I guess my medical education journey officially begun last Wednesday. Well here are a few things I learned at the med admission pre interview.
a. FEU's curriculum is still traditional. Unlike other medical schools who have employed the problem based curriculum, FEU has retained the use of a traditional curriculum which largely rely on day to day lectures. From what I understand, problem based learning focuses on clinical situations/scenarios which serve as the foci of discussion. Lessons related to the problem are concurrently tackled, in contrast to moving from one subject to another in a traditional set up. Its emphasis is more on self study (independent learning). According to the speaker last Wednesday, FEU's curriculum can be more accurately described as a hybrid of traditional and problem based since they utilize lecture-interactives rather than pure lectures. Here is an article assessing the use of a problem based curriculum in the Philippines.
b. The GWA highly determines admission. In FEU's admission criteria, 70% is given to General Weighted Average (GWA from Pre Med course), 20% for NMAT, and 10% for the interview. The computed GWA is only from requisite subjects that FEU has set (also based on CHED Order No. 6, s. 1996).
According to one of the speakers, they found out from their researches that the NMAT score has no correlation with a student's performance in med school. One person from the audience then appropriately questioned why it was still required, if getting a high score in this exam does not denote an above par performance in school. Well they responded that there are years where there is a correlation and there are years where there is none, so they just lowered the NMAT percentage to address the inconsistency in the pattern.
According to the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM), NMAT has been mandated by the Medical Act of 1959 as a requirement for admission starting 1986.
c. Yes, they do consider the school where you came from. Aside from the admission criteria, FEU also considers an applicant's pre med course and the school where he or she came from. They reasoned that the pre med school is also assessed because some schools are 'high-graders' while others are 'low graders', thus affecting a student's GWA.
I completely understand the pre med part; however, evaluating whether a school is a 'high grader' or not is quite questionable for me. I guess I should have asked how they determine whether a certain school is a generous giver or not. Well that would be my next assignment.
I am really hoping that I get accepted at FEU (and no, I haven't applied at any other med school). Aside from having a good long-standing reputation, their tuition is also comparably lower than others. And they do have great facilities, which I saw when they toured us around the campus. (I am not selling my future school too much, am I?).
FEU would be accepting a second batch of applications on February. You could apply, even if you don't have your NMAT. Just make sure to take it on April. CEM has recently posted the schedule for the April 2009 NMAT.
Well med school, here I come! :D
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Posted by Aubrey at Monday, February 02, 2009
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hello. i have been reading your blogs about pursuing a degree in medicine for a number of times. I would just ask if feu is strict in terms of the minimum number of credited units in biology. I have only 6 units in general biology. I don't know if my 9 units in microbiology is would suffice to comply with the remaining units. I'm really bothered with it. hoping for your response. thanks. =))
Hi Mr/Ms Anonymous. I don't think FEU is that strict with the number of units. I myself lack several units on Bio and Physics, but I still got in anyway. I also remember the speaker saying during the pre interview (aka orientation) that med schools could adapt certain policies regarding their admission criteria. If I'm not mistaken, the prescribed number of units was formulated by CHED or some other governing body (I could be erring on this part though), so schools could be quite flexible on this requirement. Don't fret too much, God favors those who are determined. Good luck! :)
Question: I'm a BS Agribusiness management graduate. I currently have a dilemma because I don't know how exactly a subject is considered a Biology subject or not. I heard from a friend that certain NaSci subjects are considered already. What governing body actually says which subjects are considered or not?
Hi. I'm afraid I cannot definitively answer your question. I think the best people to ask are the ones who will evaluate your units for admission. Call the schools you're interested in and ask them what subjects they credit as Bio units. Policies differ from school to school. Hope I helped. :)
hello. how much is the tuition and fees in FEU? because i'm deciding between UST and FEU. tnx
SY 2009
First year- 83, 490.00
i'm currently a student in feu-nrmf medicine, 2nd year
for those asking about the units...
-i've asked the admissions office about this during my first year, the lady there said that CHED made some rule that as long as the premed is BS, there's no need to take the units you lack during first year summer. They said that this was due to the lack of doctors in our country.
hey aubrey! are you really going to FEU this school year 2009-2010?
If yes, then welcome!! Enjoy your first year! As hard as it may seem; believe when I say that first year med is the easiest so there's no need to break down. Much so, repeating a subject would be rather disappointing. But i'm not saying that you shouldn't break a sweat, being smart means nothing unless you don't boost it up with hard work.
