About Davao Medical School Foundation College of Medicine
Davao Medical School Foundation College of Medicine is a Private university located in Davao, Davao del Sur (Philippines). It was established in 1976. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years (MD Program). Its campus format is listed as Urban Campus. The reported intake months are June to August.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-compliant for direct K-12 applicants if a distinct pre-med BS phase is required (NMC mandates a 54-month continuous standalone medical curriculum)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-compliant for direct K-12 applicants if a distinct pre-med BS phase is required (NMC mandates a 54-month continuous standalone medical curriculum)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$5,500 Approx
Total Course Fees$24,750
Hostel Fees / Year$1,200 to $1,500
Living Cost / Month$150 to $250
Other Charges$1,500 (Visa, Notarial, Lab & ACR I-Card)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNMAT (National Medical Admission Test)
Minimum Marks RequiredBachelor's Degree Graduate + Eligible NMAT Percentile
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years by December 31 of admission year
Application DeadlineJuly
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 Graduate + Eligible NMAT Percentile
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years by December 31 of admission year
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: June to August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
Student–Faculty Ratio~8:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity4,000+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Junior Clerkship)
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 4
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 4,000+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Clerkship integrated + post-grad tracking)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (Physician Licensure Examination - PLE required for local 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 Rate11.00%
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (Due to non-compliance with the minimum 54-month duration rule under NMC FMGL 2021)
Graduate Success Rate90% to 99%
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 (Optional conversational Bisaya/Cebuano for clinical rotations)