1904
Caloocan
$5,500 / Year
4,000 – 5,000
100 – 200
Manila Central University (MCU)–Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine, located in Caloocan City, is among the Philippines’ long-established private medical schools.
The college has built a reputation for producing competent physicians through rigorous academic training and comprehensive clinical education. Its Doctor of Medicine curriculum integrates foundational sciences, clinical medicine, evidence-based practice, medical ethics, public health, and research into a competency-based educational framework. Students undertake clerkship and internship training in affiliated hospitals that provide extensive exposure to tertiary healthcare services, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and family medicine. The institution emphasizes professional integrity, leadership, and lifelong learning while supporting student participation in research projects and community healthcare programs. Located within Metro Manila, MCU provides students access to diverse patient populations and advanced healthcare facilities, ensuring strong preparation for licensure examinations and medical careers both locally and internationally.
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.