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LEONARD DERKYI-KWARTENG

LEONARD DERKYI-KWARTENG

CAPE COAST

Summary

Detail-oriented Associate Professor of Pathology and Medical and Health Services Manager passionate about facilitating excellent patient care by maximizing resources. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Professor

UCCSMS
08.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated with department staff to ensure proper scheduling of classes and events.
  • Attended conferences to present findings from research studies conducted by faculty members.
  • Advised undergraduate and graduate students on academic matters such as course selection and career paths.
  • Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs for students.
  • Implemented strategies aimed at improving student engagement during lectures or discussions.
  • Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.
  • Organized weekly seminars for faculty and students to discuss current topics in the field.
  • Provided professional development workshops for adjunct instructors within the department.
  • Supervised graduate student research projects in support of their dissertations.
  • Participated in university initiatives designed to increase diversity among faculty members.
  • Assisted colleagues with grant writing processes or other administrative tasks.
  • Identified promising students to take on assistantships for research initiatives.
  • Demonstrated responsibility to meet deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and accept and apply constructive feedback.
  • Served on committees that evaluate applications for scholarships or fellowships.
  • Planned and execute research projects in pathology to expand body of academic work.
  • Actively participated in departmental committee evaluation of peers as well as promotion and tenure votes.
  • Supervised work of postgraduate students by assisting with teaching and supporting research.
  • Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviours.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
  • Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes.

Vice Dean

School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast
CAPE COAST
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed departmental resources to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with faculty, staff, students to discuss program goals and objectives.
  • Developed long-term plans for growth of academic programs based on data analysis of enrollment trends.
  • Liaised with university administration to facilitate daily operations and program management.
  • Promoted improvements to increase academic quality and meet learning outcomes.
  • Advised senior administrators on strategic planning initiatives related to curricular development and assessment processes.
  • Created policies for the evaluation of faculty performance and student learning outcomes.
  • Engaged in continuous improvement activities focused on increasing student success rates within academic departments and programs.
  • Monitored administrative tasks and personnel and supervised budget development and adherence.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to recruit, retain, and support faculty and staff in academic programs.
  • Coordinated curriculum review process involving faculty committees across multiple disciplines.
  • Developed programs and initiatives to increase student enrollment and promote retention.
  • Established partnerships between the university and other educational institutions, businesses, government agencies, professional associations, alumni organizations.
  • Provided leadership in developing new academic programs or initiatives that meet changing needs of students.
  • Collaborated with Deans from other universities to promote best practices in higher education administration.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to teaching methods through workshops designed for faculty members.
  • Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
  • Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
  • Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
  • Maintained institutional solvency with current, accurate and fully compliant financial records.

Head of the Department

Department of Pathology, CCTH
CAPE COAST
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to clients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.

Head

Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, UCC
CAPE COAST
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related academics.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently to accomplish departmental needs.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Maintained open communication with faculty members and students, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.

Senior Specialist Pathologist, Senior Lecturer

Department of Pathology, UCCSMS and CCTH
CAPE COAST
04.2016 - 07.2020
  • Perform autopsy services within Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
  • provide histopathology and Cytopathology sevices
  • Provided expert testimony as an expert witness in court cases involving pathology issues.
  • Provided consultation services to colleagues in other medical disciplines.
  • Conducted flow cytometry, molecular biology, gross pathology and other types of tests to enable better clinical care delivery.
  • Developed diagnostic procedures and studied tissue samples to identify diseases or abnormalities.
  • Monitored safety protocols within the lab environment.
  • Attended conferences and seminars on topics related to Pathology.
  • Managed routine operation and upkeep of fast-paced medical laboratory.
  • Participated in teaching activities related to pathology topics in medical schools.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from laboratory analysis and tests.

School Registration and Examination Officer

School of Medical Sciences, UCC
CAPE COAST
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided guidance to students on issues relating to exams
  • manage examination procedure
  • coordinate the selection of courses by students
  • find academic for students with academic challenges
  • timely processing of examination questions
  • prompt feedback to students on issues relating to exams

Coordinator

Maersk Clinical Skills Teaching
CAPE COAST
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve clinical skills need quickly.
  • Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
  • Monitored clinical Skills training of medical students.
  • Organized team events to promote a positive work environment among students.
  • Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within the various teaching modules
  • Organized teams and resources to optimize timely deliverables.

