College of Medicine

ENTRY SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECTS

I. Language and Literature- 24 units

     a. English -   

     b. Literature -

II. Mathematics- 9 units *

     a. College Algebra -3 units

     b. Trigonometry- 3 units

     c. Statistics - 3 units

     d. Physics-5 units

III.  Chemistry- 10 units *

           1. General Chemistry - 5 units

           2. Organic Chemistry- 5 units

IV.  Biology- 15 units  ( sample subjects below) *

            1. Botany- 5 units

            2. Zoology- 5 units

            3. Comparative Anatomy - Cat Anatomy- 5 units

V.  Humanities & Social Science- 18 units

      a. Humanities -6 units ( Arts, Philosophy)

             1. Arts - 3 units

             2. Philosophy - 3 units

      b. Social Sciences- 12 units- ( sample subjects below)

             1. Basic Economics -3 units

             2. Psychology - 3 units

             3. Politics and Governance - 3 units

             4. Sociology / Anthropology - 3 units

Total units = 81
Note:
A 3-unit  subject  has   3 credit  hours  per   week and has 54 hours of classroom contact per semester. * These  subjects   must  be taken within a  baccalaureate  degree  program or its equivalent by foreign applicants. ( CHED   Memorandum order   no. 59, Series of 1996 requires 63 units only ( Lang and Lit = 24 units, Math and Natural Science= 15 units, Humanities and Soc. Sc.= 18 units, Mandated subjects- Rizal,  Philippine History,  Politics and Governance  = 6 units. Mandated subjects are not required for foreign students.) P.E.( for female students ) and 6 units ROTC (for male students) are also required for local applicants.

1.) Academic Scholarships. The College offers Academic Scholarships to deserving
     applicants in recognition of scholastic excellence.
2.) Nellie Kellog Van Schaik Scholarships. The College administers scholarship provided
     by Nellie Kellog Van Schaik Foundation, an American philanthropic body. These are
     usually extended to individuals who are qualified for admission but are financially
     incapable.

For details you may contact:

Dr. Petronilo A. Basa
Dean, College of  Medicine
DMSF Drive, Bajada
Davao City, Philippines
Tel. No. (63-082) 226-2344
E-Mail: drbasa@dmsf.edu.ph
 

FOUR - YEAR CURRICULUM LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D.)
REVISION - NO. OF HOURS

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

First Semester Lec. Lab Total Hour
Gross Anatomy
36
144
180
Histology
36
36
72
Physiology
81
81
162
Biochemistry
81
81
162
Neuro-Anatomy
36
18
54
Primary Health Care
36
32
68
.
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Total    
306
392
698
 

Second Semester

Second Semester         Lec.      Lab Total Hour
Gross Anatomy
36
144
180
Histology
36
36
72
Physiology
81
81
162
Biochemistry
81
81
162
Embryology
36
  -
36
Biostatistics
36
  -
68
 
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Total
306
270
576
 

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

First Semester         Lec.              Lab Total Hour
Pharmacology
36
54
90
Microbiology
54
72
126
Gen. Pathology
108
108
216
Clinical Pathology
18
36
54
Physical Diagnosis
68
  -
68
Psychiatry I
18
  -
18
Epidemiology
36
  -
36
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Total
356
270
608
 

Second Semester

Second Semester         Lec.      Lab Total Hour
Pharmacology
36
54
90
Parasitology
72
72
144
Gen. Pathology
36
72
108
Clinical Pathology
36
18
54
Physical Diagnosis
 
68
68
Psychiatry II
18
-
18
Pediatrics
36
 
36
Surgery
108
 
108
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Total
342
284
644
 

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

First Semester         Lec.              Lab Total Hour
Pediatrics
108
75
183
OB-Gynecology
72
75
147
Surgery
90
100
190
Medicine
108
150
258
Community Medicine
12
84
96
Advanced Pathology
18
-
18
EENT
54
-
54
Neurology
18
-
18
Legal Medicine
54
-
54
Health Service Adm.
36
-
36
History of Medicine
18
-
18
Psychiatry III
36
-
36
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Total
624
484
1108

Second Semester

Second Semester         Lec.              Lab Total Hour
Pediatrics
72
75
147
OB-Gynecology
72
75
147
Surgery
90
100
190
Medicine
72
150
222
Community Medicine
12
84
96
Advanced Pathology
-
54
54
EENT
54
-
54
Dermatology
36
-
36
Radiology
36
-
36
Medical Ethics
36
-
36
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Total
480
538
1018

 

MODULAR in Clinics
Surgery
8 weeks (100 hours)
Medicine
12 weeks (150 hours)
Pediatrics
6 weeks (75 hours)
OB-Gynecology
6 weeks (75 hours)
Community Medicine 3
4 weeks (84 hours)

 

FOURTH YEAR

MODULAR

Medicine 8 weeks (448 hours)
Surgery 8 weeks (448 hours)
OB-Gynecology 8 weeks (448 hours)
Pediatrics 8 weeks (448 hours)
Community Medicine 3 8 weeks (448 hours)
EENT 2 weeks (112 hours)
Dermatology 2 weeks (112 hours)
Psychiatry 2 weeks (112 hours)
Electives 4 weeks (112 hours)
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Total
50 weeks
2576 hours