FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about admissions, eligibility, tuition fees, hostel facilities, clinical training, or student life at Davao Medical School Foundation Inc.? Browse our frequently asked questions to find clear and helpful answers that will guide you throughout your MBBS journey.
MD and MBBS are primary medical qualifications recognized by different countries. MBBS follows the British education system, while MD follows the American education system.
The Philippines is a preferred destination for Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad due to its diverse culture, pleasant climate, and cost-effective options.
The Philippines is renowned for providing top-notch medical education. Each year, thousands of students graduate with an MD (Doctor of Medicine, equivalent to MBBS) from the Philippines. In fact, one out of every ten doctors in the USA has graduated from the Philippines.
Indian students must complete 5 years and 8 months of study to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Davao Medical School Foundation. The program comprises 1 year and 8 months of BS (pre-medicine) followed by 4 years of MD. The degree awarded is Doctor of Medicine (MD), which is equivalent to MBBS in the Philippines.
Applicants should be at least 17 years old and have completed the 12th grade or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with qualifying the NEET exam.
No, Indian students must clear NEET to secure admission in any Philippine MBBS university.