Doctor of Medicine

Program Educational Objectives

The main goal of the Doctor of Medicine program is to develop professional physicians
for the Philippine healthcare system. The graduate of the Doctor of Medicine program
is a primary care physician who can pursue general private medical practice after
passing the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE). With additional training, graduates
of the MD program may pursue any of the following careers to include:
o General Medical Practitioner
o Local Government Unit Physician
o School Physician
o Company/Corporate physician
o Community Physician
o Clinical Specialist
o Researcher/Medical Scientist/Innovator
o Health Professions Teacher
o Health Administrator
o Health Information Manager
o Health Economist
o Health Policy Maker

Graduates of this program shall be conferred with the degree of Doctor of

Medicine. Graduates may use the title 'M.D." after their names, only after they
have been issued the license to practice medicine by the Professional Regulations
Commission. The degree of Doctor of Medicine is the primary educational
qualification for the Physicians' Licensure Examination (PLE) in the Philippines
which is equivalent to Level 7 of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)
and International Standard Classification of Education (ISCEd).

Nature of the Field of Study

The Doctor of Medicine Program is at least a four-year post-baccalaureate
program consisting of basic science and clinical courses. The College of Medicine
has previously been mainly problem based but has transitioned to outcome based
as recommended by the CHED.

Program Outcomes
The minimum standards for the Doctor of Medicine program are expressed in the
following set of program outcomes aligned with the mission, vision and goals of
the University of Northern Philippines.

Graduates of the Doctor of Medicine Program must be able to:

1. Demonstrate clinical competence
2. Communicate effectively
3. Lead and manage health care teams
4. Engage in research activities
5. Collaborate within interprofessional teams
6. Utilize system-based approach to healthcare
7. Engage in continuing personal and professional development
8. Adhere to ethical, professional, and legal standards
9. Demonstrate nationalism, internationalism, and dedication to service
10. Practice the principles of social accountability

Courses / Plan of Study

Medicine I, First Semester (37 units)

MD 101 History of Medicine
MD 102 Gross Anatomy (Lec & Lab)
MD 103 Histology (Lec & Lab)
MD 104 Embryology
MD 105 Physiology (Lec & Lab)
MD 106 Biochemistry (Lec & Lab)
MD 107A Preventive, Family and Community Medicine IA
MD 108 Bioethics I
MD 109A Neurosciences IA

Medicine I, Second Semester (36 units)

MD 102 Gross Anatomy (Lec & Lab)
MD 103 Histology (Lec & Lab)
MD 105 Physiology (Lec & Lab)
MD 106 Biochemistry (Lec & Lab)
MD 107B Preventive, Family and Community Medicine IB (Basic Epidemiology)
MD 109B Neurosciences IA (Neurophysical Diagnosis)
MD 110 Research I (Introduction to Medical Informatics)
MD 111 Pediatric Nutrition and Child Protection

Medicine II, First Semester (36 units)

MD 201 Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics)
MD 202 Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
MD 203 Pathology (General and Systemic Pathology)
MD 204 Pediatrics I (Basic Principles and Physical Diagnosis in Pediatrics)
MD 205 Surgery I (Introduction to Surgery, Anesthesia and Pain Management)
MD 206 Medicine I (Introduction to Medicine and Physical Diagnosis)
MD 207A Preventive, Family and Community Medicine IIA
(Introduction to Clinical Medicine in General Practice)
MD 208 Obstetrics I (Normal Sexual Functions and Reproduction and
Physical Diagnosis)
MD 209A Neurosciences IIA (Psychiatry)
MD 210 Research IIA (Research Methodology and Ethics in Research)

Medicine II, Second Semester (41 units)

