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General College of Medicine Catalogue
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College of Medicine
HISTORY
The Second Philippine Commission passed Act 1415 on December 1, 1905 establishing the Philippine Medical School, the forerunner of our College of Medicine. At that time, the country was besieged by major health problems, including cholera and smallpox and the Commission saw the need for more physicians to attend to the increasing health needs of Filipinos. The school opened on June 10, 1907 with only a handful of students and with very limited equipment loaned from various government institutions. It occupied the old structure of the School for the Deaf and Blind on Malecon Drive (now Bonifacio Drive) while its own building along Herran Street (now Pedro Gil Street) was being constructed. Dr. Paul Freer was the first dean of the medical school. The school transferred to Herran (now Pedro Gil St.) in 1910.
On September 1, 1910, the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) opened and began serving the public. The hospital was established not only to treat patients but also to provide clinical instruction for students of the college. The faculty of the medical school served as consultants of the PGH, and the PGH Director was concurrent Dean of the medical school.
On December 8, 1910, after five years of independent existence, the school was renamed the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and Surgery, thus having the distinction of antedating its mother university by three years. The name was shortened to the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) in 1923.
The medical curriculum followed the pattern of standard American curricula consisting of a 5-year course with the addition of units in tropical medicine. In 1913, an optional sixth year termed “hospital year” was given to those planning to join the government medical service. Internship was made a prerequisite for graduation in 1923, occupying all of the fifth year and replacing clinical clerkship and the optional “hospital year”.
The first members of the faculty were Americans but Filipinos later occupied more faculty positions. Included in the initial faculty roster were Filipino graduates of the University of Sto. Tomas, who formed the elite among local practitioners or who had studied in the United States or Europe. In 1916, Dr. Fernando Calderon became the first Filipino dean and the first Filipino director of the PGH. Eventually most of the faculty positions were occupied by Filipino professors.
The Second World War was a most significant stage in the history of the College of Medicine. The College was the only unit of the University of the Philippines (UP) to remain open and functional during the war despite bombings and sniper fire. There was also no disruption of services in the PGH. Dr. Antonio G. Sison was the College Dean at the time (1937-1951) and many refer to his deanship as “the Renaissance Period of Medicine in the Philippines” because of his efforts to improve medical education. The UP Medical Alumni Society (UPMAS) was founded in 1945, with Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. as its first president. The Society has since supported the College in its many endeavors though generous donations and contributions of its members.
After the war, the College realized a fertile period for academic research and medical specialization. Dr. Agerico B. Sison (1951-1960) assumed the deanship in 1951 and was largely responsible for the academic and physical rehabilitation of the post war College of Medicine and PGH. In 1969, the medical curriculum was shortened from five to four years. and the M. degree was awarded after clerkship. Internship became a postgraduate year but remained a prerequisite for taking the medical board examinations to obtain licensure.
The seventies saw the faculty and alumni of the College of Medicine involved in significant roles in almost every aspect of the medical profession in the Philippines, with many holding top positions in the government. In 1977, UP Manila became the Health Sciences Center, an autonomous unit of the UP System, with Dean Florentino Herrera, Jr. (1967-1979) of the College of Medicine as the first Chancellor. The Center brought together under one umbrella, the College of Medicine and all other medical and health institutions of the University, including the PGH.
In the late 70`s, the curriculum underwent several reappraisals and subsequent revisions. A seven-year program that integrated the premedical course with medicine proper was the end result of these curricular changes. This program, called the Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine (INTARMED) Program, provided exposure to humanities and synchronization of the basic and clinical disciplines. High school graduates could directly enter the College of Medicine under this program which consisted of 2 years of preparatory medicine courses, 4 years of medicine proper and 1 year of internship. Graduation was held after internship.. It was during the time of Dean Gloria T. Aragon (1979-1983), first woman dean of the UPCM and concurrent PGH Director, that this curriculum was approved by the UP Board of Regents.
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As the UPCM reached her first 100 years, her dedication to excellence and leadership in medical education, research and service to the underserved remained steadfast, firm and uncompromising. On the Centennial year, Task Force Pagsasabuhay was formed by Dean Cecilia V. Tomas as an oversight and advocacy group that would help UPCM ensure that the mission-vision to “serve the underserved” is carried out by the UPCM graduates. Part of Task Force Pagsasabuhay ’s recommendations included a return service contract for all UPCM graduates with the proper logistical support including a placement office that will ensure proper placement, a safe working environment and adequate financial support.
Dean Alberto B. Roxas (2006-2012) took over the reins as Dean in June 2006. In recognition of the need to determine long- term and short term goals for the college, the 6th Management Action Plan (MAP VI) included for the first time a 25 year master plan, STAR (Self sufficiency, Talent, Technology and Tolerance, Academic Excellence, and Responsiveness) Vision 2032. This will serve as a guide for the long term strategic directions of the college. During his term, the Return Service Committee formulated the implementing rules for the return service obligation (RSO) which was approved by the College Council by an overwhelming majority on March 11, 2008. It was subsequently approved by the University Council on June 25, 2008 and the Board of Regents’ 1234th Meeting on July 31, 2008 and reaffirmed on its 1236th Meeting on September 29, 2008. Additional provisions were approved by the BOR in its meeting on July 2013. All students admitted to the UPCM starting in Academic Year 2009-2010 signed a return service obligation agreement that would require them to serve in the country within five years after their graduation.
The UPCM has yet to realize its long term goals towards self sufficiency with the hope of providing financial and research assistance to its constituents. As long as its vision is clear, and with a concerted effort from all sectors, the UPCM is certain that it will be able to attain its goals and remain THE Center of Excellence in Medical Education. The administration of the current Dean, Dr. Agnes D. Mejia (2012 - ) shall ensure that the College will remain the Center of Excellence with the twin operational thrusts of her administration – enhancement of internal organizational efficiency and the pursuit of financial stability programs.
VISION
A community of scholars:
• Highly competent in the field of medicine with a heightened social consciousness; • Imbued with moral, ethical and spiritual vigor; • Dedicated to a life of learning; • Committed to the development of Philippine society; • Inspired by love, compassion and respect for the dignity of human life; and • Anchored on the principles of Truth, Freedom, Justice, Love of Country and the Democratic Way of Life.
Dean Alberto Romualdez (1984-1987), who became Secretary of Health in 1997-2001, was responsible for reinvigorating the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine. He spearheaded the establishment of the School for Health Sciences (SHS) in Palo, Leyte and instituted the Regionalization Program of the UPCM. These programs allowed deserving students from the community to pursue medicine and return to serve as health practitioners in their home towns.
