The MBBS duration in the Philippines was initially 4 years until 2021. However, with the amendment to the National Medical Commission (NMC) Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) Regulation, several medical colleges in the Philippines modified their Doctor of Medicine (MD) course curriculum to a duration of 5 and a half years. This adjustment aligns with the requirements set by the Indian regulatory body. The revised duration encompasses both the academic and clinical aspects, including a clinical internship in the Philippines.
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Applicants who successfully clear the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) in the Philippines are required to apply for a new visa to enroll in the MD program. The typical timeline from completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) program to commencing the MD course is approximately 5 to 6 months. Consequently, the overall duration for pursuing MBBS in the Philippines is now extended to 7 and a half years, inclusive of the BS course.