Medical Schools in Davao Worth Checking Out

If you are eyeing for a career in medicine, you’ll need to enter a school that could best prepare you for this profession. If you are looking for a med school, well good news!  You may not notice it yet, but did you know that Davao region is known as one of the country’s powerhouses when it comes to producing top professionals? Here are five medical schools in Davao that you might to include on your checklist:

Mindanao Medical Foundation College

Mindanao Medical Foundation College is a private institution in Davao City founded in 1979. The college is known throughout the region because of its academic excellence. At present, it offers undergraduate courses in Biology, Radiologic Technology, Midwifery, Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Pharmacy and Nursing. MMFC also has programs in Doctor in Optometry, Doctor of Dental Medicine and is now preparing its curriculum and facilities for the establishment of Doctor of Medicine.

Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.

Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. is one of the country’s leading medical school established in 1976. It is affiliated with the Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital, Davao Doctors Hospital, San Pedro Hospital and Southern Philippines Medical Center.
While the Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHC) is the institution’s official community service arm.

The college provides bachelors degrees in Nursing and Midwifery; masters degrees in Health Professions Education and Community; as well as doctorate courses in Medicine and Dental Medicine. Students who are planning to work as a midwife in the future can enroll in their Diploma in Midwifery program.

Davao Doctors College

Davao Doctors College is located in Gen. Malvar St., Davao, City. The school has the College of Allied Health and Sciences that offers undergraduate programs in Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science, and Pharmacy. Aside from this, Davao Doctors College is also known for its program in Doctor of Optometry which has a Level 1 accreditation status from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities-Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

Brokenshire College

Brokenshire College is a private school related to the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) founded in 1954. It has programs in medical and healthcare fields including Medical and Laboratory Science, Midwifery, Nursing and Pharmacy as well as Doctor of Medicine degree. The college is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education. Aside from Davao City, Brokenshire College also has another campus located in General Santos City.

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