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Mindanao State University
College of Medicine
Zone 542, Pala-o, Iligan City
Philippines, 9200
(at the back of the City Hospital)
Tel. # (063)223-9776, 223-3028, 221 3835
Look for Ms. Joan Reserva
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Mindanao State University Got 96% Passing Rate
The Mindanao State University – College of Medicine (MSU-COM) has produced another batch of new doctors from the recent August 2009 Physician Licensure Examination. Fifty-three (53) out of 56 examinees have successfully passed the said licensure exam, giving the MSU a passing rate of 95%.
The schools’ performance during the licensure exam can [...]
MSU COM with 100% passing rate
The Mindanao State University College of Medicine (MSU COM) has got 100% passing rate during the February 2008 Physician Licensure Examination. Nine examinees took the recent board exam and they have made it all with flying colors.
To our new doctors, we are truly proud of you!
Welcome to the 41st APMC Convention
What: 41st APMC CONVENTION
THEME: Priorities and Strategies in Philippine Medical Education
When: January 24-26 2008
Where: Davao Medical School Foundation, Davao City
For the schedule of activities, please visit the Davao Medical School Foundation website.
Are you a good PBL student?
A good PBL student should possess these characteristics:
- Prompt and present for all sessions.
- A knowledge of the process of PBL.
- Commitment to self/student-directed learning.
- Active participation in discussion and critical thinking while contributing to a friendly, non-intimidating environment.
- Willingness to make constructive evaluation of self, group and tutor.
Problem-Based Learning Curriculum has positive effects of physicians’ competency
A recent study conducted by Gerald Choon-Huat Koh, MD, et al., from the National University of Singapore about the effects of problem-based learning or PBL during medical school on physician competency (a systematic review), showed that PBL during medical school has positive effects on physician competency after graduation, mainly in social and cognitive dimensions.
Abstract:
Background: Systematic [...]
The History of MSU – College of Medicine
BEFORE…
The MSU-College of Medicine opened its doors to its first batch of students in school year 1984-1985 at Marawi City. Manned by the first dean, Dr. Omra A. Tamano and faculty members recruited from Marawi City, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro City and [...]
PBL, the MSU way
by Angelo H. Manalo M.D., MS Surg., FPCS, FICS
Former Director of Medical Education
What is PBL?
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a total approach to education. As defined by Dr. Howard Barrows and Ann Kelson of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, PBL is both a curriculum and a process. The curriculum consists of carefully selected and designed [...]
Is MSU College of Medicine the school for you?
When I was searching for Mindanao State University College of Medicine-related websites, I came across this question raised by one of the Yahoo! Answers users:
Is MSU-Iligan City, a good training ground for future physicians?
The chosen best answer was:
it is a state run university. with the subsidies it got from the government, it should have all [...]
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarships are available to first year students. Since they are ranked according to NMAT results, general point average (grade), and interview results, the top 10 are considered University Academic Scholars who are entitled to free tuition and other incidental fees, one round trip transportation expenses from home address to MSU College of Medicine every [...]
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