ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING MBBS IN PHILIPPINES

• English-Medium: Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country in the world with the highest English literacy rate in Asia. English is the most widely-used language for communication, business, education, and trade. The studies will happen with English as the medium of communication. This is an advantage to Indian students as most of our studies is in English too. There is no need to study a new language and students can focus all their time and energy towards their education. Another advantage is that unlike other professions, a doctor has to interact with patients. As 95% of the population in Philippines speak English, students get a great exposure and experience. The same is not the case for most other countries.
• Tropical Climate: Philippines has a tropical climate, similar to India’s with a disease pattern similar too. It is a major reason why Indian MBBS graduates from Philippines do well in MCI Screening Test as well as in their career. Also, this provides students with on the job practical experience before they start practicing. In countries with cold climate, one does not enjoy the same benefits.
• Climate: Climate and disease pattern is similar to that in India, making it easier for Indian students to get acclimatised to the new surrounding.
• Recognition: MBBS in Philippines is called BS-MD degree. This degree is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The accreditation with MCI defines that a MBBS holder from India and a MD holder from Philippines is at the same level or BS-MD in Philippines is equivalent to MBBS in India. Each college of Philippines where we offer admission is recognised by MCI and WHO. The BS-MD degree or MBBS degree of Philippines is globally recognized and accepted. The high quality of medical education is attested by the fact that it is recognized by World Health Organization (WHO), IMED, ECFMG, FAIMER, MCI, USMLE and similar other educational bodies around the world.
• Modern facilities:The top colleges like AMA School of Medicine follow the latest and modern teaching methods with first-grade facilities. These colleges are equipped with the well-established infrastructure helping in the learning process of the MBBS students.
•  Best Teaching Methodology: Integrated problem-based learning approach followed in the colleges in Philippines gives the students a better exposure even before they have started practice.
• Gateway to USA: While completing MBBS in Philippines, students can start to prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) to study Post Graduate Degrees. Philippines is the highest exporter of Doctors and Nurses to the US.
• Safety– Philippines is a safe place for students. There is stability in terms of economy and government policies. More than 4,000 Indian students are currently studying in Philippines and new students taking admission won’t have any problem. Old Indian students always help the new ones to settle down and as a guide too. Global Medical Foundation has its own office in Philippines. We take care of the student’s health, safety and help them out whenever they need it.
• Food: Indian food is available in the canteen and outside too. Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian and Jain food is easily available. Students can also make their own food.
• Global exposure: Students get global exposure by working alongside various nationalities. This opens them up to new ways and cultures. This opportunity won’t be available to Indian students.
• Course Duration: It takes 5 & 1/2 years for complete the degree in Philippines whereas MBBS is mostly of 6 years in other countries.
• Asian country: Philippines is an Asian country which is close to India. There are daily flights going between both the countries. We send students in groups and our representative pick them up from the airport in Philippines. We help students to settle down after they reach there.
• American System of Education: Philippines follows the American system of education.

In the 1st year of the MD course, the basics of medical sciences are taught to the students. From the 2nd year to the 3rd year, these courses focus shifts to specialized sciences. The 4th year includes an internship or clinical rotation in various departments. Every student will learn about different medical theories, technologies, practices and different problem-solving approaches.

Post completion of the degree, it is a must to take up a licensure examination in the country itself. For this, students have to go through one-year internship program. Degree awarded by different universities is recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) & the World Health Organization (WHO). The Medical Council of India recognizes the degree awarded by these institutes in Philippines and permits the aspirants to sit for the screening test conducted in India.

• The Medical Council of India (MCI)- All the colleges where we offer admission for MBBS in Philippines are recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). This means that after completing your medical studies from Philippines, you will be eligible to sit for MCI Screening test in India.
• The medical degree in Philippines is recognized by FAIMER (Foundation for Advancement of International Education). The student will be eligible to join Ph.D. courses.
• The medical degree is also recognized by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), it means that the medical student will be eligible to appear for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Upon successful completion of this test, the student is eligible to practice or go for higher studies for a Post Graduation (PG) degree in the US.
• The degree is recognized by the Government of Philippines.
• The colleges have tie ups with Hospitals where the students go for internship.

The entire tuition fees for MBBS in Philippines is equal to 1 or 2 years tuition fees of most Indian private colleges. The tuition fees is paid on annual basis to the medical university/college where you take admission. The total tuition fees for the course duration ranges between about ₹14.35 Lakh to ₹21 Lakh. The cost of accommodation is relatively cheap in the Philippines, also, the other necessary expenses like hostel/PG rent, mess fees, and other living expenses would be close to around ₹8 thousand-12 thousand per month. Taking this into account, total cost to complete MBBS degree would be close to ₹25 Lakhs (depending on the college you choose, this could be higher or lower). If you compare this cost with the cost to do study medical in private MBBS colleges in India, it would be just 1/5 of the expense of India.

Religion:

The Philippines is a secular state just like India. The dominant religion practised in Philippines is Christianity. The Catholic Church data taken from year 2015 revealed that about 82.9% of the population in Philippines professed Catholicism. The Philippine Independent Church is a notable independent Catholic denomination.

Islam is the second largest religion practised in Philippines. The Muslim population of the Philippines was reported to be about 5% of the total population according to census in 2000 and 2011. The majority of Muslims live in the Bangsamoro region. Most practice Sunni Islam under the Shafi’i school.

An estimated 10% of the population of Philippines are considered to be irreligious.

Buddhism is practiced by around 2% of the population, and is concentrated among Filipinos of Chinese descent. The remaining population is divided between a number of religious groups, including Hindus, Jews, and Baha’is.

• We are the direct representatives for MBBS in Philippines and thus we charge the lowest processing fee. Other consultancy or middle man will make money for themselves and charge you more for colleges like AMA School of Medicine.
• We can get your admission done from all over India. Our advanced process enables us to start your admission process while you can be at the comfort of your home.
• We will undertake your Visa process.
• Help and support from our Philippines office.

After class XII or HSC–

A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The student must have passed all subjects and English is a compulsory subject.

For students belonging to SC/ST or OBC- A minimum aggregate of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The student must have passed all subjects and English is a compulsory subject.

There is no entrance exam for admission for MBBS in Philippines. For enquiry about admission process or to take admission for studying MBBS in Philippines, please contact Global Medical Foundation. These are the best colleges for studying MBBS in Philippines–