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International Medical Admissions : Philippines

Philippines

Name of the Country: Philippines (Official Name: Republic of the Philippines)
Location on the world map: The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia, on the eastern rim of the Asiatic Mediterranean.
Capital: Manila
Population: 100.7 million
Area: 300,000 sq. Km
Major Cities: Quezon City, Caloocan City, Davao City, Cebu City, Antipolo City
Languages Spoken: Philipino, English
Climatic Conditions: The country has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons-wet and dry.
Ethnic Group: The majority of the people in the Philippines are of Austronesian descent who migrated from Taiwan during the Iron Age. These are called ethnic Filipinos.
Religious Composition: More than 80% of the population is Roman Catholic. Other major religions include Muslim and Protestant.
Currency: Peso
Time Zone: GMT + 8 hours
Calling Code: + 63

Structure of Medical Education in Philippines

Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D)
Duration: 5 years or 5.5 years + 1 year internship
Intake: September
Affiliations/Recognition: Recognised by WHO (World Health Organisation), IMED (International Medicine Education and Development), MCI (Medical Council of India), FAIMER (Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research), ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Eligibility:

Minimum 50% in 12th
After completion of BS course, a student needs to clear NMAT exam.

Cost of MBBS Education: 18 lakhs INR to 35 lakhs INR

Advantages	Disadvantages
Colleges are regulated by the Philippines Ministry of Education. Therefore capitation fees is not there.	An Indian student who has studied in India under 10+2 system therefore needs to do the BS course before enrolling for MD.In short an Indian student does a BS + MD course of 1.5-2 yrs approx and 4years respectively. The system is expected to ease out in the coming years as Philippines is switching over to 10+2 system.
Climate usually ranges between 23 to 32 degrees, which is similar to Indian climate.
The colleges puts more emphasis on practice over theory.
Living cost is comparitively less.
If you are planning to migrate to US, USLME (United States Licensing Medical Examination) Part 1 & 2 can be cracked in Philippines only under guidnace of medical professors.
Embasy is liberal which would help in easy student visa and quick processing of documentation.
Manila is considered as safest city.
Assessments at Philippines’s Universities are rigorous so it becomes easy to pass local licensing exams like USLME (United States Licensing Medical Examination), PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board-UK), AMC (Australian Medical Council)-Australia,MCI Screening test- India, PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council)- Pakistan etc. and other board exams.
Follows the US education system, therefore it is beneficial in UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
The fees can be paid in affordable yearly installments, which would reduce financial burden on the students and their parents.

Medical Colleges in Philippines

Sr. No.	Name of the Medical College in Philippines	City/State	Est. Year	Status/Type (Govt./Private)
1	AMA School of Medicine	Makati	2004
2	Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine	Angeles	1983	Private
3	Bicol Christian College of Medicine	Legazpi	1980
4	Cebu Doctors' University College of Medicine	Mandaue	1977	Private
5	Central Philippine University College of Medicine	Iloilo City	2003	Private
6	Davao Medical School Foundation College of Medicine	Davao	1977	Private
7	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute College of Medicine	Dasmarinas	1979	Private
8	Emilio Aguinaldo College School of Medicine	Manila	2001	Private
9	Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine	Valenzuela, Manila	1979	Private
10	University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Jonelta Foundation School of Medicine	Las Pinas, Manila	1996	Private

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