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
Fees & Living Cost
Admission Requirements
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
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
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)







