childhood
diseases and evidence in the form of immunization records must be provided at the time of the
examination.

9.3 Health Insurance
All students need to have health insurance (National Health Insurance Scheme or other private
insurance) and the evidence of these should be provided to the Office of Administration before
registration.
9.4 Medical examinations for Clinical Students

All students proceeding to the clinical years will be required conduct a Medical Examination and be
immunized against Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus, Yellow Fever and others as may be determined.
9.5 Careers and job opportunities

ACM graduates will be employable in any jurisdiction. In Ghana, the ACM Office of Administration
will assist in the filling of forms and applications for Provisional Registration with the Medical and
Dental Council (Ghana) and with accredited institutions as necessary.
9.6 Mature students and student parents

It is understood that some of you may be parents with small children. There are crèches located
within the vicinity of the College. However, it is the responsibility of every student to ensure that
their parenting does not interfere with their studying as this is a fulltime commitment for the
duration of the course.
9.7 Students with Disabilities

There are currently no facilities catering for students with physical disabilities beyond the ground
floor of the College. Within the next 3 – 5 years, efforts will be made to make such facilities available
for physically challenged students in our permanent campus.
9.8 International students

The Office of Administration can assist in filling Immigration forms for Resident permits for
students. International students should be prepared to learn from and embrace the culture of Ghana
with the diverse experiences.
9.9 Catering
There are local restaurants within the vicinity of the campus facility. In the future, the College will
engage catering services on campus for all students.
9.10 Campus Christian Fellowship

As an institution espousing Christian values, there is a Campus Fellowship meeting every
Wednesday between 12.30-1pm, in the auditorium, which is compulsory for all students.
Attendance lists are expected to be signed.
9.11 Personal security and crime prevention

All students must always be aware of themselves and conscious of where they are at any time. It is
expected that students having signed onto the Christian ethos and Honour Code espoused by the
College would hold themselves up to a high standard of morality and conduct. ACM has CCTV
cameras all around its premises, but it is hoped they would never be needed to refer to. Any student

who witnesses a crime or is the victim of a crime should fill out the ACM Incident form (available
from Administration) and submit it to the Facilities Manager.
9.11.1 ACM Campus Security

Accra College of Medicine has 24/7 Security personnel located at the campus to ensure the safety
of all members of the College community. The mission of the Campus Security Service is to maintain
a safe and secure campus by providing quality policing. We cannot do this alone. We know that
collaborative working is vital at ACM and we work closely with individuals so they can act on sound
and simple advice to protect themselves and their property.
‘Security’ is everyone’s responsibility, from the protection of personal assets and those belonging
to the College, through to crime prevention on a personal safety level. The campus is an extremely
safe place to be at any time of day or night, however, there may be risks around and when travelling
away from the College, particularly in and around town. You can minimize risks by adopting a few
simple precautions.
9.11.2 Away from campus

i. Avoid isolated places, especially at night
ii. Stick to well-lit and overlooked routes, wherever possible
iii. Try to travel in groups of two or more people. Perhaps ask your friends to join you
iv. If you are going out alone, tell someone where you're going and what time you expect to be
back
v. Mobile phones, laptop computers and digital music players are attractive to opportunist
criminals. Be careful about where you take them and how you use them
vi. Never get into a taxi on the street unless it is licensed. Only use a private-hire cab that you
have booked by phone (Uber/Yango/Bolt)
vii. Don't accept lifts from strangers
viii. Trust your ‘gut feeling’ and avoid people and situations that make you feel uneasy
ix. Please, report any incident off campus to the police, be it theft or armed robbery
9.11.3 On campus
i. Take time to always shut the main entrance after use
ii. Protect your belongings by locking your lecture room door every time you leave
iii. Don't leave purses, phones, laptops and other valuables unattended
iv. Keep valuables out of sight in your car
v. Politely challenge anyone you see ‘tail gaiting’ or following behind you when entering the
main building or any other secure areas. Ask to see their College identity card before you
let them in. If they refuse, or take offence at being challenged, inform the Campus Security
9.11.4 Be safe in your student hostel

Whether you are on or off campus, this may be the first time you have lived away from home, or the
first time that you have shared a house or room.
Remember:
i. Always ensure the main entrances and exit doors are securely locked after you, every time
you enter or leave on campus, or the front and rear doors off campus, even when there is
someone in the hostel. Keep your valuables away from open windows or louvres. This is
because most burglars are opportunists and may try to steal items that are located close
to open doors and windows, such as wallets, phones, keys and laptops.
ii. Do not allow anyone into your hostel unless you know who they are
iii. Do not leave ID cards, cash cards, money, cheque books or keys lying around - do not put
temptation in the way of your house mates or visitors!
iv. Never leave your room unlocked when you leave it - even if it is only for a short period of
time. Make sure all windows are closed and locked
v. Do not leave your personal belongings where they can be seen through doors and
windows
vi. If you see anyone acting suspiciously, report it to the Campus Security on duty.
vii. In case of Emergency contact East Legon Police Station on
030 250 0975
*THE COLLEGE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SECURITY ISSUES ON or OFF CAMPUS
9.12 Hostels
The programme at ACM is strictly non-residential, however the Facility Manager’s office can
introduce students needing accommodation to hostels within the vicinity of the College.
9.13 Use of facilities

There are common areas which are accessible to all students such as the Reception, Lecture halls,
the Auditorium, the Laboratories and the Library. All other areas are only accessible strictly by-
invitation only.
Every student is responsible for taking care of their own property as well as the communal property
of ACM. Any student found wilfully damaging ACM property will face appropriate sanctions imposed
by the Junior Disciplinary Committee.
9.14 Skills training

ACM has developed a skills training unit equipped with mannequins and other equipment, which
can be used to practice clinical skills before getting to the patient setting. There are also models
available for the relevant pre-clinical courses. ACM will also facilitate your use of the ultramodern
skills facility that will become available at the new University of Ghana Medical Centre. Students are
encouraged to avail themselves of these unique opportunities for learning needed clinical skills.

10 SPORTS, LEISURE AND LOCAL TOURISM
10.1 Sport
ACM is close to the Lizzy Sports Complex which has a modern sporting facility including Football,
Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming Pool and a Gym. The Complex is situated within close proximity
of the ACM facility. Students will have to pay a small fee for membership.
10.2 Cultural activities and local tourism

The ACM Office of Administration can put students in touch with local travel and tour companies to
help them enjoy the cultural and touristic delights of Ghana.
11 DRESS CODE/POLICY
11.1 Introduction
Students have the freedom of choice in how they dress. However, when students are functioning as
medical professionals, with either clinical patients or simulated patients, or in-classroom in non-
clinical settings, their dress must be appropriate and professional. A professional image increases
credibility and safety while fostering patient trust, respect and confidence. Non-adherence to the
dress code can have negative effects on patient care and could diminish the reputation of the College,
as well affiliated hospitals and clinics. Specific questions regarding these guidelines should be
addressed with the Office of Administration.
11.2 Definitions:
11.2.1 Professional Attire
Professional attire is required at all times in clinical, patient care settings, classroom settings and
for identified activities in non-patient care settings. Professional attire refers to appropriate
business attire, as described by the following, including, but not limited to:
i. slacks (no cargo pants or jeans)
ii. dress shirts/blouses
iii. skirts or dresses with a hemline no higher than three inches above the knee
iv. no plunging necklines
v. no midriff exposure
vi. jewellery that does not interfere with patient care
vii. dress shoes (closed toe and non-porous when participating in patient care)
11.2.2 Personal Hygiene

Refers to cleanliness, including but not limited to:
i. bathing/showering
ii. use of deodorant
iii. shaving
iv. combing of hair
v. trimming/cleaning of fingernails

11.3 Policy
It is the responsibility of each medical student to be neat, clean and appropriately attired while
attending the Accra College of Medicine. Dress code and professional appearance standards for
medical students are as follows:
11.3.1 Dress
i. Professional attire is required in all clinical, patient care and simulated patient care settings,
or when otherwise designated by course or clerkship directors.
ii. In patient care settings, clothing such as miniskirts, shorts, tank tops*, spandex, leggings,
midriff shirts and low-rise slacks that show body parts are not permitted. Clothing must fit
so that inappropriate exposure does not occur during normal work activities.
iii. In classroom settings, attire such as miniskirts, short shorts, midriff shirts, and low- rise
slacks that show body parts are not permitted. Clothing must fit so that inappropriate
exposure does not occur.
iv. White coats should be worn in patient care settings, as deemed appropriate, and appear
clean, neat, and regularly laundered for infectious control.
v. All readily coverable tattoos should be appropriately concealed so as not to be visible.
*Tank tops are allowed if a coat or jacket is worn over them as the outer garment.
11.3.2 Hygiene
Applicable to all settings:
i. Hair must be clean, combed and neatly trimmed or arranged to conform to the safety
requirements of the specific work area.
ii. Sideburns, moustaches and beards must be neatly trimmed; a beard hood may be required
in certain areas.
iii. In keeping with professionally appropriate attire, extreme hair colours including but not
limited to yellow, green, pink, bleached, purple, or blue are not permitted.
iv. Nail extensions, false nails or nail varnish [including clear nail varnish are prohibited when
providing direct patient care.
v. Body and hair cleanliness are mandatory. Odours which may interfere with the health of the
patient are not permitted. This includes heavily scented colognes, perfumes, body lotions,
and cigarette smoke odour.
11.3.3 Jewellery
In clinical, patient care settings:
i. Earrings which dangle more than one inch from the ear lobe may not be worn.
ii. Barbells or chains that stretch between holes and gauges larger than 6 (4.1 mm) are not
permitted.
iii. Visible body piercing other than ears is prohibited.
iv. Rings, if worn must be limited to a wedding band and or small engagement ring. The student
bears ultimate responsibility for any jewellery worn.
v. All long hair styles must be tied up to stop it falling onto the patient.

11.3.4 Prohibited dressing:
 T Shirts/ Polo shirts.
 Slippers (males/females)
 Maxi’s/ flowing dresses
 No Extreme casual outfit (pants and extremely short outfits)
 Leggings/ jeggings, very tight or short outfits.
 Ripped Jeans
 Gym/exercise clothes
 Extravagant hair styles and jewellery
 Hijabs/ scarfs
11.4 Sanctions
If any student goes contrary to these regulations, he/ she will be:
1. 1st Violation: At the first instance, verbally called to order by the President/ Director of
Administration.
2. 2nd Violation: Reprimanded formally in writing, and a copy of such letter kept in their file.
3. 3rd Violation: Suspended from the College for a period of a week or two or dismissal from
ACM.
12 FITNESS TO PRACTICE
The Accra College of Medicine is committed to ensuring that in addition to its students having
achieved the required academic standard, also:
1. Are healthy in body and mind in order to practice their profession.
2. Conduct and behave themselves so as not to harm or put them at risk of harm of their patients,
clients, or service users.
3. Conduct and behave themselves in a manner not likely to harm the reputation of their
profession.
ACM has adopted the Medical and Dental Council “Fitness to Practice “document. Copies of these are
found in the ACM Library. Do ensure that you read it.

