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The College offers graduate studies leading to the degrees of Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) and Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD Ed). The general rules and regulations of the University governing graduate programs apply to the master’s and doctoral programs unless otherwise specified.

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Doctor of education major in educational management.

As the global information economy evolves, organizations are becoming increasingly changing, and innovative organizational models and practices have become crucial to successfully achieve leadership competencies. Consequently, leadership in this environment requires higher, more sophisticated acquisition of knowledge and skills. The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed to educational practitioners in the schools. Schools leaders must facilitate learning in diverse classrooms, prepare students for jobs in a global, information-based economy, lead their classrooms, schools and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe political and economic pressures, and produced all other outcomes traditionally expected from educational institutions.

Graduates of this program seek professional opportunities as school principals, deans, district administrators and supervisors, school superintendents, and bureau directors.

Each area of specialization offers courses developed to enhance and refine skills of the individual whether an administrator, educational counselor, or classroom teacher.

All specializations have a research component and most culminate with Activity Paper or Project. All project work integrates the theoretical aspects of education and the practical experience of the adult learner through the identification and exploration of significant problem reflecting the student’s area of professional responsibilities and interests.

Program Course Requirements:

A. Specialization Courses (42 units)

B. Elective Courses (9 units)

C. Other Program Requirements (15 units)

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Doctor of Education, Major in Educational Management

Doctor of education, major in educational management (edd educ mgt).

The EdD in Educational Management Program offered in NU Laguna is an extension program of National University Manila. It is designed to provide relevant and innovative quality education to prepare professionals at all levels in education or related fields for management of educational institutions in the 21st century. It enhances their knowledge, attitudes, values, and skills in educational management specifically on school system and curriculum, instructional supervision, financial and material resource management, educational research, and evaluation through. It aims to produce graduates who are moral, spiritual, and responsible educational managers.

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• Dissertation Program
• A 39-unit program
• Designed for developing professionals to become experts in curriculum planning and development and in designing, implementation and evaluation in instruction
• Provides solutions or innovations by conducting practice-based research.  

Candidates can specialize in the following:

• Curriculum Studies (CS) 
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) 
• Language and Literature Studies (LLS)  
• Pre-Service Teaching Experience (PSTE) 
• Special Need Education (SNE) 
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We envision a Graduate School that stands for excellence and innovation and that is globally recognized for its distinct degree programs and quality research outputs.

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• Competent professionals who, inspired by the ideals of St. Antoninus of Florence, promote excellence in the production, advancement, and transmission of specialized knowledge and skills in the sciences, the arts, and community service; 
• Scholarly researchers and creative thinkers who, kindled by St. Thomas Aquinas’s ardour for truth, aspire to become fonts of intellectual creativity and, in their quest for quality research, are proficient and critical in assessing and communicating information in various fields that impact the professions, the Church, the nation, and the global community; 
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• Globally engaged citizens who, with ardent advocacy for life, promote a deeper understanding of tolerance and justice as well as linguistic, religious, and cultural diversities as a result of precise evaluation of modern problems and inquiries; 
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• Lifelong learners who, empowered by St. Antoninus of Florence’s zeal for learning, are committed to the advancement of a higher culture through a continuous search for intellectual inquiries and new knowledge as well as faithfulness to Catholic intellectual traditions. 

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Program Curriculum

Cl 800 – Advanced Educational Statistics Guides students to advance in research knowledge and skills.  Focuses on multiple correlation, linear regression, multiple regression, discrete and continuous variables and analysis of  variance.

CI 801 – Qualitative Research A study of the fundamentals of qualitative research and their applications in curriculum and instruction. Included are characteristics, nature of qualitative research problems, selecting participants, techniques of obtaining information, multiple methods of data collection data analysis, and credibility. Students are expected to conduct qualitative mini study of current problems in curriculum and instruction. Primarily for students approaching dissertation research.

CI 802 – Methods and Design of Research on Curriculum and Instruction Evaluates and applies selected methods of research in terms of the research requirements in curriculum and instruction. Focuses on alternative research methods, instruments  development and evaluation models. Keep students abreast of general trends in research methods.

CI 803 – Theory and Inquiry in Curriculum and Instruction Introduction to and exploration of important problems and issues in curriculum and instruction, methods of formulating questions, and modes of inquiry appropriate to doctoral level research.

CI 804 – New Developments and Directions in the Curriculum Fields Critical analysis of current and historical developments in the practice of curriculum making and implementation in the different curriculum fields.

Cl 805 – Seminar in Curriculum Leadership and Management An advanced professional seminar on intensive analysis of curriculum leadership and management principles and strategies and their application to current educational problems and issues. Topics may vary each year.

Cl 806 – Seminar on Teacher Education across Educational Levels Current development in programs for the preparation and in service growth of teachers in all levels of education. Examine curriculum, teaching methodologies, instructional materials and teacher professional growth programs.

CI 807 – Theory, Research & Practice of Curriculum Design Analyzes vital curriculum designs as to theory, foundations, components, dimensions, characteristic features, processes, application and limitations. Emphasis is on current research on innovative designs. Provides opportunities for students to discuss issues and fundamental issues and questions in the field of curriculum and instruction.

Cl 808 – Curriculum Evaluation Model A study of the process of educational program evaluation, its purpose and procedures with emphasis on settings, principal theories, analysis of models, data collection, techniques, approaches to data interpretation and utilization of evaluative information.

Cl 809 – Trends, Innovations, Issues and Problems in Curriculum and Instruction A critical study of curriculum and instructional practices in basic and higher education, current trends in the subject and discipline areas, and unintended consequences of practice. Special attention will be given to the role of educational leadership.

Cl 810 – Seminar in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Improvement Intensive study of selected problems in curriculum and instruction. Major emphasis is on formulation of supervisory strategies and facilitating curriculum change and improvement.

Cl 812 – Management of Research and Evaluation Programs in Curriculum and Instruction Designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in preparing research priorities/ agenda. Researches on curriculum and instructional problems will be reviewed to enable the students to develop a research program for their respective institutions.

Cl 813 – Studies and Policies in Curriculum and Teaching Examination of the theoretical and political bases of curriculum and instructional policies and their influences on school programs and organization and teaching procedures. Explore the policymaking process from policy design through implementation.

Cl 814 – Seminar in Higher Education An integrating seminar that examines underlying and emerging curriculum issues, problems and trends to enable students to formulate initial research plan.

Cl 815 – Independent Study Permits study of problems not considered in other courses for students who excel in self-direction and intellectual curiosity, and have demonstrated writing competence, research potentials, and scholarly attitude.

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in the School of Advanced Studies  is a graduate degree program that enhances and builds upon the knowledge, values  and skills obtained from a graduate teacher education program. At the doctorate level, the program aims to develop students who have :

• an expert level of theoretical knowledge in a specific subject area in education;
• the competence and motivation to draw from expert-level knowledge to understand and solve different problems related to their area of specialization in education, and
• the competence to undertake advanced independent research in an area of specialization in education.

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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION MAJOR IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT (CMO 53 S. 2007 – EFFECTIVE SY 2020-2021)  

I. Foundation Courses (18 Units)

II. Specialization Courses (21 Units)

III. Elective/Cognate Courses (9 Units)

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PhD in Education in the Philippines

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Program overview.

