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 University of Northern Philippines, through its Risk Management Team (RMT), successfully conducted a workshop on Risk Identification and Evaluation on July 9, 2026 at
Strengthening its commitment to inclusive public service, the University of Northern Philippines, through the College of Public Administration (CPAd), participated in the “Ginggengget: A Capability
The University of Northern Philippines reinforced its commitment to a culture of quality and continuous improvement as the Quality Management Office (QMO), with the Training
Advancing a culture of inclusivity and gender equality, the College of Communication and Information Technology (CCIT) equipped its faculty and non-teaching staff with deeper awareness
In a significant step toward sustaining excellence in nursing education, the University of Northern Philippines College of Nursing welcomed a joint CHED-PRBON monitoring and evaluation
The University of Northern Philippines strengthened its growing international presence as College of Teacher Education (CTE) student debaters competed in the prestigious Annual Innovative Learning
Promoting rehabilitation through skills development, the University of Northern Philippines, through its University Extension Office and the College of Teacher Education, conducted the extension program
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The University of Northern Philippines took a significant step toward strengthening professional development and lifelong learning as it convened an Orientation on Continuing Professional Development
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.