During the term of Dean Marita V. Reyes (1988-1991) the UPCM proved to be the bastion of academic freedom. Rallying for social responsibility and accountability, Dr. Reyes also further enhanced the Regionalization Program of the UPCM.
The 1990s witnessed great changes in the UPCM. Dean Alfredo T. Ramirez (1991-1994) initiated the Dean’s International Circle (DIC) and the Resource Development Office (RDO) to stimulate fund raising activities for the College of Medicine. The annual Grand Scientific Symposium (GSS), which showcases the expertise of the faculty members and alumni in the form of lectures and demonstrations in a postgraduate course, was also started and has become a major yearly fund- raising event of the college.
Renovations in the College continued under Dean Amelia R. Fernandez (1994-1997). These included the construction of the Multidisciplinary Laboratory (MDL) in the second f loor of the Paz. Mendoza Hall. The Bioethics Committee was established and tasked to incorporate bioethical issues in the medical curriculum.
Dean Ramon L. Arcadio (1997-2003) introduced curricular changes to make medical education more learner-centered and community-oriented. New academic departments and units were established such as the Departments of Neurosciences and Emergency Medical Services, and the Medical Informatics and Community-oriented Medical Education Units. The UPCM submitted itself for accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) in 2003. In 2011, the UPCM was awarded the highest accreditation level of Level IV. Dean Arcadio initiated the planning and preparations for the organ system integrated (OSI) curriculum. The dual MD-PhD program was also conceptualized and approved by the UP BOR in his term.
Implementation of the OSI curriculum began in Academic Year 2004-2005 with Learning Unit III (the third year of the 7 year INTARMED program) during the term of Dean Cecilia V. Tomas (2003-2006). A student mentoring program was also initiated with the start of the OSI curriculum implementation to provide a mutually beneficial venue for faculty and student interaction, guidance and nurturing. In 2002 the Regionalization Program (RP) was strengthened with the BOR approval of contract signing by RP students of their intention to serve in the country. This was implemented in 2005. To augment faculty training, an Integrated Faculty Development Program (IFDP) was developed and approved by the College Council on April 4, 2006, and implemented in 2008. The ACTA MEDICA PHILIPPINA was re-launched as a peer-reviewed journal in 2006 and was chosen by the PCHRD/DOST as the country’s National Health Science Journal in March 16, 2009.
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3. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A
RETURN SERVICE CONTRACT.
3. FOR ALL REGIONALIZATION PROGRAM (RP)
& INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (IP) APPLICANTS:
ACCEPTANCE TO SERVE AND ASSUMPTION
OF LIABILITY (ASAL) AGREEMENT
3. FOR ALL OTHER APPLICANTS: RETURN
SERVICE AGREEMENT (RSA)
- The highest ranking applicants based on the above requirements will be further evaluated in an interview by a faculty panel.
ADMISSION TO THE MD-PhD (MOLECULAR MEDICINE) PROGRAM
The most basic requirement for admission to the program is an outstanding scholastic record with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field relevant to health and biomedicine, preferably molecular biology and biotechnology or biochemistry. Applicants initially apply for admission into the MD program and indicate on their application forms their intent to apply for admission into the MD-PhD program MD-PhD Program Committee conducts an orientation and interview for qualified applicants. Recommendations are then forwarded to the Admissions Committee.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A complete application, which must be submitted in a long brown envelope with the applicant’s printed name (surname first) written in pencil only, includes the following:
A properly accomplished application form of the U. College of Medicine. Application forms will be made available upon cash payment of an application fee which is NON-REFUNDABLE.
P1,000 for Filipino applicants
$200 for foreign applicants
Note: The Application Form is valid only for the Academic Year applied for.
ORIGINAL/OFFICIAL Transcript of Records for at least the first three and one half (3-1/2) years of the Baccalaureate Program.
Four copies of 2x2 pictures signed by the applicant on the front of the picture.
Certified true copy of NSO Birth Certificate. (A photocopy is acceptable provided the original is shown for verification).
Original Certificate of Naturalization for naturalized Filipino citizens. ONLY original Certificates of Naturalization and other documents issued by the Commission on Immigration and Deportation shall be acceptable. Applicants with PENDING naturalization papers and documents are NOT eligible for admission.
Medical students from other medical schools are NOT eligible for admission to any Learning Unit.
Other relevant University rules on admission which are not contradictory to the preceding rules shall apply.
The Admissions Committee and the UPCM reserve the right to refuse admissions to any applicant on the basis of standards and criteria set forth by the Committee as mandated by the proper University officials.
The Admission Process
Applicants may apply either as Direct or Lateral entrants to the Doctor of Medicine Program of the UP College of Medicine. Only lateral entrants may signify their interest in the MD-PhD program.
ADMISSION TO LEARNING UNIT (LU) I
Selection Process:
- High school graduates who have met the requirements for admissions to the University of the Philippines System are eligible for admission to LU I. Applications are coursed through the University of the Philippines System General Admission Process. The LU I INTARMED students are selected from the top 50 male and top 50 female college freshmen qualifiers (ranked according to University Predicted Grade (UPG) who indicated in the U. College Admission Test (UPCAT) application form their interest in INTARMED.
- Only 40 applicants (20 males and 20 females) will be finally admitted into the program following a selection process which includes interviews.
- All applicants are REQUIRED to sign a RETURN SERVICE AGREEMENT (RSA).
ADMISSION TO LEARNING UNIT (LU) III
The Medicine Proper is a five-year study of basic and clinical sciences, humanities and internship.
- Only applicants who will have obtained their Baccalaureate degree (Bachelor in Science or Arts) by the end of the preceding academic year or earlier are eligible. Applicants who will obtain their Baccalaureate degree in the summer prior to the school year applied for are NOT eligible for admission.
- The applicant must have a valid National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) score not lower than 90th percentiletaken within the last two years prior to the application. The NMAT is administered by the Center for Educational Measurement which can be contacted at the address below:
24th Flr., Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower, 2210 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City Tel. No. 813-3686, 813-3694- Email: cem-inc.org/nmat
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- Latest True copy of Income Tax Returns (ITR) of both parents. (A photocopy is acceptable provided the original is shown for verification)
- Original plus a photocopy of the NMAT result.