The Ph.D. in Education (PhD-Ed) is a two-year graduate degree program that enhances and builds upon the knowledge and competencies obtained from a graduate teacher education program. At the doctorate level, the program aims to develop students who have an expert level of theoretical knowledge in a specific subject area in education and have the competence and motivation to draw from expert-level knowledge to understand and solve different problems related to their area of specialization in education; and have the competence to undertake advanced independent research in an area of specialization in education.

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Students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in Education should have an undergraduate and a master's degree related to the education field. It is also advised for those who wish to take up this program to have had prior experience in teaching.

Subjects and Curriculum

Problems in Philippine education

Teaching constitutional issues to elementary or high school children

Using community resources to support science education

Principles of administration in educational institutions

The physical science curriculum in secondary schools

Attitude formation and change in the classroom

Educational sociology in the Philippine setting

Guidance and student services in education

The methodology of secondary school teaching

Seminar in the improvement of instruction

Legal basis of education in the Philippines

Science curriculum in secondary schools

Teaching literature in secondary schools

Biological science in secondary schools

Curriculum development recent trends

Philosophy of the Philippine education

Personnel administration in education

Education and anthropology

Philosophy of education

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must have an undergraduate and a master’s degree relevant to the program

An applicant with a degree not in line with the education field may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses.

The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

Letter of intent

Most recent medical and dental health record

Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

Copy of undergraduate diploma

(1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

Educational Management

Guidance and Counseling

Mathematics

Special Education

Supervision and Administration

Early Childhood Education

Science Education

Physical Education

Program Outcome

Graduates of Ph.D. in Education are expected to be able to:

A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of a complex and coherent body of knowledge and skills that are at the forefront of an academic discipline or professional area;

The ability to extend the latter or generate new knowledge through research;

The ability to make informed judgements on complex issues in specific fields of specialization, and of approaching and solving problems in innovative ways.

To become a Licensed Teacher in the Philippines, a graduate of Ph.D. in Education needs to pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The examination is conducted by the Board of Professional Teachers under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Ph.D. in Education may pursue a career path in both public and private educational institutions or government agencies. They may apply as a college education professor, university administrator, education administrator, education policy consultant, school administrator, or a curriculum director.

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How To Become a Doctor in the Philippines: An Ultimate Guide

When you ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, 9 out of 10 will probably answer “doctor.”

And when you ask for the reason, you’ll usually get a stereotypical response that starts with “because I want to help sick and poor people.”

From the children’s point of view, earning a Doctor of Medicine degree seems like an answer to humanity’s suffering.

But as fate would have it, most of these children choose different paths as adults. For the select few, however, the desire to become a doctor never fades even as they grow up.

I assume you’re either curious about this career path or already know from the get-go that you’re meant to become a physician. Whatever the case, this guide will show you the ropes (and realities) of becoming a doctor in the Philippines.

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How many years does it take to become a doctor in the philippines.

Becoming a doctor usually takes 9-10 years unless you take a special program. 

You must finish a 4-year bachelor’s degree, take three years of medical classes, and two years of hospital exposure as a clerk/junior intern and post-graduate intern. 

Once you graduate, you must take the licensure exams to become a full-fledged MD. However, additional years have to be considered for post-graduate or specialty training.

Usually, this includes 3-5 years of resident specialization training. After passing the diplomate exams, you may opt to get subspecialty training that would take another 1-3 years, depending on the program. 

Aside from specialty training, some medical doctors use their degrees to explore career options in public health, the academe, research, or the pharmacology/IVD industries. They may also undergo additional training tailored for these careers, like getting a Master’s degree or attending workshops that might take a few months to another 1-2 years. 

Job Outlook for Doctors in the Philippines

Licensed physicians are and will continue to be in demand in the Philippines because of the following reasons:

1. The High Cost of Medical Education

Unlike in other countries where the government shoulders the tuition fees, the best that public universities in the Philippines can offer are scholarships for a limited number of students.

Many aspiring doctors are intimidated by the cost of medical education and the time it takes to build a career. As a result, the dwindling supply of doctors can’t keep up with the country’s continuous demand for competent physicians.

2. Brain Drain

We’ve heard of doctors turning into nurses to find greener pastures abroad. The lack of well-paying opportunities also forces a lot of medical graduates to get their residency training abroad, eventually settling down there and leaving only a few of their colleagues behind in the Philippines.

3. Maldistribution

According to the Philippine Health Systems Review in 2018 2 , as of 2017, 40,775 physicians are working in institutions with a ratio of 3.9 doctors working for a population of 10,000. NCR has the highest density of doctors at 10.6, while island provinces have lower numbers of physicians, particularly the Visayas region and BARMM.

Unfortunately, most of these active doctors either left the country to work as doctors/nurses overseas or are concentrated in the National Capital Region.

Most physicians forego working in poor, far-flung provinces because the job doesn’t pay well, isolates them from their medical colleagues, and gives them less control over their work hours.

Considerations Before Deciding To Take Medicine

Before deciding on medicine as a career, there are some things that you have to think about very well. Some factors that you may want to consider are the following:

How do you plan to fund your pre-medical education? How about your medical school fees? 

Remember that you’ll have to prepare enough funding to finish two degrees. Depending on your pre-medical course, you must prepare for tuition and laboratory fees. Before medical school, you have the NMAT preparation fees and application fees. Medical school costs as much as ₱100,000 or more per semester, excluding other fees like books, gadgets, medical tools, and other educational resources you need to invest. 

Realistically speaking, the cost is daunting. You have to also factor in day-to-day living expenses. Additional expenses may also include the need for transportation or dormitories. 

More than an individual decision, this career choice requires multiple discussions with your family. Your family should know the financial implications of going to medicine and that you will need moral and financial support for at least another ten years. 

2. Your Long-Term Goals and Priorities

What are your dreams and plans for the future? Do you place a high priority on early financial stability? 

Medicine might not be your path if you plan to achieve financial success at a younger age. The return on investment in medicine comes at a later stage. 

Assuming you enroll in a medical school straight from college, you’ll spend the rest of your 20s studying and won’t be financially independent until you’re in your mid-30s.

You will also see same-aged friends achieving life milestones while you are still studying or training. Other goals like traveling, romantic relationships, and hobbies might also take a back seat while you are in medical school. You will be in the hospital almost daily for long hours at certain times in your training. 

With medicine, your time and priorities will be challenged constantly. Do not be thoroughly discouraged, though, as achieving an excellent work-life balance in medicine is not impossible. But do keep in mind that it will require sacrifices before going in.  

3. Your Attitude Towards Learning and Work

Medicine is a path of life-long learning. The studying will never end. It is a constantly evolving field; as such, the need to keep yourself well-read and updated never stops. 

It does not stop after the exams, not after specialty training, and not even as a seasoned consultant. 

Reflect well if you have that love and commitment to learning. 

4. Realities of the Medical Field and the Healthcare System

You have to go into medicine with open eyes and awareness of the status of the Philippine healthcare system. Our healthcare system is far from perfect. You will meet patients unable to pay for their treatments and see families suffer from the inequity of the healthcare system. 

Are you prepared to go on 24-36-hour duties with little to no sleep? Extend beyond that if there isn’t anyone else for the patients. Skip meals, family gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries? It takes a lot of sacrifices. You’ll have endless sleepless nights away from your friends and family. Sleep and social life will become a luxury.

The lives of medical students and doctors are no joke. It’s nothing like Grey’s Anatomy . Hospital politics, demanding patients, almost inhumane work schedules, and a corrupt healthcare system will drain you of all positivity and make you question your life choices.

