Philippines eases practice rules for international medical students

In a recent move, the Philippines government has revised the Philippines medical act. This revision allows and grants permission to international students to study medicine abroad. This amendment becomes a win-win situation for international students and creates new chances and opportunities to make a successfull career in the Southeast Asian country. About 2,000 Indian medical students choose to study in the Philippines each year, according to PIE News, making it a popular choice for these students. With resounding support in the House of Representatives, the new law superseded the outmoded Medical Act of 1959. “Among 64 globally accredited medical schools and globally recognised residency programs, the Philippines offers a rare combination of quality education and affordability.” After completing their internships and fulfilling specific standards, foreign nationals are now permitted to practice medicine in the Philippines under the new law. The previous regulation made it impossible for foreign medical graduates to get licenses to practice in the nation, thus this is a big change. The Philippine government anticipates that this shift will increase the number of foreign students studying there and strengthen the medical tourism sector. The nation is already home to many medical tourists, and this new rule is anticipated to increase its appeal to international patients.