MEDICAL POST-GRADUATION (PG) RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN PHILIPPINES

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As we know Philippines follows the US system of medical education that is the reason in Philippines Post Graduate Medical Programs is called the Medical Residency Training Program. Philippines offers the best practical clinical training because of having one of the world'd best medical education infrastructure. Graduates in Doctor of Medicine or MBBS can enter into the residency of Philippines in fields of specialization like Radiology, Internal Medicine, Ob Gyne,  Surgery, Pediatrics etc. The course duration varies depending upon the department to department

S.No.	Program	Duration
1)	Internal Medicine	3 years
2)	Pediatrics	3 Years
3)	Anesthesia	3 Years
4)	Ophthalmology	3 Years
5)	Dermatology	3 Years
6)	Radiology	4 Years
7)	Obstetrics & Gynecology	4 Years
8)	General Surgery	4 Years
9)	Emergency Medicine	4 Years
10)	Urology	5 Years
11)	Pediatric Surgery	5 Years
12)	Neuro Surgery	6 Years
13)	Colorectal Surgery	5 Years
14)	Neurology	3 Years
15)	Psychiatry	4 Years
16)	Pathology	4 Years
17)	ENT	5 Years
18)	Cardiology	2 Years

 

Other Countries Options 

1. Medical (PG) Residency in USA
2. Medical (PG) Residency in Germany
3. Medical (PG) Residency in Malaysia
4. Medical (PG) Residency in Nepal
5. Medical (PG) Residency in Italy

6.Which bodies have recognized the Residency Training Program of Philippines?

Residency Training Programs of Philippines are fully recognized and accredited by the Department of Health of Philippines, WHO, ECFMF, IMED USMLE, PLAB etc..

Medical education in the Philippines is patterned as the American Education system. After the completion of a Doctor of medicine in the Philippines or MBBS in India and passing the licensure examination in the respective country, applicants are eligible to take the residency program in the specialized department they want. The MS/ MD in the Philippines is called a residency program. 

The Residency training program in the Philippines is regulated by their respective Medical Societies. Each society has created an Accreditation Committee/Board whose goal is to assure the delivery of the highest quality medical care by implementing a structured residency program and a standard curriculum in order to ensure the competence of those undergoing training in different fields of specialization in the different training institutions nationwide. The Residency Training Program in the Philippines is very structured with a well-defined curriculum in which the Philosophy, learning objectives, content, teaching-learning activities, and assessment methods are clearly described, implemented, monitored regularly, and evaluated annually for improvement. The certificate of completion of the resident of the so and so department is issued by the respective boards.

MD Program in Philippines 

Fee Structure 

The fee for the Residency Training Program depends upon the specialization and course duration. The average fee for the complete residency training program in Philippines for a 3 to 4-year duration is Rs. 45 to 60 Lacs. 

Documents required 

1. Letter of application addressed to the chairman of the board of the hospital 

2. Latest CV 

3. 2 by 2 photos white background 

4. Transcripts of records of MBBS 

5. Diploma certificate of MBBS 

6. INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATE 

7. FMGE PASS CERTIFICATE

 8. Passport copy bio page

9. 10th and 12th Marksheet 

Salary or Stipend during Course Program

The Philippine government does not allow hospitals to offer any kind of salary or stipend to foreign students who are doing residency training programs in the Philippines.  Some of the Department's of medical bodies or hospitals offer Free lunches and dinners. In a few of the Hospitals, free accommodation and food both are provided to the students who are doing medical residency program in their Hospital. 

 

Things To Consider Before Choosing A Medical Residency Program In The Philippines

Are you pursuing your medical education from the Philippines? If yes, then you must be wondering about choosing your residency program in the Philippines!

There are several factors that you must consider before choosing a medical residency program in the Philippines. Here, we will discuss those factors that you should take into account while making your decision for the residency program. Lets, begin to explore!

First of all, we must review what is a medical residency program.

What is a Medical Residency Program?

