Philippines - Manila Central University

About University
Manila Central University had a very humble beginning. In 1903, on
the request of several students from the University of Sto. Tomas
and other individuals, Dr. Alejandro Albert organized a private
review class.
This review class developed into the Escuela de Farmacia del Liceo
de Manila in 1904, with Dr. Alejandro Albert, Alfredo L. Guerrero,
Antonio C. Llamas, Feliciano Paterno and Filemon Tanchoco, and all
faculty members of the institution, as incorporators. This was the
first educational institution of its kind established and managed by
Filipinos. Its success demonstrated the undoubted capacity and
ability of the Filipinos managing their own affairs in the educational
field, especially then, when at that time of its initial organization it
was barely 4 years after the establishment of the Philippine
Educational System.
The Manila College of Pharmacy became one of the leading
institutions of higher learning of its kind. It produced many
prominent pharmacists. Stable and secure in its position, the college
expanded in number in 1929. Its Board of Trustees, answering a
long felt need for the training of the youth for dental services,
opened the College of Dentistry. Manila College of Pharmacy became
then the Manila College of Pharmacy and Dentistry of pre-war time.
Opened and dedicated to gave the best education for our youth, the
College maintained its leading position in the educational field.
Unfortunately, the war closed its portals in 1941.
During the Japanese
occupation, the enemy
systematically looted its
extensive facilities, laboratory,
equipment, museum, etc. and
during the liberation period, it
was further looted of everything
but the shell of its two
buildings.
After the liberation of the
Philippines, the Board of
Trustees reorganized the
College into Manila Central
College.
In addition to Pharmacy and Dentistry, the reorganized institution
offered courses in Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce and Business
Administration and Post Graduate courses in Pharmacy. And finally
in 1947, the College of Medicine was added. In 1948, it became the
Manila Central University after having opened the College of Nursing
and Graduate School and more than sufficiently meeting the
requirements for a university.
In 1949, the MCU inaugurated its 10-hectare campus in Caloocan
City. Since then, additional school buildings and service facilities
have been constructed yearly in the 1960s. The College of
Optometry, Midwifery and High School and Kindergarten classes
were also opened. Expansion projects and development program for
the whole university and individual colleges were continuously
drawn to meet the educational demands and the objectives of the
University.
MCU is committed to do its share in improving the lives of people. It
constantly raises its standards and improves its facilities to enable
its graduates to meet the challenges and opportunities in the
Philippines and around the world.
We train students to develop the means to build the future they
dream of. The knowledge and ideals that we plant in our students
will provide them the skills and confidence they need to achieve.
The MCU graduates’ track record of success and excellence is a
testament of the mission that we in MCU have bestowed upon
ourselves.
The MCU College of Medicine, established in 1947, now has
thousands of graduates in the medical profession, academe and
community health service.
Manila Central University
Filemon D. Tanchoco Medical Foundation.
Located near the imposing Monumento Circle in Caloocan City is the
sprawling compound of Manila Central University. Tall Acasia trees
dot the ten hectare lot providing a refreshing spot amidst the busy
industrial surroundings.
MCU Hospital, which was set-up at about the same time, has
provided patients with utmost healthcare and service for over 65
years.
To better serve more people, the MCU College of Medicine and MCU
Hospital were turned into a non-stock and non-profit educational
foundation named after its founder Filemon D. Tanchoco, a man of
integrity and commitment and a career educator. Thus, the MCU
Filemon D. Tanchoco Medical Foundation was established in 1971.
MCU
FDTMF HOSPITAL
A modern 209- Bed
Tertiary health care
center strategically
located in Caloocan
City, north of Metro
Manila offering
complete and efficient
medical and surgical
services.
Emergency Room with 24-hour coverage by ER Consultants,
Ambulatory Services, Operating Room & Delivery Rooms, Neonatal
and Pediatric ICU, Medical & Surgical, ICCU. Private Rooms and
Suites.
Complete 24-hour Laboratory and Radiological Services. Heart
Station, New Stress Test Machine (Marquette-Helige Cardiosys XT
with Treadmill 2000 & Defiport SCP 912 Maniature Defribrillator),
Pulmonary Stations, Hearing Center ( Audiometry and
Tympanometry), Industrial Health Clinic.
Octopus 101 Perimetry, Pain and Hospice Center. Bronchoscopy,
Physical Rehabilitation Center. Ultrasound, 4D Ultrasound , 2-D
Echo, CT-Scan . Ambulatory Surgical Unit, Pediatric Playroom
Therapy, Infertility Work-Up, Fetal Monitor, Video Laparoscopy,
Video" Endoscopy, Hemodialysis. Menopause Clinic, Maternal High
Risk Unit, Gynecologic Unit, Women's Health Unit, Oncology Clinic.
Pharmacy. Acute Stroke Unit and Ambulance Services.
Also offering Executive Check-Up ( Out-Patient and In-Patient ), Pre-
employment Screening, Annual Employment Check-Up, Package
Deals on Normal Delivery, Ceasarian Section, D & C, Appendectomy,
Herniorrhapy, Thyroid Surgery, Trabeculectomy and ECCE Surgery.
BS MD Program:
Philippines has developed the education system, similar to the USA.
Thus after High School (Grade 10) the students join a Bachelors
Degree. Those who want to study Medicine does the Pre-Medicine in
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Medical Technology, Nursing,
Pharmacy or Physiotherapy. After which they sit for National Medical
Admission Test (NMAT) exam then they enroll for 4 years medical
course known as ‘Doctor of Medicine’ (MD). The MD degree
awarded in USA / Philippines is equivalent to MBBS of UK /
Commonwealth Countries. Philippines is the world's Second largest
exporter of Physicians after India.
Post Graduation Specialization :
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Program Duration * Program Duration
1
Internal Medicine 3 Years 7 Anesthesia 3 Years
2
Pediatrics 3 Years 8 Orthopedics 4 Years
3
Radiology 4 Years 9 ENT 4 Years
4
General Surgery 5 Years 10 Dermatology 3 Years
5
Emergency Medicine 3 Years 11 Clinical Pathology 4 Years
6
Obstetrics & Gynecology 4 Years 12 Urology 5 Years
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