Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) is the independently-administered medical school arm of Velez College in Cebu City, Philippines. Its primary base hospital is the Cebu Velez General Hospital also located in F. Ramos. The Cebu Institute of Medicine is a non-stock, non-profit institution established in June 1957. CIM had initial graduates of 33 students in 1962 and since then it has produced 4778 graduates as of 2008. Of these graduates 36 were with honors and 123 were board topnotchers. In April 1996, the Commission on Higher Education has identified CIM as one of the three Center of Excellence for Medicine. The Commission on Higher Education has granted CIM an autonomous status in September 2001. The institution is also accredited by PAASCU.
Provides consultative services to students,residents,consultants and faculty members undertaking research studies. Just recently, the five-year Twinning Program on Research Capability Development co-sponsored by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development and the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges was successfully concluded.
Some 110 of its graduates have placed in the top ten of the Physician's Licensure Examinations with 8 graduates garnering first place. Its graduates over the past 10 years obtained an average passing percentage of 93.3%,keeping CIM among the first five top medical schools in the country.
Awards:
- In February 16, 1987, CIM was classified by the Board on Medical Education as Level IV,the highest category for medical institution
- In April 1996,the Commission on Higher Education has identified CIM as one of the three Center of Excellence for Medicine.It earned the distinction of being the only Center of Excellence for the entire Visayas and Mindanao
- The school has likewise received recognition from the Center for Higher Education (CHED) and the Philippine Accreditation of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the first medical school in the Visayas and Mindanao to be granted such accreditation
Tuition Fees also can be paid on half yearly.
Fees structure:
| 1st Year | 2nd to 6th Year | Total Course fee (6 year) |
|---|---|---|
| 7800USD$ (5,46,000INR) | 4500USD$ (3,15,000INR) | 30,300USD$ (21,21,000INR) |
* we calculated 1$ = 70Rs.
- No Donation.
- No Entrance Exam.
- English Medium.
- WHO & MCI Recognized
- Low Cost of Living.
- Lower Tuition Fees.