
MBBS in Philipines
PHILIPPINES
MEDICAL COLLEGES
LOCATION
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The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.
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Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands.
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The capital city of the Philippines in Manila
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The Philippines is the world's fifth-largest island country with an area of 300,000 km2.
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As of 2015, it had a population of at least 100 million.
ACCESS
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Well connected with daily flights from India.
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Delhi to Manila To & Fro 25,000 INR Approx.
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Chennai to Manila To & Fro 19,000 INR Approx.
CULTURE
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The culture of Philippines is traditional Filipino and Spanish Catholic traditions with influence from America & other Asian countries.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
DEVELOPMENT:
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The economy of the Philippines is the world's 36th largest economy by nominal GDP according to the 2019 estimate of the International Monetary Fund's statistics.
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It is the 13th largest economy in Asia. Moderately Developed and still considered a developing country.
CURRENCY:
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1 Peso ( ₱) = 1.50 ₹ INR approx.
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Current Exchange Rates
PROXIMITY TO INDIA:
India to Armenia is around 3900 Km. Same as the to & fro distance from Chennai to Delhi.
CLIMATE:
Philippines has five types of mostly tropical climates. 2 seasons; wet and dry season. warmest months are March through October; the coolest from November to February. {25 °C in Jan; 30 °C in May}

Medical colleges in Philippines recognised by MCI as on 2020
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Ago Medical and Educational Center Bicol Christian College of Medicine
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AMA School of Medicine
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Angeles University Foundation
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Ateneo de Zamboanga University
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Baguio Central University
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BICOL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Cagayan State University Tuguegarao (Carig)
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Cebu Doctors University College of Medicine
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Cebu Institute of Medicine
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Central Philippine University
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Davao Medical School Foundation
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De La Salie University Health Sciences Campus
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Dona Remedos Trinidad Medical Foundation
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Emilo Aguinaldo College, Manila
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Far Eastern University Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
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FEU Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
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Iloilo Doctors College of Medicine
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Lyceum Northwestern University
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Manila Central University
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Our Lady of Fatima University (Fatima Medical Science Foundation) Valenzuela
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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
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Saint Louis University
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San Beda College
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Silliman University
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Southwestern University Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
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Southwestern University, Urgello, Cebu City, Philippines
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St. Lukes College of Medicine William H. Quasha Memorial
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St. Paul University,Philippines
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University of Northern Philippines
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University of Perpetual Help (Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University)
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University of Perpetual Help Rizal
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University of Saint La Salle
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University of Santo Tomas
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University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
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University of the Philippines Manila
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UV Gullas College of Medicine
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Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
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West Visayas State University
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Xavier University
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Zamboanga Medical School Foundation
SOCIAL, FOOD & SAFETY

Availability of food & grocery
Good varieties of vegetables, meats, fruits and dairy products are widely available in Super markets and Bazars
Cost of living comparison
COST OF LIVING COMPARISON CHART
INDIAN FOOD
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Indian food is available in some university canteens but is widely available in private hostels, which is arranged by Indian contractors and it might be a bit expensive.
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Self-cooking is not required and students do not have to spend their valuable time cooking food as hygienic, economical, and tasty food is available inside the college campus and the hostel.
SAFETY
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Safe but have to move around with caution in cities especially late at night.
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As per the Global Peace index Philippines ranks at 134th amongst 163 countries listed. India ranks at 141.
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Download the Global Peace Index 2020 Pdf listing with various statics.
Security in Campus
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The security inside the college campus is good but in most of the colleges, the foreign student hostel is not located inside the college campus but outside.
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In most of the colleges, the hostels provided are private hostels which are run by individual contractors and not by the university so the security there is non-existent or questionable.
CAMPUS
The campus in Philippines ranges from moderate to good but mostly moderate.
LECTURE HALLS
The lecture halls in the medical colleges of Philippines depends on the universities ranging from moderate to good.
CLASS ROOM
Moderate to adequate depending on the college.
INTERNET
Paid Internet widely available inside the campus & Hostels.
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL
Affiliated Hospitals in Philippines are good in Philippines.
All citizens are entitled to free healthcare which is government-controlled and funded by local and national government subsidies, this ensures a fair amount of patient flow.
PRACTICAL LABS
Moderately equipped but underdeveloped in many colleges.
CANTEEN
Rice makes an integral part of the Pilipino food habit. Economical and hygienic food is available inside the university campus and hostel canteens. Indian restaurants are also available in main cities which are a bit expensive.
Local food is palatable for Indians. Indian canteens are organised and maintained by Indian contractors for the students but the quality varies from one contractor to the other.
HOSTEL
Medical colleges in Philippines mostly does not have their own hostels facility but provides hostels that are organised and maintained by Indian contractors & the Quality varies from contractor to contractor.
Some private hostels not related to the medical colleges also operate around the vicinity of the medical college area.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students can use the inhouse facilities like the Gym, can participate in various Sports activities, academic competition, Cultural activities & Associations activities in the college.
ACADEMICS

PRE MEDICAL COURSE (NMT)
1 ½ years to 2 years.
DURATION
NEET UG
Required for all medical universities. It is mandatory as per the norms of the consulate/embassy of the Philippines and that of the Indian government, for Indian students to study medicine.
Language requirement
Good English knowledge is required (No need for IELTS/TOEFL)
Entrance exam/interview
After completing the pre-medical course, have to score a minimum of 40 percentile in NMAT (National Medical Admission Test) conducted by CHED (Commission on Higher Education) the Philippines, only after which you will be able to pursue your 4 years of studies in medicine.
Medium of teaching
The entire premedical and 4 years of medicine is taught in English medium.
Updated curriculum
USA based updated curriculum (high success rate in USMLE)
Availability of Updated textbooks
Only recommended books are prescribed & universities do not provide them individually but are available in the library.
The necessity to read textbooks
Not much of an encouragement.
Strength of a class
As in Slavic countries, the Philippines also has a good student-to-teacher ratio of around 10 -15 students in a batch for a teacher.
Proficiency of faculties
Very good & Speaks good English.
Lectures
PPT based conventional
The efficiency of Classes & practicals
Efficient & interactive (viva based)
The pattern of theory exam
MCQ exam ->Viva
The pattern of practical exam
OSPE/OSCE
The efficiency of the evaluation system
Chapter-wise, the average of Prelim + midterm + final + teacher’s recommendation which will be taken into account for the final score
Attendance & discipline
Depending on the universities some are very strict and some are not.
Research labs & exposure
Not so developed, poor.
The necessity of local language at the clinics
Not much is required as it is the 3rd largest English-speaking country in the world you can avoid learning the local language.
Clinical exposure
Due to the government’s health plan, there is a good inflow of patients resulting in good clinical exposure.
Hands-on exposure
Good inflow of patients results in good Hands-on exposure.
FMGE pass %
Average to low, generally Low.

Financial
Affordability
Most affordable amongst Medical schools which accept foreign students.
Capitation fees/Donation
Generally, no but some colleges might collect some development funds.
Tuition fee/year
3.5-4.5 Lakhs per year.
Hostel fee/year
15,000₹ to 20,000₹per month inclusive of food.
Expenditure /month
Almost like India 5,000₹ approx. excluding food & hostel expenses
Part-time work
Generally, not eligible but some find & engage as per their talents.
Overall expenditure for completing the course with transport
25 to 30 lakhs approximately inclusive of all their nominal personal expenses.