Title
Medical and Pharmacy Practice Without Exam
Law
Act No. 1651
Decision Date
May 18, 1907
Act No. 1651 allows graduates of certain medical and pharmacy schools in the Philippines to practice medicine and pharmacy without taking the prescribed examinations, as long as they meet the requirements set by the board and register their certificate of registration.
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Requirements for Schools

  • The medical or pharmacy school must be incorporated in accordance with Act No. 1459, which governs corporate formation and operation.
  • The school must have prior written authorization from the Secretary of Public Instruction to confer degrees in medicine or pharmacy.
  • Instruction standards must meet the requirements established by the Board of Control of the Philippine Medical School for medical degrees or licentiates in pharmacy.
  • The Board of Control has the authority to inspect and supervise curriculum, textbooks, laboratory work, instruction methods, student work, and examinations in these schools to ensure compliance with standards.

Legal Accountability and Compliance

  • Graduates practicing under this Act are subject to all provisions and penalties stipulated in Acts No. 310 (governing medicine and surgery) and No. 597 (governing pharmacy).

Legislative Process and Effectivity

  • The Act was expedited due to public interest and took effect immediately upon passage on May 18, 1907.

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