Overview
The College of Medicine is one of the flagship colleges of the Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU). Since its inception in 1979, the College has continuously developed its way of teaching along with its acquisition of state-of-the-art learning resources and equipment to be able to provide the best quality education in the field of Medicine.
Understanding the wide diversity of its students’ needs, OLFU’s College of Medicine offers a variety of elective courses in the curriculum allowing students to extend their knowledge in special fields of interest.
INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES AND RECOGNITIONS
OLFU College of Medicine is fully accredited by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), allowing its fourth-year students to render their clerkship in accredited training hospitals in New York; as well as in hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Thailand Medical Council, and the Maldives Medical Council.
OLFU stands out as the first and only Philippine medical school with an institution-to-institution Clerkship Training Program in collaboration with foreign hospitals. Over 100 medical students from OLFU have participated in clinical clerkship training at institutions such as the Peninsula Hospital Center in New York, Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, and Harbor Hospital in Baltimore.
In addition, OLFU College of Medicine is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (AVICENNA – formerly by WHO).
Medical students embark on a voyage of exploration and development at OLFU’s College of Medicine. They are introduced to well-established international partners and robust interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge diverse medical traditions.
Today, students of OLFU College of Medicine reap the full benefits from OLFU’s world-class learning platforms and resources which are paired with state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories—all delivered by a competent teaching faculty through a masterful mix of learning modalities: online, distance or, when health conditions permit, face-to-face learning.
It is also noteworthy that OLFU is one among a few select schools to be granted the Certificate of Authority by the CHEd, allowing it to conduct limited face-to-face classes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; a testament to the University’s established and effective community safety protocols.
Program Length
4 years
First to Second Year:
Classroom instruction and basic subjects
Third Year:
Clinical subjects (Surgical and Medical)
Fourth Year:
Clinical Clerkship, hands-on training in various medical specialties in hospitals and clinics.
Format
Face-to-Face
Language
English
Minimum Down Payment
Php 20,000 + Application Fee
Tuition Fee
Financial Aids
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
| Health Provider | Researcher |
| Health Educator | Health Advocate |
| Leader |
Program available in:
Valenzuela
OLFU College of Medicine
• Must be a holder of any Baccalaureate degree
• Original College Transcript of Records
• Certified True Copy of College Diploma
• NMAT (National Medical Admissions Test) *required
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate
• Letter of Recommendation
• 2 Copies 2”x2” Picture
• Big Kraft Envelope (1 pc.)
Know more about OLFU College of Medicine!
The College of Medicine is one of the flagship colleges of the Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU). Since its inception in 1979, the College has continuously developed its way of teaching along with its acquisition of state-of-the-art learning resources and equipment to be able to provide the best quality education in the field of Medicine.
OLFU College of Medicine Scholarships
OLFU’s Search for Its100 Medical Scholars
OLFU College of Medicine is looking for 100 Medical Scholars for SY 2025-2026!
Get up to 100% SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE which includes tuition and miscellaneous fees, allowances, dorm & food stipend, and books!
Scholarship Benefits:
Qualified and selected scholars will be eligible for either one of the following:
• Leonora Juzgaya Olivares Foundation Grant
• Academic Scholarship Grant
Leonora Juzgaya Olivares Foundation Grant
Benefits:
• Full Coverage on tuition and miscellaneous fees
• Lodging: Stay in university-sponsored dorm units, or receive a ₱5,000 monthly allowance if dorm spaces are unavailable.
• Food/Stipend Allowance: Receive a monthly stipend of ₱7,000.
• Book Provision: Necessary books are provided to support scholars’ studies
Academic Scholarship Grant
Benefits:
• Percentage-based Tuition Assistance based on academic performance
OLFU College of Medicine students get access to various international clerkship opportunities, such as those with hospitals run by the state of New York.
Eligibility:
• Be a natural-born Filipino citizen and an Incoming First-Year Medical Student
• Have an NMAT score of at least 40
• Fill out the OLFU Application Form
• Pay the Php 1,000 Application Fee*
• Take the Scholarship Exam
High preference for students with Latin Honors candidacy or an exceptional General Weighted Average (GWA), but is not required.
*Application fee is non-refundable
Scholarship exam will be given every second and fourth Saturday starting on February 8, 2025.
Leonora Juzgaya Olivares Foundation Grant
Pursue your dream to be a doctor! Be a Leonara Juzgaya Olivares Foundation Scholar at the Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine!
This scholarship, named after one of our esteemed founders, empowers financially challenged yet academically brilliant students to achieve their dream of becoming a doctor.
The grant includes a full tuition fee discount, free board and lodging, book allowance, and a monthly stipend.
Scholarship Benefits:
• Full Tuition Coverage
• Lodging: Stay in our university-sponsored dorm units, or receive an allowance of P5,000 per month if dorm spaces are unavailable.
• Food/Stipend Allowance: Receive a monthly stipend of P7,000 pesos.
• Book Provision: Necessary books are provided to support your studies
Eligibility:
• Incoming applicant to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program
• Paid the ₱1,000 application fee
• Possess a valid NMAT score
How to Apply:
• Simple and Convenient: Choose your preferred method!
• Onsite: Visit the Registrar’s Office of the College of Medicine.
• By Phone: Call (02) 8291-6538 loc. 406 or +63-917-1267026.
Scholarship Exam Schedule:
• June 22, 2024
• July 13, 2024
• July 20, 2024
Exam Details:
• Held onsite at the College of Medicine building.
• Bring a valid ID and a copy of your application fee receipt.
Selection and Notification:
The Registrar’s Office will notify qualified applicants via email and/or SMS once results are approved by the Office of the University President.
Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Take the first step towards fulfilling your medical aspirations and be among the chosen few who got to the forefront of the medical field through this scholarship grant!
Note:
Other IPSE passers who are not qualified for this grant have the chance to enjoy the benefits of being an academic scholar—whereas other qualified and select students receive partial tuition subsidies.
OLFU Alumni Discount Program for College of Medicine
An exclusive discount program for all qualified OLFU alumni enrolling in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This discount will be credited one-time upon enrollment.
Scholarship Benefit:
• Tuition fee discount of Php 20,000 in the 1st semester
Pinoy Doctor Tuition Grant
A grant that addresses the national issue of shortage of medical doctors in the Philippines.
Scholarship Benefits:
• Tuition fee discount of Php 20,000 to a limited number of incoming freshmen medicine students.