Sciences Examination Officer

School of Medical
CAPE COAST
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Provided guidance to students on issues relating to exams
  • manage examination procedure
  • coordinate the selection of courses by students
  • find academic for students with academic challenges
  • timely processing of examination questions
  • prompt feedback to students on issues relating to exams

Examination Officer

School of Medical Sciences
CAPE COAST
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Provided guidance to students on issues relating to exams
  • manage examination procedure
  • coordinate the selection of courses by students
  • find academic for students with academic challenges
  • timely processing of examination questions
  • prompt feedback to students on issues relating to exams

Junior Resident, Pathology

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
09.2009 - 09.2016
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
  • Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
  • Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice.
  • Asked questions about tasks to learn techniques and how to operate without supervision.
  • Collaborated with senior employees and managers to fill in wherever needed.
  • Entered and filed documents and records into system.
  • Handled basic issues and problems under direct supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Shadowed managers and senior employees to gain experience, noting down observations.

Foundation Lecturer

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
  • Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
  • Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
  • Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
  • Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.

Medical Officer

Coast
Cape
01.2009 - 07.2011
  • Provided medical advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
  • Developed treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis and individual needs.
  • Conducted physical examinations of patients and documented findings in patient records.
  • Prescribed medications as needed for the treatment of various illnesses or diseases.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or removing cysts or tumors.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Educated patients on preventative health care practices, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient data including test results, diagnoses, treatments, allergies.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols while performing medical procedures.
  • Evaluated test results and implemented appropriate treatments.
  • Performed laboratory tests to diagnose conditions or diseases.

Senior House Officer, Surgery

Central Regional Hospital
Cape
05.2008 - 10.2008
  • Assisted in the preoperative preparation of patients, including taking medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations, such as passing instruments, suctioning and holding retractors.
  • Performed patient rounds with attending physicians to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Assisted in post-surgical care for patients, including wound dressing changes, administering medications and providing instructions for home care.
  • Prepared surgical trays with necessary supplies prior to surgery.
  • Observed surgeries from the operating room gallery to gain knowledge about procedures and techniques used by surgeons.
  • Organized laboratory tests for patients in order to provide information needed for diagnosis or treatment decisions.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress throughout their stay at the hospital, including any changes in condition or treatments prescribed by doctors or nurses.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubations, chest tube placements, central line insertions, lumbar punctures.
  • Participated in weekly case conferences where clinical teams discussed complex cases and developed comprehensive care plans.
  • Reviewed imaging studies with radiologists to understand pathology findings related to surgical cases.
  • Attended daily morning report sessions led by attendings that covered topics such as recent literature updates and new technologies.
  • Partnered with nursing staff to ensure proper management of pain control protocols for post-operative patients.

Senior House Officer, Paediatric

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi
10.2007 - 04.2008
  • Assisted in patient history taking, physical examination and diagnosis under supervision of attending physician.
  • Organized medical records and documents for review by the attending physician.
  • Performed laboratory tests including drawing blood samples, analyzing results and recording them accurately.
  • Administered vaccines to patients as prescribed by attending physician.
  • Educated patients on preventive care measures, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications as required.
  • Conducted routine check-ups on outpatients to monitor their health progress over time.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma through medication reviews and follow up visits.
  • Counseled patients on proper post-operative care instructions following surgery or other medical procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, temperature, respiration rate.
  • Assisted with ordering medications according to doctor's prescription.

Junior House Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi
05.2007 - 10.2007
  • Assisted in patient history taking, physical examination and diagnosis under supervision of attending OBGY.
  • Organized medical records and documents for review by the attending OBGY.
  • Performed laboratory tests including drawing blood samples, analyzing results and recording them accurately.
  • Assisted with ordering medications according to doctor's prescription.
  • Evaluated patient's response to treatments based on observations and assessments.
  • Prepared reports summarizing clinical findings for review by senior staff members.
  • Provided support services such as scheduling appointments or arranging transportation for patients.

Junior House Officer, Internal Medicine

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Assisted in performing physical examinations on patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Conducted patient interviews to obtain medical history information and current symptoms.
  • Evaluated laboratory results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ordered appropriate tests to aid in diagnosis of diseases or disorders.
  • Developed treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
  • Provided education to patients regarding their health care concerns.
  • Prescribed medications as needed according to established protocols.
  • Performed rounds in the hospital setting to assess patient progress, follow-up with physicians, and coordinate care between multiple disciplines.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Attended lectures and seminars related to internal medicine topics such as cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nephrology, hematology and oncology, infectious disease, rheumatology, geriatrics.

