Embassy ofIndia, Manila
Davao MedicalSchool Foundation
The Embassy of India, Manila has issued a fresh advisory confirming that the MD programme structure at CHED-recognized colleges like DMSF meets NMC India's requirements. Here is what it says, in plain English.
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Davao MedicalQuick Answer
Yes — the Embassy of India, Manila has officially confirmed that DMSF's 54-month MD programme, including its NMC-mandated subjects, English medium instruction, and 12-month internship, complies with NMC India's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations. This is independently backed by CHED (Philippines' higher education regulator) and a resolution passed by the Philippines House of Representatives.
CHED informed the Embassy in writing (8 May 2025) that the 54-month Doctor of Medicine programme — excluding the pre-medical BS programme — at CHED-recognized institutions complies with FMGL Regulations.
The mandatory subjects specified in Schedule-I of the National Medical Commission's notification dated 18 November 2021 are part of the curriculum at CHED-recognized colleges.
The advisory confirms the entire programme is conducted in English — removing any doubt around language eligibility for NMC compliance.
A full 12-month internship at the medical institution or its attached hospital is mandatory and built into the programme, along with a Certificate of Registrability for practice in the Philippines.
Resolution No. 73, adopted on 11 March 2026, formally endorses that the MD programme from CHED-recognized institutions is fully compliant with NMC regulations for Indian students studying abroad.
| Advisory Point | Status | Relevance to DMSF Students |
|---|---|---|
| 54-month MD structure | ✅ Confirmed | Matches NMC's required format exactly |
| NMC mandatory subjects (Schedule-I) | ✅ Confirmed | Fully included in curriculum |
| English medium instruction | ✅ Confirmed | No language eligibility concerns |
| 12-month internship | ✅ Confirmed | Built into the programme structure |
| Philippines House of Reps endorsement | ✅ Confirmed | Independent government-level backing |
It is an independent, written confirmation from the Indian government's own diplomatic mission — not a claim made by any college, agent, or consultancy.
It is independently backed by CHED (the Philippines' own higher education regulator) and a formal resolution of the Philippines House of Representatives — two separate official confirmations.
It reassures families that DMSF's degree structure is built exactly to NMC's specifications, in line with what DMSF has consistently delivered — 500+ DMSF students cleared FMGE in December 2025.
Official Source: Embassy of India, Manila — "Advisory on Medical Education in the Philippines," dated 17 June 2026.
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