How To Become a Doctor in the Philippines: 10 Steps

1. prepare as early as high school.

For the lucky few whose hearts are already in the medical profession as early as high school, good for you.

It will give you a head start since you’ll be more selective regarding the subjects to focus on and opportunities to take.

Since the Philippines has already implemented the Kinder to 12 (K-12) program, students can choose the academic track in their two-year Senior High.

If you want to be a doctor or any medical professional in the future, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand is your best option.

With its curriculum focusing on advanced science subjects like Chemistry and Biology, the STEM track will build the academic foundation you need to get accepted into one of the few prestigious medical schools in the Philippines.

Another way to gauge whether the medical field fits you is to join volunteer programs. Volunteering not only looks good on your future resume , but it will also give you an idea of what it’s like to work in hospitals.

If local hospitals or clinics don’t offer volunteering jobs, shadow a family doctor or a relative who is a doctor. You may not be allowed to handle delicate tasks, but the experience will open your eyes to the realities of becoming a doctor.

Good academic performance should be kept in mind early. It improves your chances of getting accepted to a good school and your pre-medicine course of choice, and it is also essential to build good study habits as early as high school. Aim to graduate with good grades if you are also eyeing scholarships to fund your education. 

Try to be as well-rounded as possible, focusing on the academic aspect and developing other skills, hobbies, and good relationships. It will all help you in the future.

2. Get Into College

After graduating from high school, you can either take the “fast track” or “slow/standard track” to get that dream Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

The “fast track” allows you to get the degree relatively quickly. Instead of spending four years to earn a baccalaureate degree and another four years in medical school, you’ll be entering a condensed program that can make you a doctor in as short as 6 to 7 years.

In the Philippines, some programs make this possible:

• University of the Philippines’ Intarmed picks aspiring doctors from the top 10% of UPCAT passers to complete a 7-year medical program straight from high school.
• De La Salle University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology allows qualified students to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree in six years. The first two years are spent studying at the DLSU-Taft, while the third year onwards is the “medicine proper” to be taken at DLSU-Med.
• De La Salle University in Dasmariñas has similar programs that shorten the time frame of completing medical education. One is the  B.S. Biochemistry, where students enter medicine proper during the third year and the  B.S. Medical Biology program, which is similar to the B.S. Human Biology offered by DLSU-Taft.
• The  University of Santo Tomas is now offering a 6-year Medicine program 3 beginning the school year 2019 to 2020. The “Innovative Doctor of Medicine” program picks its students through a stringent selection process. The lucky few who make it to the program can take medicine proper after only two years of general courses–and without completing a bachelor’s degree.

For most students, however, the “slow/standard track” of taking a bachelor’s degree before entering medical school seems to be the more logical choice.

For one, it gives them plenty of time to think about their future. A lot of things may change during those four years. You can wake up one day and realize you’re not in love with becoming a doctor but only with the glamour and prestige that come with it.

To realize this, you must take up a course that will prepare you well for medical school or expose you to hospital work.

Pre-medicine or “pre-med” courses are college courses structured to prepare you for medical school and internship challenges.

These include biological and Allied sciences programs like:

• B.S. Biology
• B.S. Nursing
• B.S. Psychology
• B.S. Medical Technology
• B.S. Pharmacy
• B.S. Public Health
• B.S. Physical Therapy

Each pre-med course has pros and cons, so it doesn’t matter which one you choose as long as you’re genuinely interested in the program. Remember, you will be spending four years studying the course, so you might as well choose something you can see yourself enjoying.

Another thing to remember when choosing a course is if you can also see yourself building a career in the field in case medicine does not work out for you, or you don’t pursue it.

Nursing teaches you to build rapport with patients and collaborate with other medical professionals. It also builds your clinical skills and trains you to translate “book knowledge” into practical application. Moreover, Nursing exposes you early to the clinical setting and the healthcare system. 

Physical Therapy gives good exposure to anatomy, rehabilitation medicine, pain management, and different neuromuscular diseases. It also gives you exposure to patient communication. Psychology is ideal for future doctors interested in Neurology or Psychiatry.

Biology and Medical Technology are heavy on science subjects, which will help you ace the first few years of medical school. They both give good exposure to subjects in medical school, particularly anatomy, physiology, histology, microbiology, and pathology.  

Public Health, meanwhile, is best for those who want to immerse themselves in primary healthcare and preventive and community medicine t work in the future.

Pharmacy is also a good course and gives you an edge in medical school regarding knowing medications during the clinical years. You can also pursue careers in pharmacovigilance and research as a doctor later.

While taking one of these pre-med courses is ideal, you can still pursue Medicine with an unrelated, non-science college course.

There are engineers, entrepreneurs, IT professionals, flight attendants, and teachers who only realized their desire to become a physician after graduating from college.

If you’re one of those late-bloomers, don’t fret. If you’ve completed a B.S. or a B.A. degree, you can take the NMAT, a mandatory exam for all aspiring doctors in the Philippines (more on later).

However, applicants who didn’t take pre-med courses in college often lack the required number of science units to be qualified and, therefore, may be required by the admissions office to take extra units in subjects like Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics as well as Mathematics , Social Sciences, Humanities, or Language and Communication.

3. Take a Gap Year (Optional)

Let’s say you’ve just graduated from college. You should already know whether taking Medicine is your right career path.

If you’re still unsure, it indicates you’re not ready for medical school. Someone with the passion for becoming a physician running through his veins will go ahead and enroll in a medical school–no questions asked.

Take the uncertainty as a sign to do some soul-searching. Know yourself more. Take a gap year. Get a master’s degree. Work for a while to save up more money.

Ask as many doctors as possible about the realities of becoming a doctor. If you think the rewards far outweigh the sacrifices, you’re already in good standing. You’ll fare better than those who quit after three years of medical school when the reality of what clinical work involves sinks in.

4. Choose Your Target Medical School

If you’ve already weighed the pros and cons of taking up Medicine and nothing stops you from doing so, it’s time to look for a medical school.

Here’s an updated list of all medical schools in the Philippines. 

In choosing a medical school, you have to consider the following factors:

a. NMAT percentile cut-off : While some schools are more lenient regarding NMAT scores, well-known institutions reject applicants whose NMAT grades are below their cut-off scores. UP College of Medicine, for example, only accepts those with 90+ percentile rank/score in NMAT. UST and UERM, on the other hand, have cut-off scores of 85 and 75, respectively.

b. The minimum number of units for specific college subjects : If you didn’t take a pre-med course, you would most likely take extra credits as required by the medical school you’ll be applying for. For instance, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), one of the country’s best and cheapest medical schools, requires all its applicants to have the minimum number of units in Mathematics, Social Sciences, Language and Communication, Humanities, and Sciences 4 .

c. Tuition fee : The bad news is that medical education in the Philippines is not free. Expect to shell out tens of thousands in tuition fees alone every semester. If you don’t come from a wealthy family, you will face stiff competition to get accepted into one of the few highly competitive public medical schools.

Knowing that the cost of medical education hinders many from pursuing their dreams of becoming a doctor, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) offers Cash Grants to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) 5 .

The program allows qualified individuals to study Medicine for free beginning school year 2017-2018. Cash grants will be equally divided among the following public medical schools:

• University of Northern Philippines
• Mariano Marcos State University
• Cagayan State University
• Bicol University
• West Visayas State University
• University of the Philippines-Leyte
• Mindanao State University
• University of the Philippines-Manila

Aside from maintaining a general weighted average every semester, students who will benefit from the free education must render one year of service in the country for every year that they receive a cash grant. After all, the subsidy is intended to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the Philippines.

