MBBS in Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine Manila Authorized Representative in India Dear Parents and Students It gives us great pleasure to introduce you to The Philippines which is ranked amongst the top English Medium Education Destinations in the World. Advantages of Education in the Philippines } Education facilities are Excellent and of HIGH Quality } Many US educated professionals are Teachers and Administrators in Philippines } USA / American pattern of Education followed } English is an Official Language of the Philippines – 100% English Medium } Low fees – 50% lower than fees in Private Colleges in India } Listed in WHO Directory - Eligible to practice in India post MCI registration } Listed in IMED / FAIMER Directory – Eligible to do higher education in USA } USMLE – Part I & II can be done in Manila & students can go to USA thereafter } Listed in California Board of Medicine – eligible for jobs in California, USA } Easily accessible from India with several daily flights to Manila } Tropical Diseases similar to India – great for clinical training } Indian food available } Education gateway to countries like USA & UK } Philippines has educated & sent 2nd largest number of foreign Doctors to USA } Philippines has trained and sent the largest number of Nurses to USA & Canada } Over 20,000 foreign students are enrolled in The Philippines Opportunities For Global Growth } Opportunities to secure employment and residency in developed countries } Education gateway to countries like the United States of America Introduction: Philippines is located in Southeast Asia. Nearby countries are Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia. It comprise of over 7000 islands. The main islands are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country with a population of 92 million. The Capital is Manila; a mega city with over 20 million population. Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found through the islands. Cultural influences are from Spain, US, Hindu & Islam. It is thought that The Philippines was part of the Hindu Java Kingdom in 13th Century. 14th century Islam came. From 15th to Advantages of Medical Education in the 18th century it was ruled by Spain & Catholics; Philippines followed by America in 19-20th Century, with a brief period of Japanese occupation in World War II. English Language: } The official languages in the Philippines are The dominant religion is Catholic Christianity with English and Filipino. All education is in the English 93% of the country following it. A Hindu temple / medium. 95% of the population speaks English. gurudwara is located in UN Avenue in Manila near Students going from India do not need to learn Emilio Aguinaldo College. The Embassy of India is any local language to talk to patients – which they located in Manila. need to do if they go to China or Russia or other such countries. Weather: Summer is from March to May. Monsoon is } from June to October. November to February is cool Philippines is the 3rd largest English Speaking with fair weather. Average day temperature, is 22.2 C country in the World. After USA and UK; ahead of to 3l.6 C with humidity at 77 percent. Canada, Australia and India } Highest English literate country in Asia Transport: Manila International Airport has several } Mode of instruction in allSchools & Colleges is in international flights from many countries. It is the English for all students gateway of international flights to Philippines. In } English is commonly used in Business & Education Manila Buses, Jeepneys, LRT, and taxis are readily communication available in getting around the city. Affiliations / Listings / Recognitions: World Health Organization (WHO): Medical Colleges in Philippines are listed in World Health Organization (WHO) Directory of Medical Universities. http://www.who.int/hrh/wdms/en/ The WHO Directory is now the AVICENNA Directory, maintained by the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). http://avicenna.ku.dk/database/medicine Commission For Higher Education - Philippines (CHED): Body which authorizes and regulates all Universities and Colleges of higher education in the Philippines. All Universities need to be recognized by CHED, under the Govt. of The Philippines. Both EAC and UoPH are recognised by CHED. Medical Council of India (MCI) Recognition: All Philippine Medical Colleges are recognized by the MCI. Under Section 4 of MCI Screening Test Regulations 2002, dated 13th February 2002; applicants are eligible to give the Screening Test and practice in India after being educated in WHO Listed Medical Colleges. i.e. The MCI recognizes all medical colleges listed in the WHO Directory. Effectively: The MCI directory of Medical Colleges is the WHO Directory. There is no separate MCI list after 2002. The MCI registration process for students going overseas for Medical education is: a. File for Certificate of Eligibility in India. This can be filed anytime before