- DOST Clearance for students who have availed of DOST scholarships in college.
Applicants who have obtained their Baccalaureate degree during the first semester or earlier are encouraged to submit their complete applications before the deadline to facilitate the processing of their applications.
IMMUNIZATION
An immunization certificate and catch-up immunization will be required for enrolment.
The vaccines recommended for yet susceptible students are: MMR, dT, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A. Optional vaccines are: Rabies, Typhoid and Meningococcal vaccines.
Screening and immunization can be done by the UP Manila Health Service at minimal cost.
PHILHEALTH MEMBERSHIP
All students will be required to enrol as members of PhilHealth.
Address all other inquiries to:
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE UP College of Medicine 547 Pedro Gil St., Ermita, Manila Telefax: 536- E-mail: admissions@gmail Website: upcm
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LINKAGES
Guidelines for Application for an Elective Rotation at the UP College of Medicine
Rationale and Background
Through the years, the UP College of Medicine has endeavored to fulfill its vision/mission statement to be a leader and to excel in Community-Oriented Medical Education. At the same time, the College is also called upon by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED ) "to encourage and promote a borderless education for Filipino students to attain knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes that will make them globally competitive in medical education."
Changes in higher education have encouraged participation in the development of a spirit of solidarity, based on networking, twinning programs and other forms of linkages. This is in keeping with a new vision of a Global University or a University for the world welcoming International Scholars and Students.
International exchanges, cooperative programs with community training and a wide array of administrative services are being laid out for the development of a distinct commitment, attitude and global awareness which transcend the entire higher education institute. Former CHED Commissioner Ester Garcia has said " internationalization is no longer a choice but a setting stage for ensuring quality in higher education in the Philippines."
On this note, the UP College of Medicine will encourage the crossing of educational and cultural barriers towards the development of a globally competitive curriculum and high quality students.
Objective
To establish and promote international linkages, cooperation and networking among our medical students towards the development of globally competitive and socially conscious medical graduates.
Procedures 1. Application 1 International students are encouraged to apply for elective, clinical, community or research rotations in one or 2 departments offering an elective for a specific period of time, usually 4 to 8 weeks per department. 1 Application will be done through a written application form (IS-1)obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Development (ADAD) stating the following:
- applicant's short bio-data,
- learning objectives and methods for achieving the objectives,
- Clinical Department to rotate in,
- period covered by such rotation.
All International Undergraduate Students must pass through the ADAD office for proper registration and certification.
1 The application is then forwarded tothe Department/s concerned with a copy furnished to the Office of the PGH Director for processing. During this time, modifications and arrangements with the applicant will be done by the Department Coordinator to come up with a final learning contract agreeable to both parties, including duration and date of rotation. This will be signed by the applicant and agreed upon by his/her 2 supervisors: one from the Department (Department coordinator or Department Chair) of the UP College of Medicine and the other from a person of equal rank from his/her home institution. 1 An official Dean's letter of acceptance will then be sent to the applicant with instructions to report to the ADAD office and the Office of the PGH Director upon arrival for a formal registration and orientation. 1 An evaluation or grade given to the student by the Department must be submitted to the ADAD office for official documentation and certification.
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Only those who qualified for admission to the University may apply to take these examinations usually scheduled two weeks before registration every semester.
Application forms and other information regarding advanced placement examination may be obtained from the College Secretary of the respective colleges giving these examinations.
3. P. REQUIREMENTS
Basic Physical Education is a prerequisite for graduation. All students should comply with this requirement during their freshman and sophomore years. Eight units of Physical Education including P.E are required of all undergraduate students.
4. PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PEPE)
Proficiency examinations required in physical education courses are given to enable students to acquire advanced units in physical education which are credited towards fulfillment of the physical education requirements for graduation. Proficiency examinations may be taken in the following areas:
Team sports (basketball, volleyball); Individual sports (archery, bowling, golf, weightlifting) Dual sports (badminton, table tennis, tennis) Combative sports (arnis, judo, karate, wrestling) Dance (Hawaiian, Tahitian, modern dance, social dance) Aquatics (scuba diving, swimming)
The examination can be taken prior to registration each semester. Students may take proficiency examinations in one or more of the courses listed under individual sports. However, only one course is allowed in the other areas.
5. TRANSFERS
No student from other medical schools shall be considered for transfer to the seven year undergraduate curriculum of the College after Learning Unit I in the preparatory years and after Learning Unit III of the medical proper course.
6. ACADEMIC YEAR
The Academic Year shall be divided into 2 semesters of at least 16 weeks each, exclusive of registration and final examinations. A summer session of six weeks which follows the second semester shall be offered for Learning Unit I & II. Integrated Clinical Clerkship (Learning Unit V & VI) is a continuous 40-week program. Internship (Learning Unit VII) is a 52-week program commencing May 1 of each year.
For graduate students, summer sessions shall be offered only as per departmental decision.
7. COURSE NUMBERING
The U. System shall determine the course numbering.
8. CREDIT UNIT OR HOURS PER SEMESTER
The unit credit is the semester hour. Each unit of credit is at least 16 semester-hours of lecture instruction, 32 semester hours for laboratory and 24 semester hours for ward work. The unit credit shall be used whenever applicable, otherwise the number of hours per semester of each course shall be specified.
Approved number of hours or weeks shall be converted to number of UNITS based on University rules.
Lecture, SGD, Panel Discussion - 1 hour = 1/16 unit Laboratory, Independent Study - 1hour = 1/32 unit Clinical rotations, ward work - 1 hour = 1/24 unit Average proportion of Lecture, SGD, Panel discussion versus Laboratory, Independent study
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To pro-rate proportion of credit hour - 1 hour = 1/20 unit (0)
* Credit Load Equivalent in “Units” of the Doctor of Medicine Program
Learning Unit III Credit Units Subject Hours 1st Sem 2nd Sem Total HS201 40 2 2. OS 201 120 6 6. OS 203 104 5 5. OS 204 72 3 3. OS 205 144 7 7. IDC 211 32 0 0 1. IDC 202 64 1 1 3. OS 202 136 3 3 7. HD 201 130 6 6. HD 202 120 6 6. IDC 211 90 4 4. OS 206 142 7 7. TOTAL 1194 29 29 59. Learning Unit IV Credit Units Subject Hours 1st Sem 2nd Sem Total HS 202 108 5 5. THER 201 80 4 4. OS 213 216 11 11. OS 215 180 9 9. IDC 212 16 1 1. IDC 203 64 1 1 3. OS 216 72 1 1 3. OS 211 180 9 9. OS 212 180 9 9. OS 214 180 9 9. ELECTIVE 32 1 1. TOTAL 1308 33 31 65.
