📖Introduction

Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF) is a highly respected medical institution located in Davao City, Philippines. Known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to producing competent healthcare professionals, DMSF offers a comprehensive Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, along with other health-related courses. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience to prepare students for the challenges of modern healthcare.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in MBBS at Davao Medical School Foundation

The basic MBBS (MD Program) at Davao Medical School Foundation takes 6 ½ years to complete. The 6 ½ years of MBBS (MD) course comprises the Pre-Med course, 4 ½ years of MBBS (MD) and 1 year of internship, as per the NMC guidelines. DMSF hosts a student-friendly and interactive curriculum making it the best college for MBBS in Philippines. Combining the experience of our faculty with cutting edge technology, the entire program is gradually segmented with each year and its two semesters work on developing designated skills, knowledge and understanding to each student. At every step, the program demands involvement from the students thereby empowering them to take responsibilities. With case-based discussions, organ system interaction, using 3D Anatomage, Cadavers, Virtual Reality, Simulated Mannequins and over 6000 clinical beds for training, the students are honed in every aspect of medicine in absolute detail. At DMSF, we aim to develop a student’s clinical skills, diagnostic skills, therapeutic skills, patient investigation, patient management, health promotion, disease prevention, communication skills, medical informatics, application of basic, social and clinical sciences underlying principles, appropriate attitudes, ethical understandings, legal responsibilities, decision-making skills, clinical reasoning & judgment and most of all personal development as a healthcare professional for enhanced healthcare services. The MBBS (MD Program) has been designed to make sure a student gets to brush up his preliminary knowledge while at the same time with due course of time develop advanced and precise skillset. Thus opening up various endeavours and prospects for the students in future to pursue a dream job in this noble career. Show less
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🏫About Davao Medical School Foundation

Davao Medical School Foundation has a longstanding reputation for excellence in medical education and community service. The school's mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education and training to future healthcare professionals, particularly in underserved areas. DMSF’s faculty comprises experienced educators and practitioners dedicated to nurturing students’ academic and professional growth. The institution boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including modern laboratories, a teaching hospital, and simulation centers, which provide students with hands-on learning opportunities. DMSF also places a strong emphasis on research, public health, and community outreach, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes and address health disparities in the region.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

4,240 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,600 USD per year

56,760 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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