On completing the medical school education, an individual enters into a medical residency program. The Medical Residency Program refers to a program in which qualified medical graduates such as a physician, dentist, pharmacist, or veterinarian (i.e., individuals holding medical degree including MBBS, MD, DO, PharmD, DPM, DDS, DMD, DVM, BDS, Bdent, BMed, or others) practice medicine, under the direct or indirect guidance of a senior medical doctor registered in that specialty. It is usually organized in a hospital or clinic. Though it is possible to practice independently, still a huge number of physicians choose to follow up a residency for extensive training.

Various jurisdictions require the successful completion of this medical training essentially to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine, and specifically the license for practicing an opted specialty. An individual pursuing a medical residency program can be referred to as a resident, registrar, or simply a trainee, as per the respective jurisdiction. Further, the Residency program may be followed by fellowship or sub-specialty training, depending on the specialty chosen.

The medical school teaches physicians a wide array of medical knowledge, typical clinical skills, and supervised experience & know-how of practicing medicine in several fields, however, the medical residency provides individuals with in-depth training within a specific branch of medicine (like cardiology, pediatrics, etc.)

After gaining clarity of the concept, we should now discuss a bit about the Philippines.

The Philippines - An Brief Introduction

The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia that comprises a group of islands. Officially referred to as the Republic of the Philippines, the country is geographically located amid the Western Pacific Ocean. It encompasses more than 7,600 islands. The currency of the Philippines is the Philippines Peso.

The Philippines is the highest English literate country in Asia. The residents of the Philippines are referred to by the name Filipinos. They are regarded as one of the most proficient English-speakers around the globe. The medium of instruction in all Schools & Colleges is in English for all students. Here, English is commonly used in Business &  communication. Moreover, the Philippines has a literacy rate of about 90%.

Medical Education in the Philippines is approved by the following:

• Medical Council of India (MCI)

• World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)

• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education & Research (FAIMER)

Now, let's review the considerable factors before choosing a residency program in the Philippines.

Should I go for a Medical or Surgical Residency? Public or Private Residency? Opt for Residency in a city or province? There are several factors to consider that can muddle your mind! Let's dig in.

1) Your Specialization

What specialization do you want? The list of choices for specializations is advancing with time. An individual's past experiences in clerkship and internships, along with the aim for future form his/her choices. You must choose that specialization with which you are willing to work lifelong, which interests you the most. Though, it must hold practicality with your expected lifestyle and the degree of competition for the position.

2) Public v/s Private Hospital

Now, this selection depends on that whether you are seeking a Medical Residency or a Surgical Residency. Surgical residency is highly practice-oriented. It needs ample experience and trained hands. Due to this fact, the setting of a public hospital is ideal for surgical specialties, as there you will get abundant cases to treat. It is more likely that you will be handling patients on your own. On the other hand, the setting of a private hospital offers ideal medical management. 

3) Location & Accommodation

You should find out that whether you'd daily commutation to the workplace will be easy or not? Is the area surrounding your hospital is safe or not? Will you work somewhere nearby after your residency or will keep practicing in the same hospital? Your accommodation must not be very far from your hospital. By considering your surroundings and nearness to an important location, you can make your life easier, going in a smooth flow.

4) Pay & Perks

Money matters in the lives of all of us! Commonly, Public hospitals offer more pay as compared to private hospitals. At Public hospitals, you can get your pay around the range of PhP 35,000 to Php 45,000 a month. Whereas, at private hospitals, you can receive around PhP 13,000 to 30,000 monthly. It is significant to evaluate what minimum amount of pay you are willing to work for the coming few years. Many residency programs also provide sufficient meals than others which acts as an aid in reducing your sustenance cost over time.

5) Practicing Rights

Most private hospitals provide their residents or trainees with the right to practice in their hospital or healthcare institution after the completion of their residency program. Such practicing rights are a great opportunity for you to become well-settled there only, in your career aspect. However, every hospital has its own terms, so you must research and choose according to that.

6) Social Class of the Patients

For gaining more number of cases, public hospitals are ideal, as compared to private ones. Moreover, the social class of patients at public hospitals will be low, as people with fewer earnings prefer public hospitals. Whereas, at private hospitals, cases will be relatively fewer, but you will get an elite class of patients. It is because only rich people can afford the expenses of private hospitals. Also, private hospitals lead you to interact with your future patients. So, in private hospitals, you will get lesser patients and lesser pay, but you can create your network there which will help you post-residency.