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Student may choose from any of the 3 Internship Tracks:
TRACK A – Regular Internship
Course Period of Rotation Anesth 260: Internship in Anesthesiology 1 wk FCH 260: Internship Training Program in Family Medicine
2 wks
FCH 260: Internship Training Program in Community Medicine
6 wks
Med 260: Internship in Medicine 8 wks Neurosc 260: Internship in Neurology and Psychiatry
3 wks
Ob Gyn 260: Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
8 wks
Ophtha 260: Intern. in Ophthalmology 2 wks ORL 260: Internship in Otorhinolaryngology 2 wks Ortho 260: Internship in Orthopedics 2 wks Pedia 260: Internship in Pediatrics 8 wks Rehab 260: Internship in Rehabilitation Medicine
2 wks
Surg 260: Internship in Surgery 8 wks TOTAL 52 weeks
TRACK B – Core Internship + Electives
Course Period of Rotation FCH 260: Internship Training Program in Family Medicine
2 wks
FCH 260: Internship Training Program in Community Medicine
6 wks
Med 260: Internship in Medicine 8 wks Ob Gyn 260: Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
8 wks
Pedia 260: Internship in Pediatrics 8 wks Surg 260: Internship in Surgery 8 wks Additional elective subjects 12 wks TOTAL 52 weeks
TRACK C – (Straight Internship) This is a 52- week rotation in a specialty of choice with a mandatory 8 weeks rotation in the community.
SI 270: Straight Internship in Family and Community Medicine SI 270: Straight Internship in Medicine SI 270: Straight Internship in Otorhinolaryngology SI 270: Straight Internship in Pediatrics SI 270: Straight Internship in Radiology SI 270: Straight Intern. in Rehabilitation Medicine SI 270: Straight Internship in Surgery
Learning Unit V Subject No. of Hours Units OS 207 4 wks 6 THER 201 2 wks 3 ANESTH 250 1 wk 1. FCH 250 2 wks 3 FCH 250 2 wks 3 INTEG 250 1 wk 1. MED 250 3 wks 4. MUSC 250 2 wks 3 NEURO 250 2 wks 3 OB-GYN 250 4 wks 6 OPHTHA 250 1 wk 1. ORL 250 1 wk 1. PEDIA 250 4 wks 6 RADIO 250 2 wks 3 SURG 250 3 wks 4. IDC 204 1 wk 1. IDC 213 24 hrs 1. IDC 221 1 wk 1. IDC 222 1 wk 1. ELECTIVES 2 wks 3 TOTAL 39 wks+24 hrs 60
Learning Unit VI Subject No. of Hours Units ANESTH 251 2 wks 3 EM 251 2 wks 3 FCH 251 4 wks 6 MED 251 6 wks 9 NEURO 251 2 wks 3 OB-GYN 251 4 wks 6 OPHTHA 251 2 wks 3 ORL 251 2 wks 3 ORTHO 251 2 wks 3 PEDIA 251 4 wks 6 REHAB 251 2 wks 3 SURG 251 4 wks 6 IDC 205 64 hrs 4 ELECTIVES 4 wks 6 TOTAL 40 wks+6 hrs 64
Learning Unit VII-TRACK A (Regular Rotation) Subject No. of Hours Units ANESTH 260 1 wk 1. FCH 260 8 wks 12 MED 260 8 wks 12 NEUROSC 260 3 wks 4. OB-GYN 260 8 wks 12 OPHTHA 260 2 wks 3 ORL 260 2 wks 3 ORTHO 260 2 wks 3 PEDIA 260 8 wks 12 REHAB 260 2 wks 3 SURG 260 8 wks 12 TOTAL 52 wks 72
[1239th BOR meeting, Dec 17 2008]
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indicate the date and class standing of the student at the time of dropping as either “passing” or “failing” solely for administrative guidance.
13. SUBSTITUTION OF COURSES
Learning Unit I and II
A. Every substitution of subjects must be based on at least one of the following:
- When students are pursuing a curriculum that has been superseded by a new one and the substitution tends to bring the old curriculum in line with the new.
- When the required subject is not offered during the semester them students need it.
B. Every petition for substitution:
- Must involve subjects within the same department, if possible; if not, the two subjects concerned must be allied to each other.
- Must be between subjects in which the subjects substituted carries the number of units equal to or greater than the units of the required subject.
All petitions for substitution must be submitted to the Office of the Dean concerned before 12% of the regular class meetings have been held.
No substitution shall be allowed for any subject prescribed in the curriculum in which the students have failed or received a grade of “5,” except when, in the opinion of the department offering the prescribed subject, the proposed substitution covers substantially the same subject matter as the required subject.
14. CROSS-REGISTRATION - within the University
Students shall not be registered in any other college or school of the University without the written permission of the Dean of the College or School in which they are primarily enrolled. UP Form 5-B shall be accomplished for cross-registration within the University.
The total number of units of credit for which a student shall register in 2 or more Colleges or Schools in the University shall not exceed the maximum load allowable by the rules on academic load.
For graduate students, the College shall give no credit for any course taken by any of its students in any other University, college or school unless the taking of such course was expressly authorized by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, UP System upon the recommendation of the College concerned. The authorization shall be in writing to be recorded by the University Registrar or by representative and shall specifically describe the subjects authorized. [Article 336, as amended by BOR on its 790th (Dec. 1969) and 861st(May 29, 1975) Meetings]
The Dean through the College Secretary and upon evaluation of the concerned Learning Unit Academic Committee shall decide the merits of the case.
No permission shall be granted unless the following are complied with:
- Students who have previously enrolled and fully attended a course that is pre-requisite to another without having passed or earned credit for that pre-requisite courses, shall be allowed to enroll and attend in the course applied for.
- Students shall formally apply for waiver of prerequisite. The application shall be accompanied by a certification from the Professor-in-charge of the pre-requisite course that the student had fully attended said course.
- The application shall also be accompanied by a certification from the Dean of Students, UP Manila that the student’s failure to pass or earn credit in the prerequisite course was not due to disciplinary action imposed upon the student.
- Students who are granted permission under these rules shall be required to enroll in the prerequisite course simultaneously with the course to which the former is a prerequisite, or immediately in the next semester.