Education

Certificate in Economic Evaluation in Global Health -

University of Washington
09.2020

Certificate in Project Management in Global Health -

University of Washington
09.2020

Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health -

University of Washington
12.2019

PhD - Chemical Pathology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
11-2019

Laboratory Medicine

Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
09-2014

MBA - Health Services Management

University of Ghana
11-2013

Medicine and Surgery

MB ChB
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09-2006

BSc - Human Biology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01-2003

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Health
  • Contract Development
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Research development and implementation
  • Administration and management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Resource Mobilisation and Management
  • Staff Development
  • Managing medical practices
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Operations Management
  • Quality Assurance

Affiliations

Engagements on Committee/Board Services Service to the School of Medical Sciences (SMS)

Member of School Board, SMS-UCC 2016 – date

Appointments and Promotions Committee, SMS 2019 – date

Member, Implementation Committee of GEM, UCC-SMS 2019 - 2023

Member, Curriculum Design Committee for the Graduate Entry Medicine Program, SMS-UCC 2019 Member, Curriculum Review Committee for SMS-UCC 2018 Member, Mortuary Management Committee, SMS-UCC 2015 – 2018

Examination Officer to Department of Physiology, UCC-SMS 2015 - 2016 Member,

Organizing Committee, University Day 2015 Member,

Assessment and Evaluation, SMS (2015), 2009 – 2011 Member, School Board, UCC SMS Cape Coast 2009 - 2011 Member,

University Cultural Committee, UCC 2009 – 2011 Member,

Newsletter Committee, UCC SMS 2009 – 2011 Member,

Organizing Committee, University Day 2009, 2010 Member,

Assessment and Evaluation Committee UCC SMS, Cape Coast 2009 - 2011

Member, College Academic Planning and Management Committee 2021 – 2023 Member, College Board, College of health and Allied Sciences 2019 – date Member, Curriculum Development Committee for postgraduate training in Molecular Medicine 2019 – 2023 Member, Curriculum Review Committee for Physician Assistant program, SAHS-UCC 2020 Member,

Strategic planning policy of the College of Health and Allied Sciences (UCC) 2016

Academic Planning and Management Committee 2021 – 2023 Member,

University Hospital Committee, UCC, Member 2019 – date

Chairperson, UTAG Healthcare Committee 2019 – date

Member, VC’s Ad-hoc Committee on Healthcare Financing 2018

Chairperson, UTAG’s Ad-hoc Committee on Healthcare Financing 2017

Member, University Cultural Committee, UCC 2009-2011 Supervision

References

Referees Rev. Prof H. S. Amonoo-Kuofi Chairman University Council University of Cape Coast Cape Coast 0243049160 

Prof. Tsiri Agbenyagah Department of Physiology School of Medicine and Dentistry Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi 0208113848 

Prof. Richard K. Gyasi Department of Pathology University of Ghana Medical School Ghana 0244632427. 

Accomplishments

i. Through effective monitoring and supervision, lecturers’ absenteeism for class and PBL sessions have been reduced.

ii. Promotional delays of senior members at the school level which used to be a problem in SMS has been reduced.

iii. Through effective management of financial resources, SMS has been able to complete its administrative and research block with IGF, a project that had been abandoned for 10 years.

iv. With maximization of resources for capital generation, SMS has been able to increase its student numbers from 70 students per year to 120 students per year through decisive management. Currently we have received 140 students quota per year from Medical and Dental Council (MDC)

v. Institutionalizing annual workshop for academic planning and teaching for senior members to ensure effective teaching and supervision of students.

vi. Contributing to the development of MPhil/PhD Molecular Medicine with Pathology track curriculum which is at GTEC for accreditation.

vii. Policy and Practice grant by Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, (DRIC-UCC), Grant amount: GH¢ 50, 000 cedis, 2020. (Co-investigator)

viii. International Society of Gynecological Pathologists Young investigator award to determine the prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection in cervical cancer cases, in Ghana. Grant amount:– USD 7,900 – 2016 – 2020 (Co-investigator)

ix. Awarded GH¢15,000.00 research grant to study insulin resistance in rat malaria by DRIC, UCC in April 2015. (Co-investigator)

x. University of Cape Coast Postgraduate Research Grant and Scholarship for Postgraduate training, 2011 (30,000).