13 THE HONOUR CODE
13.1 Introduction
The Accra College of Medicine, being founded on Christian ethos, seeks to provide a conducive
environment in which members (students, faculty and staff) from diverse backgrounds can live
together, interact, and learn from one another in ways that protect both personal freedom, and
community and academic standards in the fear of God and respect for mankind. We (both students,
faculty and staff) have established an ACM Honour System as one of many elements to aid our
students’ development of creative and critical thinking, intellectual maturity, personal
accountability, and respect for honesty, integrity, and truth in the fear of God. The goal of the Honour
System is to have all students leave ACM not only as doctors (scientists and professionals), but also
as truly honourable citizens of integrity. We will all together monitor and implement the Honour
System.
The Honour Code, which is part of the Honour System, applies to every aspect of students’ life:
academic or social. All students are obliged to adhere to the Code and are under its jurisdiction while
on the ACM campus, in our affiliate teaching hospitals and in any other institutions.
13.2 The Honour Pledge of Accra College of Medicine

I hereby pledge myself to the Accra College of Medicine Honour Code and I
promise to perform my duty to uphold the Honour Code and the concepts of
personal and collective responsibility upon which it is based. In making this
commitment, I am accountable to the community and dedicate myself to a life of
honour characterized by the development of creative and critical thinking,
intellectual maturity, personal accountability, and respect for honesty, integrity,
and truth in the fear of God personally and to hold all others accountable to the
College’s Code of Honour.

14 COLLEGE ANTHEM
ALL HAIL! A.C.M.

1. All hail! All hail!! All hail!!!
Accra College of Medicine
To lead a worldwide revolution
In medical education in Ghana and Africa
To provide world class education
That is relevant, research oriented
Tailored towards solving problems of Ghana and Africa
CHORUS: Arise! Our alma mater dear

Arise! Our Heart Power shall stand
Arise! Accra College of Medicine
To God be the glory
2. All hail! All hail!! All hail!!!

Accra College of Medicine
With passion, excellence, innovation,
Integrity and community service
We offer mankind
With faith and trust we train
Brilliant students with perfect faculty
We provide excellent doctors for Ghana and Africa

SECTION II: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

15 ACM PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the programme, the student should be able to:
i. Obtain an accurate, complete medical and psychosocial history from any patient, carry out
an accurate, complete organ-specific, physical, neurological and mental status examination
of neonates, infants, children and adults
ii. Select appropriate investigations for the evaluation and diagnosis of persons with
presumptive disease and to interpret the results of these tests
iii. Develop and initiate a management plan for patients with acute and chronic paediatric, adult
medical, surgical including surgical specialties, obstetrical, gynaecological and psychiatric
illness
iv. Recognize patients with acute, life-threatening conditions; to perform procedures to
stabilize such conditions, in particular the initiation of basic life support when appropriate,
and to institute initial therapy and plan for further diagnostic evaluation and critical care;
v. Apply principles of evidence-based medicine, medical ethics, and cost-effectiveness to
decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis;
vi. Present clinical and scientific information clearly and cogently, both orally and in writing, to
colleagues and other health professionals;
vii. Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their families about the
evaluation, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of disease and ability to counsel patients in a
caring, empathetic, and culturally sensitive way about behaviours that promote a healthy
lifestyle and prevent disease.
viii. All students will be research focused
ix. Physician-scientists will have the further advantage of being employable in a teaching
and/or research facility immediately on graduation.
16 ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

At the Accra College of Medicine online teaching and learning has been quickly adapted to and have
been going on well since. Microsoft Teams is the application that the College has decided to use for
its online teaching and learning. Classes are usually recorded and saved online for registered
students to access for learning purposes.
There are some basic internet skills you would need that would be helpful for your online classes:
• Familiarity with Web browsers and an email program.
• Some familiarity with Web-based interactions such as email, discussion boards and chat
rooms.
• Proficiency with typing and word processing. (Students typing skills maybe improved by
using Mavis Beacon as a practice typing tool).
• Experience in successful Internet searches using a variety of search engines.
The delivery of Lectures to students by faculty can either be solely online, a hybrid of online and in
person courses or solely in person. The ICT unit can be contacted for any assistance with IT issues.

17 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR COMPLETING THE ACM MEDICAL PROGRAMME
The minimum period for completing the ACM Medical programme shall be determined by the level
a student enters the programme:
i. Level 100 Entrants – shall complete not less than 12 semesters or 6 academic years, and
ii. Level 200 Entrants – shall complete not less than 10 semesters or 5 academic years.
The maximum period for completing the ACM Medical programme shall be determined by the level
a student enters the programme:
i. Level 100 Entrants – shall complete not more than 18 semesters or 9 academic years, and
ii. Level 200 Entrants – shall complete not more than 16 semesters or 8 academic years.
18 FAILURE IN EXAMINATIONS
At the end of each academic year and after the Supplementary/Resit Examinations, a candidate who
has failed in more than six (6) courses shall be deemed to have failed the year. The Examiners’ Board
shall recommend whether that candidate shall:
i. Repeat all courses if the average mark for those courses passed was less than 65%; or
ii. Repeat those courses in which he/she failed and audit the other courses if the marks of
those courses passed averaged more than 65%.
iii. Be advised to withdraw from the College if the marks of those courses passed were less
than 65% and of those failed were less than 50%.
iv. For the Preclinical phase of the programme, students may carry failed courses to the
following year, provided that the failed courses were less than six (6) courses. However, no
preclinical course can be trailed to the Clinical phase. Any such students that have failed
courses at the end of the preclinical phase of the programme shall be assessed by the
Examiners’ Board, which shall make recommendation as in Section 17.i. above.
v. Notwithstanding Section 17.i. above, no candidate shall be permitted to spend more than
three years at the same academic level. Similarly, no candidate shall present himself/herself
for an examination of a course on more than three occasions except under special cases as
determined by the Academic Board. Any other such candidate shall be advised to withdraw
from the College. The Examination Board shall have the liberty to make alternative
recommendations regarding trailed course based on medical or psychological evidence
presented for any candidate.
19 INTERRUPTION OF STUDY PROGRAMME

i. A student may break his/her study programme for not more than four (4) semesters, so that
the maximum period allowable for the completion of the programme is not exceeded. Such
a student shall be allowed, subsequent to approval, to continue the programme from where
he/she had left off.
ii. A student who wishes to interrupt his/her course of study shall apply in advance to the
President of ACM, stating reasons why he/she wants to interrupt his/her study programme,
and permission should be granted before he/she leaves the College. The Vice-President
(Academic & Student Affairs) shall communicate the decision of the President to the
applicant before he/she can interrupt the course of study.

iii. In an exceptional case in which a student is officially granted a break from his/her studies
for more than four (4) semesters, he/she shall be deemed to have lost any accumulated
credits. Such a student may be allowed to re-apply for admission to ACM.
iv. Where the grounds for interruption of studies is medical, the Head of the ACM Student Clinic
or other Medical facility as duly approved, shall be required to advise the President on the
propriety and length of period of interruption. The President shall allow the Head of the ACM
Clinic to investigate any medical report reaching the office from any health delivery facility
outside the ACM Clinic and advice accordingly.
20 SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS
20.1 End-of-Semester Examinations:
Each course/module shall end with an End-of-Semester Examination which may take place either
online or in person at the College or online using any application as prescribed by the College
Council (Microsoft Teams/Socrative is currently being used). Students would need to sharpen their
typing skills to keep up with time in the examinations. The marks from in-course assessments and
from other exercises performed during the course shall constitute 40%, while the marks obtained
at the End-of-Semester Examination shall constitute 60% of the total marks for the course/module.
Students should note that good performance in IAs will however not compensate for a bad
performance in the examination.
20.2 End of Rotation/Clerkship Examination

In the clinical years, in addition to the End-of-Semester Examinations for the didactic lecture
courses, there shall be an examination at the end of each rotation/clerkship, which shall be
equivalent to the end-of-semester examination and shall be treated as such as in Section 120.1
above.
20.3 Final Examination

The Final Examination shall be in two parts:
20.3.1 Final Part I Examination

At the end of the Second Year of the Clinical Sciences programme students shall be required to sit
the Final Part I Examination in Child Health and Women’s Health, Otorhinolaryngology and
Ophthalmology courses three weeks after the end of rotation/clerkship examination.
20.3.2 Final Part II Examination

i. At the end of the Third Clinical Year, the Final Part II Examination shall be held for students
who are eligible. The Final Part II Examination shall be in courses for the Disciplines of
Community Health, Medicine & Therapeutics, Psychiatry and Surgery.
ii. The Final Part II Examination shall be held four weeks after the last End-of–
Semester/rotation/clerkship examination of Semester 12. This shall include a two-week
faculty facilitated revision period.

iii. A student who has not obtained a pass in any one or more
courses/modules/rotations/clerkships during the medical training will not be eligible to
take the final examination. Such a student shall resit and pass all failed
courses/rotations/clerkships before being able to take the Final Examination.
20.4 Methods of Examination (Summative)

The methods of examination shall consist of one or all of the following formats:
i. Written – Multiple Choice Questions, short essays, fill in the gap, short answers.
ii. Clinical – Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in various subjects as
recommended by the various disciplines. The format of the OSCE will however contain the
components of the routine clinical examination.
iii. Other format(s) as may be agreed on by various Disciplines or courses from time to time.
20.4.1 Pass Mark

The pass mark for all examinations shall be 60%.
20.4.2 Clinical Examination

For all clinical examinations (End-of-Semester, End-of-Rotation and Final professional), an
aggregate failure in the clinical part of the examination including the OSCE, shall result in a failure
of that examination irrespective of the marks obtained in the other parts of that examination.
21 ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATIONS

i. A student shall attend all such lectures, tutorials, seminars, ward rounds and clerkships and
undertake all other assignments as approved by the College.
ii. Each Discipline shall, with the approval of the Academic Board, determine the requirements
for the subjects/courses/modules they offer.
iii. The candidate who has not complied with the prescribed requirement for any
subject/course, or who has not performed satisfactorily in work prescribed, or associated
with a course of instruction, may, on the recommendation of the relevant Discipline, be
refused admission to the examination of the subject/course/module concerned and be
required to repeat part or the whole of the course of instruction leading to the particular
examination.
iv. In any case, a student who is absent for a cumulative period of 25% from each aspect of the
course including lectures, tutorials, ward rounds, clerkships and other activities prescribed
for any subject/course/module in any semester shall be deemed to have withdrawn from
the subject/course/module. Such a student shall not be permitted to sit for the examination
of that subject/course/module. The exception would be for absence due to ill-health which
must be supported by a medical report. Such a student shall be allowed to take the
supplementary examination.