11. CHANGING OF CLASSES
All transfers to other classes in Learning Unit I, II, and VI shall be made only for valid reasons. No change of matriculation involving the taking of a new subject shall be allowed after 6% of regular class meetings have been held. UP Form 26 is filled out for a change of matriculation.
12. DROPPING OF COURSES
Students may, with the consent of the Department concerned and the Dean, drop a subject by filling out the prescribed UP Form 26 before three-fourths of the hours prescribed for the semester term have elapsed and not later.
In Learning Unit I and II, students shall not be allowed to drop more than 9 academic units per semester.
In Learning Unit III and IV, students shall not be allowed to drop more than 50% of the academic load per semester.
The request to drop a subject shall include the parent’s or legal guardian’s notation in writing.
The following steps shall be followed:
A. Students shall consult with the Department concerned through the Professor-in-Charge and the concerned Learning Unit Academic Committee which shall make the necessary recommendation to the Dean.
B. The Dean shall make the final decision on the request. Students who drop a course without the approval of the Dean shall have their registration privileges curtailed or entirely withdrawn. If a subject is dropped after the middle of the term, the Department concerned shall
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15. ATTENDANCE
A. Students shall be in actual attendance in the College within the first week of the opening of classes, except in special cases to be decided by the Dean upon recommendation of the Academic Department Chairman and/or corresponding Learning Unit Academic Committee. B. Any student, who for unavoidable cause/s is obliged to absent himself/herself from class, shall obtain an excuse slip from the College Secretary, to be presented to the Professor- in-Charge of the course concerned not later than the second session of the class after the date of the student’s return. C. Excuses shall be for times missed only. All works covered by the class during the student’s absence shall be made up to the satisfaction of the Professor-in-charge and within a reasonable time from the date of absence. D. When the number of hours lost by absence of students reaches 20% of the recitation, lecture, laboratory, or any other scheduled work in one subject for that semester, he/ she shall either be dropped from the class or be required by the faculty/department concerned to make up his/her deficiencies by a longer attendance requirement. [Article 346, University Code (1974)]
All courses shall implement the University/College policies on attendance. The 20% rule will be applied to each module within a course. Specific policies on attendance may be set by each learning unit.
For Clerks, please refer to the Clerk’s Manual. For Interns, please refer to the Interns’ Manual.
E. If the majority of the absences are excused, the students shall not be given a grade of “5” upon being thus dropped. Otherwise, he shall be given a grade of “5”. Time lost by late enrolment shall be considered as time lost by absence. [Article 346, University Code (1974)] F. If a student is absent from the final examination and his/ her class standing is passing, he/she shall be given a grade of “Incomplete”. If his/her absence is justifiable, a special examination may be authorized by the Dean. If his/her class standing is failing, the student shall be given a “4” or “5” as the case may be.
16. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A. Formal leave of absence shall be sought by a written petition to the Dean through channels. The petition shall include the parent’s or legal guardian’s notation in writing, as well as statement regarding the reason/s for and the duration for the leave of absence. The student shall consult, in the following order:
a. the University guidance counsellor; b. the College Faculty guidance counselor; c. the Learning Unit Academic Committee Chair concerned;
The Learning Unit Academic Committee Chair shall make the recommendation to the Dean.
The Dean shall make the final decision on the request for leave of absence (LOA).
B. In no way shall the leave of absence exceed one year. It may, however, be renewed for, at the most, one more year upon the discretion of the Dean. The aggregate leave of absence shall not exceed two years. Students who need to go on LOA beyond the allowable limit of two years shall apply for an honorable dismissal without prejudice to readmission. Students who fail to apply for an honorable dismissal beyond one year shall have their registration privileges permanently withdrawn. [Based on BOR action at its 1067th Meeting, July 7,1993.] C. If a student withdraws after 3/4 of the semester has already elapsed, he/she shall be given a grade of “5” if his/her class standing at the time of withdrawal is below “3.” D. No leave of absence shall be granted later than two weeks before the last day of classes during the semester. If the inability of the student to continue with his/her classes is due to illness or similar justifiable causes, his/her absence during the period shall be considered excused. In such cases, the student shall be required to apply for an excuse and shall present the excuse slip to the faculty members concerned. E. Enrolment following a leave of absence should follow existing rules on enrolment. Enrolment for whole year courses should be during the first semester only.
- For a student who has completed a course (module or clinical rotation)
a. If academic standing is “Passing” or “Satisfactory”, student need not re-enroll the course. Final grade may be given after comprehensive examination has been taken. b. If academic standing is “Fail” or “Unsatisfactory”, student will re-enroll the said course.
- For a student who had not completed nor taken a course or clinical rotation, he/she will re-enroll the course.
- The student shall pay the tuition fees for the courses he/ she will re-enroll.
Example: Learning Unit VI student applies for an LOA in the first semester and he has satisfactorily rotated in Medicine ( weeks), Obstetrics and Gynecology (4 weeks) and Elective ( weeks). Total of 12 weeks or 18 units.
Total # units for LU VI = 64 units (40 wks + 64 hrs) Bracket B- Php 1,000 x 64 units (whole year) = Php 64,
Tuition fee upon return from LOA 1
st semester = 32,000 less 18,000 = Php 14, 2
nd semester = Php 32, [Approved in the DAC meeting, August 18, 2011]
F. Students who withdraw from the College without an approved formal written leave of absence shall have their registration privilege curtailed or entirely withdrawn. [Article 403, University Code (1974)]
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- The score in the comprehensive examination will be 5-10% of the final grade in each and every course in the learning unit as shown below.
LU III 5%
LU IV 5%
LU V 10%
LU VI 10%
LU VII 10%
- All students are required to take the comprehensive examinations in LUIII to LUVII.
- Students who do not take the comprehensive examination will be given a remedial comprehensive examination before enrollment for the next academic year. Until the student has taken said examination, he will receive a grade of “Incomplete” in all his enrolled courses where his class standing is “Passing”. He will receive a grade of “4” or “5” in the courses where his standing is “conditional failure” or “failure” respectively.
a. For students who had a valid reason for not taking the comprehensive examination: His grade in the remedial comprehensive examination will be incorporated to his pre-final grade in the different courses and his grade of “Incomplete” will be changed to his final grade. He will be promoted to the next LU if he passes all his courses. b. For students who had no valid reason for not taking the comprehensive examination, his score in the remedial comprehensive examination will be incorporated to his pre-final grade only if his score is above the MPL for the examination. Otherwise, if his score is below the MPL, his grades of “Incomplete” remain, and he has to take the comprehensive examination at the end of the next academic year and the student concerned will be delayed for a year. [College Circular, June 22, 2011]
18. SCHEDULE OF REMOVAL OF GRADES OF “INCOMPLETE” OR “4”
A. Examination for the removal of grades of “INC” or “4” shall be taken without fee:
During the regular examination period, if the subject is included in the schedule of examinations, and during the removal examination period, viz., the period covering ten days preceding the registration in each semester, during which case the examination shall be taken at the time it is scheduled.
