1902
Iloilo City
$1,200 – $2,500 / Year
9,000 – 10,000
200
West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Medicine, located in Iloilo City, is one of the Philippines’ most prestigious public medical schools and has earned national recognition for consistently producing top-performing graduates in the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination. The Doctor of Medicine curriculum integrates biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, surgery, community medicine, research, ethics, preventive healthcare, and leadership development using an outcomes-based educational approach.
Students receive comprehensive clinical training primarily at the Western Visayas Medical Center, one of the region’s largest government tertiary referral hospitals, as well as other accredited teaching hospitals. Community immersion is a defining feature of the program, requiring students to work closely with rural communities and local government health units to understand population health needs and strengthen primary healthcare delivery. The college actively promotes research in infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, public health, and healthcare systems improvement. With highly qualified faculty members, modern simulation laboratories, strong government partnerships, and a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.