Registration Requirement by Professional Boards
- Boards of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Examiners must require all successful male candidates who are Philippine citizens to register their names, addresses, and complete a prescribed questionnaire before issuing certificates of registration.
- Registration papers are furnished by the Adjutant General.
Handling and Filing of Registration Papers
- Completed registration papers are stored at the office of the Chief, Medical Service.
- Separate files are maintained for medical, dental, and veterinary registrants.
Obligation to Report Change of Address
- Registrants must promptly notify the Adjutant General of any changes in address for accurate recordkeeping.
Qualifications for Medical Reserve Officers
- Age between 21 and 45 years.
- Physically fit for military service, meeting the same physical standards as Regular Force medical officers.
- Good moral character and excellent reputation.
Additional Qualifications for Physicians
- Graduation from a reputable medical school with a degree equivalent to Doctor of Medicine.
- Passed the licensure examination for medical practice and possess a certificate of registration.
- At least one year of practice after registration.
Additional Qualifications for Dentists
- Hold a diploma such as Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine from a reputable and accredited dental school.
- Passed the licensure examination for dentistry and hold a certificate of registration.
- At least one year of post-registration practice.
Additional Qualifications for Veterinarians
- Graduate from a reputable veterinary school with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent.
- Passed the licensure examination for veterinary medicine with a certificate of registration.
- Minimum of one year of practice post-registration.
President’s Authority to Commission Reserve Medical Officers
- The President commissions qualified reserve medical officers based on the Chief of Staff’s recommendation.
- Competitive examinations may be held by the Chief of the Medical Service to assess applicants’ relative merits when necessary.
Compulsory Draft or Lot Drawing for Additional Reserves
- When more medical reserve officers are needed than those who applied voluntarily, additional officers are selected by lot from registered applicants.
- The Chief of the Medical Service governs the regulations for such selection.
Special Provision for US Army Reserve Officers
- Officers from the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Reserve Corps of the US Army who meet qualifications may be commissioned without undergoing competitive exams.
General Notes
- The process reflects coordination between professional medical boards and the military for preparedness.
- Ensures a systematic and regulated approach to maintaining a qualified medical reserve force.