B. In no case shall the period for the removal of grades of “INC” or “4” extend beyond one academic year from the date the grade was received. The one year academic period allowed for the removal is interpreted as extending to the regular semestral period immediately following the one- year period.
19. RULES ON SCHOLASTIC STANDING
A. Academic Scholarship
1. University Scholars Any undergraduate or graduate student who obtains at the end of the semester a weighted average of 1 or better, or 1 or better, respectively, is given this honorific scholarship. [Article 381, University Code (1974)]
2. College Scholars Any undergraduate or graduate student who, not being classed as University scholar, obtains at the end of the semester a weighted average of 1 or better, or 1 or better, respectively, is given this honorific scholarship. [Article 382, University Code (1974)]
B. Scholastic Delinquency
1. Learning Unit I and II
1. Warning Students who obtain final grades at the end of the semester below “3” in 25% to 49% of the total number of academic units for which they are registered shall receive a warning from the Dean to improve their work.
1. Probation Students who, at the end of the semester, obtain final grades below “3” in 50% to 75% of the total number of academic units in which they are registered shall be placed on probation for the succeeding semester and their load shall be limited to the extent to be determined by the Dean upon the recommendation of the Year Level Academic Committee.
Probation shall be removed by passing with grades of “3” or better in more than 50% of the units in which the students have final grades in the succeeding semesters.
1. Dismissal a. Students who, at the end of the semester obtain final grades below “3” in more than 75% but less than 100% of the total number of academic units in which they are registered shall be dropped from the rolls of the College. b. Students on probation who again fail in 50% or more of the total number of units in which they were registered shall be dropped from the rolls of the College. c. Students who obtain a final grade of “5” after repeating a course wherein they obtained a grade of “4” or obtain a final grade of “5” for the second time in any course shall be dropped from the rolls of the College.
2. Learning Unit III to VII
2. Probation Students in Learning Unit III who receive a final grade of “5” in 30% or less of their total annual load (in hours or credit units) or students in Learning Unit IV, V, and VI who obtained a final grade of “5” in 25% or less of their annual load (in hours or credit units) shall be allowed to continue under the following conditions:
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Graduate This rule shall not apply to graduate students governed by existing rules regarding a maximum period. Furthermore, account shall be taken of the provision of Article 243 of the Revised University Code which states that members of the faculty, officers and employees of the University have a privilege of enrolling in the University for not more than 6 units a semester at reduced rates of fees.
21. LEARNING UNIT ACADEMIC COMMITTEES
A. Learning Unit I and II Academic Committee One academic committee for Learning Unit I and II shall be formed jointly by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of the College of Medicine. The Committee shall be composed of faculty members from both Colleges and student representatives from Learning Unit I and Learning Unit II. The final number and composition shall be determined by both Deans.
B. Learning Unit III to VI Academic Committees There shall be a Learning Unit Academic Committee for each year (Learning Unit III-VI). The Academic Committees of Learning Unit III to VI shall be appointed by the Dean. Each committee shall be composed of the Professors-in-Charge of all courses in the year level. At least one student representative for each Academic Committee shall be nominated by the respective Class Presidents.
C. Learning Unit VII Academic Committee The Learning Unit VII Academic Committee is a special body that coordinates the performance of both UPCM Learning Unit VII students and postgraduate medical interns from other medical schools.
The Committee shall be formed jointly by the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Director of the Philippine General Hospital. It shall be composed of all Professors-in-Charge of all courses offered in Learning Unit VII. The following shall be ex-officio members of the committee: U. College of Medicine Associate Dean for Academic Development, PGH Assistant Director for Health Operations, U. College of Medicine College Secretary, PGH Coordinator for Training.
Each Committee shall elect a chair, co-chair and secretary.
The primary function of the Learning Unit Academic Committee shall be to monitor the performance of the medical students in the year level concerned. Where performance is unsatisfactory, the committee shall discuss the possible cause or causes and recommend remedial measures.
The Learning Unit Academic Committees shall work closely with the Curriculum Committee and the Associate Dean for Academic Development to ensure that the INTARMED Curriculum is successfully translated in the design and implementation of the various instructional programs. This means that the Committees shall look into the quality of
a. They shall repeat every subject in which they obtained a “5”. b. They shall be allowed to take advanced courses upon the recommendation of the corresponding Learning Unit Academic Committee provided all the pre-requisites for the advanced course/s have been satisfied. c. They shall satisfy all the requirements in which they failed within one academic year of their failure. d. A course shall not be repeated more than once in order to remove a “4” on the second enrolment. Only a removal examination shall be allowed to improve a grade of “4”. [Article 389, University Code (1974)]
2. Dismissal a. Students who receive a final grade of “5” in more than 30% of the total annual load in hours (or units) in Learning Unit III or in more than 25% of the total annual load in hours in Learning Unit IV, V, VI or VII shall be dropped from the rolls of the College. b. Students who obtain a final grade of “5” after repeating a course wherein they obtained a grade of “4” or obtain a final grade of “5” for the second time in any course shall be dropped from the rolls of the College. c. Students shall be required to withdraw from the College at any time whenever, in the opinion of the Learning Unit Academic Committee concerned, in accordance with set rules and regulations, and approved by the Dean, they are incompetent in their work or unfit to continue with their course. [Approved by the Curriculum Committee Meeting on August 22, 2011]
C. Recording of Achievements Annual recognition ceremonies are conducted to award students with academic and extracurricular achievements, such as leaders of local and international student organizations and awardees in local and international research conferences.
D. Recording of Scholastic Delinquency All academic delinquencies shall be permanently entered in the student’s records.
- MAXIMUM RESIDENCE RULE
Learning Unit I and II Students shall finish the course requirements of Learning Unit I and Learning Unit II within a period of actual residence equivalent to 1 1/2 times the normal length (3 academic years) prescribed for the course; otherwise, they shall not be allowed to register further in the College.
