MBBS

4 reasons why Philippines is the ultimate choice for MBBS Abroad

Posted By : Mr Anand Dhillon/Posted on: May 14, 2017

More than 11 lakh aspirants for approximately 63,000 medical seats. The competition is as tough as it can get. So if you are a dedicated student, getting good scores but still not sure whether you will get to study MBBS in India, MBBS in Philippines might be your answer to good medical education.

So let’s find out why is Philippines becoming the ultimate destination for MBBS studies amongst Indians:

1. Gateway to USA


Medical education pattern in Philippines is similar to that followed in USA. Pre-Medical program followed by Proper Medicine program.

The training provided at the top medical schools in Philippines is remarkable and helps medicos in attempting USMLE effectively.

Hence Indian students interested to pursue residency programs in USA should study medicine in Philippines as they can get access to quality education at affordable cost.

2. 3rd Largest English Speaking Country


Philippines is the 3rd largest English speaking country in the World.

Hence Indian students planning to pursue MBBS in English medium find it comfortable to learn their medical curriculum well.

Unlike MBBS in Russia, Ukraine, China, Georgia, where it is mandatory to learn the national language like Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Georgian for interacting with locals as well as patients during clinical practice, in Philippines English is enough as it is widely spoken by almost 98% of the population.

3. Comfortable Climate for Indians


Philippines is a tropical country and climate is similar to that in India.

The overall climate cycle in Philippines is Dry season and Wet season. The dry season starts in late November and ends in May. The rainy seasons starts in June and lasts till October.

Overall Indian students studying in Philippines find the climate comfortable to live.

4. Indian Food


Any foreign student studying abroad miss their home cooked food and their local cuisine.

Well its good news for Indian students that Indian food is available at Indian mess in many universities and colleges.

There are many restaurants and Tiffin services rendered by private vendors who provide door step service to Indian students.

Though there might be a compromise in taste and quality as compared to home cooked food, but nonetheless something is better than nothing.

If you decide to study MBBS in Philippines, it is important that you choose the best medical colleges else you may end up compromising on your education. Most of the medical schools offering MBBS for international students are private run, so be careful in choosing the one suitable for you. We have listed below the top 5 medical schools in Philippines.


These are listed with the Medical Council of India (MCI), FAIMER, CHED, WHO:

1. ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (AUF), SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

2. EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE (EAC), SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

3. OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

4. UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP

5. MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (MCU)


Author : Mr. Anand Dhillon [M.B.A.]


Anand Dhillon loves to write & share knowledge on Education in India, Career choices & Studying Abroad; helping Students in need of relevant information. He is a Mechanical Engineer & an MBA by qualification. He keeps himself updated with the constant changes in the Education arena & provides answers on Quora, Shiksha.

Anand has been involved in Counselling Students, Professionals about various career paths in India & Overseas for over 6 years. EDIFICE EDUCATION is his endeavour to provide FREE CONSULTANCY for courses like MBBS, Engineering, MBA, Hospitality & Tourism.


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