Akwasi Achampong Appointed As Board Chairman of Ghana Standard Authority

Pursuant to Section 4 (1) (a) and 4 (2) of the standards Authority Act, 1973 (N.R.C.D. 173), the president of the republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Akwasi Achampong as the Board Chairman of Ghana Standard Authority (GSA).

Established by the Standards Decree, 1967 (NLCD 199) which has been superseded by the Standards Decree, 1973 (NRCD 173) and the custodian of the Weights and Measures Decree (NRCD 326, 1975), the Ghana Standard Authority came to force to undertake some constitutional obligations to ensure that the Ghanaian market offers wholesome consumables for the Ghanaian populace. Among its undertakings are; national standards development and Information dissemination, testing services, inspection activities, product certification, calibration, verification and Inspection of weights, pattern approval, destination inspection of imported high-risk goods, promoting the quality of goods, advice the Ministry of Trade & Industry on standards and related issues etc.

It was, therefore, important to entrust the oversight and advisory responsibility of such a critical government agency into the hands of someone with the needed experience and competence to perform such a critical advisory role. Dr. Achampong is expected to bring onboard his expertise as a physician expert to help steer the affairs of the GSA and make it more efficient and productive.

Dr. Achampong is the chairman of the NPP-New York Chapter, Member of the Council of Elders of NPPUSA, and the Global Coordinator of the Coalition to Elect Nana Addo & Bawumia (CENAB).

Below is the full resume of the new Board Chairman of GSA, Dr. Akwasi Achampong.


EXPERIENCE:


2003 – Present Elmont Medical, PC, Elmont, NY Medical Doctor/President
• Physician Specialist (Internal Medicine) providing consultation and the treatment of ailments.


2013 – Present Hofstra Northwell Sch of Medicine, NY Assist. Clinical Prof. of Medicine
• Lecture and supervise medical students in clinical rotations.


2002 – Present Unique Life, Inc, Bronx, NY Executive Director/Founder
• Established and oversee operations of Non-Governmental Org.
dealing with people with developmental disability.
• Manages over 100 Employees


2015 – Present Republic Flight Airline, Dominican Republic Co-Owner
• Airline for internal flight in the Dominican Republic, WI


2007 ¬– Present Baldwin University College, Osu, Accra Founder and Chancellor
• Established and oversee University College for allied Health Programs.


2002 – Present Molloy College, College of Nursing, NY Clinical Associate Professor
• Lecture and supervise Nurse Practitioners in clinical rotations.


2006 - Present NY Univ. College of Nursing Preceptor Nurse Practitioner
• Lecture and supervise Nurse Practitioners in clinical rotations.


1994 – 2004 NY College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY Pharmacology Instructor
• Lectured medical students on Pharmacology and Toxicology.


2000 – 2003 Rosedale Medical Office, Rosedale, NY Medical Doctor
• Physician Specialist (Internal Medicine) provided consultation and the
treatment of ailments.


1991 – 1995 Merck/Medco Pharmaceutical, NJ Pharmacist
• Dispensed and advised patients on medication.




CERTIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine

• New York State Medical License

• Registered Pharmacist New York / New Jersey




EDUCATION:


1993 – 1997 New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), NY
Degree: MD


1988 – 1990 Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, NY
Degree: B.S. Pharmacy


2010 – 2016 Instrument Rated Multi-Engine Private Pilot, Tasco Aviation, NY


2004 – 2010 Instrument Rated Single- Engine Private Pilot, Louis Flight Academy, NY


1997 – 2000 Internal Med. and Primary Care Residency, Maimonides Medical Center, NY



EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:


2013 – Present CENAB (Coalition to Elect Nana Addo and Bawumia) Global Coordinator


2008 – Present NPP New York Chapter Chairman


2006 – Present Board Member, Organization of International Development (OID)


2006 – Present Medical Coordinator for OID for Africa – Medical Volunteer group servicing Africa and the Caribbean



PRESENTATION:


1993 Topic: Hypertension: Treatment and Prevention, Linden High School, NJ


1993 Community Resource Council of Bergen County
Topic: Patient education regarding food and drug interaction




HONORS & AWARDS:


2013 American College of Physician Executive Physician Member

2013 Org. for International Development Volunteer Service Award

2012 Consumer Research Council of America Americas Top Physician

2011 Leading Physician of the World Top Internist

2010 Org. Of International Achievement Dondo Award Humanitarian

2010, 2009, 2007 Consumer Research Council of America Americas Top Physician

1992 Merck/Medco Pharmaceutical, NJ Pharmacist of the Month