Again, goodluck!
**BTW, shameless plug: if you're into writing, why don't you join the institute of medicine's official publication, Caduceus. We would definitely love having you. If you're interested, email me: taong_primitibo@yahoo.com
See you at FEU-NRMF! :)
hi ate! :)i am going to be an alumni of FEU manila next year and planning to enter NRMF institute of medicine by june.. is it hard to get in the institute? what are their questions during the interview?
hi. im a senior nursing student from Chinese General Hospital College of nursing..i took the nmat last december 2009 unfortunately i got only 30.Feu is really my target school..i heard 40 nlng daw nmat requirement but i got only 30. my chance ba n maaccept ako? or should i really retake my nmat? im planning take meds by year 2011..pls pls..help..
Hi. I think it would be better to call NRMF instead. Although I believe you still have a shot.
hi..can i just ask when the deadline for submission of application is at feu? thanks!
Hello po, i've been reading po your blogs all about med.. thanks po for the tips sa review of NMAT (really found it useful).. is it okay po kaya if i dont go to the pre-interview?? but will certainly attend the interview?? and will an average of 86% be okay?? thanks po..
Hi!just want to ask, is FEU strict about the earned minimum units in bio/chem/math/physics as written in the application requirements in their website and brochures? I'm planning on applying but if this is the case, I'm really not qualified in FEU. :( oh and would you know how many students they accept in a year?
Thank you! :)
@ Anonymous. An 86 is okay since their cut off is I at 65. You'll learn a lot from the pre interview so I guess you should attend.
@ Liz. I'm not sure about their quota but last time it was around 200. They're not that strict with the units, though I'm not sure with non-science courses.
Hi! What do you wear during the pre interview? :)
Casual clothes. Business attire for the actual interview.
oh i see..thanks!
My parents are sending me to FEU for medschool this year. In addition to that, I'll be taking the NLE come December i think. I hope i can make it through the NLE though.
I was supposed to study at St. Lukes. My relatives didn't trust the place since it was new daw. I hope I'm making the right choice. :)
Is FEU-NRMF a good medical school?
@ Anonymous. Quite a 'challenging' plan you have there. St. Luke's isn't that new, although I 've read that they're having issues recently with their revised curriculum. NRMF is a good a med school. Easy to get in but hard to stay. Haha. Would've gone there myself if not for financial constraints. :P Good Luck on med school!
@ Tina. I think FEU's competitive with other med schools. One of the best I believe, in terms facilities, faculty and board passing rates.
hi. may second batch po ba ng application/exam/interview for AY 2010?thanks
regarding the post about feu having a second screening. u can reach feu-nrmf's admission office thru 427-0217, ask the operator to connect you to administrative office and look for mrs. flor galeno. The school may not be "the Best" but it is one of the best. it was recognized by deped, phil board of medical educ and assoc of phil medical colleges in the 80s as a center of excellence together with up and ust. its a center of excellence in health research by the dost-pchrd along with up-pgh and ust. it remains to be one of the best schools of medicine. regarding specialization like internal medicine, pedia, ob, etc. the hospital of feu also offers specialty training in the general specialty fields of medicine. it also offers subspecialty training in gastro, reproductive endocrinology, ct-mri, plastic surgery, laparoscopic surgery etc. (its the pioneer in laparoscopic surgery in the philippines) so, of youre already tired of going through the busy streets of espana or taft, then fairview should be your next destination.
hello!!
i am a foreign student longing to study med in php.i went through the websites of many med school but as i heard or read i found feu the best.but as i contact feu i came to know that the 1st and 2nd batch is already packed.the 3rd batch will be ongoing from april 7th to 23rd.i just wanted to know how many students will feu accept for third batch.i am a graduating student in bs bio this april.i am afraid if feu will accept me or not? can you give me some clue abt the questions they ask during interview??
furthermore,i wanted to know about the living expense near the school?can you do me a favour??
looking forward to hear from you.
thanks:)
Hi. I'm afraid I could only answer one of your questions. Here is the link to my entry on my FEU-NRMF interview: http://aubreythinksthat.blogspot.com/2009/02/interview-for-med-application-at-feu.html
can i apply in feu w/o taking the nmat exams this april? i wasnt able to take the exam coz its a bit sudden when they- (my guardian) decided to take me to med.
hi! did you get in to feu already? I got in! would follow your blog, I hope you don't mind.
