The Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC) released APMC Advisory 2025-04, an addendum to its earlier Advisory 2025-03, to further clarify the internship pathway available to Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) who wish to undergo clinical training in the Philippines.

Addressed to Deans of Medical Schools and Directors of APMC-accredited hospitals participating in the National Internship Program, the advisory reiterates that FMGs are not required to enter the APMC National Internship Matching Program. Instead, medical schools may directly assist their foreign graduates in completing the required postgraduate clinical training.

Clarifying the Postgraduate Internship Option for FMGs

According to the Manual of the National Internship Program, specifically page 27, foreign graduates of medical schools are exempt from the mandatory postgraduate internship required of local graduates. However, medical schools are expected to support FMGs by providing opportunities for clinical training within their base hospital after the completion of clerkship. This training is formally recognized as Postgraduate Training.

APMC emphasized that this provision enables medical schools with FMGs to independently conduct postgraduate internship training programs tailored to their graduates, while still using the APMC Postgraduate Internship curriculum as a general framework.

FMGs Not Required to Join National Internship Matching

The advisory explicitly states that FMGs do not need to participate in the APMC National Internship Matching Program. Instead, each medical school may establish and implement its own postgraduate internship training program for its foreign medical graduates.

This change streamlines the process for FMGs and ensures that medical schools retain control over the training pathway of their own graduates, allowing for a more efficient and direct transition into postgraduate clinical practice.

For the Guidance of All Medical Schools

The advisory was issued and signed by Dr. Alberto B. Roxas, MD, FPCS, FPSCRS, Executive Director of APMC, who reiterated that the provisions of Advisory 2025-03 dated August 13, 2025 remain valid.

Medical schools and accredited training hospitals are encouraged to review the updated guidelines and provide appropriate support to FMGs under their institutions.

Begin Your Journey to Becoming a Doctor at Gullas College of Medicine

Gullas College of Medicine (GCM) is pleased to announce that Admissions for School Year 2026–2027 are officially open! As one of the country’s leading medical institutions, GCM remains committed to providing The Finest Training for the Highest Calling through world-class instruction, modern facilities, and a diverse, supportive community of future physicians.

Whether you're a fresh graduate or a professional pursuing your calling in medicine, GCM welcomes you to take the first step.

Minimum Requirements for Filipino Applicants

To initiate your application, please prepare the following:

• NMAT Result

• Transcript of Records (TOR)

• College Diploma

For inquiries and clarifications, you may email:
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Gullas College of Medicine (GCM) warmly welcomed the Foundation University College of Nursing from Dumaguete City for an educational campus visit on November 12, 2025. The visit provided nursing students the opportunity to explore GCM’s modern learning environment and gain meaningful insight into the path toward becoming a physician.

Warm Welcome and Opening Program

Upon arrival, the delegation was received by the Office of the Dean, Admissions Department, and Safety and Security Department, who escorted them to the GCM Auditorium. The program opened with welcoming remarks from Dr. Jose Rafael Laico, Dean of Gullas College of Medicine, who expressed GCM’s commitment to inspiring future healthcare professionals and fostering partnerships with academic institutions across the region.

Comprehensive Campus Tour

Guests enjoyed a guided tour showcasing GCM’s key academic facilities including:

• Histology Laboratory – featuring the fundamentals of tissue study and microscopy.

• Library – home to extensive medical references, journals, and digital learning tools.

• Anatomy Laboratory & Anatomage Theatre – highlighting GCM’s advanced virtual dissection technology.

• Clinical Skills Laboratory – demonstrating simulation-based training used in developing hands-on clinical competencies.

  
  

  

The tour allowed visitors to observe first-hand how GCM integrates modern technology and experiential learning to prepare students for the rigor of medical training. It was led by Dr. Sonny Redula, MEU Head, Department of Informatics & Analytics, Dr. Sumiya Fanlo, Chairman of the Department of Ethics & Legal Medicine, and Dr. Samantha Tan, Head of Marketing & Admissions.

A Talk That Resonated With Every Nursing Student

One of the highlights of the visit was the talk delivered by Dr. Kitty Redula, Associate Dean for Operations, titled “Why Become a Doctor?”. Her message was especially meaningful to the nursing students, as Dr. Redula herself began her career as a nurse, worked in the United States, and later pursued medicine. She is now further advancing her education as she studies to become a lawyer.

Her story of dedication, lifelong learning, and service to humanity deeply resonated with the audience—serving as an inspiring testament that one’s professional journey can continue to evolve with passion and purpose.

The program continued with an overview of GCM’s Discounts and Scholarship Opportunities, followed by a Q&A session where students asked about admissions, pathways from nursing to medicine, and life at GCM.

A Grateful Exchange

To formally commemorate the visit, GCM awarded a Certificate of Visit to Foundation University. A photo opportunity concluded the program, capturing the shared commitment of both institutions to developing future healthcare leaders.

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