MBBS Curriculum

A Globally-Aligned Medical Curriculum Designed for Success

The DMSF MBBS curriculum (BS-MD format) is structured to provide Indian students with a strong academic foundation, advanced clinical training, and preparation for global licensure exams like NEXT, FMGE, and USMLE.

Following the American medical education model and complying with NMC (India) and WHO standards, DMSF ensures that every graduate is skilled, ethical, and ready to practice medicine anywhere in the world.

Program Format: BS + MD (Equivalent to MBBS in India)

Phase Duration Focus Area
Doctor of Medicine (MD) 4 Years Clinical sciences, hospital-based training, internships

Detailed Curriculum Breakdown

Pre-Medical Program (1.5 Years)

  • General Biology & Cell Biology
  • General & Organic Chemistry
  • Psychology & Sociology
  • Biochemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Communication Skills & Filipino Culture (orientation for international students)

Pre-Med lays the groundwork for a smooth transition into the MD program.

Doctor of Medicine Program (4 Years)

MD Year 1: Basic Medical Sciences

  • Gross Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Histology & Embryology
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Preventive & Community Medicine
  • Medical Ethics

MD Year 2: Para-Clinical Sciences

  • Pathology
  • Microbiology & Parasitology
  • Pharmacology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Integration Labs

MD Year 3: Clinical Sciences

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Ophthalmology
  • ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Radiology
  • Clinical Rotations Begin

MD Year 4: Internship / Clerkship

Full-time clinical clerkship at affiliated hospitals

Supervised practice in all major departments:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • OB-GYN
  • Community Medicine
  • Emergency & Intensive Care
  • Electives

Internship satisfies the NMC and global standards for clinical training.

Curriculum Features

  • Integrated, organ-system based learning
  • USMLE & NEXT focused coaching modules
  • Clinical simulations & mannequin lab training
  • Community-based and patient-centric learning
  • Weekly case discussions & clinical correlation

Clinical Training Partners

DMSF ensures real-world experience through affiliations with top hospitals in Davao City:

  • Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)
  • Davao Doctors Hospital
  • San Pedro Hospital
  • Brokenshire Memorial Hospital
  • DMSF Hospital (in-campus)

Outcome-Focused Education

  • Strong FMGE/NEXT pass results among Indian students
  • Alumni practicing across India, USA, UK, and the Middle East
  • Clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and patient communication emphasized
  • Continuous assessment and academic mentorship

Want a copy of the full syllabus?

Call us at +91 75077 99558 | info@dmsfmedical.org

Ready to start your journey to becoming a doctor?

Admissions for the current academic year are now open at Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF).

and secure your seat in a CHED-recognised, NMC-compliant MD program that makes you eligible to practice medicine in India after graduation.