Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11972)
Republic Act No. 11972 establishes a College of Medicine in the University of Eastern Philippines located in the Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar, to be known as the University of Eastern Philippines-College of Medicine.
The College primarily offers a Doctor of Medicine Program, including an Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine Program consisting of basic science and clinical courses.
The College uses a learner-centered, competency-based, and community-oriented approach in its programs.
Its primary goal is to develop a corps of professional physicians to help strengthen the country's healthcare system and respond to the human resource development needs of Northern Samar and Region VIII.
The governance is vested in the Board of Regents of the University of Eastern Philippines, under Republic Act No. 4126 and other applicable laws.
The College shall be headed by a Dean who is appointed by the Board, following consultation and recommendation procedures.
The Dean shall serve a full-time term of three years, with possible reappointment. The qualifications and standards are set by the Board.
Faculty members are appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the University President. Appointment shall not be based on political belief, sex, gender, cultural affiliation, ethnic origin or religious opinion, and faculty should not teach for or against any religious denomination.
Yes, the College shall provide scholarships and affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students who qualify for admission.
Students who avail themselves of the Doktor Para sa Bayan scholarship must render return service as provided in Republic Act No. 11509.
The College enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to Paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution.
Yes, all grants, donations, and contributions used exclusively for educational purposes are exempt from donor's tax and are deductible for income tax purposes under relevant laws.
Importation of medical books, equipment, or instruments for medical, laboratory, or scientific purposes by the College is exempt from customs duties upon CHED certification.
The Board, upon recommendation of the President, shall designate an Officer-in-Charge pending the appointment of a new Dean, serving only the unexpired term portion.
Funding shall come from appropriations included in the annual General Appropriations Act.