College of Medicine

Founded in 1977 by the University Physicians Foundation, Inc., the Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine in Dasmariñas, Cavite, aimed to support regional healthcare and education. It opened in 1979 with key hospitals like the Dr. Jose P. Rizal National Medical Research Center. In 1987, De La Salle University (DLSU) took over, renaming it De La Salle University College of Medicine and its hospital the DLSU Medical Center.

 

The institution expanded over the years, adding new buildings and colleges, including Nursing and Medical Radiation Technology. In 2007, it was renamed De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (DLSHSI) to solidify its mission as a leading healthcare and education provider.

Medical Center

   Nurturing Your Health

Academics

  Nurturing Potentials

Research

   Nurturing Discoveries

Lasallian Mission

   Living the Mission

Medical Center

   Nurturing Your Health

Academics

  Nurturing Potentials

Research

   Nurturing Discoveries

Lasallian Mission

   Living the Mission

Medical Center

   Nurturing Your Health

Academics

  Nurturing Potentials

Research

   Nurturing Discoveries

Lasallian Mission

   Living the Mission

   Nurturing Your Health

Academics

  Nurturing Potentials

Research

   Nurturing Discoveries

Lasallian Mission

   Living the Mission

Medical Center

   Nurturing Your Health

Academics

  Nurturing Potentials

Research

   Nurturing Discoveries

Lasallian Mission

   Living the Mission

PROGRAM OFFERED

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The DLSMHSI Doctor of Medicine Program is a 4-year post-baccalaureate program consisting of basic sciences and clinical courses embedded in an integrated curriculum that is outcome-based, problem and community-oriented, delivered in four (4) years of structured teaching-learning activities. This program provides quality medical education that promotes academic excellence, scholastic diligence, scientific attitudes, and relevant experience. It offers an integrated curriculum that is problem- and community-oriented.


    The curriculum promotes the use of clinical teaching materials based on its milieu, a holistic approach to the treatment of patients, and respect for patient’s rights and dignity. The graduates are encouraged to exemplify in their lives a Christian consciousness, the highest standard of moral values, and ethics in their training and practice of medicine.


    The graduates are expected to be prepared for complete clinical practice in specialization, research, teaching, and service to their fellow men and women regardless of race, creed, or socioeconomic status. Furthermore, The Doctor of Medicine program also provides comprehensive extension services and undertakes socially relevant research with emphasis on the utility of traditional and herbal medicine, infectious diseases and tropical medicine, malnutrition, community mental health, and trauma care.

  • CORE SUBJECTS

    • Human Anatomy

    • Biochemistry

    • Family and Community Medicine

    • Perspectives in Medicine

    • Medical Informatics

    • Microbiology and Parasitology

    • Pharmacology

    • Surgery

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • Pediatrics

    • Bioethics

    • Internal Medicine

    • Legal Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence

    • Otorhinolaryngology

    • Ophthalmology

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    • Radiology

  • CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    • Medical Practice

    • Specialization

    • Research

    • Public Health

    • Medical Education

    • Healthcare Administration

    • Global Health

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Program Study

Doctoral Coursework (approximately 24%)

  • Evidence Synthesis
  • Principles of Interprofessional Education
  • Applied Interprofessional Education
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Advanced Qualitative Methods
  • Research Utilization
  • Research Leadership 

Doctoral Research (approximately 76%)

  • Dissertation 1
  • Dissertation 2
Career Opportunities
  • Medical Practice
  • Specialization
  • Research
  • Public Health
  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Global Health


Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, the PhD students must be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced research skills to contribute effectively to the knowledge base in the health sciences.
  • Demonstrate the ability to engage in collaborative and interprofessional approaches to improve practice and education in health care.
  • Demonstrate competence in the development of evidence-informed practice, policy, and education.
  • Exhibit the capacity to lead research endeavors within their profession and in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Exemplify advanced understanding of ethics in health research and conduct research in accordance with recognized ethical standards.

Administrators

POSITION NAME
Chair, Department of Anesthesiology Dr. Eileen Jane R. Palamos
Chair, Department of Clinical Epidemiology Dr. Gia Anna Guyala-Bervano
Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine Dr. Lyndon A. Cosico
Chair, Department of Family & Community Medicine Dr. Queenie G. Dacayo
Chair, Department of Internal Medicine Dr. Daveric A. Pagsisihan
Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Marian C. Dichoso
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology Dr. Juanchito P. Bernardo, Jr.
Chair, Department of Orthopedics Dr. Jose Ramon C. Pascual, III
Chair, Department of Otolaryngology (ENT-HNS) Dr. Isaac Cesar S. De Guzman
Chair, Department of Pediatrics Dr. Jindra H. Tetangco
Chair, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Dr. Ma. Elena Lourdes R. Tan
Chair, Department of Psychiatry Dr. Maria Victoria V. Briguela
Chair, Department of Radiology Dr. Rico V. Gacutan
Chair, Department of Surgery Dr. Rico D. Estrella

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

SY 2026-2027

POSITION NAME
Dean Dr. Jaime L. Pacifico
Vice Dean Dr. Florecita Ludivina T. Solis
Senior Supervisor, CM Non-Teaching Personnel Ms. Angela Irene C. Fototana

College of Medicine - Academic Chairs (Year Level Coordinators)

POSITION NAME
PGI Coordinator Dr. Jenny R. Bicol
Academic Chair, Year Level 1 Dr. Joven Amor T. Mostajo, Jr.
Academic Chair, Year Level 2 Dr. Mar Rustan J. Enriquez
Academic Chair, Year Level 3 Dr. Sheena Ann M. Diloy
Academic Chair, Year Level 4 Dr. Oscar Ferdinand L. Feliciano

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Basic Science Department Chairs

POSITION NAME
Chair, Department of Anatomy Dr. Jesus J. Gracilla
Chair, Department of Biochemistry Dr. Leah F. Quinto
Chair, Department of Bioethics Dr. Nikki Eileen Salvano-Valencia
Chair, Department of Health Informatics Dr. Adrienne Melissa O. Robrigado
Concurrent Chair, Department of Microbiology & Parasitology Dr. Florecita Ludivina T. Solis
Chair, Department of Neuroscience Dr. Romulo U. Esagunde
Chair, Department of Pathology Dr. Joanne Marie R. Pascual
Chair, Department of Pharmacology Dr. Laura Maria Soledad A. Aguinaldo
Chair, Department of Physiology Dr. Paul Dexter C. Santos

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Clinical Science Department Chairs

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COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

3rd Floor, College of Medicine Building

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

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PHONE

Trunkline:

+63 (2) 8988-3100 (Manila) or

+63 (46) 481-8000 (Cavite)

Local nos.: 

1319 / 5003 (Dean’s Secretary)

1321 (Vice Dean)

 1322 (Vice Dean’s Secretary)

 1342 / 1382 (Faculty Room Secretary)

 1309 (Admissions Secretary)

ADDRESS

Governor D. Mangubat Avenue, Brgy. Burol, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines 4114

ADDRESS

Governor D. Mangubat Avenue, Zone IV, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines