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Affordable MBBS and MD in the Philippines
Philippines Universities are the world’s most affordable, according to a recently published global comparative study on affordability and accessibility in higher education. Philippines have a 90% literacy rate. If proves that Education is of primary concern in the country Philippines is the largest English – Speaking country in the Southeast Asian region. English is used as a medium of instruction in higher education . Also, Filipinos are considered one of the most competent English speakers in the world. It is known … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors, Universities
Occupational medicine gets specialty status
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Medical Association has granted the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) specialty status under the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP). PCOM received the specialty status in ceremonies witnessed by PMA and PCOM officials at the PMA office on North Avenue in Quezon City recently. PCOM is a specialty society affiliated with the International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH) and the Asian Association of Occupational Health (AAOH). … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors, Medical Updates
Free health check-up, consultation for Filipinos in Dubai
Dubai-based Prime Medical Center is providing free medical check-up and consultation to Filipinos in three of its branches every Friday during the month-long Ramadan, according to a report. The free consultation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its branch located adjacent to the BurJuman Metro station along the Trade Center Road towards Creekside in Bur Dubai on August 20; on Salahuddin Road opposite Reef Mall in Deira … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors, Health News
‘Whistle-blowers’ vs Filipino doctor in US settle suit
Two Texas nurses have agreed for a $750,000 settlement in connection with the lawsuit they filed against the Winkler Country hospital that fired them for accusing one of its doctors of improper medical treatment. Winkler County Memorial Hospital fired Anne Mitchell and Vickilyn Galle for alleged misuse of official information when they anonymously reported Dr. Rolando Arafiles Jr., a Filipino, to the state medical board in 2009. Mitchell was acquitted in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors, Glimpse of the past, Nurses
Top 10 February 2010 Physician
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Physician Licensure Examination February 2010 are 1 MARIE JO-ANN BELTRAN CABANTING, FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY NICANOR REYES MEDICAL FOUNDATION – 85.42% 2 ARLYN DIZON SALUT, OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY VALENZUELA – 85.08% 3 REGINALD RICASA CORDIAL, OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY VALENZUELA – 84.92% 4 ROD MARK MEMORACION CLAVEL, OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY VALENZUELA – 84.67% 5 BIANCA KATRINA ESCARO VILLANUEVA, UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST RAMON MAGSAYSAY … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors, Glimpse of the past
February 2010 Physicians Licensure Examination Result
Physician board exam results as PRC announced that 621 out of 1,344 examinees passed licensure exams given by the Board of Medicine in Manila and Cebu on February 14, 15, 21 and 22. One (1) out of 11 passed the Preliminary Examinations The composition of the Philippine Board of Medicine are chairman: Dr. Mildred N. Pareja; members: Dr. Florentino C. Doble, Dr. Restituto C. De Ocampo, Dr. Edgardo T. Fernando, Dr. Miguel L. Noche Jr. and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors, Glimpse of the past, Licensure Examination
PCP Convention 2010: Medicine beyond Medicine: Traversing Boundaries, Crossing Borders
The landscape of the medical profession has changed dramatically over the recent decades. While the more traditional roles of health-care provider and scientist remain, challenging roles such as steward of patient resources, community educator, and patient advocate have emerged. To be able to fulfill such roles, we as today’s Filipino physicians have to be constantly aware of ourselves and our environments, define our boundaries, limitations and comfortable spheres, and be willing to go beyond them. As … Read entire article »
Filed under: Doctors
Hospitalization and Medical Emergencies in the Philippines
Hospitalization and Medical Emergencies in the Philippines General Information Medical Emergencies Insurance for Travelers Blood Donation Psychiatric Assistance Scuba Diving Accidents Medical Evacuations Hospitals and Medical Facilities in the Philippines English Speaking Doctors and Dentists General Information The Philippines is a tropical country and as such, diseases that are rare in the U.S. are more common in the Philippines. Depending on the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Hospitals, Laws on Health
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