7) Accreditation

Accredited residency programs refer to programs that are recognized or honored by their respective governing authorities/societies, such as the PPS, PCS, PCP, POGS, etc. You may have a more troubling time getting to be recognized as a qualified specialist if you pursue a program that is not accredited or has a very low degree of accreditation. Hence, you can save your time afterward by opting for an accredited/recognized program as the requirements are relatively less rigid than an unapproved program.

8) Opportunities for Learning

Those consultants who have established their practice and whose patients admire them for their rapports, knowledge, & skills are regarded as the best consultants. You must review the consultants of the department in which you will be practicing because they are the people from whom you will learn over the coming years. Also, look for the famous specialties of the hospitals. You can learn from the top consultants in the hospitals that are known for the best specialties.

9) Fellowship Program

After completing the residency program in a hospital, it is easier to get a fellowship opportunity in that hospital. You must identify if you can get a fellowship, especially if that fellowship is a paid one. However, this depends on the terms of the hospital you have chosen.

(Note: Not all the fellowship program in the Philippines pay their fellows, so you must check for that.)

10) Work Load & Stress

You must assess the number of working hours, the number of duty days throughout the year, the number of patients you are required to attend each day, and the number of co-resident or trainees. Opt for that, what you are willing to do for the coming few years. Finding a balanced settlement would be ideal, where you can see a considerable number of patients and have some time to review for your exams as well. You can find a residency program with clerks or interns to share the responsibility and maintain a smooth workflow.

Do not enter into any such program without knowing about it properly. Apply to various residency programs, amid which you must choose the ideal after your research. We wish good luck to all the aspirants!

Partner Hospitals 

1. Medical Centre Paranaque 

2. St. Cabrini  Medical Centre 

3. Our lady of Fatima Medical Centre 

4. Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Centre 

5. Quirino Memorial Medical Centre 

6. Baguio General Hospital 

7. St. Luke's Medical Centre 

8. Manila Central Hospital 

9. De la salle University Medical Centre 

10. Philippine Orthopedic Centre

 

Partner Hospitals in Manila 

1. CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

2. ST. LUKE MEDICAL CENTER

3. SAN JUAN DE DIOS

4. DE LOS SANTOS

5. VETERAN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

Specialization for medical Post graduation in the Philippines

Everybody knows that the hard work required for becoming a doctor. Hard work and smart work are the only two options for completing an MBBS degree that is Bachelor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Surgery. When a medical student completes the bachelor course that is the MBBS then he or she is dreaming about getting a post-graduation degree, which is also known as the specialization in the medical field. Someone says Medicine cures the disease but there is only one person who can cure the patient and that is nothing but a great doctor. Somehow, I feel that this line is based upon how to be a great doctor or it may be wanted to show to the medical students about their career. As the student who is going to complete the medical degree, you must have to learn that for becoming a good and reputed doctor you must have to be sincere with your job and be a great communicator with your patient. Speaking with the patient with happy nature creates a positive environment surrounding the patient and he or she will be able to fight whatever disease they have. The positive attitude of the patient cures him of the disease up to 40 to 60% and the remaining work is done by the Medicine and medical treatment.

Specialization in the medical field is more difficult than completing MBBS. But if you are believing in yourself then no one can stop you to complete the postgraduation. Just you don’t have to distract and focus on study. Hello everyone myself Nilesh N. Patil and I am here to give some most important information regarding the famous and most valuable specialization courses in the Medical field. like Gynaecology, Doctor of Medicine, Pathology, General Surgery, Radiology, etc. In this article, we will discuss these all specialization courses in the Philippines. So, one by one we will discuss.

1.  Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Philippines:

First of all, I want to explain the exact meaning of Gynaecology. After completion of MBBS which is a bachelor course in Medical science, there is one specialization course that is only related to the reproductive system of the woman. The problems related to the vagina and birth of a child belong to this specialization course. A gynecologist performs surgery also. Obstetrics is only related to the pregnancy of the mother and these doctors can treat the woman from the starting stage to the birth of the baby. These two courses are sub-specialization courses but when they combine then it becomes a specialization course for the graduated students.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology are commonly known as the Science of women. Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a postgraduation program.  In the Philippines you can get this master of degree certificate for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 4 years the Philippines is the best country for the post graduational program. If you want to complete it in the Philippines then it is a great choice.