MD 201 Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics)
MD 202 Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
MD 203 Pathology (General and Systemic Pathology)
MD 204 Pediatrics I (Basic Principles and Physical Diagnosis in Pediatrics)
MD 205 Surgery I (Introduction to Surgery, Anesthesia and Pain Management)
MD 206 Medicine I (Introduction to Medicine and Physical Diagnosis)
MD 207B Preventive, Family and Community Medicine IIB (Preventive Medicine)
MD 208 Obstetrics I (Normal Sexual Functions and Reproduction and
Physical Diagnosis)
MD 209C Neurosciences IIC (Neurology)
MD 211 Clinical Pathology
MD 212 Research IIB (Research Methodology, Data Gathering and Management)
MD 213 Parasitology and Tropical Diseases

Medicine III, First Semester (39 units)

MD 301 Medicine II (Clinical Reasoning in Cardiology, Pulmonology,
Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Tropical in Infections Diseases,
Oncology & Endocrinology)
MD 302 Surgery II (Specific Considerations in Surgery)
MD 303 Pediatrics II (Integral Approach to Disorders in Pediatrics
with Clinical Correlation)
MD 304 Obstetrics II (Alterations in Sexual Function and Reproduction)
MD 305 Legal Medicine, Medical Jurisprudence, and Forensic Medicine
MD 306 Research III (Thesis Writing)
MD 307A Preventive, Family and Community Medicine IIIA (Family Health Care)
MD 308 Ophthalmology
MD 309 Dermatology
MD 310 Radiology
MD 311 Bioethics (Ethical Issues in Ethical Medical Practice)
MD 312 Orthopedics

Medicine III, Second Semester (38 units)

MD 301 Medicine II (Clinical Reasoning in Cardiology, Pulmonology,
Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Tropical in Infections Diseases,
Oncology & Endocrinology)
MD 302 Surgery II (Specific Considerations in Surgery)
MD 303 Pediatrics II (Integral Approach to Disorders in Pediatrics
with Clinical Correlation)
MD 304 Obstetrics II (Alterations in Sexual Function and Reproduction)
MD 305 Legal Medicine, Medical Jurisprudence, and Forensic Medicine
MD 306 Research III (Thesis Writing)
MD 307B Preventive, Family and Community Medicine IIIB (Community Oriented
Primary Care in General Practice of Medicine)
MD 308 Ears, Nose & Throat (Basic Otorhinolaryngology)
MD 315 Medical Nutrition
MD 316 Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Medicine IV (12 months)

MD 401 Clinical Clerkship
Major Rotations (10 months)
General Surgery with Orthopedics
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
 Obstetrics & Gynecology
Family Medicine
Community Medicine
Minor Rotations (2 months)
Otorhinolaryngology
Ophthalmology
Psychiatry
Elective Rotations

Admission Requirements
Application Process
1. Applicants to the University of Northern Philippines College of Medicine may
choose to submit requirements via courier or on line:
a. Submission via courier of application documents
Addressed to: Glenda O. Tagorda, MD, FPCP, FPCHA
Dean, College of Medicine
University of Northern Philippines
Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
b. Online submission
Scanned/photo of necessary documents and the filled out downloadable
application form should be attached as one file to the link provided
The following are the required documents
1) Properly accomplished application form of the UNP College of
Medicine.
2) National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) original and/or certified
true copy with a score of 40% or higher AND must be taken not
more than two (2) years from the time of application to the College
of Medicine (CMed).
3) ORIGINAL/OFFICIAL Transcript of Records of the Baccalaureate
Program together with Certificates of Academic / Class Ranking,
and General Weighted Average
4) Certificate of Honorable Dismissal/Permit To Transfer
5) Certificates of good moral character, addressed to the Dean of UNP
CMed, from two (2) former professors in the last school attended
stating among others that the applicant has no derogatory record.
6) Four copies of 2x2 pictures signed by the applicant on the front of
the picture.
7) Birth certificate issued by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
8) For naturalized Filipino citizens, an original Certificate of
Naturalization is required. ONLY original Certificates of
Naturalization and other documents issued by the Commission on
Immigration and Deportation shall be acceptable
2. Once the College has received and confirmed that all requirements have been
complied with, the applicant shall be notified by email of the interview process.
3. Deadline of Submission of Application requirements is on June 30, 2020.