Medical education in the Philippines - wikipedia Medical education in the Philippines 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 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. In addition, a candidate must take the National Medical Admission Test ( NMAT ), the national entrance exam for all medical schools in the Philippines. 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. 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. Top Philippine medical schools The Board of Medicine of the Professional Regulation Commission ( PRC ) of the Philippines. 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. Rank Name Number of Examinees Passed Passing Percentage Cebu Institute of Medicine ( CIM ) 790 788 99.74 % Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine ( PLM - CM ) 701 699 99.71 % 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 96.39 % 5 Mindanao State University College of Medicine ( MSU - COM ) 276 254 92.02 % 6 West Visayas State University College of Medicine ( WVSU - COM ) 621 555 89.37 % 7 Saint Luke 's College of Medicine ( SLCM ) 482 430 89.21 % 8 Saint Louis University International School of Medicine ( SLU - SoM ) 501 435 86.82 % 9 Xavier University -- Ateneo de Cagayan Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine ( XU - JPRSM ) 337 289 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 ( AdZU - SOM ) 154 121 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. Name Dean Location Manila Central University College of Medicine Lilybeth R. Tanchoco, M.D. Caloocan Manila Theological College - College of Medicine May Emmeline B. Montellano, M.D. Manga Ave., Manila 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 Norbert Lingling D. Uy, M.D. Aurora Blvd., Quezon City University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Ma. Lourdes Domingo - Maglinao, M.D. España, 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 Pablo R. Quedado, M.D. Vigan, Ilocos Sur Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation Aurora R. Espinoza, M.D. San Carlos, Pangasinan Cagayan State University Antonino Paguirigan M.D. Tuguegarao, Cagayan Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine Evelyn B. Yumiaco, M.D. Angeles, Pampanga De La Salle Health Sciences Institute Madeleine M. Sosa, M.D. Dasmariñas, Cavite University of Perpetual Help -- Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University Winnie P. Siao, M.D. Biñan, 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 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 St Paul University Philippines Southwestern University - Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine Inc. Arlene M. Diaz, M.D. 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. 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. 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. 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 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, Philippine Dermatological Society, Philippine Cancer Society, Philippine Pediatric Society, Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity, etc. ). 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. Notable Filipino doctors José 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 Ramon Gustilo - Orthopedic surgeon ; responsible for the commonly used Gustilo open fracture classification. Fe del Mundo - First Filipino woman and female medical student to enter the Harvard Medical School. A pioneer of Pediatrics in the Philippines. See also List of medical schools in the Philippines Higher education in the Philippines Philippine College of Physicians References ^ Jump up to : Medical education, Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines, 2007. Jump up ^ CHED Memorandum Order no. 10, series of 2006. Jump up ^ Statistical Data of Medical Board Exam Passing Rates, Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines, 1998 - 2011 Jump up ^ Souvenir Program of Oath - taking of New Physicians, 15 September 2012 Jump up ^ http://www.prcboardexams.com/2007-2012-top-medical-schools-in-philippines/ Jump up ^ http://www.apmcf-ph.net/member-schools-and-colleges Jump up ^ Allied organizations, Philippine Medical Association, 2007. Jump up ^ Public Information Office, Department of Health, Republic of the Philippines, 2007. 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