graduation. b. On return clear a competency examination named FMGE or Foreign Medical Graduate Examination conducted by the National Board of Examination – New Delhi (know as the MCI screening test) – conducted twice a year. c. There is NO Limit on number test attempts. d. If a student is well prepared they pass the FMGE in the 1st attempt. All students who go overseas for MBBS or equivalent degree are to clear this test – no exceptions. Screening Testin for MBBS India Proposed: The MCI has recommended to the Govt. of India to hold a Competency Testfor all students who do MBBS in India as well. If approved then ALL students will have to give a licensing / registration Exam – irrespective of whether they were educated in India or overseas. This is expected to be implemented between 2013 to 2017 Jobs in India: After students are Registered with the Medical Council of India, they are eligible for jobs in India in the private and Government sectors. They are eligible for independent or private practice. They are also eligible for admission to Post Graduate courses in India in Government and private medical Colleges. Degree Awarded: MD or Doctor of Medicine, called register and practice in the State of California. MBBS in India. MCI gives MBBS registration in India California is the richest state in the USA and as will UK, Singapore and Gulf authorities. In USA you accounts for 13% of the Economy of the USA. will get a MD certification. What is known as MBBS in Doctors here are amongst the highest paid in India and other commonwealth countries is called MD the USA. in the USA and in The Philippines. Jobs in USA: There is a strong culture of USMLE AMERICAN PATTERN: The Medical course is preparation in The Philippines which is the 2nd largest patterned on USA. This gives a strong Advantage to supplier of Doctors and the largest supplier of trained medical professionals educated in the Philippines Nurses to the USA. This is a huge advantage for those who are interested in the US. wishing to work in the USA. Students need to work hard, get a high rank in USMLE. They need to comply with licensing & immigration in US. Education provides with careers in many countries but you need to work hard in order to achieve it. Many Patients in Hospitals: 94% of the population speaks English. Students talk to patients in English and get great clinical expertise - not the case in most countries like China or Russia. Tropical Country: Philippines is a tropical Country. It has similar diseases as India. So it is the perfect destination for Indian students to learn medicine – as they can integrate easily in India and they get exposure to diseases commonly found in India. USA Exchange: Students can go for clerkship Location in Manila – Capital of The Philippines: rotations (internship rotations) to the USA from the The Medical Colleges are located in Manila – Capital of Philippines. Some colleges have tie ups for this. Else The Philippines. This is a rich and vibrant metro city students can source out their own rotations and get with many nationalities living here. The Asian permission to go to the USA which will be given credit Development Bank is headquartered in Manila. by the School for clerkship. } Urban area has a population of over 20 million. } Many hospitals and patients for clinical exposure } Many specialists are located in the Capital – great for quality teaching USMLE: All students who study in the Philippines are } Indian embassy is 10 to 15 kms from the College eligible to give USMLE and go to the USA for practice } International airport is 13 kms from the College after satisfying the norms needed for licensure and registration. The Medical Colleges are listed in IMED } There is an Indian Gurdwara / Temple in Manila. Directory (FAIMER Directory) and approved by the } Students who go to study in Manila will enjoy their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical stay in terms of quality of education, quality of life Graduates (ECFMG). and rich cultural exposure. Extra Curricular Activities: Swimming, surfing, diving, and snorkeling in numerous beaches; visit the island's heritage sites like the man-made rice terraces, marine parks, mountains, underground rivers, tourist hideaways that depict Asian and European architecture. There are countless five-star hotels and restaurants, entertainment shows, shopping malls, and cafes. California Board of Medicine: Colleges in the Philippines are listed in the California Board of Food: Indian and Asian food is available in Manila. Medicine's Directory of approved International Indian / Nepali cooks are there who run kitchens and Medical Colleges. This means after passing from cook for students. There are many food Philippines, qualifying USMLE and complying with establishments offering various cuisines in and other process they are automatically approved to around the college and in the shopping areas. Course duration for those with 12 years of Schooling is 5 years 4 months.