Philippines produces more FMGE passes than any other country. Here is the data.
Philippines medical colleges, led by DMSF, consistently produce the highest FMGE/NExT pass rates among all MBBS abroad countries. DMSF alone had 500+ passes in FMGE December 2025 out of 600 attempted โ an 83%+ pass rate, far above the national average for foreign medical graduates.
| Country | Typical FMGE Pass Rate | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ต๐ญ Philippines | 60-85% | English medium teaching, NMC-aligned curriculum |
| ๐ Georgia | 25-40% | English medium but different curriculum alignment |
| ๐ท๐บ Russia | 10-20% | Russian medium teaching, language barrier in FMGE |
| ๐จ๐ณ China | 5-15% | Chinese medium, NMC restrictions, curriculum gap |
| ๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan | 8-18% | Russian/Kazakh medium, poor curriculum alignment |
The correlation is direct: English medium teaching = better NExT/FMGE performance.
NExT/FMGE is conducted in English. Students who have studied, practiced clinically, and communicated in English for 5+ years in Philippines perform significantly better than students who studied in Russian or Chinese and then attempted an English-medium licensing exam.
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