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Medical education in the Philippines
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Medical education in the Philippines is principally offered and developed by accredited and government
recognized medical schools in the country.
The Philippine medical schools are graduate schools offering the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. The M.D.
is a four-year professional degree program which qualifies the degree holder to take the licensure exam for
medical doctors in the Philippines.
Contents
1 Admission to medical schools
2 Professional medical degree
3 Philippine medical schools
3.1 Top Philippine Medical Schools
3.2 List of APMC (Accredited Philippine Medical Schools)
4 Philippine Physician Licensure Examination
5 Advanced medical studies
5.1 Graduate medical programs
5.2 Medical specialization
6 Medical practice
7 Notable Filipino doctors
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
Admission to medical schools
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Before applying to any medical school, a candidate must earn a bachelor's degree with credits in certain
required subjects. The most common pre-medical degrees include biology, psychology, pharmacy, medical
technology, biochemistry, microbiology, nursing, and physical therapy.[1]
In addition, a candidate must take the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT), the national entrance exam
for all medical schools in the Philippines.[1][2]
Professional medical degree
The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) is a four-year professional degree program dealing with medical theories,
practices, technologies, and problem solving.
The completion of the degree program with one-year postgraduate internship qualifies a candidate to take the
licensure exam for medical doctors in the Philippines.[1]
Philippine medical schools
Medical schools in the country are regulated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the
Philippines, and accredited by the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges.[1]
Top Philippine Medical Schools
The Board of Medicine of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines.[1] has released a
list of the outstanding colleges of medicine in the Philippines with percentage passing above the national
average (62.71%) based on the Physician Licensure Examinations from 2007-2012. They were recognized in
the oath-taking of the new physicians held at the PICC Plenary Hall in Pasay City on September 15,
2012.[3][4][5]
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Rank
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Number of
Examinees
Name
Passed
Passing
Percentage
Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM)
790
788
99.74%
University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UP)
962
948
98.54%
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
(UST-FMS)
2355
2269
96.34%
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine
(PLM-CM)
701
699
93.86%
Mindanao State University College of Medicine (MSU-COM)
276
254
92.02%
West Visayas State University College of Medicine (WVSUCOM)
621
555
89.37%
Saint Luke's College of Medicine (SLCM)
482
430
89.21%
Saint Louis University International School of Medicine (SLU501
SoM)
435
86.82%
Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Jose P. Rizal School of
337
Medicine (XU-JPRSM)
289
85.75%
10
Cebu Doctors' University College of Medicine (CDU-CM)
443
368
83.06%
11
UERMMMC College of Medicine
1294
1068
82.53%
12
Cagayan State University College of Medicine
134
109
81.34%
13
Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
(FEU-NRMF)
1558
1249
80.16%
14
Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine (AdZU154
SOM)
121
78.57%
15
Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF)
508
393
77.36%
16
University of St. La Salle College of Medicine (USLS-CM)
141
107
75.88%
17
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
1197
823
68.75%
List of APMC (Accredited Philippine Medical Schools)
There are 38 APMC member schools and colleges as of 2009.[6]
Name
Dean
Location
AMA College of Medicine
Esperanza C. Lansang, M.D.
Makati
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
Manuel M. Dayrit, M.D.
Pasig
Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine Fortunato L. Cristobal, M.D.
Zamboanga City
Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University, University of
Asuncion Abaya-Morido, M.D. Ermita, Manila
Perpetual Help - Laguna Emilio Aguinaldo College
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Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical
Foundation
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Linda D. Tamesis M.D.
Fairview, Quezon
City
University of Perpetual Help Rizal Jonelta Foundation
Aretas P. Singson-Alday, M.D.
School of Medicine
Las Pias
Manila Central University Filemon D. Tanchoco Sr. Ma. Lilybeth R. Tanchoco,
Medical Foundation
M.D.
Caloocan
Our Lady of Fatima University
Reynaldo A. Olazo, M.D.
Valenzuela
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Angeline D. Alabastro, M.D.
Intramuros, Manila
San Beda College of Medicine
Fernandino Jose A. Fontanilla,
M.D.
Mendiola, Manila
St. Luke's College of Medicine William H. Quasha
Memorial
Brigido L. Carandang, Jr., M.D.
Sta. Ignacia St.,
Quezon City
UERMMMC College of Medicine
Alfaretta Luisa T. Reyes, M.D.
Aurora Blvd.,
Quezon City
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and
Surgery
Prof. Jesus V. Valencia, M.D.,
MHPEd
Espaa, Manila
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Agnes Mejia, M.D.
Pedro Gil, Manila
Baguio Central University
Ma. Ana P. Custodio, M.D.
Baguio, Benguet
Saint Louis University International School of
Medicine
John Anthony A. Domantay,
M.D.
Baguio, Benguet
Lyceum-Northwestern University Dr. Francisco Q.
Duque Medical Foundation
Felipe H. Rodriguez, M.D.
Dagupan,
Pangasinan
University of Northern Philippines
Larguita P. Reotutar, M.D.
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
Estrella S. Valerio, M.D., M.P.H
San Carlos,
Pangasinan
Cagayan State University
Pablo M. Afidchao, M.D.
Tuguegarao,
Cagayan
Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine
Evelyn B. Yumiaco, M.D.
Angeles, Pampanga
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Dina C. Gonzales, M.D.
Dasmarias, Cavite
University of Perpetual Help Dr. Jose G. Tamayo
Medical University
Winnie P. Siao, M.D.
Bian, Laguna
Bicol Christian College of Medicine
Ofelia Samar Sy , M.D.
Legazpi, Albay
Central Philippine University College of Medicine
Glenn A. M. Catedral, M.D.