Certification

i. 2006 – date: Ghana Medical Association

ii. 2013 – date: International Academy of Pathologist, West African division (WADIAP)

iii. 2014 – date: Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

iv. 2014 – date: Faculty of Laboratory Medicine, GCPS

v. 2015 – date: International Academy of Pathology (IAP)

vi. 2015 – date: African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer

vii. 2016 – date: Ghana Society of Laboratory Physicians

viii. 2017 – date: Society of Anatomic Pathologist, Ghana

ix. 2018 – date: Society for the study of breast diseases, Ghana

Languages

Asante TWI
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Publications

Refereed journals

1. Adatsi, R., Pappoe, F., Bockarie, A. S., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Nsiah, P., Weyori, E. W., Dankwa, K., Aniakwaa-Bonsu, E., Setorglo, J., & Acquah, S. (2024). Falciparum malaria is associated with risk markers of type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals with or without COVID-19 exposure. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, 25(1), 6–16. https://doi.org/10.4314/ajcem.v25i1.2

2. Adatsi, R. K., Bockarie, A. S., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Pappoe, F., Nsiah, P., Dankwa, K., & Acquah, S. (2023). Increased insulin resistance with reduced beta cell function in recovered COVID-19 Ghanaians. Endocrine and Metabolic Science, 13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.endmts.2023.100150

3. Akakpo, P. K., Ken-Amoah, S., Enyan, N. I. E., Agyare, E., Salia, E., Baidoo, I., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Asare, M., Adjei, G., Addo, S. A., & Obiri-Yeboah, D. (2023). High-risk human papillomavirus genotype distribution among women living with HIV: Implication for cervical cancer prevention in a resource limited setting. Infectious Agents and Cancer, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-023-00513-y

4. Akakpo, P.K., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Imbeah, E.G., Ulzen-Appiah, K., Ansong S.Y.O., Eliason, S., & Awuku, Y. (2022). Clinical autopsy as an outcome measure and tool for quality improvement at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana (Vol. 11, Issue 2).

5. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Ola, E., Adjei, S. K., & K. Korsah, N. (2022). Vulva schistosomiasis presenting as chronic malignant ulcer in an HIV patient: A case report and a review of the literature. International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, 15-19. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1430640

6. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Agyemang-Yeboah, F., Fondjo, L. A., Imbeah, E. G., Gyan, E., & Akakpo, P. K. (2022). Intrinsic molecular subtyping of breast cancer in low resource setting. Asian Oncology Research Journal, 5(2), 1-9 https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-41669

7. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Fondjo, L. A., Akakpo, P. K., Aidoo, E., Brown, A., Ola, E., Adjei, S. K., & Agyemang, F. (2022). Sub-classification of triple-negative breast cancer using androgen receptor and Cytokeratin 5/6. Journal of Cancer and Tumor International, 44-51. https://doi.org/10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i330181

8. Gyan, E., Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Fondjo, L. A., Jackson, A. M., Green, A. R., Toss, M. S., Akakpo, P. K., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., & Rahman, G. A. (2022). The combination phenotype of B-cell specific Moloney murine leukaemia virus integration site 1 (BMI1) and CD44+/CD24−/low associates with poor clinicopathological features in African patients with breast cancer. Gene Reports, 26(101475), 101475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2021.101475

9. Appiah-Thompson, P., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., & Adjeso, T., (2021). Hypopharyngeal Schwannoma: A Ghanaian case report. Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana (Vol. 10, Issue 1)

10. Gyan, E., Green, A., Ahenkorah-Fondjo, L., Jackson, A., Toss, M. S., Akakpo, P. K., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Rahman, G. A., & Owiredu, W. (2021). The role of ALDH1A1 in contributing to breast tumour aggressiveness: A study conducted in an African population. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology, 51(151696), 151696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2020.151696

11. Anane-Fenin, B., Agbeno, E. K., Osarfo, J., Opoku Anning, D. A., Boateng, A. S., Ken-Amoah, S., Amanfo, A. O., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Mouhajer, M., Amoo, S. A., Ashong, J., & Jeffery, E. (2021). A ten-year review of indications and outcomes of obstetric admissions to an intensive care unit in a low-resource country. PloS One, 16(12), e0261974. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261974

