Manila Doctors College

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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 History 1.2 Vision and Mission Statement 2 General Academic Policies, Rules and Regulations 2.1 Enrollment 3 References

[edit] Introduction

[edit] History

Founded and formally inaugurated during the 19th anniversary celebration of the Manila Doctors Hospital in 1975 and first known as the MDH School of Nursing, the Manila Doctors College was originally located at the fourth floor of the Manila Doctors Hospital along United Nations Avenue. Some of its founding members include Dr. Gonzalo F. Austria, Dr. Fidel Estrada, Dr. Jose Villanueva and other members of the Board of Directors of the Hospital. Among the pioneers who charted its initial direction was Mrs. Cristeta T. Patajo, the first principal, and her assistant, Mrs. Velma Iñigo.

Initially offering a three-year Graduate Nursing course, the first batch of 154 freshmen qualified from about 500 applicants. Out of this number, 130 qualified for the sophomore year. A year later, the first batch of graduates of this program, now numbering only 118 because of the College's selective retention policy, took the government board examination, in which one of its graduates landed in 8th place. In the same year, a permit to offer the four-year B.S. Nursing course and the four-year Liberal Arts course was granted by the Department of Education.

The College marked a major milestone in its history when the Metrobank Foundation acquired control of the Manila Medical Services, Inc. in February 1979. With the takeover, a new set of hospital directors was elected, headed by Dr. George S. K. Ty as Chairman and Mr. Edgardo Espiritu as President. The College as a result, saw prompt expansion and development. A new, three-storey facility was constructed to house more classrooms, laboratories and administrative offices.

[edit] Vision and Mission Statement

We envision Manila Doctors College to be a model institution of higher learning in health and other disciplines, a center of total human development founded on the culture of excellence and nurturance.

As a reflection of this vision, our mission statement embodies our commitment to:

1. Provide holistic formation of the individual by harnessing his/her optimum potential, utilizing a broad range of knowledge from various behavioral, social and natural sciences and other professional courses.
2. Direct student programs, services and activities toward achieving professional excellence that meets the national and global standards for health care and other disciplines.
3. Establish a financially viable educational institution.
4. Maintain a system of governance that promotes the corporate values of participative management, multi-disciplinary partnering, dynamic teamwork and open communication conducive to personal well being, professional grown and development.
5. Enhance social responsibility as a way of life.

[edit] General Academic Policies, Rules and Regulations

Enrollment in MDC is a contractual relationship between the student and the College. The student, after admission, agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution. Failure on his part will empower the College to impose the appropriate sanction/s in accordance with the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools.

[edit] Enrollment

1. Personal enrollment is required. The Registrar must approve exemptions from this policy.
2. Applicants for admission must submit the following documents as part of the fully accomplished official application form:
   1. Two (2) pieces of 2x2 ID picture
   2. Certificate of Good Moral Character
   3. Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate from the National Statistics Office (NSO)
   4. High School Card (Form 138/137) or Official Transcript of Records (for transferees)
   5. Accomplished Recommendation Form (blank forms are available at the Registrar's Office)
3. The College reserves the right to accept or reject any of the presented credentials.
4. Credentials submitted for enrollment become part of the student's permanent record and cannot be withdrawn after registration has been completed.
5. Failure to submit the official transcript of records from the college or university previously attended by the student after one semester of attendance at MDC will render the student's enrollment null and void.
6. The applicant has to go through and pass the following procedures:
   1. Entrance examination
   2. Personal interview by a member of the Admission Committee
   3. Medical examination at the Industrial Medical Services Department (IMSD) of the Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) at personal expense
7. A student can only attend classes in which he/she is enrolled.
8. When a student fails to settle his/her accounts, the College may withhold permission to enroll and may hold back other services, such as release of grades and transcript of records, until accounts are full paid.

[edit] References

• Manila Doctors College http://www.mdc.edu.ph/
• Manila Doctors College Student Manual