Davao Medical School Foundation
Davao Medical School has been the best choice for MBBS abroad aspirants from all over India and
other Asian countries. DMSF provides world-class medical education, infrastructure and facilities
at affordable costs. More than 6000+ Indian students who graduated from DMSF have become
successful doctors in India and abroad.
DMSF Founded in
1976
DMSF Tuition Fees
22.28L
DMSF MCI Pass %
82.6%
Want to join Davao Medical?
Davao Medical School Foundation, located in the city of Mindanao, has 44+ years of excellence in medical education & research.
Students especially choose Davao Medical School Foundation for its extensive practical-based approach to MBBS degree. Davao Medical students receive clinical training at the Southern Philippines Medical Centre, the Broken Shire Memorial Hospital and San Pedro Hospital, with an overall capacity of 4000+ beds.
In today’s world, students with this kind of extensive clinical training is preferred in both job opportunities and higher studies options than just bookish knowledge. After all, experience is the best teacher!
22.28L Tuition Fees
In-Campus Hostel
Indian Food
Table of Contents
| Pre Medicine – B.S | MD – Year I | MD – Year II | MD – Year III | MD – Year IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR 8,50,000 | USD 5,100 | USD 5,100 | USD 5,100 | USD 5,100 |
DMSF Accreditation
Davao Medical School Foundation is accredited by top medical bodies across the globe.
Davao Medical School Foundation is MCI approved university in the Philippines. The Davao Medical School Foundation’s academic programs seek to equip students with the expertise, skills, and abilities that integrate specialized study in different academic fields with courses in the areas of medicine and dentistry, nursing, and midwifery, while equipping students for skilled jobs in a number of private and public sector areas.
The Commission on Higher Education is the government’s agency in charged with promoting relevant and quality higher education. CHED covers both public and private higher education institutions as well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions in the country.
Some of the various advantages of choosing Davao Medical School Foundation are:
- CHED is the Medical Education in Philippines offered by the Medical colleges are governed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the Philippines.
- The MD degree of Davao Medical School Foundation are fully recognized by Medical Council Of India (MCI), World Health Organization (WHO). Indian students can confidently choose DMSF.
- Davao Medical School Foundation has English medium of teaching. Easy transition for Indian students. And 99% of people in Philippines speak English. Makes it easy for Indian students during their stay.
- Davao Medical School Foundation follows an advanced problem-based learning methodology. They focus on developing the practical skill of the student. This kind of direct clinical training creates a strong foundation for a future doctor!
- Davao Medical School University ranked at 6th position among top medical universities of the Philippines.
- Good connection with the worldwide reputed medical universities. The school has the best teachers/professors from all around the world to give the students a truly international education.
- Safe place to study MBBS course for Indian students. Campus and the hostel has 24/7 security.
- The university provides human and integral health sciences education and services with an emphasis on primary health care in the complementation of instruction, research, patient, community health care and community engagement.
- No donation or capitation fee is required at the time of admission.
- Easily accessible from India with daily flights to the Philippines.
- Indian Food Available - Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian food provided in the Davao Medical School canteen
- Davao is one of the most important cities in the Philippines and the chief city of Mindanao. It is the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It has international airport and seaport.
- Same climatic conditions as India - namely temperate, ensuring that the disease patterns learned in Philippines and their treatment is the same as the home country. This helps Indian MBBS students to easily transition to practicing in India as a doctor when they finish their degree.
DMSF Infrastructure
Infrastructure at Davao Medical School Foundation
Davao Medical School Foundation ranks in the top-6 medical colleges in the Philippines.
Davao Medical School Foundation [DMSF] has a modern library, Simulation lab, 3D Anatomy Dissection Center, classrooms, seminar halls, auditorium, hostel, sports, computers, laboratory, transport and so on.
Simulation lab – The students are trained on mannequins before they go for the actual internship or clinical rotation. This significantly boosts the understanding and confidence of the students.
3D Anatomy Dissection Center: A hi-tech, state-of-the-art equipment which helps the professors to teach the students in a better manner and thus aiding the students to make use of the advancements in technology for their learning and understanding. This technology helps in the better explanation of the Anatomy of the Human Body for the students. Davao Medical School Foundation is among the first medical institutions to introduce this modern teaching method.
Davao Medical School Foundation provides separate hostels for girls and boys inside the campus, so that they can be 100% comfortable in their living spaces. DMSF ensures that students are well-rested and comfortable in their living spaces so that they can focus on their studies better.
- Spacious rooms
- Fully Air-Conditioned
- Spacious Studdy Halls
- Veg and Non-veg Indian food provided for Indian students.
The In-campus Davao Medical School Foundation hostel has fully air-conditioned rooms for Indian students with the availability of Indian food prepared by Indian cooks. The DMSF hostel rooms are spacious & are equipped with comfortable furniture. The hostel present inside the DMSF campus, has rooms that come with attached washrooms and toilets. Conference study halls are there for the students to collaborate and study together.
This means that students will get a safe & comfortable environment to study in and that the students can focus on their studies and nothing else.
Davao Medical School Foundation’s hostel also provides other facilities too.
- 24/7 wifi connectivity
- Clean drinking water with RO technology.
- Uninterrupted Power Supply
- Regular cleaning by housekeeping staff to keep our students’ living environment dirt and disease-free.
