Philippines is considered as one of the finest in medical education especially as cost of pursuing Medical education is much lower than other countries such as USA, Australia, China, etc: Ken Research

September 10 14:50 2021
Philippines is considered as one of the finest in medical education especially as cost of pursuing Medical education is much lower than other countries such as USA, Australia, China, etc: Ken Research
Philippines Medical Education Sector has been facing many macro and micro-challenges. Each challenge has a direct or indirect effect on the Quality of Education and Quantity of Medical Professional prevailing in the Industry.
The report also covers an overview of the medical education industry as well as segmentation of the colleges on the basis of institution type and segmentation that specifies the presence of various medical colleges across the nation both regionally and state wise. Process flow for opting for bachelor and specialized courses has been suggested in a form of a flow diagram to have a better understanding of the admission process in the Philippines.

Philippines News

  • Bachelor in Science is an essential Degree to purse MD in Philippines which collectively makes the Bachelors for Physician for 5 Years.
  • Specialized Courses in Philippines include Anesthesiology, Gynecology, Pediatrician, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and more.
  • Our lady Fatima is one the top university with a high of campuses across Philippines which eventually make it one of the top university in terms of Intake and Graduate. 

Popularity of Philippines Medical Education Market: Philippines is country with a population of 109.5 Mn and faces a huge shortage of Primary Healthcare workers and medical doctors to its population which is 25/10,000.Hence, in past few years many initiatives are taken by the Philippines government to increase the inclination of the students towards medical education. Most public and private medical colleges offer theoretical as well as training based education system. All medical aspirants need to undergo Examination to pursue Bachelor in Medical Science and become a Physician. It takes roughly 10-13 years to become a specialized doctor in Philippines. 

Enablers of Medical Education in Philippines: Philippines are considered as one of the finest places for medical education in the world especially for International Students. It provides with range of Public and Private Colleges which vary in the course structure and fee for both domestic and international students. Public colleges have relatively less fee than the private institution. Philippines provide a very welcoming environment to its International students with no language barrier and cheap cost of living.

Specialized Courses in Philippines:There are many specialized courses available in the PhilippinesEducation System such as Pediatrician, Surgery, Internal medicine, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology and more. Specialization in Philippines is regarded as residency program as well the fellowship program (Training Programs) for collectively 5 Years. There is a dedicated board for each specialization that conducts an exam which is mandatory for every doctor to qualify to become a specialist. 

The report titled Landscape of Philippines Medical Education Market- Outcome Based Curriculum with Clear Explicit Articulations that Medical Graduates should Demonstrate by Ken Research suggested that the Colleges have faced a slight downfall in terms of No. of Intake, Enrollment and Graduates amid COVID-19. On an average, it takes 13 years to become a specialist in Philippines including both theatrical and clinical training. Major merits of pursuing medicine in Philippines Universities are factors such as no language barrier, cheap cost of living, free style education and high opportunities.

Key Segments Covered:-

Market Segmentation basis Type of Institution (Number of Colleges)

  • Private College
  • Public College 

Market Segmentation basis Region (Number of Colleges)

  • Central Region
  • Southern Region
  • Northern Region 

Market Segmentation basis Prominent Locations (Number of Colleges)

  • Metro Manila
  • South Luzon
  • Mindanao
  • North and Central Luzon
  • Visayas

 Physician

  • Admission Process
  • Intake Status
  • Selection Process
  • Total No. of Graduates
  • Total Number of Intake 

Internal Medicine

  • Admission Process
  • Intake Status
  • Selection Process
  • Total No. of Graduates
  • Total Number of Intake 

Ophthalmology

  • Admission Process
  • Intake Status
  • Selection Process
  • Total No. of Graduates
  • Total Number of Intake 

Key Target Audience:-

  • Public Medical Colleges
  • Private Medical Colleges
  • Aspiring students of Bachelor in Medical Education
  • Aspiring students of Master in Medical Education especially Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology 

Time Period Captured in the Report:-

  • Base Year: 2020
  • Study Period: 2016–2020
  • Historical Period: 2016-2020

Colleges Covered:-

Landscape on Philippines Top 10 Medical Education institutions include colleges,

  • Our Lady of Fatima University
  • University of Santo Tomas
  • Far Eastern University
  • University of the East
  • MHAM College of Medicine
  • De La Salle Medical and Health sciences Institute
  • Southwestern University
  • Davao Medical School Foundation Inc.
  • Saint Louis University
  • Ateneo De Manila University

Key Topics Covered in the Report:-

  • Philippines Medical Education Introduction
  • Detailed Landscape of Private and Public Colleges
  • Market Ecosystem
  • Market Segmentation basis Institution and Regions
  • Admission Process for both Bachelor and Master Course
  • Detailed Analysis on Physician Courses (Market Size on the basis of Intake Enrollment and Graduates)
  • Detailed Analysis on Internal Medicine Market Size on the basis of Intake Enrollment and Graduates)
  • Detailed Analysis on Ophthalmology Market Size on the basis of Intake Enrollment and Graduates)
  • Major Players in Philippines Medical Education Market

For More Information on the research report, refer to below link:-

Philippines Medical Education Market

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