Duration: 4 years of course

Disease-related: Gynaecological cancers, Infertility, dysmenorrhea, diseases related to pregnancy.

Requirements: MBBS degree

Age limit: No age limit

Minimum Percentage in MBBS: 50%

Occupation Type: Specialist in Medical Field

Employment Field: In hospitals or Clinic

 

2. Pathology in the Philippines:

Studying Pathology is related to studying organs or studying the entire body. Pathology is also included as the specialization of Medical science. In general, in this field, a Pathologist is going to help regarding the study of diseases after removing that kind of organ from the human body. After removal of failed organ Pathologist is going to study it and then he or she will be able to explain the condition of that organ. Mostly Pathology study is involved in the dead body.

 For studying Pathology, the Philippines is the best country. Because the surrounding environment and nature affect the study of the student in a positive manner. The cost or expense in the Philippines while studying post-graduation or specialization courses is very minimum as compared to other countries. According to my opinion, Pathology is the study of the effect or the reasons for a particular disease or injury. This specialization course having a wide range for the practice of the students and the research also it is helpful.

Requirements: MBBS degree

Age limit: No age limit

Minimum Percentage in MBBS: 50%

Duration: 3 years.

Occupation Type: Specialist in Medical Field

Employment Field: In hospitals or Clinic

 

3. Radiology in the Philippines:

One of the famous medical specialization courses as compare to others is Radiology. I will try to explain what is exactly Radiology. Radiology has belonged to the Medical Disciplinary Family in which involves the process of capturing the images of tissues and the skeleton of the human body. It also involves the animals. This Radiology branch examines the entire body of that animal or the body of a human being then find out the exact problem in the tissue or skeleton, it also involves brain scanning. After examination Radiologist starts the treatment.

A student can complete his Radiology specialization course in 3 years and he or she can complete the M.Sc. in Radiology in 2 years in the Philippines. If you want to complete it in the Philippines then it is a great choice. For studying Radiology, the Philippines is the best country. Because the surrounding environment and nature affect the study of the student in a positive manner. This course having lots of scope in the future.

Requirements: MBBS degree

Age limit: No age limit

Minimum Percentage in MBBS: 50%

Duration: For MD in Radio-Diagnosis- 3 years.

                          For M.Sc. Radiology- 2 years

Occupation Type: Specialist in Medical Field

Employment Field: In hospitals or Clinic

The Philippines is the best country compare to other countries in the medical education field. Lots of facilities were provided by the country to the students. So the students can be able to see the bright future.

 

4. General Surgery in the Philippines:

In specialization of MBBS or Medical Program, General Surgery is considered at top of the priority list. According to my opinion, I would like to define General Surgery in a way that, is a surgical specialty that includes surgery of the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, Bile ducts, appendix, and much more. In this, the surgeon operates the patient at preoperative, operative, and post-operative management. The operations of human body parts are belonging to this specialization course.

 This course having lots of scope in the future. Because the surrounding environment and nature affect the study of the student in a positive manner. This specialization course having a wide range for the practice of the students and the research also it is helpful. In the Philippines you can get this master of degree certificate for General Surgery in 3 years the Philippines is the best country for the post graduational program. Requirements: MBBS or BDS

Age limit: No age limit

Minimum Percentage in MBBS: 55%

Duration: For completing the specialization in general surgery required period is about 3 years.

Occupation Type: Specialist in Medical Field

Employment Field: In hospitals

According to my opinion, if you want to study medical science in an abroad country then there will no better option rather than the country Philippines. In this country, you can complete your MBBS program in just 4 years because these universities or medical schools don’t believe in an induction program and basic knowledge. These universities and medical schools are only believing in the practical knowledge of the students. Also, there will be the same gesture shown by the universities and medical school in the post-graduation that is completing Specialization program after completing MBBS. Whenever you are going to take admission abroad like the Philippines just be aware of the cheat agents and fraud and stay alert, gather lots of information regarding country, college campus, environment, and much more.