The new faculty becomes the College's eleventh postgraduate training faculty. Its inaugural cohort comprises three specialist general surgeons, including one woman, who will undergo a 36-month advanced fellowship programme.
Training will be conducted through the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC), which will oversee the clinical component, while LCPS maintains academic and policy oversight.
According to the College, the programme will cover several areas of orthopedic medicine, including trauma surgery, spinal surgery, joint replacement, pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery and foot and ankle surgery.
The initiative is expected to strengthen Liberia's ability to manage injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions, while reducing dependence on overseas specialist training.
Speaking during the launch and orientation, LCPS Assistant Secretary General Dr. Benetta Collins-Andrews encouraged the fellows to remain committed to professional standards and take full advantage of the clinical training opportunities available at JFK Medical Center.
Veteran orthopedic surgeon Professor Dr. Robert M. Kpoto was also commended for his leadership in establishing the faculty, alongside Nigerian orthopedic consultants whose technical support contributed to the initiative.
The programme marks another step in the expansion of postgraduate medical education in Liberia. Established in 2012, LCPS was created to address shortages of specialist doctors through local postgraduate training.
The College's expansion of specialist training is particularly significant for a health system seeking to strengthen access to advanced medical care and build a sustainable domestic healthcare workforce.
Source: Oracle News Daily, November 9, 2026; Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons.