22 REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATIONS
i. Registration for an ACM Examination shall require the endorsement of the Registration Form
by the Head of Discipline to the effect that the candidate has pursued satisfactorily, the
approved course(s) of study being offered over the prescribed period, and has attended at
least 75% of lectures, tutorials, ward rounds, clerkships and other activities prescribed for
the subjects. The candidate should have satisfied the requirement in Section 20. A
candidate’s registration shall not be valid unless it is so endorsed.
ii. Endorsement as in Section 21.i. above shall be withheld if a candidate is not deemed to have
followed satisfactorily the approved course of study.
iii. In any event of the withholding of an endorsement, the Head of Discipline shall request the
confirmation by the Academic Board of ACM.
23 SUPPLEMENTARY/RESIT EXAMINATIONS
i. Supplementary/Resit examinations for End-of-Semester examinations for all
subjects/courses/modules/rotations/clerkships taken in each year shall be held during
the long inter-semester break, three weeks after the end of the Second Semester of each
year.
ii. A Supplementary/Resit Examination for the Final Part I Examination shall be held at least
one month after that Final Examination.
iii. A Supplementary/Resit Examination for the Final Part II Examination shall be held at
least two months after that Final Examination.
iv. A candidate who fails in any subject/course/module shall be on probation and shall be
referred in that subject/course/module and shall be required to take the examination in
the referred subject/course/module at the Supplementary examination to be organised
during the long inter-semester break at the end of the academic year.
v. The Examinations Board shall decide whether a student who fails in any
subject/course/module shall be allowed to re-write the examination in the failed
module as a Supplementary Examination. If he/she passes the supplementary
Examination, he/she shall be awarded a grade not higher than C (i.e. 60 - 64%).
vi. Supplementary Examination shall not include continuous assessment marks.
vii. The Supplementary/Resit Examination for the Third Clinical Year
courses/rotations/clerkships shall be taken at the same time as the Final Part II
Examination. Candidates taking this Supplementary Examination shall not be eligible to
take the Final Part II Examination. Such candidates, on passing the Supplementary
examination shall then proceed to take the Supplementary Final Part II.
viii. A candidate shall not postpone the taking of the Supplementary examination without
special permission from the Academic Board.
ix. A candidate shall not take more than six (6) courses at any one Supplementary
examination. The Examiners’ Board shall recommend whether the candidate needing to
take more than six (6) courses at a supplementary examination shall:
a. Be eligible to so under exceptional circumstances
b. Repeat all courses;
c. Be advised to withdraw from the College.

x. At the end of each academic year and after the Supplementary/Resit Examinations, a
candidate who has failed in any one or more courses shall be deemed to have failed the
year. The Examiners’ Board shall recommend whether that candidate shall:
a. Repeat all courses;
b. Repeat those courses in which he/she failed and audit the other courses provided
that the failed courses are less than 6 courses;
c. Be advised to withdraw from the College
24 DEFERMENT OF EXAMINATION
24.1 On grounds of ill Health
A student who has satisfied all the requirements as specified in Section 20, but is unable to take the
End-of-Semester or Final examination on grounds of ill health, shall, on application to the Vice-
President (Academic & Student Affairs), and on provision of a Medical Certificate issued or endorsed
by the Head of the ACM Clinic be allowed to take the Supplementary examination as his/her main
examination. He/she shall be credited with the grade obtained in the Supplementary examination.
24.1.1 Subsequent application for deferment on grounds of ill-health

This will be subject to a Medical Certificate issued by a properly constituted Medical Board
convened by the Head of the ACM clinic.
24.2 On grounds other than ill health

In cases of deferment on grounds other than ill health, the President (or delegated Officer) of the
ACM shall invite the applicant for interview. It shall be the student’s responsibility to satisfy the
ACM beyond reasonable doubt, as to why he/ she wishes to defer the examinations.
In all cases of deferment of examinations, the applicant(s) shall obtain a written response
from the Vice-President (Academic & Student Affairs), before leaving the ACM.
25 EXAMINERS BOARD
i. There shall be an Examiners Board organized by the College for the main and
supplementary examinations, in respect of the all the End of Semester/Rotation
examinations and the Parts I and II Examinations.
ii. The Examiners Board shall receive, consider and determine the results of all the
examinations conducted in ACM.
iii. The Examiners Board shall be required to make appropriate recommendations on any
candidate based on his/her performance and also on any aspect of the examination as it
deems fit.
iv. These results shall then be officially approved by the Academic Board.

26 DECLARATION OF RESULTS
i. Results of End-of-Semester and End-of-Rotation examinations shall normally be published
on the Discipline notice boards with copies to the Registrar.
ii. Results of the Final Examination shall be published on the Notice Board of the Registry after
final determination by the Examiners’ Board.
iii. The results of the Final Examinations as published, shall be subject to the approval of the
Academic Board and the Council.
iv. A result slip indicating the student’s performance shall be made available to him/her
through the secure ACM website.
27 CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE
ACM degrees shall not be classified except to recognize Credit for students whose final marks are
above 70% and Distinction for those whose marks range above 80%.
28 GRADING SYSTEM
28.1 Grading Table
The results of each course at the End-of-Semester Examinations shall be graded as follows:
Letter Grade Marks Interpretation Category
A 80-100 Outstanding Distinction PASS GRADES
B+ 75-79 Very Good Credit
B 70-74 Good
C+ 65-69 Fairly Good
C 60-64 Pass
D+ 55-59 Very Marginal Failure FAILURE GRADES
D 50-54 Marginal Failure
E 45-49 Unsatisfactory
F 0-44 Fail
X - Fail
Z - Disqualification
I - Incomplete OTHER GRADES
AUDI - Audit

28.2 Definition of Grades
28.2.1 Pass Grades
Grades A, B, C, are pass grades.
28.2.2 Failure Grades
Grades D+, D, E, F, X, Z are failure grades.
28.2.2.1 Grade X
This is awarded to a student who has not met the attendance requirements (see Section 20 above)
for the course/module and the Examiners’ Board has judged that he/she did not have a
satisfactory reason for not completing the course/module.
28.2.2.2 Grade Z
This is awarded to a student who it has been established to have attempted to take undue
advantage in an examination or part thereof, in an examination malpractice or offence.
• A student who is awarded a Grade Z may be debarred from taking a College examination
for a stated period, indefinitely or be expelled from the College.
• The Examiners’ Board is the only body that can award a Grade Z.
28.2.3 Other Grades

These are Grades I and AUDI.
28.2.3.1 Grade I (Incomplete)
This is awarded to a student who did not complete a course/module and is found by the
Examiners’ Board to have a satisfactory reason.
• A student awarded a Grade I may take the Supplementary Examination if he/she meets the
requirements of Section 22 above for the Supplementary Examination.
28.2.3.2 Grade AUDI
Is awarded to a student who is auditing a course for which he is not required to take an examination
or if he does, the marks obtained are not credited to his record.

29 PROGRAMME CONTENT
29.1 Introduction
The curriculum of ACM is innovative and uses an integrated approach to student centred learning.
We are implementing a curriculum that prepares students to learn and practice medicine in a
modern world in which departmental and disciplinary boundaries are removed, and collaboration
and integration of disciplines is essential. It uses a mixture of conventional teaching, student
centred/self-directed learning, problem based and community/rural modelling. Journal clubs will
be introduced from the very first semester to orient students early on to the art of critiquing
scientific and other writing. Reading assignments and composition exercises will be carried out to
assist them in writing logically.
Laboratory sessions will also be used. The programme will emphasise deductive and applicative
learning and will seek to discourage the ‘chew pour and forget’ methodology often used by students
currently. Clinical and community relevance and application to the practice of medicine would be
emphasised throughout the programme.
29.2 ACM Academic Structure/Year

The whole course programme is of six (6) years duration divided into two main parts: Preclinical
Sciences and Clinical Sciences, each of three (3) years duration.
The Academic year of instruction and learning shall comprise two semesters with two vacation
sessions of College for required electives, remedial and resit examinations.
The Academic year shall run from September to August with statutory breaks at Christmas and
Easter.
*When required students would have to take online classes during the Semester.
29.2.1 Preclinical Sciences

Each Semester shall be of 18 weeks duration and will be structured as follows:
• 15 weeks of Teaching
• 2 weeks of Revision
• 1 week of Examinations
29.2.2 Clinical Sciences

Each Semester shall be of between 21 to 25 weeks and will be structured as follows:
• 17-21 weeks of Teaching
• 2 weeks of Revision
• 1-2 weeks of Examinations

29.2.3 Vacation Periods
Throughout the course, the inter-semester periods will serve as remedial for those needing to re-
sit courses, and for those needing upgrading courses for a period of 6 weeks. Students who have
already completed all required courses and are therefore not taking part in this period as evidenced
by officially being signed off, will be on holidays (4 weeks).
All students will be required to take three Selective courses in any of the Arts (listed in “The African
Course”) including singing, musical instruments, spoken Medical French and Ghanaian languages
(for Ghanaians; the choice will be one that is not their mother tongue), etc. during this period. This
will be held during the Summer School period.
In addition, all students will take part in Community service (4 weeks), Surgical and Basic life
support skills training (1 week) and Electives for Level 500 (4 weeks) during the Summer School.
All these are required courses and by the end of the medical programme each student would have
taken all the minimum required courses.
Students are advised to endeavour to complete these courses by the time they finish the pre-clinical
training since the clinical period is very packed in content. The inter-semester periods will also
provide ample opportunities for students to catch up with their reading. This will be ensured by
reading assignments.
30 COURSE MODULES
30.1 Definition of Course Unit
A Course Unit is defined as:
1. One-hour lecture = 1 Unit  
2. One-hour tutorial = 1 Unit  
3. One, two/three-hour practical/discussion session = 1 Unit
4. Two/three-hour self/student directed learning session or TBL session = 1 Unit
5. Two/three-hour clinical session = 1 Unit
6. Six hours of on-call duty per week = 1 Unit
7. Six hours of community field work = 1 Unit
30.2 Definition of Course Credit

One Course Credit is defined as an average of 1 Course Unit per week per semester.
A course does not have to last for a whole semester to be recognized as such. However, it must have
sufficient number of hours (Units) to have a minimum of 1-Course Credit for the semester.

31 THE ACADEMIC SESSION
31.1 First Year (Level 100)
This is the foundational year in which students will be introduced to the human being as an
important life being in the ecosystem of the world. Students will be given the tools of learning,
communicating and working as a team. The first year will be used to identify the specific weaknesses
of the admitted students that will adversely impact on their assimilation of the basic medical
sciences and remedial action will be initiated to correct such deficiencies. This year will ensure that
the fundamentals of needed knowledge and attitudes are present in every student from the
beginning of their studies.
31.1.1 Semester One

Table 1. First Year - Semester 1 Core Courses
CODE TITLE CREDITS
ACMP101 Applied Chemistry I 2
ACMP103 Applied Physics I 3
ACMP105 Human Biology I 3
ACMP107 Mathematics and Statistics in Medicine I 3
ACMP109 Creative and Critical Thinking 3
ACMP111 Learning Methodology 1
ACMP120 Scientific & Academic Writing I 3
ACMP130 Communication Skills I 2
ACMP140 The African I 3
Total Credits 22
31.1.2 Semester Two

Table 2. First Year - Semester 2 Core Courses
CODE TITLE CREDITS
ACMP102 Applied Chemistry II 3
ACMP104 Applied Physics II 3
ACMP106 Human Biology II 3
ACMP108 Mathematics and Statistics in 3
Medicine II
ACMP112 Heart Power I 1
ACMP120 Scientific & Academic Writing II 3
ACMP130 Communication Skills II 2
ACMP140 The African II 3
TOTAL CREDITS 21

31.2 Second Year (Level 200)
This year will begin the integrated pre-clinical courses of the study of normal and dysfunction organ
systems of the human being. It will lay the scientific basis of medicine and will impress on the
student the need to know and depend on basic scientific principles in his/her medical practice. It
will move from the normal in the second year to the mechanisms of change in the abnormal in the
third year.
31.2.1 Semester Three

