WHO Listed Medical Colleges Philippines

WHO Listed Medical Colleges Philippines — Indian Students Guide

List of WHO-listed Philippines medical colleges and what WHO recognition means for your MBBS degree.

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✅ WHO Recognition

UV Gullas College of Medicine is part of the University of the Visayas which is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools. WHO listing is a prerequisite for NMC recognition and international medical practice.

What Does WHO Listing Mean?

WHO (World Health Organization) maintains the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS) — a global database of recognized medical institutions. Being listed in WDMS means:

The medical degree is internationally recognized
Graduates can attempt licensing exams in multiple countries (USMLE, PLAB, AMC, etc.)
It is a prerequisite for NMC recognition in India
Accepted for medical practice in Gulf countries, Canada, Australia

UV Gullas WHO Status

UV Gullas College of Medicine (UVGCM) is part of the University of the Visayas system which appears in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools. You can verify this at the official WHO WDMS portal: wdoms.org

Philippines vs Other Countries — WHO Listed Colleges

Country	WHO Listed Colleges	NMC Approved
Philippines	40+ colleges	20+ colleges
Russia	50+ colleges	~30 colleges
Ukraine	20+ colleges	~14 colleges
Georgia	15+ colleges	~8 colleges

→ NMC Approved Status → USMLE After Philippines MBBS → Medical License in India

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UV Gullas listed in WHO WDMS? ▾

Yes. UV Gullas (as part of University of the Visayas system) is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools which can be verified at wdoms.org.

Is WHO listing the same as NMC approval? ▾

No. WHO listing and NMC approval are separate. WHO listing is a global directory; NMC approval is specifically for practicing in India. UV Gullas has both.

Can I practice in Gulf countries after Philippines MBBS? ▾

Yes. Philippines MD from a WHO-listed college is recognized in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and other Gulf countries. You'll need to pass their licensing exams.