Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine

About Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine

Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine is a Private university located in Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur (Philippines). It was established in 1912. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine – Master in Public Health (MD-MPH) Straight Program programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years (Post-Baccalaureate MD phase). Its campus format is listed as Urban / Main Integrated Campus. The reported intake months are August / September.

WDOMS Listed: Yes
WHO Recognition: Yes
ECFMG Eligible: Yes
NMC Compliance Status: Non-compliant for regular direct track if a separate preliminary 1-2 year Bachelor of Science (BS) pre-med track is required upfront (NMC demands a continuous 54-month standalone medical track)

Recognition & Eligibility

WDOMS ListedYes

WHO RecognitionYes

ECFMG EligibleYes

NMC Compliance StatusNon-compliant for regular direct track if a separate preliminary 1-2 year Bachelor of Science (BS) pre-med track is required upfront (NMC demands a continuous 54-month standalone medical track)

Fees & Living Cost

Tuition Fees / Year$3,800 - $4,500

Total Course Fees$16,000 - $18,000

Hostel Fees / Year$1,000 - $1,200

Living Cost / Month$200 - $250

Other Charges$600 (Laboratory, Registration, Auxiliary, Library, and Medical insurance fees)

Admission Requirements

NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)

Entrance Exam RequiredNMAT (National Medical Admission Test)

Minimum Marks RequiredBachelor's Degree with competitive GPA & NMAT score percentile compliance

Minimum Age Requirement19 Years (by 31st December of admission year)

Application DeadlineMay

Admission Guidance

The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.

NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam Requirement: NMAT (National Medical Admission Test)
Minimum Marks Required: Bachelor's Degree with competitive GPA & NMAT score percentile compliance
Minimum Age Requirement: 19 Years (by 31st December of admission year)
Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine - Master in Public Health (MD-MPH) Straight Program
Intake Month: August / September

Seats & Clinical Training

Total Seats-

Student–Faculty Ratio~7:1

Teaching Hospital AvailableYes

Hospital Bed Capacity600+ Beds

Clinical Training

Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.

Clinical Training Start: 3rd Year (Introductory) / 4th Year (Full Clinical Clerkship)
Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
Affiliated Hospitals: 3+
Hospital Bed Capacity: 600+ Beds
Internship Duration: 1 Year (Clerkship integrated into Year 4)
Local Licensing Exam: Yes (Physician Licensure Examination - PLE for local medical registration)
Internship Valid in India: No (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)

Student Support & Outcomes

Indian HostelNo

International Student OfficeYes

FMGE Pass Rate-

Internship Valid in IndiaNo (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)

Graduate Success Rate91%

Student Support

Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.

Indian Food Availability: No
Indian Hostel: No
International Student Office: Yes
Language Training Provided: Yes (Conversational Chavacano / Tagalog elements integrated for clinical history-taking)

Sources

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