Table 3. Second Year - Semester 3 Core Courses
CODE TITLE CREDITS
ACMP201 Medicine, Patients, and Society I 2
ACMP215 History of Western Medicine in Ghana 2
ACMP203 Early Development of the human, Cells, Genes and 4
Molecules
ACMP205 Cardio-respiratory system I 4
ACMP207 Endocrinology & Reproduction I 3
ACMP209 Gastro-intestinal & Hepatobiliary system I 2
ACMP211 Genito-Urinary system I 2
ACMP213 Skin & Locomotor system I 2
TOTAL CREDITS 21
31.2.2 Semester Four

Table 4. Second Year - Semester 4 Core Courses
CODE TITLE CREDITS
ACMP202 Medicine, Patients, and Society II 3
ACMP204 Cardio-Respiratory system II 3
ACMP206 Endocrinology & Reproduction II 3
ACMP208 Gastro-intestinal & Hepatobiliary system II 3
ACMP210 Genito-Urinary System II 3
ACMP212 Skin & Locomotor system II 2
ACMP214 Brain and Mind I 4
TOTAL CREDITS 21

31.3 Third Year (Level 300)
This year will introduce the concept of disease and this will be explored fully within the integrated
organ systems already introduced. During this year, the Disciplines of Pharmacology, Microbiology,
General and Systemic Pathology including Haematology and Laboratory Medicine will be
emphasised. In addition, Rural/Community Health will be formally started, which will prepare the
students for their first patient encounters. Entrepreneurial skills in Medicine will be introduced.
From this year onwards, Medical Ethics, Professionalism, legal issues and medical documentation
will be taught.
31.3.1 Semester Five

Table 5. Third Year - Semester 5 Core Courses
CODE TITLE CREDITS
ACMP301 Health and Disease in the Individual 6
ACMP303 Cardio-Respiratory system III 5
ACMP305 Genito-Urinary System III 4
ACMP307 Brain and Mind II 5
ACMP309 Haematopoietic & Lymphatic System I 2
TOTAL CREDITS 22
31.3.2 Semester Six

Table 6. Third Year - Semester 6 Core Courses
CODE TITLE CREDITS
ACMP302 Endocrinology and Reproduction III 4
ACMP304 Gastro-intestinal & Hepatobiliary system III 3
ACMP306 Skin & Locomotor System III 3
ACMP308 The Medical Entrepreneur I 2
ACMP312 Medical Ethics and Professionalism I 2
ACMP314 Health and Disease in Populations II 6
ACMP316 Haematopoietic & Lymphatic System II 2
TOTAL CREDITS 22

31.4 Selective Courses
The selective courses are taken during the long inter-semester breaks between the end of one
academic year and the next for a duration of four (4) weeks. The selective courses are in three
groups and each student is expected to take at least one course from each group as available at the
time period.
Group I: The Medical Humanities

i. Singing
ii. Musical instruments
iii. Spirituality, Health and Healing
iv. Medicine and Literature
v. Medicine and Developmental Economics
Group II: Modern Languages

i. Spoken Medical French
ii. Spoken Ghanaian languages (for Ghanaians; the choice will be one that is not their mother
tongue).
Group III: Community Service

i. Each student or a group of students choose(s) a community to provide voluntary service
that will uplift the community.
31.5 University Required Courses

The Accra College of Medicine prides itself as a college set up to nurture the whole being of its
students. Our curriculum therefore goes beyond the main disciplines of medicine to provide
courses that develop the mind and skills of students. This philosophy is buttressed by the
University of Ghana (UG), the affiliate University, which also requires certain interdisciplinary
courses to be taken by students, the University Required Courses (URCs). These courses are not
counted towards the academic requirements in the awarding of the MB ChB degree but are
needed to be taken and passed before students can graduate and obtain their certificate.
All students who are accepted into Level 200 (Graduate Entry), will be required to take these
courses in order to graduate and obtain their certificate. The following are the University required
courses of ACM and their equivalent UG courses:

ACM UG
Course Code Description Course Code Description
ACMP109 Creative and Critical UGRC 150 Critical Thinking and
Thinking Practical Reasoning
ACMP111 Learning methodology
ACMP120 Scientific & Academic UGRC110 Academic Writing
Writing I
ACMP130 Communication Skills I
ACMP140 The African I UGRC220-239 Introduction to African
Studies
ACMP122 Scientific & Academic UGRC210 Academic Writing II
Writing II
ACMP132 Communication Skills II
ACMP142 The African II UGRC220-239 Introduction to African
Studies
31.6 Clinical Sciences

During this second half of the training, the student will be introduced to all aspects of clinical
practice and patient centred care. The courses in this period will be divided into 3 main areas:
1. Clinical Care
2. Community Care
3. Ethics, Physicianship, Heart Power and Professionalism
31.6.1 Introduction to Clinical Practice

It is a series of introductory modules to the various aspects of clinical care while providing you with
the basic knowledge, attitude and skills needed to confidently and knowledgeably move in the
clinical environment, interact with the health team in a professional way, interact with patients and
their careers in a dignified manner so as to be able to enter the clinical clerkship well equipped.
i. Introduction to the Clinics & Nursing Care.
ii. Introduction to Clinical Care.
iii. Introduction to Anaesthesia and Operative Care.
31.6.2 Clinical Clerkships

The clinical rotations begin thereafter with Core Clerkships in General Medicine, General Surgery,
Child Health, Community Health and Women’s Health (Obstetrics and Gynaecology). During the
rotations you act as a Clinical Apprentice, when you work as part of a hospital-based team in wards,
clinics, A&E and operating theatres. It is important that you realize that you are part of the team and
to take your rightful place and be part of the team. Being a clinical apprentice means dedicating
yourself to learning clinical and professional skills: you should immerse yourself in the clinical
environment and make full use of the ample time afforded to gain experience at ward rounds, clinics
and on duty as well as attending surgical operations and performing procedures. The teaching

during the Core Clerkship should concentrate on the acquisition and practice of the clinical
techniques of history taking and physical examination and arriving at a diagnosis.
31.6.3 Integrated Clinical Science

This course runs for most of the semesters first thing in the morning three days a week. It is to
provide you with the scientific basis of all the disciplines and to make you a clinical scientist.
Becoming a clinical scientist means studying topics from the core curriculum and other areas of
interest. You will learn about the medical, surgical, psychological, pathological, therapeutic, ethical
and public health aspects of diseases and disorders from the core curriculum for each Discipline.
You should relate the clinical signs and symptoms to all the elements of the preclinical sciences,
such as the pathophysiology, microbiology, anatomy, pharmacology, biochemistry etc. of the
conditions. If lectures clash with clinical sessions you must ensure that have permission to attend
from the Head of your Unit, otherwise your first priority is to attend the clinic session.
31.6.4 Professionalism, Ethics and Heart Power

This course runs throughout the year to reinforce the importance of Ethics, Professionalism,
Physicianship and “Heart power” in the daily life and work of a doctor.
The Courses and schedule for the three Clinical Sciences years are summarised in the Figure below
and described below.

SECTION III: ACADEMIC GUIDELINES

32 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
ACM values academic integrity and intellectual exploration and as such, expect all members in its
community to abide by the highest standards of scholarly conduct. Each member therefore has the
responsibility of upholding the principle of academic honesty, personal integrity and high ethical
behaviour.
32.1 Overview
i. “Student” or “Junior Member” refers to anyone who is enrolled for the time being in the Accra
College of Medicine for an approved course of study. According to College regulations, each
person whose registration has been completed will be considered a student of the College
during the semester for which he or she is registered unless the student's connection with
the College is officially severed by withdrawal or otherwise. No student registered with the
College shall at the same time be registered in any other School or College, without the
specific authorization of the President of the School or College of the College/College in
which he or she is first registered.
ii. The Academic Board, in accordance with the Statutes of the Accra College of Medicine, shall
from time to time make Regulations affecting students which will be enacted by the
President. In addition to these Regulations, each Directorate, or any other Unit of the College,
may issue its own rules that have been previously approved by and are consistent with the
general regulations of the Academic Board, which shall govern the conduct of students
within its area of operation.
iii. These Regulations shall apply to all Students.
iv. At the beginning of every academic year, there shall be a three-day orientation for fresh
students and one-day orientation for continuing students.
v. Copies of all regulations shall be deposited with the Registrar and Heads of Disciplines and
should be brought to the attention of Students.
vi. Ignorance of Regulations or of any Public Notice shall not be accepted as an excuse for any
breach of discipline. Accordingly, every student on enrolment shall be required to obtain a
copy of such College or other regulations relating to his condition and which are for the time
being in force.
vii. Students shall conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner and shall pursue their
studies with all diligence; they shall observe the statutes and shall conform to all such
regulations and orders as may be made for the good governance of the College.
viii. The operation of these Regulations is without prejudice to the application of the general law
of the land which applies to all persons in the College.
ix. The Officers of the College who have a special responsibility, under the President for the
discipline of Students are the Heads of Disciplines and any other officers appointed from time
to time. It shall be an offence to disobey these officers in the discharge of their duties.

33 ADMISSION
33.1 Tuition fee
The tuition fee is payable annually in advance before you are registered at the beginning of the
academic year. On request, permission may be granted for payments at the beginning of each
Semester before registration. A payment plan structure is available for anyone who requires
it. Kindly write to the Director of Administration to indicate which of the payment plans you will
like to be put on. Please note however that all payment plans are to be completed before the revision
period at the end of the Semester for academic year depending on your payment plan. The College
reserves the right to refuse these concessions to students with poor payment records. If your
sponsor fails to pay your tuition fees, you will become personally liable. The College may revoke
your access to library and computing facilities and for you to take part in end of semester
examinations in the event that any agreed payments are not made by due date. Your access to
lectures, email, library, laboratory and computing facilities may also be limited or delayed by delay
or non-payment of fees. A 15% penalty is also imposed on defaulters.
33.2 Privileges
The privileges of the College are not available to any student until he or she has completed
registration. A student who is not officially registered for a College course may not attend the course
unless granted auditing privileges. No student may register after the stated period unless he or she
obtains the written consent of the appropriate Officer of the College.
33.3 Academic Calendar

Dates of Semesters are announced in College Notices and provided in the calendar which is widely
advertised to each SharePoint.
33.4 Non-attendance of Lectures

In cases of absence involving nonattendance at Lectures, Tutorials or Practical’s, or Examinations,
the written permission of the Head of Discipline concerned, must be obtained.
33.5 Medical Examination

Admission of Students to the College shall be subject to their passing a Medical Examination taken
at the expense of the student at Executive Health Consult which is the only approved health facility
by ACM to conduct the Medical Examination.
33.6 Student Representative Council (SRC)

Membership of the Students' Representative Council and respective sporting clubs is compulsory
for all Students.
33.7 Names of Students

For the purposes of the College, Students are known only by the names which they have signed in
the Application Form/Register of Matriculation and are known by those names only in the sequence
in which they were signed (that is, first name, middle name[s] and surname).