Sure Noah. :) I got in last year but I backed out. Currently waiting for PLM's results. Wish you the best!
HEI WAZZUP NEW BATCH OF MEDICAL STUDENTS.....
REGARDING FEU -NRMF , yes its one of the best ,.. personnel and faculty are cool and nice ,.. what are pieces of advice from a 2nd year student from FEU is to be strong , prepare yourself to the major changes you might encounter in you journey of being medical student ,. . . .all medical schools are the same its up to the student if you can handle and if the school where you in fits to you . . . at the end you'll learn that being in the med school does'nt defined where meds school you' ve graduated , but the its you become and what you've learned while in med school .... because what really defines the doctor is his/her character of being the best with the BIG HEART .... God blesss everyone !!! welcome to our world !!!!
hi i am a BS EPM student and i do not have lab subjects. can i still enter med school in FEU or do i have to take extra subjects to be able to enter med? thanks! :)
by the way, i am awed that u manage to survive and still surviving med school! i hope i can go to med school soon. :))
Hello everyone, this is a nice blog regarding FEU institute medicine, I am true blooded FEU alumni from Med tech (99) to medicine (04) and currently here in the U.S. completing my residency training in internal medicine. I attended the alumni homecoming 2 weeks ago in michigan and i was impressed with the solidarity and strenght of our alumnis, a number of them are known leaders in their own field. The US alumni is actively recruiting students for their scholarship program and I was lucky enough to be their scout for this program, and i learned that our recruits are doing so well in school, definitely in the running to be boardtopnotchers in the future.
Yey planning to enrol to feu next school year i'm really excited :)
hi, aubrey. I am inspired by your posts. I am 3rd yr bs bio and want to proceed to med someday. But the problem is that i am struggling now to stay in bio. My adviser threatens me to shift to another course because I failed in organic chem twice. What should i do? What options of some pre-med course that i can shift on that probably credit some of my subj taken? I need advice. thanx.
hello :D
im riza and currently a 3rd yr nursing student at the university of cebu.
i really really really want to go to med school and be a doctor and help my fellow minorities and participate in the plan of care for my sick father. i would really love to go to FEU because i heard so much positive feedbacks about this prestigious school.
we cant afford the education though.
does FEU offer scholarships?
any form of help would mean so much.
thank you and god bless! :))
I was glad to have found a blog about FEUNRMF. I belong to medicine batch'97.I have come a long way since, PPS Diplomate, worked in singapore and now a Paeds registrar in Sydney. One of the most competitive med schools in the country.I always feel equipped and confident especially when i went abroad to practice. Goodluck to everyone. Really missing my old FEU days in Morayta.
hi ate aubrey, i just applied at feu school of med. and im going to take nmat this april. strict po ba ang feu sa nmat score? kasi they told me 45% daw ang cut-off nila. what if i gt lower than 45%? do u think ndi ako mkakapasok sa feu? thanks po.
Hi Ms. Aubrey..
ask ko lang po.. kung yung 84 thou. na first year tuition fee niyo eh for the whole year or for 1 sem lang???
Tnx...
its been almost 10 years since i left the pillars of our alma mater. glad to have graduated from the same institution that made my parents my colleagues and of course where i too met my husband...at par still a great medicine school. i hope if my son pursues medicine too, he is only 7y/o now, i can still enroll him at feu nrmf. i am now enjoying the reaps of those sleepless nights because of shifting exams, revalidas, major exams, duties....hang on despite the desperation to quit. you are trained to be fine diamonds tested on fire...enjoy the journey, keep the faith and sometimes we need to break not just our leg but neck to get through....
Hi! I am on the 2nd list of feu-nrmf's incoming 2012-2013 batch, may i know some experiences which i should expect and be prepared of when i am entering the med school?
Do aspiring students with more than 3 "unofficially droppped" subjects accepted at FEU?
hello, i was wondering if you could help me. I am currently a post-grad intern, about to finish on the 30th of May. I am interested in taking review classes for the august 2012 physician licensure exams in FEU-NRMF because it was highly recommended by colleagues. My question is, does the review center accept graduates of other med schools? and how can i inquire? thank you so much. i would greatly appreciate a response =)
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