College of Medicine

The main goal of the Doctor of Medicine program is to develop professional physicians for the Philippine healthcare system. The graduate of the Doctor of Medicine program is a primary care physician who can pursue general private medical practice after passing the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE). With additional training, graduates of the MD program may pursue any of the following careers to include:
o General Medical Practitioner
o Local Government Unit Physician
o School Physician
o Company/Corporate physician
o Community Physician
o Clinical Specialist
o Researcher/Medical Scientist/Innovator
o Health Professions Teacher
o Health Administrator
o Health Information Manager
o Health Economist
o Health Policy Maker

Graduates of this program shall be conferred with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Graduates may use the title ‘M.D.” after their names, only after they have been issued the license to practice medicine by the Professional Regulations Commission. The degree of Doctor of Medicine is the primary educational qualification for the Physicians’ Licensure Examination (PLE) in the Philippines which is equivalent to Level 7 of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) and International Standard Classification of Education (ISCEd).

The Doctor of Medicine Program is at least a four-year post-baccalaureate program consisting of basic science and clinical courses. The College of Medicine has previously been mainly problem based but has transitioned to outcome based as recommended by the CHED. 

The minimum standards for the Doctor of Medicine program are expressed in the following set of program outcomes aligned with the mission, vision and goals of the University of Northern Philippines.
Graduates of the Doctor of Medicine Program must be able to:
1. Demonstrate clinical competence
2. Communicate effectively
3. Lead and manage health care teams
4. Engage in research activities
5. Collaborate within interprofessional teams
6. Utilize system-based approach to healthcare
7. Engage in continuing personal and professional development
8. Adhere to ethical, professional, and legal standards
9. Demonstrate nationalism, internationalism, and dedication to service
10. Practice the principles of social accountability

Doctor of Medicine

Application Process
1. Applicants to the University of Northern Philippines College of Medicine may choose to submit requirements via courier or on line:
a.) Submission via courier of application documents
Addressed to:
Glenda O. Tagorda, MD, FPCP, FPCHA
Dean, College of Medicine
University of Northern Philippines
Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

b. Online submission
Scanned/photo of necessary documents and the filled out downloadable application form should be attached as one file to the link provided
The following are the required documents
• Properly accomplished application form of the UNP College of Medicine.
• National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) original and/or certified true copy with a score of 40% or higher AND must be taken not more than two (2) years from the time of application to the College of Medicine (CMed).
• ORIGINAL/OFFICIAL Transcript of Records of the Baccalaureate Program together with Certificates of Academic / Class Ranking, and General Weighted Average
• Certificate of Honorable Dismissal/Permit To Transfer
• Certificates of good moral character, addressed to the Dean of UNP CMed, from two (2) former professors in the last school attended stating among others that the applicant has no derogatory record.
• Four copies of 2×2 pictures signed by the applicant on the front of the picture.
• Birth certificate issued by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
• For naturalized Filipino citizens, an original Certificate of Naturalization is required. ONLY original Certificates of Naturalization and other documents issued by the Commission on Immigration and Deportation shall be acceptable

2. Once the College has received and confirmed that all requirements have been complied with, the applicant shall be notified by email of the interview process.
3. Deadline of Submission of Application requirements is on June 30, 2020.