1978
City of Batac
$2,000 – $2,500 / Year
14,000+
150 – 300
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) College of Medicine, located in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, is a public medical school established to strengthen healthcare services in Northern Luzon. As part of a leading state university, the college focuses on producing competent physicians committed to public service, community health, and regional development.
The Doctor of Medicine curriculum integrates biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, surgery, preventive medicine, research, and primary healthcare while emphasizing community-based education and rural medical practice. Students complete clinical training in government hospitals and affiliated healthcare facilities where they gain extensive experience managing diseases prevalent in the Ilocos Region. Research activities focus on regional health priorities, public health interventions, and disease prevention strategies. Community immersion programs enable students to work closely with local government health units and underserved populations, reinforcing the university’s mission of producing socially accountable physicians dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility throughout Northern Philippines.
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.