Excellence Crowned at KNUST White Coat Ceremony
A remarkable feat was recorded at the 2026 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) White Coat Ceremony of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), as Miss Janet Amissah Kwarteng, a 5th Year Pharmacy student, emerged as one of the brightest stars of the event.
Miss Kwarteng swept three prestigious awards, cementing her place as an outstanding scholar in the College of Health Sciences. She was adjudged the Overall Best Student, Best in Pharmaceutics, and Best in Pharmacy Practice an achievement that reflects her academic excellence, dedication, and commitment to the pharmaceutical profession.
The White Coat Ceremony is a significant milestone in the journey of pharmacy students. It symbolizes their transition into the clinical phase of training and their formal induction into professional practice, emphasizing ethical responsibility, compassion, and competence. For Miss Kwarteng, the ceremony became even more memorable as her hard work and consistency were publicly recognized before faculty, colleagues, family, and distinguished guests.
An alumna of Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School, Miss Kwarteng continues to make her alma mater proud. Her success stands as an inspiration to current students of the institution and young women across Ghana who aspire to pursue careers in science and healthcare.
Her excellence in Pharmaceutics highlights her strong grasp of drug formulation, design, and manufacturing processes, while her recognition in Pharmacy Practice underscores her clinical competence, patient-centered approach, and practical application of pharmaceutical knowledge. Being named Overall Best Student further demonstrates her holistic academic strength and leadership within the program.
As the 2026 cohort advances in their professional training, Miss Janet Amissah Kwarteng’s achievement serves as a testament to perseverance, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. The KNUST Pharmacy community celebrates her accomplishment and looks forward to the impact she will make in Ghana’s healthcare system and beyond.
Congratulations to Miss Janet Amissah Kwarteng on this outstanding milestone.