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Official India Admission Portal · Est. 1976 · Davao City, Philippines
Also known as: Davao Medical College Philippines · NMC Aligned · WHO Listed · PAASCU Level II · Zero Donation
Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF) is a WHO-listed, NMC-aligned medical university in Davao City, Philippines — established in 1976. Commonly called Davao Medical College Philippines by Indian students, DMSF offers the BS Pre-Medicine + MD Doctor of Medicine program. Total cost: ₹40–43 Lakhs all-inclusive. Zero donation. 500+ FMGE passes in December 2025.
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. (DMSF) is a private medical institution founded in 1976 in Davao City, Philippines. Over nearly five decades, it has grown into one of the most respected medical universities in Southeast Asia, and the most preferred destination for Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad.
DMSF holds PAASCU Level II accreditation — the highest institutional accreditation in the Philippines — and is listed in the WHO/FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED), making its graduates eligible for the NExT exam in India and USMLE in the USA.
The institution is widely known among Indian families as Davao Medical College Philippines, though both names refer to the same institution at DMSF Drive, Bajada, Davao City, Philippines 8000.
DMSF's vision is to produce globally competent medical professionals who can serve communities anywhere in the world. The curriculum is aligned with NMC (India), USMLE (USA), and WHO standards — giving graduates a truly global medical career pathway.
| Full Name | Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. |
| Short Name | DMSF |
| Popular Name | Davao Medical College Philippines |
| Type | Private Medical University |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Location | DMSF Drive, Bajada, Davao City, Philippines 8000 |
| Accreditation | PAASCU Level II |
| WHO/IMED | Listed — NMC & USMLE Eligible |
| Indian Students | 800+ per academic year |
| Hostel | 14-storey Indian student hostel (100m from campus) |
| Internship Fee | FREE — Zero fee for 12 months |
| Donation | Zero — since 1976 |
Direct admission. No agent. No commission. Free counselling.
NMC-aligned MBBS program for Indian students — English medium, zero donation
Philippines Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges & Universities — highest institutional accreditation
World Health Organization — globally recognised medical institution
National Medical Commission, India — graduates eligible for NExT exam
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates — USMLE eligible
International Medical Education Directory by FAIMER — required for NExT eligibility
Commission on Higher Education, Philippines — regulatory approval
Primary affiliated teaching hospital — 1,000+ beds, diverse case mix
Proven track record — 83%+ pass rate, 5 AIR holders, Dec 2025
Philippines is Asia's largest English-speaking country. Every lecture, exam, and clinical round at DMSF is in English — the biggest reason for 83%+ FMGE pass rates.
DMSF has never charged a donation or capitation fee. Transparent, fixed fees since founding.
500+ DMSF students cleared FMGE Dec 2025. Consistently the highest pass rate among all overseas medical colleges globally.
14-storey dedicated Indian hostel — 100m from campus. South & North Indian food 3x daily. AC rooms. $270/month all-in.
ECFMG-recognized MD degree — DMSF graduates can pursue USMLE and US residency alongside NExT in India.
800+ Indian students per batch — Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, AP, Telangana, Maharashtra and all states represented.
Direct admission to Davao Medical School Foundation, Philippines. No agent commission. No donation. No hidden charges. 500+ DMSF students passed FMGE Dec 2025.