The History of the Medical Colleges of Liberia - Robert M Kpoto MD - Bog

As part of Liberia's development agenda in the 50's, President Tubman begins the herculean task of restructuring the healthcare sector. Many partners, including the Pontiff and the Italian government, work to accomplish this task.Dr. Kpoto, one of the only two surviving members of the pioneering class of the A.M. Dogliotti Medical College, renders a first hand account of the circumstance surrounding the formation, opening and current situation of the medical college.Through the author's eyes, we get a glimpse into a rare window of Liberian excellence, resilience and creativity.