Dr. Esther Eghan, an alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has won the 2026 Ayo Iyun Prize as the best Membership candidate in the Faculty of Internal Medicine at the West African College of Physicians (WACP).
The award recognises her performance in the college’s postgraduate medical examinations.
Dr. Eghan obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) qualification from KNUST’s School of Medical Sciences in 2018, according to Ghana’s Medical and Dental Council register.
Her professional profile lists her as an Internal Medicine resident at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
The college’s Membership examination process includes computer-based screening, followed by clinical and practical assessments for successful candidates. Applicants must also provide evidence of their training and completion of mandatory courses, including medical ethics.
Established in 1976, the West African College of Physicians provides postgraduate specialist training and promotes professional standards among physicians across the subregion.
Its training programmes cover Internal Medicine, Community Health, Family Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. The college also works with governments and other institutions to support healthcare, research and medical education in West Africa.
Story: Emmanuel Kwasi Debrah