Learning Unit III to VII Students shall finish the course requirements of Learning Unit III to Learning Unit VII within a period of actual residence equivalent to 1 1/2 times the normal length (7 1/2 academic years) prescribed for the course; otherwise, they shall not be allowed to register further in the College.
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Synopsis/Summary
The MD-PhD (Molecular Medicine) Program aims to train aspiring physician-scientists for careers dedicated to the advancement of health through biomedical research. The prescribed period of study is eight years, during which the MD-PhD student is expected to satisfy all the course requirements of the UPCM Organ System Integration (OSI) curriculum (i., the MD component of the Program) and also earn at least 44 credit units of graduate courses, including 16 credit units of core courses, 12 units of major courses, 4 units of cognates/electives and 12 credit units towards the PhD dissertation. Upon completing 32 credit units of the said graduate courses, including the 16 credit units of core courses, and subject to the required minimum general weighted average grade (GWAG) as determined by the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences (NGOHS), the student qualifies to take the comprehensive examination, which must be passed in order to proceed with the proposal, approval and conduct of dissertation research. The student must subsequently pass an oral examination that constitutes the dissertation defense, before submitting the final dissertation manuscript in accordance with NGOHS regulations. The graduate courses are typically completed during the first year of enrollment in the Program. Dissertation work may formally commence after completing the required basic science courses of the MD Program, such that the clinical courses may be completed after the dissertation requirements are fulfilled.
Rationale
The conduct of biomedical research increasingly demands PhD-level training. Yet, pursuing a PhD separately from an MD entails many more years of training via two distinct programs completed in succession, and achieving coherent synergy between the two programs is challenging given their traditional differences in perspective. The MD-PhD (Molecular Medicine) Program thus aims to train aspiring physician-scientists for careers dedicated to the pursuit of basic and applied biomedical research with a strong translational character, towards the advancement of health from individual to global levels. Emphasis is placed on preparation to assume key leadership roles within the academic community as principal investigators and mentors to physician-scientists in training, so as to promote a self-sustaining process whereby new knowledge is continuously generated, applied and transmitted to meet emerging and anticipated health needs.
e. Should not have received a “Guilty” verdict in disciplinary case filed against him/her in his/her internship year, if applicable.
[Approved in the DAC meeting, Oct. 29, 2009] [Approved in the Training Coordination Committe meeting, UP-PGH, Nov. 19, 2009]
24. HONORABLE DISMISSAL
Students in good standing who desire to sever the University system shall present a written petition to this effect, signed by their parents or guardians, to the Dean, College of Medicine through the Office of the College Secretary. If the petition is granted, the students shall be given honorable dismissal. Without such petition and favorable action, no record of honorable dismissal shall be made.
Honorable dismissal is voluntary withdrawal from the University with the consent of the Dean. All indebtedness to the University must be settled before a statement of honorable dismissal can be issued. The statement of honorable dismissal indicates that the students withdrew in good standing as far as character and conduct are concerned. If the students have been dropped from the rolls on account of scholastic delinquency, a statement to that effect may be added to the honorable dismissal.
Students who leave the University for reason of suspension, dropping, or expulsion due to disciplinary action shall not be entitled to honorable dismissal. Should they be permitted to receive their transcripts of record or the certification of their academic status in the University, it shall contain a statement of the disciplinary action rendered against them.
25. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The College of Medicine graduation in May is the official graduation exercises. [Based on BOR ruling at its 1266th meeting, Jan. 27, 2011]
Attendance at general commencement exercises of UP Manila shall be required. Graduating students who cannot participate in the general commencement exercises shall inform the Dean, in writing, at least ten days before the commencement.
Graduating students who are absent during the general commencement exercises shall obtain their diplomas or certificates and transcript of records from the Office of the Registrar, UP Manila, provided that they comply with the above provisions (written notification of non-attendance with approval of the Dean) and upon presentation of payment of graduation fee and student’s clearance.
THE MD-PhD (MOLECULAR
MEDICINE) PROGRAM
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Administration
The MD-PhD Program is administered by the office of the UPCM Associate Dean for Academic Development (ADAD) in collaboration with the MD-PhD Program Committee, which comprises core faculty members based in UPCM, the UP College of Public Health (CPH) and the UP Manila National Institutes of Health (NIH), particularly in the UPCM Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and of Pharmacology and Toxicology, the CPH Departments of Medical Microbiology and of Parasitology, and the NIH Institute of Human Genetics.
Admission
The most basic admission requirement is an outstanding scholastic record with a baccalaureate or higher (e., master's, doctoral or other graduate) degree in a field relevant to health and biomedicine, preferably molecular biology and biotechnology or biochemistry. Applicants initially apply for admission into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program, with the option of explicitly indicating on their application forms their intent to apply for admission into the MD-PhD Program. From among the MD-PhD Program applicants who successfully qualify for admission into the MD Program, the MD-PhD Program Committee selects prospective candidates for admission to be interviewed for further screening on the basis of their submitted application documents, after which the final list of accepted MD-PhD Program applicants is determined in view of their aptitude and motivation for advanced study in molecular medicine and related areas in the health sciences.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the possibility of admission into the MD-PhD Program as early as their interest warrants, even prior to filing an application for the MD Program, by contacting the faculty coordinator of the MD-PhD Program Committee through the office fo the UPCM ADAD. However, such preliminary communication should be understood as serving the purpose of clarification for the applicants rather than providing any guarantee of admission into the Program.
The core courses & their respective credit units are as follows:
Course Title Units Biostat 201: Fundamentals of Biostatistics 3 Epi 201: Principles of Epidemiology 3 Biochem 205: Special Laboratory Techniques 3 Biochem 221: Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids 3 Biochem 222: Proteins, Lipids and Carbohydrates 3 Biochem 297: Seminar in Biochemistry 1
Biochemistry 205 (Special Laboratory Techniques) is typically taken over a period of two consecutive semesters, for one credit unit in the first semester and two more credit units in the second semester, whereas all the other core courses each run for one semester.