12. Morna, M. T., Appiah, A. B., Akakpo, P. K., Rahman, G. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Baidoo, R., & Berndtson, A. (2020). Epidemiology of childhood injury-related deaths: Review of mortality data at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. PAMJ - One Health, 1(7). https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj-oh.2020.1.7.22500

13. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Agyemang-Yeboah, Fondjo, A., Imbeah, G., & Akakpo, K. (2020). Clinicohistologic characteristics of breast cancer in Ghanaian patients. Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 7(8), A385-393. https://doi.org/10.21276/apalm.2866

14. Prah, J. K., & Derkyi-Kwarteng, L. (2020). A missed cornual ectopic pregnancy: A case report. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9(11), 4695. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20204836

15. Akakpo, P. K., Imbeah, E. G., Agyarko-Wiredu, F., Awlavi, K., Baah-Amoh, K., & Derkyi-Kwarteng, L. (2020). Community causes of death in the Central Region of Ghana, the missing piece in mortality data. Advances in Public Health, 2020, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2714616

16. Brown, A., Dike, N., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., & Abaidoo, C. (2020). The effect of recurrent malaria infections on bone and cartilage at the distal femoral epiphysis of rats: A histological study. Journal of Current Research in Scientific Medicine, 6(1), 51. https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrsm.jcrsm_11_20

17. Gyan, E., Derkyi-Kwarteng L., Brown, A. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, A., Abrahams D. A., Quayson, S., & Akakpo, P. K. (2019). Benign breast conditions: An eight-year single-center histopathological review of women presenting with mass lesions at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology, 42,33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2019.07.003

18. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Brown, A.A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, A., Gyan, E., Kafui Akakpo, P., & Abrahams, D. A. (2019). Benign proliferative breast disease: a histopathological review of cases at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 31(11), 1-5.

19. Brown, A.A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Okai, E., & Akakpo, P. K. (2019). Autopsy findings of dicephalic dibrachius parapagus Conjoined twins: A case report. International Journal of Anatomy and Research,7(3.1), 6790-92. https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2019.231

20. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Akakpo, P. K., Brown, A. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, A., & Imbeah, E. G. (2019). Sinonasal melanoma: a rare cause of severe nasal bleeding. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 1–5.

21. Akakpo, K. P., Awlavi, K., Agyarko-Wiredu, F., & Derkyi-Kwarteng, L. (2018). A 6-year analysis of fatal gunshot injuries in the Central Region of Ghana. Journal of Forensic Crime Studies, 2, 302.

22. Brown, A. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Ackom, C. K., Addae, E., Newton, F., Amoah, D., & Blemano, D. N. (2017). Simple reaction time: how it relates to body mass index (BMI), gender and handedness in Ghanaian students. Journal of Medical Science, (49), 1, 1-7.

23. Acquah S., Ameyaw E. O, Derkyi-Kwarteng L., Konja D., & Boampong J. N. (2017). Association of insulin resistance with parasitaemia in rat malaria. International Annals of Medicine, 1(5). DOI: 10.24087/IAM.2017.1.5.130

24. Akakpo, P. K, Ulzen-Appiah, K., Agbeno E., & Derkyi-Kwarteng L. (2017). Diagnosing and treating rare lesions in a low resource setting: lessons from a hybrid epitheliod trophoblastic tumour and choriocarcinoma. Ghana Medical Journal, 51(4), 196-199. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v51i4.9

25. Akakpo, P. K, Awuku, Y. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Gyamera, K. A., & Eliason, S. (2017). Review of error in the issue of medical certificates of cause of death in a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal, 51(1): 30- 35. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v5lil.6

26. Akakpo, P. K, Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Gyasi, R. K., Quayson, S. K., Naporo, S., & Anim J. A. T. (2017). Pathological and clinical study of 706 primary tumors of the ovary in the largest tertiary hospital in Ghana. Biomed Central Women’s Health, 17(1), 34. DOI: 10.1186/s12905-017-0389-8

27. Brown, A. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng L., Ackom K. C., Addae E., Newton F., Amoah D., & Blemano N. D. (2017). Simple reaction time: how it relates to body mass index (BMI), gender, and handedness in Ghanaian students. Journal of Medical Science, 49, 1-7. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19106/JMedSci004901201701

28. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Brown, A. A., Akakpo, P K., Addae, E., Amoah, D., Diabor, E., & Quayson, E. S. (2016). Gallbladder carcinoma in Ghana: histopathological examination of cholecystectomy specimen. Journal of Cancer and Tumour International, 3(4), 1-4. DOI: 10.9734/JCTI/2016/24468

29. Edmund, M. D., Dakwah, A. I., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., & Badu, A.A. (2016). Hanging as a method of suicide in Ghana: a 10-year autopsy study. Pathology Discovery, (4) 1-4, 2052-7896. DOI: 10.7243/2052-7896-4-2

30. Hobenu, F., Naporo, S., Derkyi-Kwarteng L., & Akakpo, P. K. (2016). Choriocarcinoma: a rare cause of antepartum and postpartum haemorrhage, report of a case and review of literature. International Journal of Gynaecology and Clinical Practices, (3). 2394-4986. DOI:10.15344/2394-4986/2016/118

31. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Akakpo, P. K, Brown, A. A., Adae A.K, & Morna M. (2016) Macrocystic lymphatic malformation: a rare cause of acute abdomen. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 13(6), 1-4.

32. Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Appiah-Thompson, P., & Akakpo, P. K. (2016). A rare cause of recurrent epistaxis: lobular capillary hemangioma. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 11(1), 1-5.

33. Akakpo, P. K., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L, Quayson, S. E., Gyasi, R. K., & Anim J. T. (2015). Ovarian tumours in children and adolescents: a 10-year histopathological review in Korlebu Teaching Hospital. International Journal of Gynecological Pathology. doi:10.1097/PGP.0000000000000257

34. Akakpo, P., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., Quayson, S. E., Gyasi, R. K., & Anim, J. T. (2015). Ovarian cancer in Ghana, a 10-year histopathological review of cases at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 19(4). Doi????

35. Brown, A. A., Derkyi-Kwarteng, L., & Amonoo-Kuofi, H. S. (2013). Study on the time frame for ossification of the medial clavicular epiphyseal cartilage by X-ray in Ghanaian students. International Journal Morphology, 31(2),491-496.

36. Brown, A. A., Pereko, K. K. A, Derkyi-Kwarteng, L, Eliason, S., & Adu-Oppong, A. (2013). Exercise, overweight and obesity in rural communities: the situation of some communities in the Central Region of Ghana. Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, 4, 250. doi: 10.4172/2155-9600.1000250

37. Osonuga, O. A., Osonuga, A. A., Osonuga, I. O., Osonuga, A., & Derkyi Kwarteng, L. (2011). Prevalence of hypoglycemia among severe malaria children in a rural African population. Asian Pacific Tropical Diseases, 192-194. DOI: 10.1016/S2222-1808(11)60026-1

Timeline

Vice Dean

School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast
08.2021 - 07.2023

Associate Professor

UCCSMS
08.2020 - Current

Head of the Department

Department of Pathology, CCTH
08.2019 - 07.2023

Head

Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, UCC
08.2019 - 07.2023

School Registration and Examination Officer

School of Medical Sciences, UCC
08.2018 - 07.2019

Coordinator

Maersk Clinical Skills Teaching
08.2017 - 07.2019

Sciences Examination Officer

School of Medical
08.2016 - 07.2018

Senior Specialist Pathologist, Senior Lecturer

Department of Pathology, UCCSMS and CCTH
04.2016 - 07.2020

Examination Officer

School of Medical Sciences
08.2015 - 07.2016

Foundation Lecturer

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
10.2014 - 03.2016

Junior Resident, Pathology

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2016

Medical Officer

Coast
01.2009 - 07.2011

Senior House Officer, Surgery

Central Regional Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2008

Senior House Officer, Paediatric

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2007 - 04.2008

Junior House Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2007

Junior House Officer, Internal Medicine

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007

Certificate in Economic Evaluation in Global Health -

University of Washington

Certificate in Project Management in Global Health -

University of Washington

Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health -

University of Washington

PhD - Chemical Pathology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Laboratory Medicine

Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons

MBA - Health Services Management

University of Ghana

Medicine and Surgery

MB ChB

BSc - Human Biology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

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