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.
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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.
In its continuous pursuit of academic excellence and relevance in open and distance education, the Open University conducted “Curriculum Review and Enhancement: Advancing Academic Excellence
The College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) of the University of Northern Philippines conducted an outreach program in Magsingal National High School through the
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP), through its Master of Statistics (MOS) program, conducted a needs assessment survey at Pantay Tamurong National High School on
Celebrating past successes and envisioning a brighter future, Balaleng Elementary School and the Department of Languages and Humanities of the Collage of Arts and Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Services Level III conducted its Basic Ropemanship, Standard Rappelling, and, Water Safety and Survival Trainings on March 26
The University of Northern Philippines Admission Services conducted an orientation program and lecture on overcoming test anxiety for first-year teaching students preparing for the Teaching
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) through the College of Social Work (CSW) and Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) of Suyo renewed a Memorandum
Tubigay, Sinait, Ilocos Sur—March 20, 2025— As part of a joint effort to promote cooperative awareness and community development, the Bachelor of Science in Cooperative
The University of Northern Philippines was recognized for its outstanding commitment to quality assurance in teacher education by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The
The faculty of the College of Communication and Information Technology (CCIT), in collaboration with the Association of Computer Technology Students (ACTS) officers, conducted a seminar
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.