33.7.1 Change of name
As an institutional policy, the College does not accept requests to change or amend names/dates of
birth or other records of students.
34 ATTENDANCE AT LECTURES AND EXAMINATIONS

i. Students are required to attend lectures, tutorials and practical classes specified for their
course of study, and all such examinations as the College or the Disciplines may from time to
time require, and to perform all written and practical work prescribed for them.
ii. Students who absent themselves from lectures, tutorials and practical classes for a
cumulative total of 25% in any one Semester will be deemed not to have satisfied the
attendance requirements for the semester. Such students shall be asked to repeat the
Semester or withdraw from the College.
35 USE OF ACADEMIC DRESS

All Students are required to wear the academic dress appropriate to their status on the following
ceremonial occasions:
i. Matriculation
ii. Congregation, and
iii. Other occasions as determined by the Academic Board from time to time.
36 FORMATION OF SOCIETIES AND CLUBS

Student Societies and Clubs in the College may be formed at the request of at least ten interested
students.
i. In addition, there must be a Staff member who will be the Patron.
ii. The request should be submitted for approval by the Students' Representative Council and
shall be accompanied by the recommendation of the Students' Representative Council and
the Constitution/By-laws of the proposed Society or Club.
iii. The proposed Society or Club shall be formally promulgated in the College newsletter after
the office of the Vice-President Academic & Student Affairs has given its approval.
iv. Within three months from the date of the promulgation of the Society or Club, the Secretary
shall deposit the names of persons holding principal offices of the Society or Club with the
Office of the Vice-President (Academic & Students Affairs).
v. Thereafter, the Office shall be furnished with the names of their Principal Officers, once a
year.

37 PUBLICATIONS
i. The President must be informed of any intention to produce a student publication within the
College and their approval in writing shall be obtained before such a publication.
ii. A copy of each issue will be lodged with the President, and Director of Administration as
appropriate and the Director of Library Services on the day of publication.
iii. Each issue shall state the name of the Editor, the Membership of the Editorial Board and the
Publisher.
iv. The members of the Editorial Board will be held jointly responsible for the full contents of
each issue of the publication.
38 OFFENCES
38.1 Academic Offences
It shall be an offence for a student, knowingly:
i. to forge or in any other way alter or falsify any document or evidence required by the College,
or to circulate or make use of any such forged, altered or falsified document, whether the
document or record be in print or electronic form;
ii. to use or possess an unauthorized aid or aids or obtain unauthorized assistance in any
academic examination or semester test or in connection with any other form of academic
work;
iii. to impersonate another person, or to have another person impersonate, at any academic
examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work;
iv. to represent, without acknowledgement of its authorship by another, an expression of an
idea or work of another in any academic examination or semester test or in connection with
any other form of academic work;
v. to submit, without the knowledge and approval of the instructor to whom it is submitted,
any academic work for which credit has previously been obtained or is being sought in
another course or programme of study in the College or elsewhere;
vi. to submit any academic work containing a purported statement of fact or reference to a
source which has been concocted;
vii. to engage in the sale of unpublished academic lecture material, such as lecture notes,
handouts, slides without authority;
viii. to gain access to or procure or cause such access to be gained to any office or other facility of
the College or College official for purposes of stealing, depositing, altering or substituting
examination material for the benefit of the student or any other person;
ix. to steal a colleague’s assignment; or
x. to steal a colleague’s answer script.
xi. to forge or in any other way alter or falsify any academic record or document, circulate or
make use of any such forged, altered or falsified record, whether the record be in print or
electronic form; or
xii. to engage in any form of academic cheating, dishonesty, misconduct, fraud or
misrepresentation not herein otherwise described, in order to obtain academic credit or
other academic advantage of any kind.

xiii. a graduate of the College may be charged with any of the above offences committed
knowingly while he or she was an active student, when in the opinion of the College, the
offence would have resulted in a sanction had it been detected at the time it was committed.
38.2 Non-Academic Offences

Without prejudice to the application of the national laws by the College, no Junior Member of the
College shall:
i. assault another person or threaten any other person with assault whether sexual or
otherwise or commit a battery against another person;
ii. cause or threaten any other person with bodily harm, or cause any other to fear bodily harm;
iii. knowingly create a condition that unnecessarily endangers the health or safety of other
persons;
iv. threaten any other person with damage to such person’s property, or knowingly cause any
other person to fear damage to her or his property;
v. engage in a course of vexatious conduct that is directed at one or more specific individuals,
and
a. that is based on the race, ancestry, place of birth, origin, colour, ethnic origin,
citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, marital status, family status, disability,
receipt of public assistance or record of offences of that individual or those
individuals;
b. that is known to be unwelcome; and
c. that exceeds the bounds of freedom of expression or academic freedom as these are
understood in College policies and accepted practices, including but not restricted to
those explicitly adopted;
d. cause by action, threat or otherwise, a disturbance that the member knows obstructs
any activity organised by the College or by any of its divisions, or the right of other
members to carry on their legitimate activities, to speak or to associate with others.
For example, peaceful picketing or other activity outside a class or meeting that does
not substantially interfere with the communication inside, or impede access to the
meeting, is an acceptable expression of dissent;
vi. steal, knowingly take, destroy or damage premises of the College or any physical property
that is not their own;
vii. knowingly destroy or damage information or intellectual property belonging to the College
or to any of its members;
viii. in any manner whatsoever, knowingly deface the inside or outside of any building of the
College;
ix. knowingly possess effects or property of the College appropriated without authorization;
x. knowingly create a condition that endangers or threatens destruction of the property of the
College or of any of its members;

xi. knowingly use any facility, equipment or service of the College contrary to the expressed
instruction of a person or persons authorized to give such instruction, or without just cause;
xii. knowingly mutilate, misplace, misfile, or render inaccessible or inoperable any stored
information such as books, film, data files or programmes from a library, computer or other
information storage, processing or retrieval system;
xiii. knowingly or maliciously bring a false charge against any member of the College;
xiv. counsel, procure, conspire with, abet, incite or aid a person in the commission of an offence
defined in these Statutes;
xv. deface the trees on campus with advertising or other material or notices howsoever
described;
xvi. sexually assault or rape any person;
xvii. defaecate outside the designated buildings or places on campus;
xviii. produce or distribute pornographic material on the premises of the College; or
xix. Indecently expose himself or herself in public.
xx. Without prejudice to the generality of the above, it is an offence for a member of the College
to sexually harass another member of the College by engaging in unwelcome or unwanted
behaviour of a sexual nature, including, but not limited to attempting to touch or touching,
attempting to fondle or fondling, attempting to caress or caressing.
xxi. No person found by a Disciplinary Board to have committed an offence under these
Regulations shall refuse to comply with a sanction or sanctions imposed under the
procedures of these Statutes.
38.3 Other offences

In addition to offences stated above, it shall be an offence for a Junior Member to:
i. Cultivate, possess, use or peddle narcotics and other drugs as listed in the Schedule to the
Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement and Sanctions) Act, 1990 (PNDCL 236).
ii. Wilfully cause damage to College property or the good name of the College and incite others
to cause such damage.
iii. Publish defamatory material on the campus.
iv. Smoke in a library, lecture theatres or other public places on the campus.
v. Possess firearms on campus.
vi. Engage in petty trading without prior permission from the President
vii. Make undue noise within the College precincts.
viii. Promote/Use indecent or insulting language.
39 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
If a student violates any College regulations, it shall be reported to the Head of Unit /Discipline who
will impose appropriate sanctions or refer the matter to the Disciplinary Committee or the
President for action. For serious offences and those involving a group of students, the Disciplinary

Committee shall investigate the matter and apply appropriate disciplinary sanctions or make
recommendations to the President.
Where disputes arise between students, the Head of the Discipline involved shall attempt to resolve
the dispute. Should the attempts fail, the matter shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.
39.1 Sanctions
Any student who does not observe the Statutes and regulations, or commits any act subversive of
discipline or good order or tending to bring discredit upon the College or neglects his or her duties,
may be punished by an oral or written warning, or reprimand, or fine, or gating, or rustication for a
period of time, or withholding of results of examinations or outright dismissal.
Other sanctions may include;
i. assignment of a grade of zero or a failure for the piece of academic work in respect of which
the offence was committed
ii. or a reduction of the final grade in the course in respect of which the offence was committed,
or denial of privileges to use any facility of the College, including the library and computer
facilities.
For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding previous conferment or confirmation of an award of a
degree, standing, credits or any other qualification how-so-ever described, the College shall have
the power to cancel or withhold or withdraw any award at any time it becomes known that:
i. a candidate had gained admission into the College with false qualifications; or
ii. a candidate had impersonated someone else, or
iii. a candidate had been guilty of an examination malpractice for which a grade Z would have
been awarded; or
iv. a candidate had engaged in any other conduct which in the opinion of the University would
have resulted in the cancellation or withdrawal of the award.
The decision to cancel, withhold or withdraw an award shall be made by Council on the
recommendation of the Academic Board.
Sanctions which involve temporary or permanent removal from the College shall be effected only
with the concurrence of the President.
39.2 Appeal
Any Student who is aggrieved by any disciplinary sanctions may appeal to the President through
the Head of Discipline for a review within seven days of the notification to him of the sanctions
imposed on him. The President, on receipt of a report from the appropriate source, may request a
review of the sanctions so imposed. When carrying out a review, the President may act on the advice
of a Committee on which student interests are represented.

40 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
40.1 Attendance
All students are required to maintain a good level of attendance and remain engaged with their
programme of study as set out in the students’ agreement that you signed. If you fail to attend
classes or supervised sessions regularly, without good cause, your faculty may issue you with a
warning and/or terminate your registration.
ACM is required to report non attendant international students in this position to the Ghana
Immigration service.
40.2 Workload
It is expected that the weekly workload for students in the taught Medical course in all Disciplines
should amount to approximately 40 hours per week. The proportions of time devoted to formal
teaching and to private study will vary according to the nature of the subject.
Students should be spending at least 20 additional hours of private study per week to keep up with
the requirements. Remember this is a full-time course. The workload in the Clinical years is much
more.
40.3 Illness
If you have to miss classes or supervised meetings due to illness, please notify the Office of
Administration as soon as possible, preferably on the day you fall ill. Depending on the length of
your absence, you may need to submit to your Head of Discipline/Office of Administration, as soon
as you return, a self-certification form and/or medical certification (i.e. a ‘sick note’), signed by a
medical practitioner either from the ACM Clinic or from a certified medical practitioner in a certified
facility. If you are unable to meet a coursework deadline because of illness, make sure that you
contact the relevant staff member before the deadline to request an extension, and provide the
College with the relevant certificate(s) as outlined above.
If you will be unable to attend a summative examination due to illness, you must inform your Head
of Discipline as soon as possible and prior to the start of the examination. In such cases you will
need to have a written note from your Head of Discipline after you present a certified sick-note or
excuse duty as explained above.
Units/Disciplines will monitor the frequency of individual absences and will, in cases of multiple or
sustained instances of self-certified illness beyond 48 hours, ask such students to provide a doctor’s
medical certificate as well.
40.4 Suspension of Study

If you experience long-term difficulties which are affecting your studies, you may wish to apply for
a suspension of study. You will need to discuss this with the College Counsellor as well as your Head
of Discipline and Mentor before formally requesting a Suspension of Study. All suspensions have to
be approved at Discipline/Unit level and by the Academic Board and be signed by the President.
The letter will confirm in writing the period of your suspension, the date you are expected to return,
and any other conditions as may apply.