Iloilo City
Iloilo Doctors' College of Medicine
Ludovico Jurao, M.D.
Iloilo City
University of St. La Salle
Ricardo Gallaga, M.D.
Bacolod, Negros
Occidental
West Visayas State University
Joselito F. Villaruz, M.D.
Iloilo City
Cebu Doctors' University
Enrico B. Gruet, M.D.
Cebu City
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Cebu Institute of Medicine
Thelma L. Fernandez, M.D.
Cebu City
Silliman University Medical School
Jonathan C. Amante, M.D.
Dumaguete, Negros
Oriental
Southwestern University School of Medicine
Peter S. Aznar, M.D.
Urgello St., Cebu
City
Southwestern University - Matias H. Aznar Memorial
Arlene M. Diaz, M.D.
College of Medicine Inc.
Redemptorist Plaza,
Camputhaw, Cebu
City
Gullas College of Medicine University of the Visayas
Leonardo Raymund C.
Cimafranca, M.D.
Mandaue, Cebu
Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical School
Foundation
Jesus G. Reyes, M.D.
Tacloban, Leyte
University of the Philippines School of Health
Sciences in Leyte
Salvador Isidro B. Destura,
M.D.
Palo, Leyte
Mindanao State University College of Medicine
Cristina D. Achacoso, M.D.
Iligan, Lanao del
Norte
Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Dr. Jose P.
Rizal School of Medicine
Ruth S. Beltran, M.D.
Cagayan de Oro,
Misamis Oriental
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Petronilo A. Basa, M.D.
Bajada, Davao City
Philippine Physician Licensure Examination
The licensure exams for physicians (board exam for doctors) are administered by the Philippine Board of
Medicine, a professional regulatory body under the general control and supervision of the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines.[1]
Advanced medical studies
After graduation from medical school and passing the board exam for doctors, a Filipino doctor is labelled as a
general medical practitioner. He may seek further training by way of graduate programs in medicine (i.e.,
Master of Public Health, Master of Health Services Administration, etc.), or by way of medical specialization.[1]
Graduate medical programs
Graduate programs are offered in some medical schools in the country and abroad. Candidates usually attend
lectures and practical exercises in an academic environment and in laboratory settings. The program may
require the presentation and defense of a graduate-level thesis, an independent research project, or supervised
professional practice as a final graduation requirement. The entire academic program may last from one year to
five years, depending on the requirements of the curriculum; the demands of the institution; and the academic
load, availability, and dedication of the individual student.[1]
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Medical specialization
Medical specialization usually takes three to six years of residency training in accredited hospitals and clinics,
and the taking of diplomate board examinations conducted by a board of medical specialists in a particular field
(i.e., Philippine Board of Psychiatry, Philippine Board of Pediatrics, Philippine Board of Surgery, Philippine
Specialty Board of Internal Medicine, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Board of Examiners etc.).
After specialization, the doctor may practice his field of specialty or pursue one to three years of subspecialty
training / fellowship such as A) Pediatrics and internal medicine: cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology,
endocrinology, infectious disease, oncology etc. B) Surgery: thoracic and cardiovascular, pediatric, transplant,
trauma, minimally invasive, oncology C) Anesthesiology: pain, cardiovascular D) OB Gyn: oncology,
ultrasound, reproductive endocrinolgy and infertility Straight programs for subspecialties are also offered :
urology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive, neurosurgery [1]
Medical practice
Medical practice in the Philippines is developed, monitored, and regulated by the Philippine Medical
Association (PMA), the largest organization of medical doctors in the country. Other medical and health
societies co-exist to pursue more specific interests in the medical field (i.e. Philippine Academy of Family
Physicians (http://www.thepafp.org/), Philippine Dermatological Society, Philippine Cancer Society, Philippine
Pediatric Society, Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity, etc.).[7]
The Department of Health, a cabinet-level department under the Office of the President of the Philippines,
exercises general monitoring supervisory powers over medical practitioners and allied health personnel in the
Philippines.[8]
Notable Filipino doctors
Jos Rizal - the National Hero of the Philippines
Mariano Ponce - Filipino propagandist, was managing editor of La Solidaridad
Juan Flavier - former Health Secretary and Senator of the Philippines
Manuel Dayrit - former Health Secretary and Officer of the World Health Organization, current Dean of
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
Ramon Gustilo - Orthopedic surgeon; responsible for the commonly used Gustilo open fracture
classification.[9]
Senen Reyes - the first and only Filipino Cosmonaut-Doctor[10]
Fe del Mundo - First Filipino woman and female medical student to enter the Harvard Medical School. A
pioneer of Pediatrics in the Philippines.[11]
See also
List of medical schools in the Philippines
Higher education in the Philippines
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Philippine College of Physicians
References
1. Medical education, Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines, 2007.
2. CHED Memorandum Order no. 10, series of 2006 (http://www.ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CMO-No.10-s2
006.pdf/).
3. Statistical Data of Medical Board Exam Passing Rates, Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines, 19982011
4. Souvenir Program of Oath-taking of New Physicians, 15 September 2012
5. http://www.prcboardexams.com/2007-2012-top-medical-schools-in-philippines/
6. http://www.apmcf-ph.net/member-schools-and-colleges
7. Allied organizations, Philippine Medical Association, 2007.
8. Public Information Office, Department of Health, Republic of the Philippines, 2007.
9. Redi, etc. all. AO principles of fracture management, Volume 1. p. Page 96.
10. Beta Mu Sigma (http://betamusigma.blogspot.com/).
11. http://www.feu-alumni.com/announcements/fdm.htm
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