Pursuing medical school is hard for so many reasons. One is investing more years in studying that could’ve been spent on work experience and earning money. However, there are people whose calling is to become a doctor.
Hence, aspiring medical students need to know the medical school that’s best fit for them according to its location, passing rates, and tuition fees.
In Cebu, 7 Universities have Schools of Medicine that you can choose from.
- Cebu Institute of Medicine
Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) is one of the leading Medical Schools in Cebu. The school was also one of the top-performing schools in the October 2023 PLE with a 95.73% passing rate.
Unlike students from other Schools of Medicine guided by professors, CIM implements self-directed learning. This means that medical students often rely on their own pace.
APPLICATION
How to apply: http://cim.edu.ph/admission/
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: F. Ramos Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Founded: June 1957
Affiliations: Cebu (Velez) General Hospital, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Chong Hua Hospital
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (032) 253 6804
Email: N/A
- Southwestern University School of Medicine
Founded by two pharmacists in 1946, Southwestern University Phinma’s School of Medicine is the first established medical school outside Metro Manila.
Southwestern University’s School of Medicine received a 43.14% passing rate in the October 2023 PLE.
APPLICATION
How to apply: https://swu.phinma.edu.ph/new-student/
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Urgello Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Founded: 1946
Affiliations: Phinma Education Holdings Inc.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: +639178352881
Email: [email protected]
School homepage: https://swu.phinma.edu.ph/colleges/school-of-medicine/
- Gullas College of Medicine
The University of the Visayas is one of the leading educational institutions in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the institution’s School of Medicine follows the US Medical Education System.
Not only does Gullas College of Medicine accept medical students in the Philippines but also international students.
In the latest October 2023 PLE, Gullas College of Medicine garnered a 16.75% passing rate.
APPLICATION
How to apply: https://gcm.edu.ph/admissions/enrollment-procedures-old
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Gov.M Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Mandaue City, Philippines 6000.
Founded: 1977
Affiliations: not mentioned
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone:+63 919 069 4299
Email: N/A
School homepage: https://gcm.edu.ph/
- University of Cebu School of Medicine
Located at the Banilad Campus, the University of Cebu School of Medicine opened its doors to aspiring doctors in 2015. Together with its vision “to become a leading medical academic institution that transforms lives and provides society with medical professionals who are driven to excel and serve.”
Despite being one of the newest medical schools in Cebu because of its establishment in 2015, the University of Cebu School of Medicine was able to finally place itself at the front.
The institution was able to place itself as one of the best-performing schools in the October 2023 PLE receiving an 89.41% passing rate.
APPLICATION
How to apply: https://uc.edu.ph/school-of-medicine/?page_id=6378
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Ouano Avenue Subangdaku Mandaue City
Founded: 2015
Affiliations: not mentioned
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (032) 232-1525
Email: [email protected]
School homepage: https://uc.edu.ph/school-of-medicine/
- Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc.
Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine was established as Southwestern Colleges in the summer of 1946. Ever since the foundation of the College of Medicine up until today, the college has produced board top notchers and physicians.
For five consecutive years (2015-2019) MHAM has produced top notchers in the PLE. Meanwhile, they earned a 25.21% passing rate in the latest PLE last October 2023.
APPLICATION
How to apply: https://www.mham.edu.ph/wp/mhammedicine/guidelines-on-online-enrolment-and-payment-of-tuition-and-other-fees/
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Redemptorist Plaza, Camputhaw, Cebu City.
Founded: 1946
Affiliations: Not mentioned
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: +63 (032) 260 1504
Email: [email protected]
School homepage: https://www.mham.edu.ph/wp/mhammedicine/
- Cebu Doctor’s University College of Medicine
Previously known as Cebu Doctor’s College is now named Cebu Doctor’s University. CDU is not only prominently known for its Medical School but they are also known for their other health allied undergrad courses.
In the last October 2023 PLE, CDU received a passing rate of 76.07.
APPLICATION
How to apply: https://cebudoctorsuniversity.edu/college-of-medicine-admissions/
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: North Reclamation Area Mandaue City Cebu
Founded: 1975
Affiliations: not mentioned
CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone: local 8517
Email: [email protected]
School homepage: https://cebudoctorsuniversity.edu/
- Cebu Normal University -Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
CNU-VSMMC is the only Medical School in Cebu that offers the School of Medicine Program which was launched in 2021 for its pioneering batch 2021-2022.
APPLICATION
How to apply: https://cnu.edu.ph/category/cnu-vsmmc-college-of-medicine/
OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City Philippines 6000
Founded: 1902
Affiliations: not mentioned
CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone: (032) 254-1452 or (032) 254 6814
Email: [email protected]
School homepage: cnu.edu.ph