Some medical schools offer academic scholarships like St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine-WHQM 6 . Some LGUs like Pasig have tie-ups with private medical schools like Ateneo Medical School of Public Health to award medical scholarships to a few deserving students 7 . 

Financial assistance programs are out there, so do your research and plan appropriately. You may also try to get into government-owned institutions with lower tuition costs, like PLM and UP Manila.

d. Board exam performance : A medical school’s passing rate in the past board examinations reflects the quality of education and training it provides its students.

While location matters when choosing a medical school, entrusting your future to an institution with a good track record is essential. To help you decide, we’ve analyzed the performances of the most reputable medical schools in the country in the previous board examinations:

e. Curriculum

At this point, you are already well aware of your study habits and how you learn effectively. 

Talk to people from the medical schools you’re eyeing and ask about the curriculum. There are differences in how these schools train future doctors; you must also check if it is right for you. 

For example, some medical schools initially focus on traditional learning methods, like lectures, and put skills and hospital exposure later in the curriculum. Some medical schools try to expose the students to the hospital and the clinical setting as early as the first year or second year through small sessions. 

Try asking if learning sessions are purely through lectures and how guided the students are. Or, if you’re a self-paced learner and like going through materials on your own first, ask how much independence there is in the learning sessions. 

How often do they test students? Are there weekly quizzes? Or are the exams block exams? Maybe you like being tested regularly for retention. Or maybe it puts too much pressure on you, and you would like testing spaced out like block exams. 

Do they have many interactive learning modes or small group discussions, or will you just be given modules? Does the school use online learning platforms? How comfortable are you with that?  Depending on how you adjust and learn, this may make or break your performance. 

f. Culture 

Try also to ask alumni about the medical school culture. Are there activities for students’ mental and emotional support? Are there events for socialization? Are the instructors and employees approachable? 

Medicine is hard and competitive enough as it is. It is good to surround yourself with good people and a nurturing environment as much as possible. 

While no perfect medical school will give you everything, ensure you get a good balance of the things, you need to learn and grow. 

Top 15 Best Medical Schools in the Philippines

5. Ace the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT)

Before you can enroll in any medical school in the Philippines, you need to take and pass the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT).

It’s an aptitude exam that measures your readiness to handle the grueling academic demands of medical schools.

Like IQ tests, the NMAT is administered twice a year by the Center for Educational Measurement, Inc. (CEM), authorized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

While it’s true that NMAT is not a 100% reliable predictor of your success in medical school, you shouldn’t take it lightly either. If your dream school has high standards, like UP Manila, you should score at least 90+ in NMAT. That score isn’t even considered above average, given that most applicants who get in have 99+ percentile scores.

To qualify for NMAT, you should be a graduate or a graduating student of any college degree course in the Philippines 8 . Foreign students and graduates are also welcome to apply. There are testing centers here and abroad, the specific locations of which are determined by CEM.

Medical schools admit students based on college grades and NMAT scores. Those with Latin honors and high NMAT scores easily secure slots in top medical schools.

The NMAT has two parts 9 . The first part is a mental ability section that tests verbal ability, inductive reasoning, quantitative ability, and perceptual acuity. You can prepare for these by studying suitable materials and through repetitive practice tests. 

The second part is an academic proficiency test, and the sections are sciences: Biology , Chemistry , Physics , and Social Science . A good pre-medical course that exposes you to these subjects will give you a good advantage. However, don’t fret if you don’t have that background; you can still do well in this part of the exams through early preparation and hard work. 

However, if you didn’t perform well in college, that’s all the more reason to study harder and score well on NMAT.

6. Apply to Your Chosen Medical School

If you aim to qualify in one of the best medical schools in the Philippines, then the NMAT is only the beginning.

Depending on your school of choice, the following are the requirements that you have to go through or submit before getting admitted:

a. NMAT – Again, different schools have different cut-off scores. If your score fails to meet the mark, you can either retake the NMAT or enroll in another medical school with a good track record but a lower or no specific NMAT score requirement.

b. Entrance examination – Some universities require all incoming medical students to undergo another screening process in the form of an entrance exam. If you just took NMAT recently or are fresh out of college, this shouldn’t be a problem. Otherwise, know beforehand the exam coverage and aim to get the passing or above average score set by them.

c. Police clearance – Medical schools require enrollees to submit police clearance , NBI clearance , or both to prove they were not involved in moral turpitude (forgery, robbery, rape, etc.)

d. Certificate of Eligibility for Admission to a Medical Course (CEMed) – The medical school usually requests this document once the student passes all the screening procedures like the entrance exam, interview, etc. It can be obtained from the regional offices of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

If you’re a foreigner, you may apply at the CHED Office of Student Services (OSS) inside the National Engineering Center Building in U.P. Diliman.

Below are the requirements needed to get a CEMed:

• Certificate of good moral character
• Birth Certificate
• An original or duplicate copy of the Examination Report Form showing your NMAT score
• Transcript of Records (TOR)
• For graduates of government schools, a copy of the Diploma or Certificate of Graduation authenticated by the school registrar
• Duly accomplished CEMed application form

e. Recommendation letter – This signed document is submitted for formality. It should come from a reputable source like a faculty member or college dean of the school where you came from. Take note, however, that most medical schools don’t require this. We’ve included it so you can be prepared if your medical school requests one.

f. Interview – Whereas your NMAT and college grades may predict how well you can handle the academic demands of medical school, the panel interview will assess whether you’re indeed cut out to be a doctor.

It can be a one-on-one or a panel interview like at UP College of Medicine.

The interview is a chance for the admissions to dig deeper into your character, evaluate your intentions, and test whether you have the emotional and mental capacity to weather the storms of medical school (and beyond).

Expect the questions to be similar in format and content with the following:

• Why do you want to become a doctor?
• What makes you a better choice in comparison to others?
• What will drive you to study and push through, even if it is physically and mentally challenging?
• How motivated are you?
• If you won’t be a doctor, what would be your career of choice?
• Do you have a backup plan should you be unable to finish medicine?
• How do you de-stress?
• What was the most stressful situation that you had? Can you tell me how you handled this situation?
• Why should we choose you instead of the other applicants?

In some instances, the interviewees may also veer off from these types of questions and ask something unexpected, like those related to medical issues on a national scale:

• If you were given a chance to solve a single national issue, what would be your choice, and how would you deal with it?
• What do you think is the biggest issue in healthcare, and how would you solve it?

To ace the interview, all you have to do is be yourself. The interviewees probably have years of experience doing this, so they can immediately smell whether you’re being genuine.

Take note that the admission committee of medical schools will also look at extracurricular activities and background. 

High-ranking medical schools eye well-rounded students who are academically excellent and show great potential in other aspects, particularly leadership, volunteerism, and research. 

So if you have talents, awards, publications, special experiences, and training, highlight those in your application and interview to give you that edge.

7. Survive Medical School

Enrolling in a medical school makes everything a level playing field.

It doesn’t matter if you took Engineering or Biology in college; everyone starts from zero.

The Doctor of Medicine degree in the Philippines is a five-year graduate program that will build your foundation as a future doctor.

The first three years are filled with academic instructions from laboratory work and lectures.