40.5 Withdrawing from your programme
If you wish to withdraw from your programme, you are advised to discuss your situation with your
Academic Tutor, the ACM Counsellor, your Head of Discipline, the Vice-President (Academic and
Student Affairs) and ultimately the President. If you decide to proceed, you must complete a
Withdrawal form. International Students with student visas supported by ACM, should seek advice
from the Vice-President (Academic and Students Affairs) office before making any decision to
withdraw or suspend studies as this may affect their visa.
41 EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

41.1 Assessment and progress
Each Discipline will provide you with full details of how and when your work will be assessed. For
all students at ACM, this will be on the basis of a combination of coursework interim assignments
and examination. Your progress to the next year of your programme will depend on whether you
have achieved the minimum prescribed marks and the necessary number of credit points.
41.2 Examinations
You will be notified by email when your examination timetable is available. It is your responsibility
to check and ensure that you are entered for the correct examinations. You will be issued with a
candidate number (displayed on the Student notice Boards) which you should use for all your
examinations. Students who do not meet the required standard may be offered the opportunity to
re-sit the papers they failed as a Supplementary or a re-sit examination. Students who miss some or
all of their examinations due to illness or some other good reason may be offered the opportunity
to re-sit the examinations
41.3 Examination Regulations

The Accra College of Medicine operates a zero-tolerance policy in relation to cheating in
examinations. The College shall therefore not hesitate to sanction any student (s) involved in any
form of exam malpractice. Sanctions shall include but limited to the following depending on the type
of offense:
i. A reprimand;
ii. Loss of marks;
iii. Cancellation of a paper in which case zero shall be substituted for the mark earned;
iv. Withholding of results for a period;
v. Award of grade X (ACM Statutes 10:1 pg. 38).
The College defines an examination as an assessment undertaken within a constrained period of

time in a set location following a specified rubric of instruction. The candidate will undertake
examination by writing except where the assessment is conducted using computer aided
assessment software. This definition is intended to include examinations, open book examinations,
mid-term exams and in-class testing.
i. Candidates must observe all instructions given by the invigilator.
ii. A candidate who wishes to attract the attention of an invigilator shall remain seated and raise
a hand.

iii. Candidates are required to bring their Identification Card with them to every examination.
A candidate who is unable to identify himself/herself with an ACM ID card, may be excluded
from the examination at the discretion of the Senior Invigilator.
iv. Any person alleged to have committed an offence under these regulations will be subject to
the College’s disciplinary procedures.
Students are therefore advised to take note of the following carefully since ignorance shall
not be an excuse.
41.4 Instructions to Candidates
i. A candidate for a College examination must have followed the approved course as a
regular student over the required period and must have registered for the examination.
ii. Entry to the examination shall be by registration on a form on which the papers to be
written shall be indicated by title and the registration form duly endorsed by the Head of
Unit shall be submitted to the Director of Administration, not later than six weeks before
the commencement of the semester examination.
iii. The modalities of endorsement to be advised by a committee which shall include a Head
of Discipline, two Heads of Units and the Vice-President (ASA).
iv. A candidate shall not be admitted to a College examination if
a. the candidate has not been entered for it as is required under subsection (ii),
b. the subject of the examination has merely been audited, unless the course had
been followed previously,
c. the candidate owes fees to the College or
d. the candidate is under suspension or has been dismissed from the College.
v. It is the duty of the candidate to consult the daily timetable (to be made available at least
twenty-four hours ahead of time) to ascertain the papers to be written each day and to
be present at the appointed place at least one-half hour before the examination.
vi. A candidate may be refused admission to a College examination if the candidate reports
to the examination more than half an hour after its commencement.
vii. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide a pen, pencil and an eraser as needed,
and to ensure that the right question paper and any other material needed for the
examination are given to the candidate.
viii. A candidate attending at an examination shall sign his or her name in the register of
candidates for the examination.
ix. A candidate shall not bring to the examination centre or to the washroom of the
examination centre any notes, books, cellular or mobile phones, unauthorised electronic
devices or any other unauthorised material.
x. The material shall not be deposited at the entrance to the examination room or the
washroom.
xi. A candidate shall not enter the examination room until the candidate is invited or called
or requested to enter the examination room.
xii. A candidate who is seen with notes, books, cellular or mobile phones, unauthorised
electronic devices or any other unauthorised material in the examination centre shall be
banned from the examination and awarded a grade X.
xiii.

xiv. A candidate who is suspected of hiding unauthorised material on the candidate’s person
may be asked by the invigilator to submit to a body search. Refusal to submit to a body
search is tantamount to misconduct.
xv. A candidate shall, for the purpose of identification by the invigilator, place the student
identity card on the examination table to enable the invigilator ascertain the identity of
the person writing the examination.
xvi. Communication between candidates is not permitted in the examination hall; and
a. a candidate shall not pass or attempt to pass information or an instrument from
one to another during an examination;
b. a candidate shall not copy or attempt to copy from another candidate or engage in
any similar activity;
c. a candidate shall not disturb or distract any other candidate during an
examination; and
d. a candidate may attract the attention of the invigilator by raising his or her hand.
xvii. Smoking or drinking of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the examination room.
xviii. Candidates may leave the examination room temporarily, and only with the express
permission of the invigilator. In which case the invigilator shall be satisfied personally
that a candidate does not carry on his or her person an unauthorised material.
xix. A candidate who is allowed to leave the examination room temporarily will be
accompanied while outside the examination room by an attendant designated by the
Invigilator.
xx. A candidate who finishes an examination ahead of time may leave the examination room
after surrendering his or her answer books. But the candidate shall not be allowed to
return to the examination room.
xxi. At the end of each examination, candidates should ensure that they do not take away any
answer books, whether used or unused, from the hall.
xxii. Candidates should not in any way interfere with the stapling in the answer books. Any
complaints about the answer books should be brought to the attention of the Invigilator.
xxiii. A candidate who fails to be present at an examination without satisfactory reason shall
be awarded a grade X.
xxiv. The award of grade X in a required paper means a failure not just in that paper but in the
examination as a whole.
xxv. The following shall not normally be accepted as reasons for being absent from any paper
at a College Examination:
a. misreading the timetable;
b. forgetting the date or time of examination;
c. inability to locate the examination hall;
d. inability to rouse oneself from sleep in time for the examination;
e. failure to find transport;
f. loss of a relation; or
g. pregnancy.
xxvi. A breach of a provision of the Regulations made for the conduct of College examinations
may attract one or more of the following sanctions:

a. a reprimand;
b. loss of marks;
c. cancellation of a paper in which case zero shall be substituted for the mark earned;
d. withholding of results for a period;
e. award of grade X.
xxvii. In a case of a breach the particulars and the sanction shall be entered on the student’s
transcript of academic record.
xxviii. Further to Section 27, a grade Z leading to failure in a College examination, shall be
awarded wherever it is established that a candidate had attempted to gain an unfair
advantage in an examination whether in a principal subject or in an ancillary or any other
paper.
xxix. Further sanctions may include
a. being barred from a College examination for a stated period,
b. being barred from a College examination indefinitely,
c. suspension from the College, or
d. expulsion from the College.
xxx. The results of College examinations shall be posted on the College Notice Board, and it is
the responsibility of the candidate to consult the College Notice Board for the result of an
examination taken; but, alternatively, the candidate may write to the Vice-President
(ASA) to enquire about the results or request details of the results for which purpose the
candidate may provide a stamped addressed envelope.
xxxi. A candidate who is not satisfied with the results of a College examination affecting the
candidate may request a review by submission of an application to the Vice-President
(ASA) and on payment of a review fee which shall be determined at not less than three
times the normal examination fee.
xxxii. An application for a review shall be submitted to the Vice-President (ASA) not later than
twenty-one days after release of the results and shall state the grounds for review.
xxxiii. An application entered on a candidate’s behalf by a person other than the aggrieved
candidate shall not be entertained.
xxxiv. An action shall not be taken on an application which is submitted outside the time
stipulated in Section 40.4 xxxi, and a review shall not proceed unless the review fee is
fully paid.
xxxv. If it emerges that a complaint for review is frivolous or ill-motivated, the Board of
Examiners may prescribe further sanctions which may include barring the complainant
from taking a University Examination for a stated period or an indefinite period.
xxxvi. The Board of Examiners may authorise the Vice-President (ASA) to amend the results as
released in the light of the review.
xxxvii. Where it emerges that a complaint is frivolous or ill motivated, the Board may prescribe
further sanctions which may include barring the complainant from taking a College
examination for a stated period or an indefinite period.

41.5 Online Examination Regulation
41.5.1 General Examination Provisions for Remote Assessment.
You are required to adhere at all times to the College Examination Rules and Regulations and the
Rules and Regulations for Online Examinations. If you are found to be in breach of the regulations
and guidelines, you may become liable to disciplinary action which could result in your
suspension from the University. The following regulations should be observed:
i. You are being reminded of the honour code which you signed at the beginning of your
training and which is applicable also to the Examination Period, declaring that you will
adhere to all Rules and Regulations regarding Examinations in ACM. This will include you
agreeing not to cheat in any examination, record, take screenshots, copy or reproduce
examination questions in any form. You are also not allowed to use any reference material
or seek assistance from any person, and it is every student’s duty to report anyone who flouts
the honour code to the University Authorities.
ii. You are required to comply in all respects with all instructions issued before, during and at
the submission of an exam.
iii. You are warned to desist from gaining unfair advantage in the exam (whether by breaching
an exam regulation or otherwise).
iv. Your work may be subjected to verification and inspection in the event of detection of any
form of examination malpractice.
v. You are required to show your ACM ID card as proof of verification of your identity as
according to the ACM Examinations Regulations. This will be done 30-40 minutes before the
start of the examinations when you log into the examination site/room. In the case of
loss/misplaced ID card, students are to follow the ACM procedure to obtain a temporary ID.
vi. You are advised to familiarize yourself with the examination timetable to confirm the date
and time for the online exam.
vii. Examinations will be available on the dates and time indicated in the timetables and will not
be accessible once the time has elapsed.
viii. You must start to log on to the examination’s site/room 40 minutes before the scheduled
time and should be logged in latest 30 minutes before the start time of the examination.
ix. You are required to avail yourself for all examinations in person. In case of a medical
emergency, please inform the Office of Administration if you are unable to attempt the
exams, before the examination and you may be granted permission to take the
supplementary examination.
41.5.2 Method for the Conduct of Examinations

i. ACM will determine which Examination Function Application is to be used for any online
examination and the mode of delivery (e.g. teacher paced mode, open pacing/navigation,
shuffled questions, shuffled answers, no backtracking, backtracking, one attempt, etc.).
These shall be communicated to students reasonably early before an examination.
i. You will be allowed to take each End of Semester exam ONCE only. There will be no resets
and retakes. If you are not able to take the End of Semester Exam, you will be allowed to take
the Supplementary Examination provided you meet all the requirements as stated in Section
21, 22 and 23. Submitted work should be verified by the examiner or invigilator before a
student exits an exam. Failure to submit an examination will imply that the student will be
taking a supplementary exam at a scheduled time.
ii. The examination format will include all that is stated in the ACM Programme and includes
Multiple Choice Questions, Fill in the Gap, Short Answer Questions, Matching questions, etc.
Care will be taken to give each question adequate time. The time for each question or sets of
questions will be noted. The different types of questions will be grouped into sections which
may be taken either combined or separately.
41.5.3 Examination Dates

i. All examinations will be conducted on the dates as set in the timetables for the various
Levels.
ii. The College reserves the right to change examination dates already set in case of compelling
reasons.
41.6 Test Environment

