2. The Fatima College of Medicine
is one of the Philippine's most
distinguished centres for
medical education. Constantly
responding to the rapid changes
in science, technology and the
social environment, Fatima
fulfils its commitment to
produce competent, world class
medical practitioners.
It strives to create the best
environment for students to
master the principles and
theories of medicine and obtain
sufficient knowledge and
experience to launch into a
successful practice.
It’s the first and only Philippine
medical school to have an
institutional clerkship program
with a foreign hospital. In fact,
the University has sent over 100
medical students for clerkship
training at the Brooklyn Medical
Centre and Peninsula Hospital in
New York and Jackson Park
Hospital in Chicago. Thus,
creating career opportunities
abroad for young men and
women.
In it’s almost more than 40
years of existence, Fatima has
graduated more than 30,000
medical and allied medical
health practitioners from all
disciplines.

3. Proof that makes Fatima a
valuable contributor in the
development of the medical
and paramedical professions in
the Philippines and abroad.
The Fatima College of Medicine
is housed in five buildings
where you'll find the school's
lecture halls, seminar and
conference rooms, research
and teaching laboratories,
classrooms, amphitheatre,
library facilities with audio
visual monitors, administrative
offices of the departments and
parking space.
The College has the latest
sophisticated medical
laboratory equipment that
meets the standards of the
Board of Medical Education.
Also, it has a computer
laboratory equipped with
internet access to facilitate
research work and
networking of all medical
students.
All these are put in place to
ensure that students have all
the necessary tools for
learning within their reach.

5. The main campus is located
in Valenzuela City, on the
outskirt of Metropolitan
Manila. Highly charged and
steaming with activity, the
main campus in Valenzuela
City houses the College of
Medicine Building and the
Allied Medicine Bld (AMS)
where the College of
Dentistry is situated.
Common areas are Wi-Fi
accessible. Also situated in
Valenzuela is the Fatima
University Medical Centre
that is a partner institution
for the College of Medicine.
Another cluster of Valenzuela
Campus buildings are in the
vicinity of the National Shrine
of Our Lady of Fatima. This
location houses the college of
Hospitality and Institutional
Management, College of
Maritime and College of
Business Administration
among others.
The population of foreign
students exposes one to
diverse cultures and likewise
gives the community an
international touch.

7. The Valenzuela campus has
easy access to downtown
Manila and metro Quezon
City. Bus and taxi commutes
are easy and numerous. The
metro train terminals (LRT:
NW to SW and MRT: N to S)
are only 15-25 minutes ride
from campus.
*Valenzuela Campus
exclusively houses the Doctor
of Medicine Program, Doctor
of Dental Medicine and
College of Maritime Studies.
Curriculum
- New Innovation comes with new
Outcome.
-Based programs and the
horizontal-vertical integration of
basic subjects with clinical co-
relation.
- Balance of lecture hours and
clinical hours where students are
exposed to real cases.
- Competency based with problem
oriented approach.
- Traditional didactic/ Laboratory
sessions are retained.
- Students are given time for each
subject devoted to self-directed
learning activities and discussions.

8. Accreditations and Achievements
- Fully accredited by the Association of the Philippine Medical
Colleges
- Listed in the World Health Organization Geneva Recognized
Medical Schools
- Fatima has an ongoing Clerkship Program with the Harbor
Hospital in Baltimore and Jackson Park in Chicago, USA
- Accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Accredited by the New York State Board of Education
- Recognized by the California Quality Health Assurance
- Competent Alumni placed in key hospitals in the Philippines and
Abroad
- Garnering topnotchers in the Physician's Licensure Examinations
Philippines

10. International Student Office
The International Student Office is responsible for the recruitment
and welfare of international students and has a student’s adviser on
its staff. The International Student Advisory Service provides
support for international students and their families throughout their
time in Our Lady of Fatima University. The service also functions as
a resource centre where you can drop in for information and advice
on issues such as accommodations, student visa, applications,
academic problems, and life in the Philippines.
This office ensures that transitioning into OLFU and the Philippines
will be as smooth as possible. It will continue to provide support and
the best services to guarantee a wonderful learning experience and,
a second home in OLFU.
The International Student Office provides assistance to students as
soon as they arrive in the Philippines and all throughout their stay in
Our Lady of Fatima University.

12. Types of Assistance Offered:
VISA application:
As foreign nationals, international students would need to acquire
immigration papers (such as a Philippine Student VISA) for
pursuing studies in the Philippines. Through submission of
necessary documents, the International Student Office shall help
facilitate in the processing the required immigration papers.
Arrival:
Upon arrival in Manila, Philippines, initial transportation from the
airport to the school will be provided. The International Student
Office will aid and orient the students in the registration process
upon arrival on campus.

14. Accommodations:
An important aspect in University life is the choice of where to
live. The office will immediately help the students in locating and
choosing the right type of housing that would best suit their
needs.
Information centre:
The International Student Office serves as an information hub
that will be accommodating to the inquiries and concerns of the
international students regarding academics, accommodation
concerns, Philippine culture etc.

16. BS MD Program:
Philippines has developed the education system, similar to the
USA. Thus after High School (Grade 10) the students join a
Bachelors Degree. Those who want to study Medicine does the
Pre-Medicine in Bachelor of Science in Biology, Medical
Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy. After which
they sit for National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) exam then
they enroll for 4 years medical course known as ‘Doctor of
Medicine’ (MD). The MD degree awarded in USA / Philippines is
equivalent to MBBS of UK / Commonwealth Countries. Philippines
is the world's Second largest exporter of Physicians after India.

17. Post Graduation Specialization :
* Program Duration * Program Duration
1 Internal Medicine 3 Years 7 Anesthesia 3 Years
2 Pediatrics 3 Years 8 Orthopedics 4 Years
3 Radiology 4 Years 9 ENT 4 Years
4 General Surgery 5 Years 10 Dermatology 3 Years
5 Emergency Medicine 3 Years 11 Clinical Pathology 4 Years
6 Obstetrics &
Gynecology
4 Years 12 Urology 5 Years

18. For admissions, please contact:
International Medical Edu Services
 Hyderabad: 408, Babukhan Estate, 4th Floor, Basheer Bagh,
Hyderabad – 500001.
+91 8886566778/ +91 8088008888
 Bangalore: 404, 1st Floor, 4th A Cross, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout,
Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore – 560043.
+91 9343339999/ +91 8069999983
 New Delhi: 1007, 10th Floor, Pragati Towers, Rajendra Place, New
Delhi – 110008.
+91 1147455455/ +91 9555966966
 Ahmedabad: 04,F/F, Amrapali Axiom, Near Dominoz Plaza,
S.P. Ring Road, Bopal Junction, Ahmedabad – 380 058.
+91 8866671717.