Freshmen should expect to study basic sciences like Biochemistry, Preventive Medicine, Community Health, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, and Medical Practice I.

Second-year students will study fundamental concepts of Pharmacology, Microbiology & Parasitology, Pathology, Medicine and Surgery, Medical Economics, and Psychiatry II. Most medical schools in the Philippines already expose their students to hospital work as early as their sophomore year to teach them basic skills like taking or recording a patient’s medical history.

In the third year, medical students will immerse themselves in disease management, learning more about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical management of common and rare medical conditions. At this point, you will interact with the patients in the hospital setting.

At the end of the second or third year and before you transition to the internship, medical students usually must overcome one final hurdle: a thesis, a clinical oral or practical exam, or an independent research project.

The fourth year is your year as a junior intern. This phase is also known as clinical clerkship, during which you will be rotated in different hospital departments.

Expect to spend several weeks to two months in various fields like Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and various subspecialties. You will be supervised by a faculty who will evaluate your performance after each hospital rotation. You will mainly be working with hospital residents in your rotations. 

In clerkship, you practice proper patient history taking and physical examination. Exposure to real cases will also help you hone your clinical eye and learn from the consultants and residents how they manage their patients. 

You are also expected to learn practical skills like inserting an intravenous line, inserting a Foley catheter, wound cleaning, and assisting in some medical and surgical procedures. You are expected to do rounds on your patients and monitor their status. At this point, you act and work as a medical team member in the hospital. 

After four years in medical school, you will finally graduate and earn the “Doctor of Medicine” diploma.

Once you graduate, you will then transition to a post-graduate internship . This is the last phase of your training. Like before, you will remain under the supervision of a faculty member known as the “attending physician.” You are given more responsibility; specifically, you’ll supervise the junior interns in the same rotation.

The post-graduate internship allows you to train more intensively and get more exposure to your areas of interest. This may include different subspecialties like Dermatology, Urology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, etc. Post-graduate interns are expected to have strengthened their clinical skills in clerkship and are now given more patient assessment and management roles.

It’s a critical period in your medical education since you won’t be allowed to take the licensure examination and practice your profession if you fail to complete the required internship hours. Maximize your internship years to see as many cases as you can. Authentic learning comes from experience. Seeing, interacting, applying what you learned, and caring for the patients yourself will teach you faster than just purely reading your books.

Knowing what lies ahead is one thing, but being there and surviving med school is another. And the best way to properly navigate your student life is to learn from those who have already come out of it. Below are just some of the valuable tips every incoming medical student ought to know:

• Studying to become a doctor comes with a price. And no, we’re not just talking about the expensive tuition fees and other expenses, which should be clear to you now. Med school will take a toll not just on your finances but also on your social life. While the first three years are focused mainly on studying and passing your examinations, your clerkship (4th year) will require you to spend countless hours on hospital duty, which means not seeing your friends and joining your family on special occasions and holidays.
• It’s not just what you know but who you know.  Even the brightest medical students won’t survive medical school as loners. Make friends with higher-year students; they can give you study materials and insider tips you would otherwise have no access to. Build meaningful connections with professors and other doctors; they will serve as your mentors and possibly refer you to excellent opportunities in the future. Learn to use work politics to your advantage; getting along with all types of people will help you advance your career just as much as your smarts and skills.
• Never cram your way out of med school. If you’re only there because your parents want you to, you’re not fooling anyone except yourself. Remember, a half-hearted medical student is a future liability. One day, you and your stocked knowledge will be the only ones between a patient’s life and death. Study every day not because your grades depend on it, but for all the lives you’ll be able to save once you become a full-fledged doctor.
• Develop self-discipline and a proper work ethic. At the end of it all, what will get you through medical school isn’t pure talent or luck. It’s the amount of effort you put in every day. The more hard-working you are and the more likely you will get out of your comfort zone, the more you will learn. People underestimate the effort of showing up daily and trying their best to do the job well. There will be bad days and experiences, but they will make you a better doctor and person.
• De-stress . Unless you want to burn out, you must find a way to relax at every chance. If your school has sports or dance organizations, don’t waste the opportunity to join. Do activities that keep your body moving and your mind away from the stresses of med school. Busy student life should never be an excuse to take care of yourself.

8. Pass the Physician Licensure Examination

A “Doctor of Medicine” graduate can’t work without a license to practice. And to get this license, he/she must pass the physician licensure exam twice yearly (usually in March and September).

The Board of Medicine (BOM) administers the exam under the  Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) supervision. It has two categories, each covering six subjects 10 :

• Basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology).
• Clinical sciences (Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Legal Medicine, and Preventive Medicine).

To pass the exam, you must have a board exam average rating of at least 75% with no grade lower than 50% in any subject.

Medical students usually have 2 to 6 months after a post-graduate internship allotted for the review. If you paid your dues in med school and didn’t take any shortcuts, you need to refresh your memory on all the fundamental concepts you’ve learned over the years.

Take special care not to be overconfident when preparing for the licensure exams. Focus on your weaknesses as a medical student and study high-yield topics and materials. Suppose you can afford to go to a review center. They will be able to coach you on how the exams are done, what high-yield material is, and give you summarized lectures. 

You can self-review if you do not have the budget for a review center. Just keep in mind to be disciplined with your time. As much as possible, I allot a lot of time answering questions and practicing tests. This exercise allows you to discover mastery of the topics, helps you retain information faster, and practices your testmanship. It also allows you to assess how well you do under time pressure so you can prepare for that for the actual examinations.

Once you overcome all the hurdles, your “MD” license will finally allow you to work as a general practitioner or earn from “moonlight” jobs. Alternatively, you can take another gap year before going to residency training. Once you overcome all the hurdles, your “MD” license will finally allow you to work as a general practitioner or earn from “moonlight” jobs. Alternatively, you can take another gap year before going to residency training.

9. Undergo Medical Residency Training

After getting their licenses, most new doctors in the Philippines opt to go through a residency training program to further their careers.

If you don’t like this path, you can immediately establish a private practice to work as a general practitioner. Companies also hire general practitioners 11 and pay them fixed monthly salaries to work in various settings like hotels, schools, clinics, etc.

It is essential to highlight here that residency and specialty training is not the only career path for a doctor after getting their license. Suppose you do not see yourself doing purely clinical practice. In that case, you may use your medical degree to go into other fields like Public Health, Health Management, Policy Training, Research and Development, Pharmacology and In-Vitro Diagnostics Industries, Aesthetics, or Academe/Teaching. 

There are various career paths for general practitioners aside from specialty training. Some of these paths may be equally fulfilling for you. 

It’s a matter of knowing yourself well and returning to your priorities and interests and where they are aligned. 

An advantage of getting specialty training is expanding your clinical practice and honing your skills. General practitioners can manage patients at the primary healthcare level. Specialists and subspecialists can cater to more complex cases—the more difficult and rare the specialty, the higher the demand and the pay. 

If your goal is to become a clinician, set up your practice, and this is what you see yourself doing as a life-long career, apply for residency training.

Getting a slot for your medical residency training is like applying for a job. You’ll be competing with other new doctors aiming for the same specialization, with some of them closely connected to the higher-ups or are board exam topnotchers, so their applications are prioritized over others.

You may prepare for applications and increase your chances of getting accepted by doing well in the qualifying examinations, acing your interview, and showing good work performance during the pre-residency period. As with previous experiences, research and choose a training program that balances your needs well. 

