Medical
Education Partners In The Philippines
Medical
Education In The Philippines
Philippines has developed the education system, similar to the
USA. Thus after High
School (Grade 10) the students join a Bachelors Degree.
Those who want to study Medicine does the
Pre-Medicine Bachelor of Science in Biology,
Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Physiotherapy. After which they sit for National Medical Admission Test
(NMAT) exam then they enroll for 4 years medical
course known as ‘Doctor of Medicine’ (MD).
The MD degree awarded in USA / Philippines is equivalent to MBBS of UK
/ Commonwealth Countries. Philippines is the world's
Second largest exporter of Physicians after India.
All our partner universities are recognized by Commission on Higher Education and Development
(CHED), World Health Organization (WHO) and
listed in International Medical Education
Directory (IMED), Education Commission For Foreign
Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Thus the students are
eligible to sit for USMLE and they may appear
for Part 1 and 2 in the Philippines. Most
medical institution follow the American Style PBL
Curriculum. 'Doctor of Medicine’ (MD) is
recognized by Bangladesh Medical & Dental
Council, Medical Council of India, Malaysia
Medical Council, Nepal Medical Council, Pakistan
Medical & Dental Council and other medical
councils upon passing the required Screening
Tests.
'Doctor of Medicine’ (MD) from the Philippines
is the only recognized primary qualification by
any medical council. It is the only recognized
medical qualification as a medical practitioner of
the Philippines.
A Special Educational Package has been designed by
partner universities represented by MEC in Philippines for Asian
/ Commonwealth students to decrease the time of
study in the Bachelors Program to 16-24 months
instead of 4 years.
Students who have 10+2 or Higher Secondary
Certificate will get partial credit exemption of
about 80 credit units from the Bachelors Degree.
They will study for an additional 80 - 90 credit
units in the Accelerated / Fast Track Bachelors
Program. Mean while they will also study and get
trained to take NMAT as required by CHED.
Students just need to pass the exam. It is only
to determine the percentile rate. Then they will
enroll 'Doctor of Medicine’ (MD) program.
Educational Programs:
* For 10 + 2 equivalent students 18months of Pre-med ( BSc Biology / Medical Technology ) +
4 Years of Doctor of Medicine (MD).
The total duration for Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) will be for
5.5 years and on completion the students will be awarded
BSc in Biology / Medical Technology and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) which will be equivalent to MBBS.
* For 10 equivalent 3.5 Years of Pre-med (Any Allied Medical Courses - BSc) +
4 Years of Doctor of Medicine (MD).
The total duration for Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) will be for
7.5 years and on completion the students will be awarded
BSc in Biology / Medical Technology and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) which will be equivalent to MBBS.
Eligibility For Medical Courses:
For 10 / 10 + 2 equivalent 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