The test environment in which the Candidate takes the Examination must meet the following
requirements:
i. The Candidate’s test environment must be quiet and tranquil. There may not be sounds from
music, television or any other sounds.
ii. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure good internet connection and fully charged
Desktop computer/Laptop (device used for examination). You should ensure they have an
uninterrupted stable internet connectivity and power supply for the entire duration of each
examination, and you are encouraged to have a backup internet/power supply whenever
possible. You are advised to use as much as possible Broadband or 4G with Wi-Fi, etc. If you
must use a mobile phone hotspot, you must prevent interruption of the internet connection
by a phone call by barring all incoming calls.
iii. Other people are not allowed in the room in which you are taking the examination.
Impersonation and/or outsourcing individuals to attempt the exam on your behalf is a
breach of examination rules and regulations. The University reserves the right to investigate
suspicious cases.
iv. The table/desk where you will be taking the examination should have the computer for
timed online examinations and no other equipment or access materials. You will be required
to show your surroundings before the start of the examination.
v. Only one browser window needs to be opened, which is that of the exam. If there is a need
to have more than one app in operation, then the second app, that which is not being used
for the exam, should, as much as possible, be a desktop app and not a web browser. But if
another browser needs to be opened, that will be communicated to you by the College and
only an approved browser by ACM can be opened.
vi. All other browser windows should be closed during the exam.
vii. There may not be other computers or similar devices running concurrently during the timed
online examination.
viii. Ensure that the physical location for examination is well lit and adequately ventilated.
Students must ensure that they face the light so that they are adequately seen in the video
rollcall.

ix. You must ensure that you are signed-in into the examination room using a computer (laptop
or desktop) at least 30 minutes before the start of an online Examination for an
examiner/invigilator roll call and environmental scan. Mobile phones cannot be used for
online examinations, except for providing hotspot as stated in ii. If you are not present and
have not been checked in by the start of the examination, you will lose the opportunity to
take the exam and will be awarded a fail grade unless there are mitigating circumstances as
outlined elsewhere in this document.
x. Any suspicion of cheating will necessitate with-holding of the results of the paper for that or
those student(s) until investigations are completed.
xi. You may point out problems with questions during or after the start of an examination by
appropriate means e.g. chat window or raised hand feature, to be communicated to students
before each examination. Where applicable, corrections will be made, and students will be
asked to refresh the page to access the correction in such a way that it does not affect their
already answered questions. Students are strongly advised to check questions and report
any issues early and definitely not after the end of the paper, as no consideration shall be
given for issues on questions or the paper after the end of the paper.
xii. For courses that require calculations, students may work on paper and send a picture of their
work in as an attachment within 5 mins of the end of the examination and sent either via
Teams chat, email or other means which shall be communicated beforehand.
xiii. There will be strict monitoring or proctoring of all examinations by invigilators/examiners.
This may be as follows:
Ideal/Maximum
• Under direct supervision by a College approved supervisor and at an approved
location.
• By camera observation at student choice location with one invigilator to a maximum
of 10 students via;
i. a properly positioned camera device separate from the device being used for the
examination. or
ii. leaving the camcorder used for the exam on constantly or intermittently turning it
on at the request of the invigilator/proctor to show the student.
Minimum
• By faculty paced method of administration of examination questions where students
can see and answer questions within a limited amount of time with or without
backtracking.
• By submission of work within a specific period.
41.6.1 During the Examination the Candidate’s conduct must meet the following requirements:
i. The timed online examination must be completed in one sitting. The exam will be accessible
only once.
ii. The Candidate should not communicate, by any means of communication, with anyone,
except the official representatives of ACM and by means stipulated in these rules and
regulations, during examination. If the candidate faces technical challenges, he or she should
immediately, at the time of the difficulty, communicate this using the means of
communication that would be told the candidates at the examination. This would be either
by chat, email or other means which will document the time and candidate involved. As

indicated elsewhere, there will be constant monitoring of the examination for such
communication from students. The ICT office ((0501550664) or (ict@acm.edu.gh)) will
assist the student within the shortest period and record the technical issue for follow-up. If
the difficulty results in the loss of time up to 20% of the time of any segment/part/whole of
the examination, the candidate’s work already done will be marked as a percentage of what
had been attempted. If the time loss is more than 20% of that of the segment/part/whole of
the examination, then arrangements will be made for the candidate to continue to take the
rest of the examination missed. Where it has been determined by investigation that the
candidate intentionally unplugged the System/Peripherals/Network etc., or in any way
intentionally contributed to the break in the examination, that candidate will be considered
to have failed the examination and will face disciplinary procedures.
iii. The candidate should not open or use any programs/apps such as “search engines”, Instant
Messaging, chat rooms, email, etc. or “Web Surfing”, while taking the exam.
iv. The Candidate may not leave the room after starting the Examination. Breach of University
Examination Rules and Regulations will apply in case of noncompliance.
v. The Candidate must always face the computer screen throughout the examination to confirm
his/her identity if asked to do so. Candidates should not use their pictures or any such images
at any time to represent them during the examination. Candidates may be asked to keep their
video cameras on all the time or may be asked, individually or collectively, to turn their
cameras on intermittently. Candidates are to ensure that the room of the examination is well
light and that they face the light and their faces are clearly discernible.
vi. The Candidate should not take screenshots during the Examination.
vii. Any suspicion of cheating will be fully investigated and if proven will necessitate cancellation
of the paper according to Examination rules and regulations.
viii. After completion of the online exam, candidates must save all answers, if applicable, and click
“Submit” within the examination period indicated. Candidates will be notified of the time
remaining to submit their work and they will have no excuse if they fail to submit their work
on time. As stated in these rules and regulations, Candidates are to inform the
invigilator/monitor of any difficulty with submission of their work, immediately. Candidates
are advised to give themselves ample time to submit their work in order to ensure any
difficulty is resolved before the end of the examination. Please notify the invigilator that you
have submitted your examination before you exit the examination room.
41.7 Examination Malpractices or Offences

i. Examination offences include an attempt on the part of a candidate to gain an unfair
advantage, and a breach of the Examination Regulations and Instructions to candidates
including refusal on the part of a candidate to occupy an assigned place in an examination
room, any form of communication with another candidate, possession of a book, paper or
written information of any kind except as required by the rules of a particular
examination, smoking, leaving an examination room without permission of the
Invigilator, or refusal to follow instructions.
ii. The Chief Invigilator or an Examiner shall report to the Vice-President (ASA) as soon as
practicable an instance of a breach of Examination Regulations. In respect of offences
occurring outside the precincts of an examination room, the Head of Unit shall cause an

enquiry to be made into the reports that reach the Head of Unit who shall submit the
findings on the report to the Vice-President (ASA).
iii. The Board of Examiners shall review the reports received in connection with an
examination malpractice or an offence.
iv. On the basis of its review, the Board of Examiners may impose a sanction involving loss
of marks in a particular paper.
v. A grade of Z shall be awarded where it is established that a candidate had attempted to
gain an unfair advantage in an examination whether in a principal subject or in an
ancillary or any other paper and the candidate may be debarred from taking a College
examination for a stated period or indefinitely or expelled from the College.
vi. In all instances of examination malpractices or offences a formal report shall be made to
the Academic Board as soon as practicable.
vii. The Academic Board may review all the reported cases and may vary the sanctions as it
thinks fit.
42 PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is ‘’the unacknowledged inclusion in a piece of work or material derived from the
published or unpublished work of another, whether this is intentional or unintentional. It is the act
of taking credit for someone else’s work. This includes material obtained from the internet’. When
submitting work for assessment you are required to confirm that the work is yours alone, and you
should take extreme care to acknowledge all your sources correctly. Cases of plagiarism attract a
range of penalties. ACM uses electronic detection tools such as the Turnitin UK Plagiarism Detection
Service.
42.1 Uphold the highest standards of intellectual honesty and integrity in the conduct of teaching,
research, and service.
Members of the ACM engaged in research are expected to do so in accordance with institutional,
governmental and professional standards while upholding the highest standards of integrity,
intellectual honesty and scholarship. Unacceptable violations of research integrity include, but are
not limited to: (a) plagiarism defined as using another’s ideas, writings, research, or intellectual
property and representing it as your own original work, (b) falsification of data, which includes
direct alteration of findings or failing to disclose data that would substantively change the research
findings and (c) fabrication of research data. Research integrity requires those principal
investigators and others with a fiduciary obligation, terms and conditions and applicable laws, rules
and regulations. Finally, research involving human subjects shall be conducted only after
appropriate review and approval by institutional review boards (IRBs) and should be conducted in
accordance with its principles.

43 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MB CHB)
DEGREE
The MB ChB awarded by the University of Ghana, shall be awarded to a candidate who has been
properly admitted to the College, has followed the approved courses of study over the prescribed
period and has satisfied the conditions as stated in Section 42.1, 42.2 and 43 below.
43.1 College Requirements

i. evidence of regular enrolment in the undergraduate or graduate degree programme
ii. discharge of all obligations to the College
iii. a pass in all College required courses
iv. Satisfactory performance in the appropriate College Examinations.
43.2 Discipline’s Requirements

Satisfactory discharge of such requirements as may be prescribed by each Discipline for the
degree.
44 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

A candidate shall be deemed ready for graduation only if he/she has:
i. Satisfied all General College and Discipline’s requirements as in Section 42.1 and 42.2
above;
ii. Obtained at least 60% in each course/module featured.
In addition to the above, all candidates are required to attend the Swearing-in-Ceremony organised
by the College in conjunction with the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) of Ghana and take the
“Hippocratic Oath” in front of their teachers.
45 CONFIRMATION OF AWARD OF DEGREE

A list of candidates who are deemed eligible as in Section 42 and 43 shall be laid before the
Academic Board of the College for approval as soon as practicable.
No award shall be confirmed unless the Academic Board of the College is satisfied that the
candidate has satisfied all the conditions for the award of a degree.
46 CANCELLATION OF AWARD
Notwithstanding previous confirmation of an award of a degree as in Section 44, the Academic
Board of the College may at any time cancel an award even with retrospective effect if it becomes
known that a candidate:
i. Entered the College with false qualifications
ii. Impersonated someone else
iii. Had been guilty of examination malpractice for which s/he would have been deemed to
have failed the examination.

iv. Had been involved in other activities that would have led to the withholding of
confirmation of the award in the first place.
In any such event, the decision of the Academic Board of the College shall be published on the
College Notice Boards and the candidate notified. Such cancellation and the reasons for it shall be
entered on the candidate’s transcript.
47 TRANSCRIPT OF ACADEMIC RECORD

At the end of a student’s programme, the College shall, on the payment of an appropriate fee, issue
to the particular student a complete transcript of his/her academic record signed by the President
or assigned Officer. This transcript shall be marked Student’s Copy and shall record all courses
attempted and all results obtained.

