Medical education in 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 and six months professional degree program which qualifies the degree holder to take the licensure exam for medical doctors in the Philippines.
Health professionals are one of the biggest exports of the Philippines and a significant source of tax revenue for the government which subsidises medical education. [1]
In addition, a candidate must take the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT), the national entrance exam for all medical schools in the Philippines.[2][3]
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.[2]
Philippine medical schoolsEdit
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.[2]
List of APMC (Accredited Philippine Medical Schools)Edit
There are 38 APMC member schools and colleges as of 2009.[4]
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.[2]
Advanced medical studiesEdit
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.[2]
Graduate medical programsEdit
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.[2]
Medical specializationEdit
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 endocrinology and infertility Straight programs for subspecialties are also offered : urology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive, neurosurgery [2]
Medical practiceEdit
The Philippine Medical Association (PMA), is 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.).[5]
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.[6]
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October 02, 2023
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Medical education in 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 and six months professional degree program which qualifies the degree holder to take the licensure exam for medical doctors in the Philippines Health professionals are one of the biggest exports of the Philippines and a significant source of tax revenue for the government which subsidises medical education 1 Contents 1 Admission to medical schools 2 Professional medical degree 3 Philippine medical schools 3 1 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 ReferencesAdmission to medical schools EditBefore 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 radiologic technology and physical therapy 2 In addition a candidate must take the National Medical Admission Test NMAT the national entrance exam for all medical schools in the Philippines 2 3 Professional medical degree EditThe 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 2 Philippine medical schools EditMedical 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 2 List of APMC Accredited Philippine Medical Schools Edit There are 38 APMC member schools and colleges as of 2009 4 Name Dean LocationAngeles University Foundation School of Medicine Evelyn B Yumiaco M D Angeles PampangaManila Theological College College of Medicine May Emmeline B Montellano M D Manga Ave ManilaManila Central University College of Medicine Lilybeth R Tanchoco M D CaloocanOur Lady of Fatima University Reynaldo A Olazo M D ValenzuelaPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Angeline D Alabastro M D Intramuros ManilaSan Beda College of Medicine Fernandino Jose A Fontanilla M D Mendiola ManilaSt Luke s College of Medicine William H Quasha Memorial Susan Pelea Nagtalon M D Sta Ignacia St Quezon CityUERMMMC College of Medicine Norbert Lingling D Uy M D Aurora Blvd Quezon CityUniversity of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Ma Lourdes Domingo Maglinao M D Espana ManilaUniversity of the Philippines College of Medicine Agnes Mejia M D Pedro Gil ManilaFar Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Rey Delos Reyes MD West Fairview Quezon CityBaguio Central University Ma Ana P Custodio M D Baguio BenguetSaint Louis University International School of Medicine John Anthony A Domantay M D Baguio BenguetLyceum Northwestern University Dr Francisco Q Duque Medical Foundation Ellen Manzano M D Dagupan PangasinanUniversity of Northern Philippines Pablo R Quedado M D Vigan Ilocos SurVirgen Milagrosa University Foundation Aurora R Espinoza M D San Carlos PangasinanCagayan State University Antonino Paguirigan M D Tuguegarao CagayanDe La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Madeleine M Sosa M D Dasmarinas CaviteUniversity of Perpetual Help Dr Jose G Tamayo Medical University Winnie P Siao M D Binan LagunaBicol Christian College of Medicine Ofelia Samar Sy M D Legazpi AlbayCentral Philippine University College of Medicine Glenn A M Catedral M D Iloilo CityIloilo Doctors College of Medicine Ludovico Jurao M D Iloilo CityUniversity of St La Salle Ricardo Gallaga M D Bacolod Negros OccidentalWest Visayas State University Joselito F Villaruz M D Iloilo CityCebu Doctors University Enrico B Gruet M D Cebu CityCebu Institute of Medicine Thelma L Fernandez M D Cebu CitySilliman University Medical School Jonathan C Amante M D Dumaguete Negros OrientalSouthwestern University Philippines Peter S Aznar M D Urgello St Cebu CitySt Paul University Philippines Geraldine Ramirez M D Tuguegarao CityMatias H Aznar Memorial College of Medicine Inc Arlene M Diaz M D Redemptorist Plaza Camputhaw Cebu CityGullas College of Medicine Nino Ismael S Pastor M D Mandaue CebuRemedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical School Foundation Ma Elvira G Casal M D Tacloban LeyteUniversity of the Philippines School of Health Sciences in Leyte Salvador Isidro B Destura M D Palo LeyteMindanao State University College of Medicine Cristina D Achacoso M D Iligan Lanao del NorteXavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Dr Jose P Rizal School of Medicine Ruth S Beltran M D Cagayan de Oro Misamis OrientalPhilippine Physician Licensure Examination EditThe 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 2 Advanced medical studies EditAfter 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 2 Graduate medical programs Edit 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 2 Medical specialization Edit 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 endocrinology and infertility Straight programs for subspecialties are also offered urology orthopedics plastic and reconstructive neurosurgery 2 Medical practice EditThe Philippine Medical Association PMA is 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 5 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 6 Notable Filipino doctors EditJose Rizal the National Hero of the Philippines Mariano Ponce Filipino propagandist was managing editor of La Solidaridad Jose Fabella first Health Secretary 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 Willie Ong cardiologist and internist with large social media following gives free medical advice onlineSee also EditList of medical schools in the Philippines Higher education in the Philippines Philippine College of PhysiciansReferences Edit Southeast Asia s Big Export to the World Health Professionals Think Global Health a b c d e f g h Medical education Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines 2007 CHED Memorandum Order no 10 series of 2006 permanent dead link Archived copy Archived from the original on 2013 07 28 Retrieved 2013 04 16 a href 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