Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) is distinct from other medical schools for several reasons. The vision is to become the leading institution in the region in providing quality medical education geared towards producing competent physicians guided by Christian principles in the delivery of excellent health care. The curriculum combines the best features of Traditional and Problem Based Learning strategy. Additional subjects of Public Health are integrated. Mock board examination review daily during the internship is incorporated during curricular time.. More
About Us
VISION: Silliman University Medical School’s
vision is to become the leading institution in the region in providing quality medical education committed to produce competent physicians
who are guided by Christian principles in the provision of excellent health care.
MISSION: The Silliman University Medical School’s mission is to produce medical graduates [a] who can excel in any of the responsible roles as health providers, teachers, researchers, administrators, and social mobilizers in the Philippine health care system, [b] who possess the necessary skills for a lifelong and self-directed learning; and [c] whose caring, compassion and social consciousness emphasize the quality of such education.. More
History
By: Jonathan C. Amante M.D., F.P.C.P., F.P.S.N.
The present effort started on October 20, 1997 when the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee was called. This was attended by Dr. Jonathan C. Amante, Prof. Reynaldo Y. Rivera, Dr. Brenda V. Diputado, Dr. Lynn L. Olegario
and Dr. Erlinda Lim-Juan at the Cunningham Hall. This was a brain-storming meeting, covering the issues on curriculum, physical plant, and related concerns.
On October 21, 1997, Dr. Amante consulted with Dr. Fernando Sanchez in Manila, the latter being the Chairman of the Task Force on Reformation of Medical Education and past President of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC). The results
were reported to Silliman University President Dr. Agustin A. Pulido, VPAA Teresita Sy-Sinda and the members of the Ad Hoc Committee. Another serial follow-up meetings were done in Manila until November 6, 1997 where the plan to hold a Symposium on Innovative
Medical Curriculum was finalized. This was held at the Cunningham Hall on November 29, 1997, facilitated by the members of the Task Force attended by the Silliman University Administration, Ad Hoc Committee and the prospective faculty members.. More