MONROVIA – The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has officially revoked the license of Mr. Peter Matthew George to practice medicine in Liberia, following a sweeping credential audit that uncovered serious discrepancies in his qualifications. This decisive action, effective April 21, 2025, comes amid heightened scrutiny of medical practitioners operating within the country’s healthcare system.
According to a letter addressed to Mr. George by the Chairperson of the LMDC, Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews, the Council found that Mr. George failed to provide credible evidence of holding an undergraduate medical degree, a fundamental prerequisite for obtaining a license to practice medicine in Liberia. The LMDC emphasized that without such a degree, Mr. George’s claims of being a medical doctor were unsubstantiated.
Mr. George initially responded to a March 18, 2025 request from the LMDC by submitting a number of documents, but notably failed to provide proof of an undergraduate degree in medicine or an internship certificate. These documents are critical to establishing a legitimate path to medical practice, as outlined by national and international standards.
In a bid to validate his credentials, Mr. George later submitted an “Award Verification Letter” purporting to confirm his receipt of a medical degree from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. However, upon investigation, the LMDC discovered that the institution does not currently offer a medical degree program. In fact, the university’s plan to establish a medical school remains pending approval and is not scheduled to launch until 2026.
Further complicating Mr. George’s case, the LMDC found that his award letter suggested he had obtained both an MD and a postgraduate medical degree within a span of just four years—an academic timeline the Council declared implausible. According to global education standards, it typically takes a minimum of 10 to 12 years to complete undergraduate and postgraduate studies in medicine.
The LMDC’s Credential Committee concluded that the evidence Mr. George presented was both inadequate and inconsistent with the requirements for licensure. “The Credential Committee has officially informed my office that your claim of being a Medical Doctor could not be substantiated by the documents you provided,” wrote Dr. Andrews in the revocation notice.
As a result of this finding, Mr. George’s license number 654 has been removed from the LMDC’s official roster. The Council has warned that any continued medical practice by Mr. George will be considered illegal and may lead to prosecution. Furthermore, medical institutions that allow him to operate under the revoked license risk severe penalties, including closure and legal action.
The Council’s announcement is part of a broader audit effort aimed at cleaning up the medical profession in Liberia. In a nationwide memo dated April 29, 2025, the LMDC called on all doctors and dentists in Liberia to submit updated credentials starting June 30. The audit will require all practitioners to provide at least two essential documents: an undergraduate medical degree and an internship certificate.
The LMDC’s leadership, including Registrar General Dr. Augustus Garlet Quiah and Chairperson Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews, has underscored that this effort is rooted in the Council’s statutory mandate under the 2010 Act of National Legislation. That act compels the LMDC to ensure that only those who have graduated from “recognized and credible medical institutions” are licensed to practice in Liberia.
The sweeping audit is seen as a significant step toward improving public trust in the country’s medical system, which has come under criticism in recent years for lapses in oversight and the presence of unqualified practitioners. The LMDC’s decisive action in the case of Mr. George is being hailed by some health professionals as a long-overdue move to safeguard patient welfare.
To enforce compliance, the LMDC has stated that license renewal will now be contingent upon successful validation of credentials. The Council insists that there will be “no statute of limitation on doing the right thing,” signaling that even long-serving doctors must meet the current documentation requirements.
