The Emory University School of Medicine in the United States of America (USA) has appointed Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom, son of a renowned Ghanaian entrepreneur and a businessman, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom to the rank of Daniel Louis Barrow Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery.
The designation of distinguished professor is one of the highest honours Emory bestows upon a member of its faculty.
Dr. Edjah K. Nduom, whose new appointment took effect on January 27, 2023 is the second born of Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom.
In a letter dated February 17, 2023, the President of Emory School of Medicine, Gregory L. Fenves said, “this level of distinction recognizes your (Dr. Edjah K. Nduom) eminence as a scholar, as well as the accomplishments that have placed you at the top of your field”.
The letter added: “Conferral of the title also signifies that you have made substantial contruibutions to Emory Universitry’s mission to create, preserve, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.” 
The President of Emory University also noted in his congratulatory letter to him that, the honour bestowed on Dr. Edjah Nduom is worth deserving since he has enriched Emory’s intellectual community.
The ceremony was held at the Burge Club near Atlanta, Georgia, USA. It was preceded by lunch, family interactions and sports activities including hunting. The formal introduction to the event was made during dinner by Professor Daniel L. Barrow, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Nduom’s background was presented to the gathering of family and professionals by Dr. Nelson Oyesiku Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at University of North Carolina. Dr. Nduom’s wife Kelley and two children Joseph and Emily were there. Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom and Mrs. Yvonne Nduom were present to participate in the day’s events.
His appointment is for an initial term of five (5) years, renewal for additional five-year periods at the discretion of the Dean as long as he remains at Emory and continues to be an exceptional academic leader in the School of Medicine.