The list of approved additional graduate courses, which is expected to diversify as relevant new graduate courses are developed and offered, includes the following:
Course Title Units Biochem 224: Physical Biochemistry 3 Biochem 240: Advances in Biochemistry 3 Biochem 310: Biochemical Genetics 3 Microbio 310: Public Health Immunology 3 Microbio 311: Public Health Bacteriology 3 Microbio 397: Seminar in Public Health Microbiology I
1
Para 307: Immunologic, Biochemical and Molecular Parasitology
3
Para 397: Seminar in Parasitology I 1
Biochemistry 240 (Advances in Biochemistry) is typically taken over a period of two consecutive semesters, for one credit unit in the first semester and two more credit units in the second semester, whereas all the other additional graduate courses each run for one semester.
Successful completion of 32 units of graduate courses including all core courses is a prerequisite to take the comprehensive examination, which in turn must be passed as a prerequisite for the formal proposal of the dissertation research.
PhD Dissertation
All MD-PhD students are strongly encouraged to actively engage in biomedical research at the earliest possible time in order to explore various possibilities for prospective PhD dissertation projects, either to accomplish work that could be further developed as dissertation research or to at least inform subsequent decisions on the selection of dissertation topics. However, proposed dissertation research must be formally presented and approved, by way of preparing a written dissertation proposal that is successfully defended in an oral presentation. Such approval is necessary for authorization to conduct dissertation research and to qualify for funding in support thereof. Dissertation research activities may be conducted at host institutions abroad in cases where the requisite infrastructure and expertise have yet to be established in the local setting, provided that the necessary arrangements (e., for inter-institutional agreements and funding support) are finalized in a timely manner.
Scheduling of Courses and Dissertation Activities
All the graduate courses are typically completed during the first year of enrollment in the MD-PhD Program, with the OSI-curriculum course IDC 211 (Research Methods 1) completed during the first semester of the said year. IDC 211, which is a course under Learning Unit 3 (LU3) of the OSI curriculum, entails the preparation and defense of a research project proposal, which is to be implemented and successfully completed in fulfillment of course requirements for IDC 211. (Research Methods 1 Project Implementation, also part of LU3). Apart from IDC 211, all other LU3 courses (including IDC 211) are thus completed during the second year of
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and return service as set forth in the DOST scholarship contract. Furthermore, individual MD-PhD students are strongly encouraged to explore and identify possibilities for additional research funding support, which may enable the conduct of research activities at host institutions abroad, on a case-by-case basis in coordination with prospective dissertation advisers.
In line with its vision and mission of leadership and excellence in medical education, the College of Medicine has been offering a number of graduate programs in the fields of Biochemistry (PhD, and MS), Physiology (MS and Diploma), Pharmacology (MS), Clinical Epidemiology (MS and Diploma), Basic Medical Science (M), and Orthopedics (M). It also has Clinical Medicine (MS and Diploma) with the following tracks: Surgery, Child Health, Family and Community Medicine, Obstetrics- Gynecology and Medical Oncology.
Multidisciplinary programs are now also offered such as the MD-PhD (Molecular Medicine) with tracks in Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology, Molecular Biology and those tracks in collaboration with the College of Public Health which
All departments with a graduate program have a graduate program and admission committee who shall review the credentials of all applicants to their program. Unless otherwise indicated, these requirements apply for both local and foreign candidates.
are Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Medical Parasitology; the Two-Track Residency/Fellowship Program in collaboration with the Philippine General Hospital and the Master in Clinical Audiology in collaboration with the College of Allied Medical Professions, Diploma in Bioethics and MS Bioethics in collaboration with the College of Social Science in Diliman and M Sc in Health Information with the Medical Informatics and Bioinformatics (in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences) track.
The College of Medicine, true to its vision of developing multipotential medical graduates, developed programs, which can enhance their roles as specialty clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, social mobilizers and advocates.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Degree Program Training/ Specialty Board qualification
Others
- Master of Science/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Accredited residency training or resident-in- training in PGH
All core courses for MSc CM such as CE 204, CE 211, CE 212, HP 201, HP 221 and HP 261 taken by a student in another graduate program are automatically credited. Child Health Pediatrics Computer literacy (Word processing) Financial capability to finish program Written endorsement from sending institution if applicable Family and Community Medicine
Family Medicine (not required for students from countries which has no Family Medicine Program yet) Fellow/diplomate in Family Medicine (Local)
Currently trainor or with interest to be trainor in family medicine Current/prospective trainor in family and community medicine (Foreign) Written endorsement of the Chair, Department of Family Medicine and/or the President of National Family Medicine Organization (Foreign) Medical Oncology Internal Medicine or equivalent (for foreign applicants) Medical Oncology Training in PGH Fellow / Diplomate of Philippine College of Physicians
Pass written exam and oral interview Pass validating exam for those with postgraduate training in Medical Oncology outside PGH. This shall waive the courses in Medical Therapeutics in Medical Oncology (MO 230 and MO 231) and the Clinical Practices in Medical Oncology (MO 280, MO 281, MO 282, and MO 283) Must pass the written Licensure Board Exam of the Philippine College of Physicians prior to the final acceptance to the graduate program; or be a diplomate or fellow of good standing in the Philippine College or Physicians; or, for foreign applicants, the equivalent in their respective countries;
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Obstetrics Gynecology Obstetrics Gynecology Pass entrance exam Weighted average of 2 or better in OB GYN Surgery Surgery graduate; at least on last year of Surgical training or subspecialty training in Surgery (if non-PGH) 2. Master of Orthopedics Orthopedics training, minimum of 3 years 3. Master of Clinical Audiology
BS (health science graduates with background in anatomy, physiology and basic clinical skills will be given priority for the initial offering)
Passed entrance interview
- Master/ Diploma of Clinical Epidemiology
A Bachelor degree or the equivalent degree or title from a recognized institution of higher learning
A high quality and integrity of intellect
- Master in Basic Medical Science (on hold)
MD degree obtained within the last 10 years Bachelor degree
Entrance Interview Passed 5 units each of: Vertebrate Anatomy, Organic Chemistry and Physics (Bachelor degree holder)
- Master of Science/ Diploma in Biochemistry
MD, BS or its equivalent UPCM Medical students for MD-MSDDM (for Diploma course) Those who are currently enrolled in the LU3 of the UPCM
Courses in chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics are preferred for BS graduates.
- Master of Science in Pharmacology
BS or its equivalent; MD, DDM, DVM
Medical graduates from other medical schools shall be required to validate or enroll in the combined Pharma 201 and Pharma 202. Non-medical graduates shall be required to enroll in these courses. Background in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics for BS graduates are preferred. 8. Master of Science/ Diploma in Physiology
BS or its equivalent, Background in biology, chemi
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