While deciding on a program or waiting to be accepted to your program, you can get moonlight jobs to earn income.

“ Moonlighting ” refers to the practice of working a second job outside your main/primary job. For example, suppose the hospital where you want to get residency training doesn’t have openings yet. In that case, you can grab an opportunity to “moonlight” (meaning you’re an independent physician doing work outside the scope of the residency training program) in one of its facilities instead.

As a moonlighter, your limited experience may backfire when encountering cases you know little about, so think twice before accepting new opportunities.

In addition, Philippine hospitals only allow moonlighters who aren’t residents yet. Once you’ve been accepted into their residency program, you can no longer take moonlighting jobs. Once accepted, medical residents may spend 3 to 6 years working in the hospital, depending on their chosen field of specialization. There’s even a joke that medical residents are called such because they literally “reside” in the hospital for the entire duration of their training.

The following is a list of common fields of specialization and the corresponding number of years you’ll spend in residency training 12 :

• Anesthesia – 3 years
• Dermatology – 3 years
• ER Medicine – 3 years
• ENT – HNS – 4 years
• Family Medicine (Traditional) – 3 years
• Family Medicine (Practice-based) – 4 years
• Internal Medicine – 3 years
• Obstetrics and Gynecology – 4 years
• Ophthalmology – 3 years
• Orthopedics – 4 years
• Pathology – 4 years
• Pediatrics – 3 years
• Psychiatry – 4 years
• Radiology – 4 years
• Rehabilitation Medicine – 3 years
• Surgery – 4 to 5 years
• Urology – 6 years 
• Radiation Oncology – 4 years 
• Nuclear Medicine- 3 years
• Dermatology – 3 years 
• Neurology – 4 years 
• Rehabilitation Medicine – 3 years 

Private hospitals offer ₱ 12,000 to ₱20,000 (with or without benefits like SSS and Philhealth ), while government hospitals offer a relatively higher take-home pay of anywhere between ₱30,000 to ₱50,000 (mostly with benefits).

While residents in government hospitals have higher salaries, they have three times more workload, which could mean little to no sleep daily.

The competition is also more intense in public hospitals, so some are willing to share the slot with another doctor just to get accepted, lowering the salary.

If you want less competition, take the road less traveled: military residency training.

The drawback is you’ll undergo the same military training as everybody else, which can be physically taxing, not to mention “dirty,” unless you’re signed up to the Air Force , where military training is limited to airports.

For those interested in becoming a military doctor, try to secure your internship at the AFP Hospital in V. Luna, so you’ll know what’s waiting for you in residency.

As medical residents in military hospitals, here are some of the things you can expect:

• You will be trained to be an elite soldier.
• Medics, not doctors, are the ones deployed on the battlefields.
• You will be assigned to different regions in the country.
• You’ll start as P2LT and slowly climb the rank of Captain during the training.
• You will be on the front lines during emergency cases.
• You will be issued a gun with a permit to carry.
• You’ll be paid ₱50,000 to ₱60,000 during your residency training.

All residency training programs in the Philippines are regulated by their respective societies. For example, residents specializing in psychiatry are regulated by the Philippine Board of Psychiatry, future pediatricians by the Philippine Board of Pediatrics, and so on.

These societies are also tasked with administering diplomate board examinations at the end of the training programs to ensure the competency of the doctors joining them.

Once you pass the exam, you can work with a guaranteed higher salary or proceed to a fellowship for your subspecialization.

10. Get Into Fellowship Training

When you’re done with your residency training, you have two choices: work and start earning money or spend a few more years pursuing a subspecialty (also known as fellowship).

At this point, years of training and working in the hospital should give you an idea of what field to subspecialize in.

Like in residency training, you must undergo a process to get accepted into a hospital that offers a fellowship training program.

You’ll spend another 2 to 4 years training and working in the hospital for your chosen subspecialty. Oncology, for example, requires three years of residency in Internal Medicine and another three years of fellowship training before you can become an oncologist.

The following are the subspecialties of Internal Medicine you can consider pursuing. Fellowship will take at least another two years:

• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Oncology and Hematology
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Pulmonary Diseases
• Rheumatology

Surgical specialties like General Surgery, OB-Gyne, Urology, ENT, and Ophthalmology also have subspecialty training. As with medicine, this may take another 1-3 years, depending on the program.

Radiology and Pathology also have different subspecialty training, needing another 1-2 years of fellowship training.

After completing your fellowship, you will take another exam. Passing it gives you a certification so you can work as a specialist. Your success as a specialist largely depends on the quality of the training you received during residency and your choice of training institution (hospital) for your fellowship.

Specialists who have completed their residency training and have been qualified in their chosen field of specialization can now fill one of the various lucrative positions offered by both private and public institutions.

A specialist surgeon, for example, can earn over ₱100,000 from one operation alone in his private practice and earn additional income as a consultant in a training hospital.

Specialists can work in a specialized private clinic, private hospital, or a government hospital. They may also land an administrative position in the Department of Health (DOH) and other similar government agencies .

Tips and Warnings

• Applying for scholarships and medical assistance takes another level of planning and research. Requirements will also vary depending on the medical school, the financial assistance program you’re applying to, and your current socioeconomic status. 
• The right medical school and career path will ultimately depend on your needs and life goals. Do not pressure yourself into going to the common choice or path. 
• The goal is to build a happy life and a fulfilling medical career. Doctors may be called to medicine out of vocation or the want to help others, but at the end of the day, we are human beings with our own lives, families, and needs. It is alright to change your mind as you are discovering yourself.  You cannot help others if you are unhappy with your own choices. 
• Life will be hard while in medicine. But it is also an experience like no other. You will see things and have experiences that ordinary people would not have. Your patients and their families will trust you. There is no greater satisfaction than seeing people get better because of your efforts. A life in medicine is an honor, privilege, and responsibility. 
• Specialty training might take a few more additional years on top of the ten years you have already invested in medicine, but it also gives you the expertise to be able not only to treat but train new doctors. You can also use your knowledge to contribute to the expanding field of medicine through research and collaborations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. what if i cannot afford the fees to become a doctor what are my alternatives.

You have the option to apply for academic scholarships, scholarships from LGUs and other government agencies, or apply to government-owned medical schools. Another option would be to work after college and save money for tuition fees. If truly needed, also consider the possibility of educational loans .

2. Can I have two specializations?

Theoretically, you can apply to other residency specialization training after finishing the previous one. However, in practice, there is not much value in getting two different specialties unrelated to one another. Ideally, you get a subspecialty under that specialization to further your training and continue practicing in the same field. Again, this depends on your goals and needs.

3. What if I want to undergo specialty training abroad?

There are entirely different paths and requirements when applying for specialty training abroad. You must pass different examinations and processes to be accepted, depending on your target country. Examples include the USMLE exams for US residency and the PLAB (future UKMLE) for UK residency. The cost for applications is also higher, and it is very competitive.

The process is also longer, adding another year or two for preparations. If you plan to train abroad, research and plan early.

4. Do all hospitals offer specialty training? 

No. Only hospitals that pass requirements and certifications are allowed to be teaching hospitals. Usually, these are tertiary hospitals that have a lot of cases. 

5. Is there an age limit for medical school acceptance/training? Is there a maximum number of years allowed to finish medical training?

Some medical schools have an age limit. Most schools have no age limit, but some medical schools do not accept those aged 40-50 years old. In some schools, if aged 50 and older, you will be required medical clearance. For specialty training, you have to finish the training within the maximum allowable years set by the institution.

