Davao Medical School of Foundation (DMSF) is one of the largest medical university in the Philippines teaching MBBS to students from both Philippines and abroad. It is recognized by WHO, MCI, and many more international professional groups. Davao Medical School of Foundation has formed into a huge scale, a well-managed comprehensive university with good MBBS teaching staff. It is one of those universities which is having an advanced system of education, and it trains students with the help of updated education technology of medical study. The university embraces the high-tech methods of practical medicine that empower MBBS students to be focused, competitive and flexible in the world market.
Davao Medical School of Foundation offers low-cost MBBS program. The university is preparing doctors from near by countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and far abroad. It is one of the fastest growing international university in the region imparting both MBBS and education in other streams. The Davao Medical school is situated on a 2.5-hectare site near to the center of Davao City, which boasts of a stable climate, both in terms of its politics and its climate. There are five universities in the City as well as some schools and colleges. DMSF operates a College of Dentistry, an Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHC) and a Center for Education, Research and Development in Health (CERDH).
Students are affiliated to the Davao Medical Center, the Davao Doctors Hospitals, San Pedro Hospital, and Brokenshire Memorial Hospital for their clinical rotations in the third and fourth years of their courses. There are more than 125 Faculty members drawn from a wide range of medical specialties and the total number of students is around 1,058. DMSF is an attractive option for international medical students as it has a unique geographical location, the peace and order, and the political stability of Davao city. Till now, more than 800 international medical students are already studying in the institute.
➢ 10th Original Marksheet
➢ 12th Original Marksheet
➢ Original Passport with proper scan copy of front and back to be shared over email.
➢ NEET Score Card
➢ Photograph
• Required digital photograph above shoulder in white background. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up between 70% - 80% of the face. ( Kindly share clear scan copy over email ID provide by your counsellor) • Required 6 passport size photographs should be 35mm x 45mm in Width and Height over matt paper with white background.➢ Birth Certificate
• In English only • Required only if student is minor less than 18 years. ➢ Bank Statement of Father or Mother (PLEASE NOTE: Passbook copy is not acceptable) • 6 months original bank statement with Bank Stamp on it. • Minimum closing balance not less than Rs. 2.5 Lakhs. • In case account is opened less than 6 months then letter from bank manager stating when the account was opened.➢ If the student has Bank statement of himself or herself it is acceptable
• 6 months original bank statement with Bank Stamp on it. • Minimum balance not less than Rs. 2.5 Lakhs.➢ No objection letter/ Sponsorship Affidavit on a Rs. 100 stamp paper (Original).
➢ Minor affidavit on Rs. 10 Stamp Paper from Father and Mother if Student is below 18 years
old.➢ Student Pan Card Copy (For Dollar exchange & Forex Card).
| Location | TutionFees Bs Program (2Years) In (PESO) | TutionFees Md Program (4Years) In (PESO) | Total Tution Fees (6years) INR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davao | 770000 | 1428000 | 2198000 |
The main objective of this scholarship is to help the people of Mindanao by creating more doctors. The scholarship program also focuses on providing financial aid for students of DMSF who are unable to pay their tuition. There are more than 500 students who are now doctors due to this Nellie Kellog Van Schaick Scholarship program of the Davao Medical School Foundation. Find out more about applying for this scholarship below
Implementation of Nellie Kellog Van Schaick Scholarship Program is done through the Scholarship Committee as recommended by the Dean of the DMSF. The committee consists of a minimum of three to five members with one as the Chairperson. The Committee members shall serve the office for a period of two years and may subject to reappointment.
The scholarship committee should accept the students request for the scholarship program. For first-year students, the aspirant must have an average of 85 or better in their BS Degree. To maintain or renew the scholarship, Full scholars: an average of 82 or better without a grade less than 78 in any subject. Partial scholars: an average of 80 or better with NO grade below 75 in any subject. All the students who are applying for scholarships will be reevaluated yearly. Based on their academic performance or their financial needs, the scholarship committee may upgrade it from partial to full or downgrade from full to partial, or even discontinue the scholarship grant.
commit to serve the rural area after completing their studies and passing the licensure exam. be physically fit and must be of good moral character. be in need of financial assistance.
The same as those for the full scholar except that the scholar required to serve for a period equivalent to ¾ of the number of years enjoyed under the grant. An aspirant should submit a copy of their transcript of records. It is mandatory for the students applying for the scholarship to submit the income tax returns of their parents during the two (2) immediately preceding years and the latest BIR declaration of assets and liabilities. A certification of good moral character from the head of his/her school, or from the parish priest or church minister should be submitted. The student should also submit a medical certification stating their physical fitness. All the documents submitted during the interview will be subject to verification by the committee members. If the documents were found fake or duplicate the application will be rejected and no appeals for reconsideration is entertained. The student should submit the application to the Chairman of the Committee with the above documents to the secretary. An orientation program is conducted for the applicants and their parents/guardians. The interview will be conducted by the Scholarship Committee. Once the students are selected, he/she should sign the contract of the scholarship.
| FACILITIES | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|
| Library | The University has 2 libraries (General and Medical) in the university campus. The Medical library has a large number of books, journals, international journals and periodicals etc. The libraries offer well-furnished, and air-conditioned reading rooms with seating capacity of over 200 person at a time. |
| Sports | The university has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities in the campus like table tennis, basketball, volleyball, 400-meter running track, tennis court, etc. The university is one of the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. |
| Computer lab | The institute has a well-equipped computer lab in the campus with latest computer machines and tools. |
| Lab | The institute has a well-equipped lab in the campus with modern equipment and tools. |
| Gym | The institute has a gym in the campus with modern machines and tools like dumbbells treadmill. |
The university has a hostel for students and faculty in which they are providing a well-furnished room with all the necessary amenities like bed, chair, mattress, air-conditioner, etc. Hostels are having the seating capacity of 1000 person at a time.