SECTION IV: OTHER GENERAL GUIDELINES

48 RECKLESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
ACM Students have the right to express their views, feelings, and beliefs inside and outside the
classroom. However, these freedoms of expression extend as long as it does not infringe on the
rights of other members or disrupt the operations of the College. Disorderly conduct of any kind is
not permitted. Violation of the orderly operation of the College includes but is not limited to:
i. excessive noise, noise, once identified, which interferes with lectures, College offices, or
other campus activities or the day to day functioning of the college;
ii. the ringing and operation of mobile phones during lectures;
iii. unauthorized entry into or occupation of a private work area;
iv. conduct that restricts or prevents faculty or staff from performing their duties;
v. failure to maintain clear passage into or out of any building or passageway;
vi. inciting to break the law.
Any conduct that places oneself or another in imminent danger of bodily harm is prohibited. The
standard as to what constitutes imminent danger is solely at the discretion of the President or
Disciplinary Committee that will hear the case if brought before it.
49 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

Everyone has the right to work in an environment free from the effects of substance abuse; as
individuals who abuse alcohol and/or drugs are a danger to themselves and to others. ACM has a
No Alcohol and Drugs policy on campus. This means that the possession, distribution and/or
consumption of alcoholic beverages and other illicit drugs are prohibited.
In addition, it is against College policies for students to be intoxicated at any ACM property or
sanctioned event. Violation of this policy will subject a student to disciplinary sanctions up to and
including suspension or expulsion.
ACM reserves the right to conduct random drug screening tests on students, if we have cause to
believe that a student is violating this policy.
50 TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTES

All forms of smoking are prohibited on ACM campus. This includes smoking of tobacco, e-
cigarettes, chewing tobacco and related products. A GHS100 fine will be charged for each violation
of this policy.
51 FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ALARMS

Tampering or interference with, as well as destruction or misuse of, fire safety and fire prevention
equipment is prohibited. An automatic fine of GHS150 for each piece of equipment tampered
with/damaged plus the cost of replacement of equipment is charged to any student violating this
regulation, and further disciplinary action may be taken. Any student who causes an alarm to be
set off for improper purposes is liable for the expenses incurred by the fire department(s) and/or
security services in responding to the alarm. The student may also be subject to further
disciplinary action.

52 WEAPONS OR FIREWORKS
No student may possess or use a firearm on ACM campus. Weapons, including but not limited to
chainsaws, machetes, knives, rifles, shotguns, handguns, air guns, and gas-powered guns and all
ammunition or hand-loading equipment and supplies for the same are not allowed on campus
under any circumstance. No student may possess or use fireworks on ACM campus. Violation of
this policy would subject a student(s) to the Junior Disciplinary Committee.
53 DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASSMENT

The Accra College of Medicine does not, under any circumstances, tolerate or condone
discrimination, including but not limited to the harassment of its employees or students on the
basis of race, colour, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin,
ethnicity, genetic information or HIV status. In line with this, ACM considers discrimination
against students and employees unacceptable and cause for disciplinary action, up to and
including dismissal from the College.
53.1 Treat fellow employees, students and the public with dignity and respect.
Members are required to maintain a professional work environment. Therefore, unprofessional
conduct may result in disciplinary action.
A romantic or sexual relationship between a member of the ACM and a student /or patient is
strictly prohibited in those instances where the individual has the responsibility for directly
supervising, evaluating, instructing, treating or otherwise overseeing the student or patient.
Romantic or sexual relationships between students and people in positions of authority are
strongly discouraged.
53.2 Refrain from discriminating against, harassing or threatening others.

The ACM emphasizes the “inherent dignity and rights of every person and … our resulting
responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency.” As such, any form of
discrimination or harassment is inconsistent with ACM’s core values. Additionally, discrimination
on the grounds of gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, and disability is prohibited. This
however does not extend to the enforcement of any ACM stated rules, codes and policies.
53.3 Workplace Violence

The ACM is committed to the prevention of workplace violence and the maintenance of a
respectful working environment. A safe and secure environment is a fundamental prerequisite for
fulfilling an institution’s mission of teaching, research and public service. The ACM will not
tolerate any type of workplace violence committed by or against students or members of the ACM.
Workplace violence is defined as any threats, threatening conduct or any other acts of aggression
or violence in the workplace. Violations of the workplace violence policy will be met with
appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

53.4 Unlawful Harassment
Unlawful harassment occurs when a person, or a group of people, is intimidated, insulted or
humiliated because of one or more characteristics. Unlawful harassment can arise as the result of
a single incident as well as repeated incidents.
If the criteria in above are met, harassment can occur through behaviour such as:
i. telling jokes about particular racial groups;
ii. sending explicit or sexually suggestive emails or texts;
iii. displaying offensive or pornographic websites or screen savers;
iv. making derogatory comments or taunts about someone’s race or religion, gender or sexual
preference;
v. asking intrusive questions about someone’s personal life, including their sex life;
vi. creating a hostile working environment, for example, where the display of pornographic
materials or crude conversations, innuendo or offensive jokes are part of the accepted
culture.
53.5 Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment occurs if a person:
i. makes an unwelcome sexual advance, or an unwelcome request for sexual favours, to the
person harassed; or
ii. engages in other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in relation to the person harassed;
iii. in circumstances in which a reasonable person, having regard to all the circumstances,
would have anticipated the possibility that the person harassed would be offended,
humiliated or intimidated.
53.6 What is not unlawful harassment or discrimination

The following conduct does not constitute unlawful harassment or discrimination:
i. a person receives reasonable comment and advice (including relevant negative comment
or feedback) from managers and supervisors on the work or academic performance of an
individual or group; a student with a disability does not pass the requirements of a course,
notwithstanding that reasonable adjustments have been made;
ii. another applicant was preferred in a recruitment and selection or promotion process
where they have better demonstrated the skills and experience to meet the required
criteria of the job;
iii. the College has gained an exemption, or the law otherwise permits the College, to target a
job at a particular group of people to help redress disadvantages that group may have
experienced in the past;
iv. the College implements specific equal employment opportunity or ‘affirmative action’
strategies, plans or programs designed to ensure genuine equal opportunities in the
workplace, particularly in relation to groups that have been disadvantaged in the past.

53.7 Entitlements and responsibilities
All workers, affiliates and students have:
i. an entitlement to work or study in a safe and healthy environment free of bullying,
harassment and discrimination;
ii. a responsibility not knowingly to misuse this policy, including making a vexatious or
malicious accusation of bullying, harassment or discrimination;
iii. a responsibility to ensure they do not promote or engage in bullying, harassment or
discrimination;
iv. a responsibility to comply with any reasonable instruction given by the College regarding
the prevention of bullying, discrimination and harassment including complying with this
policy;
v. a responsibility not to victimise any person who raises a complaint of bullying, harassment
or discrimination in accordance with the Bullying Harassment and Discrimination
Resolution Procedures or the Students Complaints Procedures.
53.8 Breach of policy

Breach of this policy may have the following consequences:
i. For staff or affiliates: disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment,
engagement or affiliation.
ii. For students: breach of this policy may constitute misconduct for the purposes of the Accra
College of Medicine Statutes.
iii. Other actions that may result from a breach of this policy include, but are not limited to:
a. the complainant receiving an oral or written apology from the respondent with a
commitment to cease the bullying behaviour;
b. The parties being required to participate in some form of counselling, mediation or
conciliation;
c. The respondent undertaking training in relation to their behaviour.
53.9 Procedures
The Director of Administration is the administrator of this policy as it relates to complaints
initiated by or about College staff, workers and affiliates and the Vice President (ASA) is the
administrator this policy as it relates to complaints initiated by or about students and complaints
made by applicants. Formal policy reviews are the responsibility of, and must be initiated by, both
jointly.
i. The Director, Administration may determine procedures relating to complaints initiated by
or about College staff, workers and affiliates.
ii. The Vice-President (ASA) may determine procedures relating to complaints initiated by or
about students and complaints made by applicants.

53.10 Report wrongdoing to the proper authorities; refrain from retaliating against those who do
report violations; and cooperate fully with authorized investigations.
All students have a responsibility to follow ACM policies and procedures, adhere to applicable
laws and regulations and speak up when they see or suspect misconduct. Students with concerns
about possible unethical behaviour or noncompliance with Council policy are encouraged to speak
to their Heads of Disciplines or Units/Mentors.
53.11 Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and professional standards.
Compliance with laws, rules and regulations governing ACM institutions is both a legal and an
ethical mandate. The risks associated with non-compliance can be significant. Significant risks
include loss of reputation, dismissal from the College, financial penalties, loss of accreditation and
potential criminal prosecutions. Members of the ACM shall seek the advice of ACM legal counsel to
clarify the laws, rules and regulations impacting official duties.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations by a member of the ACM may result
in disciplinary action. Members of the ACM may be governed by ethical codes or standards of their
professions or disciplines. It is expected that those members will comply with applicable
professional standards in addition to laws, rules and regulations.
54 STAFF-STUDENT RELATIONS
Sexual or romantic relationships between a student and a faculty or staff member who functions in
an instructional context with the student are prohibited. This means that an instructor who is
currently instructing, evaluating, or supervising, directly or indirectly, a student's academic work
or participation in a College program will not propose or enter into a romantic and/or sexual
relationship with the student. An instructor who has a pre-existing romantic and/or sexual
relationship with a student is prohibited from instructing, evaluating, or supervising, directly or
indirectly, his or her partner's academic work or participation in a College program
This applies to consensual romantic and/or sexual relationships between individuals of the same
sex or of the opposite sex.
55 OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

There exist in ACM several other student related policies, procedures and checklists. These are
issued through memos, notices and other communication means available in the College. Students
are advised to at all times familiarize themselves with them, understand, and abide by all of these
policies and procedures.

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ACCRA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

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1.1 Purpose of this Handbook

1.2 Rights and responsibilities

1.3 What to do if something goes wrong

1.6 Core Values

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1.7 Brief facts about the ACM

1.8 Important dates

2.1 Undergraduate Entry

2.1.2 ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

2.1.3 French Baccalauréat (Science)

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2.1.4 International Baccalaureate (IB)

2.2 Graduate Entry

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4 REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION

5 IDENTIFICATION CARDS (ID CARDS)

6 STUDY SKILLS AND STUDENT RESOURCES

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6.3 Library Services

6.4 Information communication and literacy skills

6.5 ICT services

6.6 Copy Services

6.7 Language skills

6.8 Students Representative Council (SRC)

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7 ACM PUBLIC LECTURES AND EDUCATIONAL FORUMS

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8.2 ACM Zenith Bank Account Numbers

8.3 Financial Aid/Scholarships

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9.1 Health care

9.2 Medical Examination for all Students

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9.4 Medical examinations for Clinical Students

9.5 Careers and job opportunities

9.6 Mature students and student parents

9.7 Students with Disabilities

9.8 International students

9.10 Campus Christian Fellowship

9.11 Personal security and crime prevention

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9.11.1 ACM Campus Security

9.11.2 Away from campus

9.11.4 Be safe in your student hostel

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9.13 Use of facilities

9.14 Skills training

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10.2 Cultural activities and local tourism

11.2.2 Personal Hygiene

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13.2 The Honour Pledge of Accra College of Medicine

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