6. Can I work while in med school?

Yes, it’s possible. However, this is not recommended as it can affect your physical and mental health. Unlike law schools that offer night or weekend classes to full-time employees, medical schools don’t offer that luxury. It’s either commit 100% or drop out.

Having said that, you can still help with the finances by  availing of scholarships  or getting part-time jobs ONLY during your summer vacations.

Working while studying, on the other hand, is downright suicidal. Even the brightest full-time students are already struggling to pass their subjects; how much worse if you’re a working medical student? But again, if you’re determined, anything is possible. This has been proven by Jomel Lapides 13 , who, despite working while in med school, was able to pass and top the 2020 Physical Licensure Examination.

7. How much do doctors earn in the Philippines?

It depends on the doctor’s specialization or what stage he is in his career.

After graduating from med school, a new doctor can either take moonlighting jobs or pursue general medicine practice. General practitioners with small private clinics may earn between ₱300 to ₱500 for every patient consultation. Some are also employed by hospitals where they refer their patients.

Those who work in hospitals get a monthly pay of ₱20,000 to ₱35,000. However, experienced doctors in public hospitals get paid more, with some taking home as much as ₱80,000+.

Suppose you’re into public health and have the heart to serve rural communities through the “Doctors to the Barrios” program of the Department of Health (DOH). In that case, you’ll be entitled to receive a monthly salary equivalent to Salary Grade 24 or ₱64,000+, along with other benefits and allowances.

If you opt for medical residency training to further your career, expect to be paid ₱30,000 to ₱50,000 per month in public hospitals or ₱15,000 to ₱20,000 per month in private institutions throughout your 3 to 5 years of residency.

Doctors already in their fellowships may or may not get salaries depending on whether or not they have sponsorships. Today, cosmetic, cardiac, and orthopedic surgery are the most lucrative. But in the long run, a doctor’s marketing skills or business sense will help him gain more long-term clients and generate more profits, regardless of specialization.

8. Can I study Medicine in the Philippines as a foreigner?

Save for the University of the Philippines, there are  medical schools in the Philippines  that accept foreign applicants. There are NMAT testing centers in the U.S. for those interested in pursuing medical education in the Philippines.

Depending on the school, you may be required to take NMAT, MCAT, or both. MCAT is a little bit harder, although the subjects included are similar to those in the second part of NMAT.

One caveat: Foreigners are usually charged an exuberant “foreigner” fee on top of the tuition fee. Especially if one or both of your parents are Filipino, I recommend applying for dual citizenship so you can avoid getting charged the said fee.

For more information on how to study Medicine in the Philippines as a foreigner or an international student, please go to this  link .

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Is an Online Doctor of Education, Leadership and Innovation the Right Fit for Your Advanced Leadership Goals?

Successful leaders know that learning is the key to innovation. Transformative change requires highly developed leadership and problem-solving skills; that’s why many professionals in leadership roles look to advanced learning opportunities, such as doctoral programs, to gain the expertise to achieve their goals. Finding the right program is critical. 

The NYU Steinhardt online Doctorate (EdD) in Leadership and Innovation is designed for leaders motivated to create change through education and learning. Whether you work in education, philanthropy, government, nonprofit, or private sector, the Steinhardt EdD in Leadership and Innovation can help you enhance your skills to effect change. Read on to learn whether this program can help you achieve your career goals.

What will you learn in the EdD in Leadership and Innovation program? 

The online EdD from NYU Steinhardt takes an innovative approach to education and leadership by gathering cohorts of leaders from different backgrounds and sectors to problem-solve collaboratively. The program focuses on the most critical issues leaders face today, applying an analytical approach to challenges to equip students with the core competencies required for most director and executive-level jobs. 

Coursework covers policy analysis, change and innovation, organizational theory, learning theory, resource management, and data ethics. The capstone Problem of Practice (POP) project prepares students to solve real-world organizational challenges through research, collaboration, and leadership.

The case for online learning at NYU 

Online learning offers several significant advantages for busy professionals seeking an advanced degree, including opportunities to apply what you learn immediately in real-life situations. 

Flexible modality

The NYU online EdD program is built for professionals who want a high-quality, high-touch doctorate that offers flexibility alongside academic rigor. The curriculum includes seminars, immersive experiences on the NYU campus, research-intensive coursework, online synchronous class discussions with faculty, asynchronous instruction, and independent work. 

As a former student, Dr. John Roth, a shareholder of Maynard Cooper & Gale, explains, “The doctoral program marries academic rigor with real-world problems. We’re looking through an academic lens to make sense of the world, but at the same time, we’re bringing problems from our own fields of practice and coming up with solutions that matter.”

Applied learning

The POP capstone project , which takes the place of a dissertation, enables students to apply their learnings to a real-world problem they are facing. A student defines their POP even before the program begins, when they identify an organizational challenge they want to address as part of their application. Then, with guidance from faculty, they frame this challenge through an academic lens and map a way to confront it. 

For example, a student focusing on higher education might seek to answer the question: “Using technology, how may we coordinate student services to ensure effectiveness and affordability?” A student from a corporate organization might ask: “How can I effectively transmit organizational culture throughout a series of mergers?”

The program helps students to develop skills to make more informed, data-based decisions and teach them to leverage their leadership positionality to address their POP. Through this approach – which is unique among doctoral programs –  students may drive impact in their organizations while still in the program.

Cohort-based approach

The NYU EdD program is built on a cohort-based approach , connecting leaders from various sectors to engage around their unique Problems of Practice. This format challenges students to look beyond their discipline and industry for solutions, ultimately activating new networks of leaders eager and prepared to create innovative, cross-sector solutions to pressing issues.

As NYU EdD student Nadir Zafar explains, “The EdD program is not just for those in the education sector. My cohort has people from technology companies, social organizations, and the manufacturing industry. It’s a very diverse group, and I enjoy learning from them. These are people who possess great qualifications, including MBAs from top universities. They have rich experience in the business world and the education world, and it’s been very helpful to get perspectives from both sides.”

Faculty mentors

Throughout the program, students can connect with NYU faculty . The online EdD faculty includes thought leaders, researchers, and senior leaders from various industries, providing students with a diverse learning experience.

Ready to learn alongside distinguished leaders at NYU?

If you want to upskill your advanced leadership skills in a program that fits your busy professional schedule, the online EdD from NYU Steinhardt may be the perfect fit. NYU regularly offers virtual information sessions where you can find out more about the EdD program; join one to learn more. 

You can also request more information and speak to an enrollment advisor for one-on-one advice. An enrollment advisor can answer any questions about the program, help you determine whether you are eligible to apply , and guide you through the application process.

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First COVID, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines

* Filipino schools send children home due to heatwaves

* Switch to online classes hits low-income families hardest

* Teachers call for heat measures, climate change education

By Mariejo Ramos QUEZON CITY, Philippines, April 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - R ecord heat in the Philippines this month has forced schools to send children home for online classes, reviving memories of COVID lockdowns and raising fears that more extreme weather in the years to come could deepen educational inequalities.

Pupils at 7,000 public schools in the Southeast Asian country were sent home last week due to unusually hot weather in many areas that forecasters have linked to the effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon. Teacher Erlinda Alfonso, who works at a public elementary school in Quezon City near the capital, said she did not know what was worse for her pupils - sweltering in an overcrowded classroom or trying to study at home.

