A feasibility study of Mr. Adolfo Miguel on the prospects of Davao Medical School concluded the possibility of its establishment.  This is a requirement of his Masters Degree with Ateneo de Davao University.

The idea of a consortium was conceived during the Philippine Hospital Association meeting when Sr. Florida Manzano, OP. proposed the idea of forming the consortium with Atty. Juan V. Faune, Administrator of Brokenshire.

Faith

The Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. (DMSFI) is a community oriented academic institution established to respond to the lack of health care providers and changing health patterns of communities in the island of Mindanao.

A consortium consisting of the Ateneo de Davao University, Brokenshire Memorial Hospital, Development of People’s Foundation, San Pedro College and San Pedro Hospital established Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF) as the first medical school in Mindanao.

Nellie Kellog Schaick scholarship grant received

In 1977, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation donated Php 750,000 through the Development of People’s Foundation, that partly funded the construction of the first building of DMSF.

A “Walk for a Cause” and donations from Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Asia Foundation, Nellie Kellog Van Shaick Foundation helped get a school a head-start. The First batch of medical students were welcomed in the same year.

It was June 1, 1977 that DMSF opened its doors to the first batch of medical students. Classes were held at the old building of the San Pedro Hospital.

The Board of Trustees has engraved an Institute of Primary Health Care whose thrust is:

1. The education of a new person in medicine, a family-community oriented medical doctor.
2. Education and training of Primary Health Care workers

Trained 877 community health volunteers (katiwala) in Davao City, Davao del Sur, and North Cotabato to popularize Primary Health Care

Dr. Jesus dela Paz was the first Executive Director of IPHC, the Katiwala Program, and the community based development initiatives.

DMSF occupied the 2.5 hectare lot area (up to the present time) with the Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHC), College of Dentistry and Center for Education, Research and Development in Health (CERDH) forming the four operating units of DMSF.

The College of Dentistry was established to address the long felt need for a well-rounded dental care service

Dr. Pedro M. Morales was the first Dean of the College of Dentistry.

The first graduation ceremony was held San Pedro College Auditorium

The Center of Education, Research and Development in Health (CEDRH) was established with Dr. Warlito C. Vicente as Director.

RESPECT

IPHC implemented the Community health through Integrated Local Development (CHILD) Project in Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao City, Surigao del Sur, and South Cotabato, with NEDA, DOH, DILG, POPCOM, and funded by USAID.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was officially opened as a response to the shortage of community-oriented nurses.

Ms. Delia I. de Paz, RN, MN was the first Dean of the College of Nursing.

Masters in Community Health (MCH) Offered

IPHC Implemented Grassroots Organizing for the Welfare of Children Project in New Bataan, Davao del Norte.

IPHC with University of Calgary and Mhidol University of Thailand offered five-week international courses to development workers

Masters in Patricipatory Development (MPD) offered

Innovative Health Sciences Education Partnership (IHSEP) with DOH, CHED, started IPHC consulted 115 People’s Organizations (POs) in the First People’s Organization Forum

INTEGRITY

IPHC implemented the Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) Project in Region IX, X, XI, XII, and Caraga

Strategic Plan 2001-2004 Started

IPHC implemented the Sustainable Integrated Area Development (SIAD) in Davao del Norte and Surigao del Sur

IPHC conducted the In-Country training Program (ICTP) in ARMM until 2007

The DMSFI Hospital, a 100 bed capacity hospital, was established as a training hospital of the Davao Medical School community. 

Dr. Bong Vega was the first Medical Director of the DMSFI Hospital

DMSFI attained Bureau of Immigration accreditation

Humanitarian medical mission sent to Indonesia

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was officially opened as a response to the shortage of community-oriented nurses.

Ms. Delia I. de Paz, RN, MN was the first Dean of the College of Nursing.

The College of Medicine catered international students from India, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand . 

CERDH was renamed the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research (IGSR), as the research training arm of DMSFI. IGSR envisions to produce masters graduates who are highly competent in the fundamentals of each discipline for careers in community health, teaching, participatory development, and research. 

The unit also aims to produce quality researchers that are responsive to the health needs of the people in Mindanao.

The College of Medicine catered international students from India, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand.

Medical Education Unit of the College of medicine created

EXCELLENCE

Institutional teambuilding efforts deepened

Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPed) offered

DMSF Hospital Workbreak Program established

DMSF Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit operational

The Bachelor Science in Biology program was officially established. It is designed to provide students a broad base understanding of fundamental theories, concepts, and principles of biological schience honing them en route for Medicine.

Alumni and External Relations Office Established

Spiritruality Center and Internal Audit Office created

IPHC made the community extension arm of DMSFI

DMSF Hospital Quality Assurance Program implemented

In June of 2012, the Midwifery course was re-opened and expanded to a 4 year program leading to the Bachelors Degree in Midwifery Program

Medical and dental teams to Typhoon Pablo-affected areas

DMSF Hospital Employees Wellness Clinic and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opened

DMSF Hospital prioritized primarcy care, patient-centered team approach

DMSF Hospital attained DOH Level II Category and PHIC Center of Quality (2012-2014)

First awarding of distinguished alumni

MOA on Public-Private Partnership with Davao City Health Office signed

Clinical Monitoring Office created

Medical Mission teams to Typhoon Yolanda affected areas

All-Lumad Midwifery Course started

DMSF Hospital established a Birthing Center, the Newborn Screening Section, Diabetes Clinic

A 10-storey College of Medicine building was put up.

The New Library was opened

21 Lumad midwives graduated

Anatomage operational

DMSF Hospital reorganized

IPHC distributed more than 800 solar lanters in Marilog, Talaingod, and San Isidro, Davao City

The Center for Healthcare Simulation was conferred as an International Training Center for Advance Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, Heartsavers and Pediatric Advanced Life Support of the American Heart Association.