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.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) officially opened its week-long celebration of its 60th Founding Anniversary on January 27, 2026, at the University of
The University of Northern Philippines proudly celebrates the commendable achievement of the College of Architecture and Built Environment (CArBE) in the January 2026 Licensure Examination
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP), through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension and the University Extension Office, proudly supported Gawad
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) united architecture and engineering students at the UNP Gymnasium in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, on January 23, 2026, for
Faculty members of the College of Teacher Education led the opening of the International Collaborative Lecture Series with Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia (UTI) on Friday, January
The University of Northern Philippines, through its College of Public Administration (UNP-CPAd), received a Provincial Resolution from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ilocos Sur, commending the
The University of Northern Philippines, through the Guidance and Counseling Services (GCS) under the Student Welfare Services Office (SWSO) of the Office of Student Affairs
The University of Northern Philippines delivered an impressive performance at the Vigan Longganisa Cookfest 2026 held on January 22, 2026, with outstanding wins in both
Faculty members from the University of Northern Philippines–College of Criminal Justice Education (UNP-CCJE)—Dr. Arlan Reburon, Dr. Marlow Pacapac, and Dr. Edwin Cerna—actively participated in the
Reinforcing its commitment to effective workforce integration and institutional excellence, the University of Northern Philippines, through its Human Resources Management Office, conducted a comprehensive orientation
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.
