Indian students with MD can register, practice medicine in Philippines

The new regulations also align with the Indian Medical Commission's requirements for registration, allowing Indian graduates to practice medicine in India after obtaining their MD degrees from the Philippines.

Earlier, to be qualified to get the physicians' licensure examination, a graduate of the Doctor of Medicine degree had to be a citizen of the Philippines.

Earlier, to be qualified to get the physicians' licensure examination, a graduate of the Doctor of Medicine degree had to be a citizen of the Phillipines (Representative image/ Source: uvgullasmedicalcollege.com)

Indian students who completed their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a Philippine college can now become eligible to register and practice medicine in Philippine. The House of Representatives has approved the amendment to the Philippine Medical Act of 1959 to allow international students, including Indian, to register and practice medicine in the Philippines after completing their Doctor of Medicine degree.

The college, as per a statement, should be recognised by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and aspirants should have completed a 12-month internship. If all conditions are met, the CHED will issue the necessary certification to facilitate this process, ensuring a smooth transition for Indian graduates.

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Earlier, to be qualified to get the physicians’ licensure examination, a graduate of the Doctor of Medicine degree had to be a citizen of Philippine.

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As many as 64 authorised medical schools are present across the Philippines. The Philippines now has been attracting aspiring doctors worldwide by offering high-quality education at competitive costs, with tuition fees significantly lower than those in Western countries. The US-aligned curriculum ensures smooth transitions to international careers, supported by a strong network of globally recognised residency programmes, an official statement issued said.

This provision to allow students to practice medicine after graduation is particularly beneficial for Indian medical students, who have been increasingly choosing Philippines for their medical education due to factors such as the high quality of education, English as the medium of instruction, and affordable living costs. The new regulations also align with the Indian Medical Commission’s requirements for registration, allowing Indian graduates to practice medicine in India after obtaining their MD degrees from the Philippines.

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