University of the Philippines College of Medicine

The University of the Philippines College of Medicine is the medical school of the University of the Philippines, Manila, one of the constituent universities of the University of the Philippines System.

The college is the leading medical school in the Philippines.

History
The University of the Philippines Health Sciences Center was established in 1967. The Center was established by law to provide training and research in the various health sciences. It became an autonomous member of the University of the Philippines System in 1979. The Center was further renamed University of the Philippines Manila in 1982. In 1983, UP Manila was reorganized to conform to the other autonomous universities of the UP System.

The UP College of Medicine is one of seven resident degree-granting units of the University of the Philippines Manila.

Performance
The college is proclaimed Center of Excellence in the field of medical education by the Commission on Higher Education. It has produced several topnotchers in the national licensure exams for Filipino physicians.

The college regularly competes with the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, [Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation]], and De La Salle - Health Sciences Campus in producing the top scorers in the medical licensure exams. Nonetheless, it enjoys one of the highest passing rates among all medical schools in the country.

Academic programs
The college offers the following academic degree programs:


 * Undergraduate program
 * Bachelor of Science in Basic Medical Sciences
 * Professional program
 * Doctor of Medicine
 * Graduate programs
 * Master in Orthopedics
 * Master in Clinical Audiology
 * Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences
 * Master of Science in Biochemistry
 * Master of Science in Epidemiology (Clinical Epidemiology)
 * Master of Science in Clinical Medicine
 * major in Child Health
 * major in Family and Community Health
 * major in Medical Oncology
 * major in Obstretics and Gynecology
 * major in Surgery
 * Master of Science in Pharmacology
 * Master in Physiology
 * Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry

The college holds post-graduate courses, medical conferences, and training workshops for medical professionals and health workers.

Facilities
The college draws support from the Philippine General Hospital, the largest public hospital in the Philippines.

The college enjoys allied faculty and resource support from the other resident colleges in the University of the Philippines Manila, such as:
 * The UP College of Allied Medical Professions
 * The UP College of Dentistry
 * The UP College of Nursing- Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
 * The UP College of Pharmacy College of Rehabilitation Sciences
 * The UP College of Public Health
 * The National Training Center for the Health Professions

The college is also affiliated with the National Institutes of Health comprising eight (8) independent units:
 * Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
 * Institute of Ophthalmology
 * Institute of Human Genetics
 * Institute of Clinical Epidemiology
 * Health Policy and Development Studies
 * Institute of Child Health and Human Development
 * Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
 * Ear Institute

Prominent alumni
The college has produced the following alumni:
 * Juan Flavier - former Philippine Senator and Secretary of Health; Ramon Magsaysay Awardee
 * Manuel Dayrit - former Philippine Secretary of Health; former Officer, World Health Organization
 * Jaime Galvez Tan - former Philippine Secretary of Health; former campaign manager of Presidential Candidate Raul Roco
 * Esperanza Cabral - Philippine Secretary of Social Welfare and Development; renowned cardiologist
 * Alfredo R.A. Bengzon - Dean, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health; Chief Executive Officer of The Medical City