Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine
WDOMS ID: F0001299 Philippines Caloocan
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About Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine
Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine is a private medical school in Caloocan, Philippines, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001299. Instruction began in 1947, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 79 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities: The school has access to clinical teaching facilities..
The qualification awarded is the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), over a curriculum of 4 years, taught in English. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
Philippines has 54 medical schools in the directory; Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine is the only one listed in Caloocan.
TrustMBBS holds 81 student reviews of Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine, with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 81 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.
Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0001299 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine
Is Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001299). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission and your home regulator directly.
Is Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine a government or private college?
The directory records it as a private institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities: The school has access to clinical teaching facilities..
How long is the medical course at Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine and in what language?
The curriculum runs 4 years. Teaching is in English. The qualification is the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.).
When was Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine established?
The World Directory records 1947 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine directly?
Address: Edsa Street Caloocan City Rizal 1400 Philippines. Phone: (+63) 8367-22-49. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
What do students say about Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine?
TrustMBBS has 81 student reviews of the college, averaging 2.4 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.
Can an agent get me a seat at Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine?
Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Philippines
City
Caloocan
WDOMS ID
F0001299
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001299) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
- 81 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 2.4★ — read the full text below before deciding.
Verify before you pay anyone
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Philippines yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
- Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Private
- Year Instruction Started
- 1947
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Alternate Names
- MCU-FDTMF College of Medicine
- Clinical Facilities
- The school has access to clinical teaching facilities.
- Clinical Training
- Clinical training is 25-49% of the full program.
- School Website(s)
- In English
- Address
- Edsa Street Caloocan City Rizal 1400 Philippines
- Phone Number(s)
- (+63) 8367-22-49
- mspacpaco@mcu.edu.ph Chairperson, Committee on Admission
- Address
- Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) 1400 Caloocan City, Metro Manila Philippines
- Phone Number(s)
- +63 2 367 2249
- Fax Number(s)
- +63 2 367 2249
- mspacpaco@mcu.edu.ph
- Qualification Title
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Year Instruction Began
- 1947
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2008
- Curriculum Duration
- 4 years
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Prerequisite Education
- Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree.
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Genders Admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is required
- Tuition Paid By
- All students pay tuition.
School Contact Admission Contact
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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: 1947 Curriculum Last Revised: 2008 Curriculum Duration: 4 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: All students pay tuition. Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2007 34 75 2004 54 91