Davao Medical School Foundation is one of the top ranking medical college in Philippines. It is offering medical education (MBBS/MD) for Indian students at affordable cost. Learn more about studying medicine in Davao Medical School Foundation in this page.

Davao Medical School Foundation Overview

The Davao Medical School Foundation was established in July 1976 in Mindanao area of Philippines.

Ranked among the top 6 Medical Colleges in the Philippines.

It follows American education pattern and it offers MD degree .

. Only medical college to have more than 4000 beds for clinical rotation

for clinical rotation Students are affiliated to the Davao Medical Center, the Davao Doctors Hospitals, San Pedro Hospital and Brokenshire Memorial Hospital for their clinical rotations in the third and fourth years of their courses.

for their clinical rotations in the third and fourth years of their courses. There are more than 125 Faculty members in DMSF Medical College.

in DMSF Medical College. The total student population of all four years of students is usually around 10,058.

More than 5000 Indian students have been graduated from Davao Medical School Foundation since its inception

have been graduated from Davao Medical School Foundation since its inception It is one among the MCI approved medical colleges in Philippines .

. It is approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), ECFMG and FAIMER accredited.

Advantages of studying MBBS in Davao Medical School Foundation

DMSF is one of the top medical college in Philippines and ranked 6th for its performance by the Philippines Healthcare department.

The Davao Medical School do not charge any initial donation fees from its students.

More than 50% of the students studying in DMSF are from India. Among the total student population Indian students are equal in number with that of Filipinos

The medical college has world class infrastructure and technically advanced labs with equipment that are designed for the future.

Davao Medical college also has more than 4000 clinical bed for medical practices for its students.

It is easier for students to apply for PG courses in countries like USA, Germany as the college is following American Education pattern

MBBS in Philippines Course Duration

The total duration for completing MBBS/MD course in Davao Medical School Foundation is 5.5 years which includes 1.5 years pre-medical course (B.S degree) in India and 4 years MD degree in Philippines.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the Indian student before applying for studying MBBS in Philippines at Davao Medical School Foundation. Application of student who does not met with these criteria will be rejected.

Student must be a citizen of India .

. The applicant should pass NEET exams before applying for MBBS in Philippines.

before applying for MBBS in Philippines. The student should pass in all subjects of HSC conducted by any board recognized by India in the same attempt.

conducted by any board recognized by India in the same attempt. For Other Communities, Backward Class and Most Backward Class (OC/BC/BCM/MBC) Minimum of 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology Pass in English

For Schedule /Reserved Category (SC/ST/SCA) Minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology Pass in English

The applicant should be above 17 years of age as of December 31 st

as of December 31 Students who took science group in their 12th grade are eligible to apply for the course.

Learn about some of the Disadvantages of studying MBBS in Philippines

Davao Medical School Foundation Fee Structure 2020 for Indian Students

Davao Medical School Foundation 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Tuition Fee ₹3,25,000 ₹3,25,000 ₹3,25,000 ₹3,25,000 ₹3,25,000 Hostel Fee ₹1,44,000 ₹1,56,000 ₹1,56,000 ₹1,56,000 ₹1,56,000 Visa Fee N.A ₹67,000 ₹67,000 ₹67,000 ₹67,000 Total ₹4,69,000 ₹5,48,000 ₹5,48,000 ₹5,48,000 ₹5,48,000

Davao Medical School Foundation Admission Procedure

Submitted online application forms will be evaluated by the Office of the Dean. The applicants will be informed about the status of his/her application. If the applicant is qualified, the school will send to the applicant the following:

Notice of Acceptance (NOA)*

Personal History Statement forms for the applicant to fill-up (6 copies)

Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) form for the applicant to fill-up (not required for lateral entrants)

The Notice of Acceptance should not be construed as the actual enrollment.

The list of the following original documents should be submitted to the office of the Dean at least 30 days prior to the start of the incoming academic year.

Official transcript of records and diploma

Notarized Affidavit of Support, including bank statements or notarized notice of grant for institutional scholars to cover applicant’s expenses for school dues, accommodation, subsistence, and other incidental expenses

Photocopy of passport pages where the name, photo, birthday, birthplace appear

Student’s Personal History Statement (6 copies) with 2 x 2 recently taken photograph

Police Clearance issued by the National Police Authorities in the student’s country of origin or residence

Birth certificate

Letter of Recommendation from two former college professors

Davao Medical School Foundation Scholarship

Nellie Kellog Van Schaick Scholarship Program

The main objective of this scholarship is to help the people of Mindanao by creating more doctors. The scholarship program also focuses on providing financial aid for students of DMSF who are unable to pay their tuition. There are more than 500 students who are now doctors due to this Nellie Kellog Van Schaick Scholarship program of the Davao Medical School Foundation. Find out more about applying for this scholarship below

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How to Apply for Indian Students

Indian students can apply to study MBBS in Philippines at Davao Medical School Foundation through the authorized education consultants. Below is the given list of authorized education consultants in India

Authorized Consultants for Indian Students