Benefits of MBBS/MD in Philippines

Every year, almost 8000 foreign students take admission to MD/MBBS in Philippines Medical universities and out of which around 50% are Indian students. The standard of education in Philippines universities is well known all over the world. 1000 doctors from these medical universities are sent to various countries like the USA and the UK every year. There are around 2299 higher educational institutions and forty medical colleges. The main benefits of pursuing an MBBS/MD degree from Philippines universities are:

The Medical Universities of the Philippines are listed in WHO(World Health Organization) and MCI (Medical Council of India). This makes the medical  students eligible for leading international medical exams such as USMLE and MCI for clinical practice in other countries.

 The medium of instruction is English which helps international students to easily adapt and avoids the learning curve of an additional language.

The cost of a complete MBBS course is quite affordable and there is no donation fee in many Philippines Medical Colleges. Tuition fees structure range from 15 to 25 Lakhs Indian Rupees based on the ranking of the medical college.

The cost of living is very low thus helping the international students to affordable the expenses easily.

The medical universities allow students to practically diagnose patients which improves their confidence and provides them with better practical knowledge.

The Philippines offers high-quality education with a safe environment for international students. The fees are very low compared to many countries. The degree in medical obtained from the Philippines is accepted globally. This helps the students to get a job in any part of the world.

The academic calendar starts in June and ends in March. There are two semesters per academic year, one from June to October and the other from November to March. The language of instruction is English which makes it a favorable place for many international medical students. The infrastructure of medical colleges is much superior in terms of staff, types of equipment, and technology.

The students are given hands-on training and practical clinical medical rounds which helps in their overall growth as a doctor. The students from India are eligible to take the MCI screening exam after they complete their medical degree from a medical college in the Philippines. The MBBS or MD degree from a college in the Philippines is recognized by WHO and MCI.

The medical course in the Philippines is called the MBBS/MD program [Doctor of medicine]. The MD program is equivalent to MBBS of the UK, India, Pakistan, and other Commonwealth countries. This degree comprises medical theory, practicals, and clinical rotation giving better exposure to the students. The degrees obtained from medical universities in the Philippines are recognized by the World Health Organization and the Medical Council of India.