Dr. Ama Kyerewaa Edwin is a dedicated Physician Clinical Psychologist and Bioethicist with experience in emergency preparedness and response to emerging diseases, (in particular, COVID-19 and Ebola Virus Disease), stakeholder engagement, situation analysis, risk communication, community engagement, policy formulation and guideline development, technical support and coordination, and capacity building of health workers. 

 

In her current role as a Physician Clinical Psychologist and Bioethicist, and the Head of the Department of Bioethics and Palliative Care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, she leads efforts in addressing ethical issues in healthcare, end-of-life issues, crisis intervention, stress management, and Critical Incident Stress Management Her expertise extends to various professional memberships and committees, where she actively contributes to shaping ethical standards and policies. In the area of Bioethics, Dr. Edwin’s focus spans clinical ethics, research ethics, public health ethics, global health ethics, humanitarian ethics, pandemic ethics, and global mental health ethics. She is a bioethicist who is heavily invested in human rights and ethical issues in healthcare and mental health and a strong advocate for effective and ethical mental health practice. 

 

Her extensive involvement in various positions reflects her dedication to leadership and service. From heading departments to chairing ethics committees and serving on international boards, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing ethical standards and healthcare practices. This continuous pursuit of knowledge aligns with her commitment to staying at the forefront of healthcare advancements. Beyond academia and healthcare, she actively engages in civic and public affairs. As a member of various committees and boards, she contributes to legislative initiatives addressing violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups. Her passion for mentoring and coaching young individuals underscores her commitment to holistic personal development. Whether serving on academic committees or mentoring young people, she seeks to empower others to discover their purpose and navigate life's challenges. 

 

Dr. Ama Edwin’s diverse professional journey, coupled with a relentless commitment to ethical healthcare practices and holistic well-being, positions her as a dedicated and impactful healthcare leader. She is poised to contribute significantly to advancing healthcare ethics, improving mental health practices, and addressing broader societal issues. 

 
Education

 

Doctor of Bioethics (D.Bioethics) 

Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, USA; May 2015 

 

MA in Bioethics and Health Policy 

Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, USA; December 2010 

 

MPhil in Clinical Psychology 

Department of Psychology, University of Ghana; December 2001 

 

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB) 

University of Ghana Medical School; December 1994 

 

Before joining UGMC, Dr. Ama Edwin was a Senior Lecturer, (November 2017 – February 2020) and Head, the Department of Psychological Medicine and Mental Health, School of Medicine (November 2017 - July 2019) University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho. At UHAS, she taught Health law and medical ethics to medical students and physician assistants. She chaired and set up the counseling team and led the development of the TORs for UHAS Counseling Services and chaired the Disciplinary Committee for Junior Members. She also started a clinical ethics consultation service at the Ho Teaching Hospital. 

 

Before this, she had spent over two decades working at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Accra, Ghana from February 1995 to October 2017. She did her horsemanship from February 1995 to January 1996. She was a medical officer with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Ghana Medical School, at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital from February 1996- April 2001. She was the Head of the Addictive Diseases Unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital from November 1997 – August 1998. In May 2001, she started the first clinical psychology service in KBTH and was a specialist clinical psychologist from May 2001 to October 2017. She was a foundation member of the first interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team in Ghana at the KBTH from September 2012 to October 2017 and a bioethicist at the Medical Directorate of KBTH from January 2011 to October 2017. 

 

 

1.     Medical and Dental Council Ghana 

2.     Ghana Psychological Council 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7476-2791 

 

 

1.     Ghana Medical Journal (GMJ) 

2.     Journal of The West African College of Surgeons (JWACS) 

 

 

 

 
Research Interest 

 

·      Medico-Legal Issues in Mental Health 

·      Clinical Ethics 

·      Research Ethics 

·      Law & Ethics 

·      Humanitarian Ethics 

·      Public Health Ethics 

 

She is highly proficient in English and Akan Languages and has basic proficiency in French.