DR JOSE P RIZAL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City

ADMISSION/SCHOLARSHIP/ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST YEAR LEVEL

Academic Year 2020-2021

A Who May Apply

Anyone seeking admission to the medical school must have the following qualifications:

1 The applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in sciences or arts (AB/BS) conferred by a duly recognized educational institution.
The degree/course must have been taken within a five-year period prior to the filing of application. A one semester refresher course is
required of those who graduated beyond five years.
2 The applicant must have a score of 60%tile or higher on the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) taken within the years 2019-2020.
Kindly check NMAT website for details on exam schedules and requirements: cem-inc.org.ph/nmat
B How To Apply
1. SUBMIT the following documents/requirements to the Administrative Office, 3rd floor of the School of Medicine Building:

FOR ADMISSIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Period is from 11 Nov 2019 to 29 May 2020 only Application Period is from 11 Nov 2019 with the following
deadlines:
13 Dec 2019 for the 21 Dec 2019 (Saturday) Scholarship Exam
and
3 April 2020 for the 11 April 2020 (Saturday) Scholarship Exam

1.1 Accomplished Admission Application Form (downloadable from

the university website – https://www.xu.edu.ph/school-of- 1.1 to 1.8 ALL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
medicine )
1.2 One (1) pc recent 2x2 ID picture 1.9 Accomplished Scholarship Application Form (downloadable
1.3 Photocopy of Official Transcript of Records (incomplete TOR for from the university website – https://www.xu.edu.ph/school-
graduating students is acceptable) of-medicine )
1.4 For graduates, photocopy of Certificate of Average Grade 1.10 Two (2) pcs recent and 1x1 ID pictures
(GWA/GPA/QPI) from School Dean or Registrar if not 1.11 Latest copy of Income Tax Returns (ITR) or Certificate of Tax
indicated in the TOR Exemption of parents or legal guardian with BIR Seal
1.5 Photocopy of Official NMAT Result (For those who took the 27 1.12 Scholarship Processing Fee of P800.00 (payment instruction
Oct 2019 NMAT Exam, printed result from the CEM website shall be given through the Admin Office upon submission of
may be accepted BUT the Official Result must be submitted as complete requirements)
soon as it is available).
1.6 Original results of Chest X-ray, CBC and Urinalysis (must be
obtained ONLY from Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital
(MRXUH)
1.7 Medical Certificate issued by any of the School’s Authorized
Physicians* for purposes of Admission into the Medical
School (requirements in item 1.6 must be presented to obtain
a Medical Certificate)
1.8 Admission Processing Fee of P800.00 (payment instruction shall
be given through the Admin Office upon submission of
complete requirements)
*School’s Authorized Physicians:
Dr Donna Dee M Acenas Dr Jerome B Basang Dr Chona M Carpio Dr Andresul A Labis
Rm 15 Maria Reyna Xavier Univ Hosp Cagayan Polymedic Gen Hosp, Velez St Sacred Heart Diagnostic Center St Ignatius Clinic, Pelaez Sports Center
3:00-6:00 PM : MWF (Basement Rm 103) Mon 8:30-12:00; 1:30-3:00 Tiano Street 10:00 AM-12:00 NN
Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30-12:00 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (Mon-Fri) Mon-Sat except Thu
Sat 9:30-12:00; 1:00-3:00 PM

Dr Cherry Lou R Pepino Dr Ma Ermela C Talaver

Maria Reyna Xavier Univ Hosp Rm 40 Rm 8 St Ignatius Clinic, Pelaez Sports Center
1:00-5:00 PM (MTuW); 9:00AM-5:00 PM (ThFSa) 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN (Mon, W-F)

2. Set an appointment for Personal Interview with the Admin Office and get instruction on how to pay for the processing fee(s).

3. Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants:

3.1 Submit Application Letter to OICN Director (oicn@xu.edu.ph)

3.2 Interview with the OICN Director (Personal or Online)
3.3 Transcript of Records must be validated by the Philippine Embassy of country where applicant graduated with Seal embedded
and held in red ribbon

C Instructions for Scholarship Applicants

1 Take the scholarship examination on 21 Dec 2019 or 11 Apr 2020 at the XU Medicine Building 8:00 AM -12:00 NN.
 2 Deadlines for the Scholarship Application shall be on 13 Dec 2019 and 3 Apr 2020 (for those taking the exam in Dec 21 or Apr 11,
respectively).
3 Scholarship Examinees shall get their “Admit-to-Exam” Slip from the Admin Office on the examination day before 8:00 AM.
4 An applicant will be allowed to take the scholarship exam only ONCE.
5 Qualified applicants for panel interview will be notified through their email addresses or mobile phones.
6 The following scholarships are available:
4.1 Nellie Kellogg van Schaick Foundation Medical Scholarship (NKVS)
4.2 Privately funded scholarships by XU Alumni and Friends
4.3 La Vision Javeriana
4.4 Fr Asandas Balchand SJ and Friends
4.5 Academic Scholarship (This will be given to the top two students for the second semester in the first year level and top two
after the school year for the first to third year students)
7 Other details of Scholarships will be given on the day of the examination.

D Selection of Students

The selection of students for admission is the responsibility of the Admissions Committee which shall evaluate with care and fairness
the total qualifications of each applicant, based on academic records (TOR), NMAT Score, personal interview, and Medical Certificate/
Laboratory results.

E Enrolment procedure for all ACCEPTED applicants

Step 1 Submit the following documents at the administrative office of the School of Medicine during the assigned enrolment
period
1 For issuance of Certificate of Eligibility for Admission into the Medicine Course:
1.1 Transcript of Records – 1 original and 2 photocopies (TOR issued for Employment and Board Exam will not be accepted)
1.2 Certificate of Graduation with general weighted average grade (GWA) from the Registrar of school last attended
– 1 original copy
1.3 College Diploma – 2 photocopies
1.4 Certificate of good moral character from two (2) professors in college – 2 original copies
1.5 Birth certificate from PSA and Local Civil Registrar – 2 clear photocopies each
2 Transfer Credentials / Honorable Dismissal – 1 original and 1 photocopy (for non XU graduates only)
3 NMAT Official Result – 1 original and 2 clear photocopies (front only, portrait format)
4 Marriage Contract – 1 clear photocopy, for married enrollees only
5 1 x 1 ID pictures – 2 pcs recent
6 Long brown envelope – 1 piece without any mark

Note: For foreign students, the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEM) is issued by CHED Region X
Step 2 Pay the required downpayment at the XU Finance Office
Step 3 Submit to Registrar’s Office:
1 Original Certificate of Eligibility for Admission into the Medicine Course (CEM) issued by XU-JPRSM
2 Transfer Credentials / Honorable Dismissal (for non-XU graduates) – original copy
3 NMAT – 2 clear photocopies
4 Birth Certificate from PSA and Local Civil Registrar – 2 photocopies each
5 College Diploma – 1 photocopy
Additional information: Parents or legal guardians must attend the meeting with the dean (schedule will be announced)
F Enrolment Period : 1 June to 30 July 2020, 9:00-11:00 AM ; 2:00-4:00 PM, EXCEPT Holidays (National, Local, School-declared)
G Orientation (Requisite for enrolment) : 20-30 July 2019
H School Fees for reference: (First Year SY 2019-2020)
1st Sem 2nd Sem
Tuition 70,000.00 70,000.00
Matriculation 6,670.00 6,670.00
Laboratory Fees 6,400.00 6,400.00
Other Fees 9,540.00 6,475.00
Exam Fees 87.00 87.00
Total: 92,697.00 89,632.00 = Php 182,329.00

Payment scheme: Downpayment Php 12,000 upon enrolment, 50% of balance for midterm, full payment for finals every semester.
Additional Fees: Student Council Fees
Foreign Students: First Year US $1000
2nd-4th Year US $500
J For further information, please contact: Telephone Direct: (6388) 857-3123; (6388) 853 9800 loc 9434 or 9439
E-mail : jprcm@xu.edu.ph
Mobile Number: 0906-766-0801

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2019.11.04