Philippines - Register as Physician

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Procedure

1. The first thing you will need to do is check for the schedule of registration which will be posted by PRC on their website.
2. Carefully read the posted announcement. Other than the registration date it will also contain other information like documents you will need to present or submit and how much is the registration fee.
3. Go to a PRC office to obtain an Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal.
4. Do not forget to bring the following when you visit the office:
   1. Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
   2. One passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
   3. Two sets of metered documentary stamps
   4. One short brown envelope with name and profession
5. Go to the designated counter/window (verification officer) and submit the completed oath form for assessment of prescribed fees.
6. Proceed to the cashier window to pay the prescribed fee. PRC Main Office: Cashiers windows are located at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of the PRC Annex Bldg and/or at the ground floor.
7. Once you have paid the registration fee, proceed to the designated Registration counter/window. The Registration Officer will print the Registry Sheet with assigned Registration / License Number to be signed and thumb marked by the Registrant.
8. After completion of the Registry Sheet, the issuance officer will give you a claim slip/stub that states when you can claim your Professional Identification Card.

For registrants who are currently abroad:

1. Take the professional's oath form before the Philippine Consul.
2. Have a Special Power of Attorney notarized by the Consul.
3. You will need to bring a copy of your passport page showing your personal data and the page showing date of entry abroad.

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Required Documents

• Duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
• Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
• One passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
• Two sets of metered documentary stamps
• One short brown envelope with name and profession

Office Locations & Contacts

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)
Main Office
P. Paredes St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila

PICC Office
Delegation Bldg., Philippine International Convention Center (PICC),
Vicente Sotto St., Pasay, Metro Manila

Central Office Regional Offices

Philippine Medical Association (PMA)
2/F PMA Bldg., North Avenue, Quezon City 1105
(02) 8929-7361; 8926-2447; 8929-6366
+63 917 822 1357
philmedas@yahoo.com

Membership : membership@philippinemedicalassociation.org
Accounting : accounting@philippinemedicalassociation.org
CME :cme@philippinemedicalassociation.org

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Fees

• Initial Registration Fee: P600
• Annual Registration Fee: P450 (for 2015-2018)

Validity

Your Professional Identification Card must be renewed every 3 years.

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Instructions

Schedule of registration: Carefully read the announcement of schedules and venue for initial registration posted on PRC's website under news headline and/or quick links. Strictly observe the schedule of registration to avoid any inconvenience.

Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

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Need for the Document

A person is not allowed to practice medicine in the Philippines unless he is at least twenty-one years of age, has satisfactorily passed the corresponding Board Examination and holds a valid Certificate of Registration duly issued to him by the Board of Medical Examiners.

Following is a procedure on how to apply for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration for Physicians.

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