- 24/7 security
Davao Medical School Foundation believes in extensive practical clinical training to their students as the important aspect of medical education. DMSF has tie-ups with various hospitals in Davao with a total bed count of 4,000 plus. The students practice in the various hospitals in a tight-schedule during their final year, which gives them hands-on training to treat patients. This level of practical training makes medical graduates from DMSF get better career salary packages and higher study opportunities in USA, UK.
DMSF Hospital
Poblacian District, Davao city, Davao del sur, Philippines.
Davao Doctors Hospital
Poblacian District, Davao city, Davao del sur, Philippines.
San Pedro hospital
Poblacian District, Davao city, Davao del sur, Philippines.
Southern Philippines Medical Center
J.P. Laurel Ave, Bajada, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
Brokenshire Hospital
Madapo, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines.
The value of a medical university or their credibility in the world market solely depends on the core values and the vision of the institution. In spite of all the infrastructure and faculty, it’s the way the leadership of the institution drives the students and the education to push boundaries is what creates a solid foundation for the students who are going to be future doctors.
As a premier institution in South Asia, UV Gullas College of Medicine has a 50+ years legacy and excellence in medical education. Their vision is to become a center of excellence that inspires faith in the Almighty, Love, Leadership and Service to Humanity.
Core Values of DMSF
- Faith in God
- Integrity
- Respect
- Excellence
Davao Medical School Foundation envisions healthy communities enjoying quality life.
Davao Medical School Foundation inspired by the community orientation of the Founders, commits to:
- Provide humane and integral health sciences education and services education and services with emphasis on primary health care in the complementation of instruction, research, patient, community health care and community engagement.
- Develop and nurture God-centered, competent, compassionate, ethical and socially responsive graduates, faculty, staff and health care providers.
- Forge strong partnership and networks with consortium members and other stakeholders in the areas of health and community development.
- Keep at pace with global developments in health sciences education and health care services.
Davao Medical School Foundation is providing all international and local students of the Philippines with 6 years. The duration of a medical degree in the Philippines is 6 years which includes 5 years of MBBS course and 1 year of internship.
The MBBS program in the Philippines is called MD whereas the pre-medical program is called BS. First, you need to complete the BS program. After this, you need to clear NMAT and then you will get admission in the MD program which is equivalent to MBBS in India.
The entire MD course is taught in English medium, Since the local language in the Philippines is also English, you will not have to learn any other language.
| First Year - I Semester | First Year - II Semester |
|---|---|
| Gross Anatomy | Gross Anatomy |
| Biochemistry & Nutrition | Biochemistry & Nutrition |
| Physiology | Physiology |
| Histology | Histology |
| Preventive Medicine - I | Preventive Medicine - I |
| Introduction to Clinical Studies | Introduction to Clinical Studies |
| Psychiatry I | Psychiatry I |
| Second Year - I Semester | Second Year - II Semester |
|---|---|
| Medicine I (Physical Diagnosis) | Medicine I (Physical Diagnosis) |
| Pediatrics I | Pediatrics I |
| Surgery I | Surgery I |
| Pharmacology | Pharmacology |
| Parasitology | Psychiatry II |
| General Pathology | General Pathology |
| Medical Ethics | Medical Ethics |
| Preventive & Social Medicine II | Preventive & Social Medicine II |
| Microbiology | |
| Clinical Pathology |
| Third Year - I Semester | Third Year - II Semester |
|---|---|
| Medicine II | Medicine II |
| Surgery II | Surgery II |
| Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Obstetrics | Obstetrics |
| Therapeutics | Therapeutics |
| Advanced Pathology | Psychiatry II |
| Dermatology | Radiology II |
| Psychiatry III | Preventive & Social Medicine III |
| Radiology II | CPC/Journal Club ( Lecture) |
| Ophthalmology | Gynaecology |
| Anaesthesia | ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) |
| Neurology | Medical Jurisprudence |
| Preventive & Social Medicine III | |
| Legal medicine | |
| CPC/Journal Club |
| Fourth Year - 52 Week Internship | |
|---|---|
| Medicine | |
| Surgery | |
| Pediatrics | |
| OB-Gynecology | |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | |
| Psychiatry | |
| Preventive & Social Medicine/ Community Medicine. | |
| Emergency Medicine | |
| Infectious Medicine | |
| Pathology | |
| Radiology | |
| Anaesthesiology | |
| Orthopedics | |
| Ophthalmology | |
| Dermatology |
Hear it directly from the students!
Davao is the ideal place to study MBBS without many distractions like there in India.
Moses Abhram Mike
Facilities in Davao Medical College is Top-Class. DMSF is training us to be good graduates and good doctors
Vaishnavi Ganeshan
My favorite part of Davao Medical College is the Library. It's very Spacious & Calm and I enjoy reading in the library.
Fabia
MBBS in Philippines
Davao Medical School Foundation Frequently Asked Questions.
- Birth Certificate
- 10th marksheet (SSLC) or Equivalent
- 12th marksheet (SSLC) or Equivalent
- Passport with a minimum validity of one year
- Notarized NOC from Parents
- Clear Financial Support Documents
- 6 months bank statement with sufficient funds
- PPC (Police Clearance Certificate)
- Medical Clearance and Lab Reports(the list to be taken will be provided from the Admission office)
- Documents Apositled by the government.