The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, recently explained and defended her use of the professorship title.
During her appearance before the Appointments Committee of Parliament for her vetting in July 2025, Dr Ayensu-Danquah stated that she holds the title of Professor of Surgery from the University of Utah in the United States.
According to her, the American system under which she earned the title differs significantly from the Ghanaian system, particularly within the medical field.
This was after she was asked by the Minority Leader, to draw a distinction with the Ghanaian academic system, where a PhD typically precedes an Associate Professor rank, followed by a full Professorship, often requiring extensive publications and research.
