Medicine Week is a national celebration as mandated by law (Presidential Proclamation No. 439 of 1957).
This is an annual event designated to be celebrated every 4 th week of September with the purpose of developing consciousness among our people of the value of scientific medical practices. Its observance is under the authority of the Philippine Medical Association.
The College of Medicine patterns its week-long activities according to the theme set by the PMA each year. Active partnership between the College and the Ilocos Sur Medical Society ensures the dynamic participation of the faculty and the medical students in sponsoring numerous activities.
SIGNIFICANCE IN THE CULTURE OF THE COLLEGE:
The culmination of the Medicine Week is the Dr. Antonio R. Lahoz Memorial Scientific Forum, where speakers from different specialty fields in medicine honor the legacy of Dr. Antonio R. Lahoz as founder of the UNP-College of Medicine by delivering medical updates and breakthroughs.
The UNP Faculty Union (FU) in cooperation with the College of Technology (CTECH) successfully implemented a Training on Theoretical and Practical Driving for faculty members
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) celebrated the 3rd Pinning Ceremony for BS Psychology practicum students on
The UNP community, headed by Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, expresses immense pride in its new passers and three topnotchers from the College of Teacher Education
The ocean became a living classroom for second-year Marine Biology students of the University of Northern Philippines–College of Arts and Sciences (UNP-CAS) as they conducted
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) conducted “The Safe Headspace: A Mental Health Project,” a whole-day team-building activity and
The University of Northern Philippines, through the University Extension Office and in collobration with the College of Nursing conducted the Humanitarian Project: Boses at Pagkalinga
The University of Northern Philippines, through the BS Biology Program of the College of Arts and Sciences reinforced its dedication to health, safety, and community
The College of Engineering proudly celebrated a new generation of licensed professionals as it formally honored its 2025 Civil, Geodetic, and Sanitary Engineering licensure examination
The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) Extension Office, led by Unit Extension Coordinator Dr. Edwin Cerna, launched “Tindig Kabataan: Self-Defense and Gender Awareness Training for
Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Services students of the University of Northern Philippines have leveled up their frontline readiness, completing an intensive Emergency
Our college has a diverse and accomplished faculty with extensive expertise in medicine. They are passionate educators dedicated to helping students develop practical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for success. With our expert faculty, students can be assured of receiving quality education that prepares them to succeed in real-world endeavors.
The College of Medicine has an active student organization, the Future Physicians’ Circle (FPC). The organization helps the faculty and staff in assisting the Medical Students especially during enrollment, extension programs of the College.
