DMSFI Profile
Overview
Profile
Brief Background
The Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. (DMSFI) was established in July 1976 in response to the recognition of the lack of doctors serving rural communities and lack of specialist in urban centers of Mindanao. Its College of Medicine was thus the first such college to be set up in Mindanao and is dedicated to providing medical education and training of the highest order, leading to the provision of effective medical care in both rural and urban communities.
A consortium, the members of which are the Ateneo de Davao University, Brokenshire Memorial Hospital, the Development of Peoples’ Foundation, San Pedro Hospital and San Pedro College, operates the Foundation. It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit organization and is approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). In addition to the College of Medicine, DMSFI operates a College of Dentistry, an Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHC) and a Center for Education, Research and Development in Health (CERDH).
Where We Are Located
There are some 125 Faculty members drawn from a wide range of medical specialties and the total student population of all four years of students is usually around 1,058.
Its unique geographic location, the peace and order, and political stability of Davao City and Region XI has made DMSFI an attractive option of foreign medical students. To date there are some 800 foreign medical students at various years of schooling.
Vision & Mission

The Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. envisions healthy communities enjoying quality life..
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Faith in God
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Integrity
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Respect
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Excellence
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc., inspired by the community orientation of the Founders, commits to:
Provide humane and integral health sciences 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.
Board of Trustees
Atty. Alberto Rafael L. Aportadera
Chairperson
Development of Peoples Foundation
Sr. Aida T. Frencillo, O.P.
VICE CHAIRPERSON
SAN PEDRO COLLEGE
Fr. Manuel B. Perez, SJ, MD
DMSFI President
Ateneo de Davao University
Lourdesita S. Chan, PhD
Corporate Secretary
Development of Peoples Foundation
Ms. Minda L. Purugganan
Treasurer
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLES FOUNDATION
Dr. Surlito B. Encarnacion
San Pedro Hospital
Dr. Michael N. Jamiana, FPCS FPSGS
Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc
Dr. Jose Rene L. Lacuesta , FPCP
Ateneo de Davao University
Patria V. Manalaysay, PhD
Ateneo de Davao University
Bishop Jaime R. Moriles
Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc
Sr. Ma. Sonia B. Venus, O.P.
San Pedro Hospital
Dr. Mary Ann Rose C. Bartolo, LPT, RGC
Sr. Zoselie T. Escolano, O.P.
Sr. Indalyn D. Kuizon, O.P.
Administrators
Administrative Officers
Fr. Manuel B. Perez, SJ, MD
PRESIDENT
Oliver G. Victoriano, DBA
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Mr. Reynaldo O. Cuizon, Ph.D
DEAN – GRADUATE SCHOOL
Erwin Rommel N. Hontiveros, MD, MHPed
DEAN – COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Marie Aimee Hyacinth V. Bretaña, MD, FPPS
Asst. Dean – College of Medicine
Gary M. Batiller, DMD
Dean – College of Dentistry
Ethel S. Estorgio, DMD, MCH
Asst. Dean – College of Dentistry
Visminda B. Batoy, RN, COHN, MN
Dean – College of Nursing
Roland B. Pagtolon-an, RM, RN, MAN
Dean – College of Midwifery
John Paul M. Banzon, RN, MHPEd, MSc
Dean – College of Biology
Josephine B. Alindajao, MPD
Executive Director – IPHC
Victor D. Espino, FPUA, FPCS
gMedical Director – DMSF Hospital
Jessa Mae C. Faisan, CPA
Finance Officer
Head of Offices
Franklin E. Albarracin, CPA, MBA
COMPTROLLER
Luz C. Broca, MSLIS
LIBRARIAN
Danny S. Dionaldo, MPD
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Mr. Artemio Labunog
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Charmalou A. Maranan, RMT
LABORATORY HEAD
Maria Perpitita Socorro M. Mercader, MPD
Registrar Director – Alumni and External Relations
Liza del Norte, MPD
Student Affairs Officer
Engr. Darwin T. Santos
Maintenance Supervisor
Elizabeth R. Soriano, RN, MAN
Clinical Monitoring Officer
Genevieve D. Tupas, MD, FPPS, MMCE
Director – Research & Publication Office