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FARPOINTPROJECT
GHANA

Clearing the path into medicine and scientific discovery.

Dreams need direction. We help aspiring physicians and researchers, especially those from underserved communities, gain the mentorship and support to pursue careers that advance health.

1-to-1
a mentor of your own, already on the path
1 year
guided cohort, annual intake
All 16
regions of Ghana, join from anywhere
Cost-free
mentorship, workshops, resources & guidance

THE PROGRAM

How it works

Mentorship, workshops, partner placements, and clear information. We keep a record of what works.

  • Mentorship

    Every student is paired with a medical student, physician, or scientist a few steps ahead of them.

  • A clear map

    A plan covering what to study, which schools and programs to target, how medical-school entry works in Ghana and beyond, and how to prepare for interviews and deadlines.

  • Resources

    Guides, cohort workshops, funding information, and placements with our partner institutions.

  • Evidence

    We track where each student starts, what they take part in, and where they get to.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your journey, step by step

  1. Step 1

    Apply

    A short application asks about your background, your goals, and your consent.

  2. Step 2

    Get matched

    You join a cohort and are paired with a mentor. When you are ready, we match you to a placement with one of our partner institutions.

  3. Step 3

    Learn the path

    You attend workshops, work through the curriculum and resources, and take part in placements as they open for your cohort.

  4. Step 4

    Navigate with confidence

    You choose your next step with guidance behind you: medical school, a research program, or another route.

OUR APPROACH

Built on evidence

Our approach draws on research and proven practices shown to improve medical school and graduate school application outcomes among first-generation and low-income students, while remaining accessible to any student committed to pursuing these paths.

We support more than future physicians. Students drawn to research go on to become physician-scientists, biomedical and public-health researchers, and the scientific leaders our health system needs.

We track our results, and each cohort supplies mentors for the next.