"Some students told me they prefer going to school because the heat is worse at home," she said, adding that many of her students live in nearby shantytowns and have no internet connection to take part in online classes. While teachers are providing offline assignments for students without internet access, Alfonso said the arrangement left children with no one to raise questions with.

"If there's something they could not understand, their parents or siblings are often not at home because they need to earn a living," said the 47-year-old, who also heads the city's association of public school teachers. The Philippines had one of the world's longest school shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the education gap faced by children from low-income families without computers or sufficient internet access.

But with most public schools in the country of 115 million people poorly equipped to deal with soaring temperatures and other extreme weather, online classes have become the safest option during the current heatwaves, teachers and unions say. In public schools in Metro Manila, the capital region, a survey of more than 8,000 teachers last month showed 87% of students had suffered from heat-related conditions.

More than three-quarters of teachers described the heat as "unbearable" in the survey conducted by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers of the Philippines – National Capital Region (ACT-NCR), a teaching association. Nearly half or 46% of teachers said classrooms have only one or two electric fans, highlighting inadequate ventilation measures to deal with rising temperatures.

"The heat had tremendous impacts on children. Some students even collapsed inside classrooms. Teachers suffered from the heat, too, but often they would prioritise their students' health inside classrooms," Ruby Bernardo, spokesperson of ACT-NCR, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. HOTTER AND LONGER HEATWAVES

As climate change fuels the frequency and severity of heatwaves, the problems faced by teachers and students in the Philippines look set to play out elsewhere. About 243 million children in Asia and the Pacific are expected to be exposed to hotter and longer heatwaves over the coming months, the U.N. children's agency, UNICEF, said last week.

Children are particularly susceptible to heat stroke, and UNICEF said prolonged exposure to intense heat also impacts their ability to concentrate and learn. Since the start of El Nino, "danger category" temperatures as high as 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) have been predicted by country's weather agency.

Filipino teachers say more measures are needed to deal with extreme heat in schools - from tackling shortages of classrooms and teachers, which lead to overcrowding, to providing free drinking water and having a school nurse or doctor on site. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to address such issues.

It has also proposed the immediate reversion to the pre-pandemic school calendar, when the hot months of April and May fell during the long school break. Asked to comment, a DepEd spokesperson said its policy of letting head teachers decide when to switch to online or offline home classes "provides a more immediate and effective response to heat conditions rather than knee-jerk changes that would further compromise learning recovery".

Some teachers say the current situation also underlines the need for more education about climate change. "Climate change has not been comprehensively taught in our classrooms. But it's a pressing issue linked to all the other challenges our education system is facing now," Bernardo said.

For many low-paid public sector teachers, working in packed schools with non-existent or inadequate cooling has been the last straw. "The heat makes me want to resign or retire early," said Alfonso.

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Philippines Closes Schools as Heat Soars to ‘Danger’ Level

Scorching temperatures coincided with a nationwide strike of jeepneys, the main mode of public transport in the country.

By Jason Gutierrez

Reporting from Manila

The Philippines closed all public schools on Monday and Tuesday because of dangerously high temperatures, moving classes online in a country where schools are typically shut because of tropical storms.

Over the past week, average temperatures in many parts of the country topped 40 degrees Celsius, or more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme heat is forecast this week to blanket almost the entire country, with the heat index in some regions rising to at least 42 degrees Celsius, or “danger” level, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. That designation is the second highest on the agency’s heat index scale. It advised people to avoid exposure to the sun or risk heat stroke, heat exhaustion and cramps.

In metropolitan Manila, where the heat index is forecast to hit 45 degrees Celsius early this week, residents in overcrowded slums have been cooling off by setting up colorful inflatable pools on busy roads. Others in this megacity have been dipping into Manila Bay, flouting rules that prohibit swimming in its polluted waters.

In its advisory on school closures, the Department of Education on Sunday said the extreme weather coincided with a nationwide strike of jeepneys, the colorful, open-air vehicles that are the main mode of public transportation in the Philippines. Jeepney drivers are protesting a government plan to phase out their rides — which trace their origins to U.S. military jeeps — and replace them with modern, more energy-efficient minibuses.

The extreme heat had already forced some schools to cancel classes before the government’s call for closures. The Jesus Good Shepherd School in Imus, a city south of Manila, last week sent students back home because of soaring temperatures, even though the private institution is among the small minority of schools in the country that has an air conditioner in every classroom.

“It is hard for the students and teachers alike to concentrate, because the air-con is struggling, too,” said Ana Marie Macarimbang, a fifth-grade teacher at the school who has taught for nearly two decades. “We are in a tropical country, yes, but the heat now is more intense than I can remember.”

Weather-related school closures in the Philippines have historically been more common during the typhoon season, which peaks between July and October . The current closures, teacher’s groups have contended, could have been avoided had the authorities not changed the school calendar after the pandemic. The school year now runs from August to May, roughly, rather than the former June-to-March schedule.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said that he has no objections to readjusting the school calendar, and blamed climate change for the extreme heat. The government “really didn’t expect it to be like this,” Mr. Marcos said earlier this month.

Extreme temperatures are also disrupting everyday life in other parts of Asia, including Cambodia and Vietnam . Earlier this month, a heat wave forced schools in Bangladesh and India to close.

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West Bengal Madhyamik Results 2024 (Out): Topper Chandrachud Sen aims to become a doctor

Wb madhyamik result 2024: this year, about 57 candidates featured in the top 10 merit list. out of them, 8 candidates are from south 24 parganas district; 7 candidates each from south dinajpur, east burdwan and east midnapore districts; 4 each from bankura, malda and west midnapore districts and 3 from birbhum district, besides others..

WBBSE Madhyamik 10th Result Link: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Thursday announced the results of Madhyamik (class 10 state board) examinations which was held between February 2 and 12 across 2,675 centres.

The results are now available at the official websites — wbbse.wb.gov.in and wbresults.nic.in .  The West Bengal Class 10 result is also available at education.indianexpress.com . 

The overall pass percentage this year stood at 86.31 per cent, with Chandrachud Sen from Cooch Behar Rambhola High School in Cooch Behar district in north Bengal topping the exam after scoring 693 marks (99 per cent).

“I am very happy with the result. I want to study science and become a doctor. I thank my parents and teachers for their support,” said the topper after learning about the result.

Sammo Priya Guru from Purulia Zilla School grabbed the second place after scoring 692 marks (98.86 per cent). Three students meanwhile stood at the third position.

In 2023, the pass percentage was recorded at 86.15 per cent, In 2022, it stood at 86.60 per cent.

This year, total 9,12,598 students appeared in the examination out of which 7,65,252 were successful. About 25.95 more female candidates appeared in the exam this year than their male counterparts.

About 1,18,411 candidates received over 60 per cent marks (12.98). Out of which, 9,961 got AA, 24,643 received A+ and 83,807 bagged A grade.

“The results are out in 80 days after the exams were held. This was possible because of the hard work of all stakeholders involved in the examination process and support from the state government,” said Ramanuj Ganguly, president of WBBSE.

Among the districts, Kalimpong registered the highest pass percentage (96.26 per cent), followed by East Midnapore and Kolkata .

This year, about 57 candidates featured in the top 10 merit list. Out of them, 8 candidates are from South 24 Parganas district; 7 candidates each from South Dinajpur, East Burdwan and East Midnapore districts; 4 each from Bankura, Malda and West Midnapore districts and 3 from Birbhum district, besides others.

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