UST- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

What UST- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery does

UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST FMS) is the oldest medical school in the Philippines and the oldest existing Catholic medical school in Asia, operating as an academic faculty within the private Catholic University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Established on May 28, 1871 as 'Facultad de Medicina y Farmacia' by decree of the Superior Gobierno de Filipinas, the institution has operated continuously for over 150 years, having graduated its first cohort of nine enrollees (three Spaniards, six Filipinos) on March 10, 1877. It offers a portfolio of medical education programs including the Doctor of Medicine degree, a Bachelor of Science in Basic Human Studies (LEAPmed) for pre-medical students, and specialized master's degrees in Clinical Audiology, Pain Management, and Public Health International.

The institution's core academic infrastructure includes the Life Support Training Center, Medical Informatics Center, Ultrasound Unit, Research Center for Health Sciences, Research Ethics Board, and the academic journal JMUST. A major capital project, the Saints Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Building (groundbreaking January 17, 2020), represents the banner infrastructure investment of the sesquicentennial era. Supporting technology includes the Online Records Database of Excellent Research (O.R.D.E.R), a digital repository for research publication management.

UST FMS generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees, supplemented by donations channeled through the Anargyroi FMS Foundation, Inc., continuing medical education program revenue, and sesquicentennial fundraising activities (including a 15-million-peso commemorative timepiece project). The institution serves three primary customer segments: medical students enrolled in degree programs, healthcare professionals seeking continuing medical education, and a global medical alumni network coordinated through the UST Medical Alumni Association (USTMAA). Distribution occurs through direct online enrollment via medadmission.ust.edu.ph, on-campus instruction in Manila, and alumni engagement channels spanning international networks.

Name

UST- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Legal name

UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Website

https://medicine.ust.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is the oldest medical school in the Philippines and Asia (established 1871), operating within the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. It offers Doctor of Medicine, specialized master's, and pre-medical programs serving medical students, healthcare professionals, and alumni.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Graduate medical programs
• Continuing medical education
• Health sciences research
• Medical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from medical education programs including Doctor of Medicine, Master in Clinical Audiology, Master in Pain Management, Master in Public Health International, and Bachelor of Science in Basic Human Studies (LEAPmed)
2. Anargyroi Foundation Donations: Financial contributions through the Anargyroi FMS Foundation for scholarship programs and facility modernization
3. Continuing Medical Education: Revenue from CME programs including the USTMED 150 Webinar Series featuring esteemed alumni
4. Sesquicentennial Fundraising: Special fundraising events including the UST Med Gala and commemorative merchandise sales for the 150th anniversary celebration

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is the oldest medical school in the Philippines, offering undergraduate and graduate medical education programs including the Bachelor of Science in Basic Human Studies (LEAPmed), Doctor of Medicine, and specialized master's degrees (Clinical Audiology, Pain Management, Public Health International). It also operates supporting units for clinical training, research, medical informatics, ultrasound, life support, and continuing medical education, supported by the Saints Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Building.

Product overview

UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is a university academic unit offering a portfolio of medical education programs including undergraduate (LEAPmed), professional graduate (Doctor of Medicine), and specialized master's programs (Clinical Audiology, Pain Management, Public Health International). The institution operates through supporting units including the Life Support Training Center, Medical Informatics Center, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Research Center for Health Sciences, Research Ethics Board, and Ultrasound Unit, all serving the premier Catholic medical school in the Philippines established in 1871.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Basic Human Studies (LEAPmed) An undergraduate program in basic human studies for pre-medical students, providing an early pathway to medical school as part of the LEAPMed track.
• Doctor of Medicine The core professional medical degree program of UST FMS, the oldest Catholic medical school in the Philippines, established in 1871.
• Master in Clinical Audiology A specialized master's program in clinical audiology for advanced training in hearing and balance disorders.
• Master in Pain Management A specialized master's program focused on pain management techniques and methodologies for medical professionals.
• Master in Public Health International An international-focused master's program in public health covering epidemiology, health policy, and community health.
• Life Support Training Center A specialized training center providing life support certification and training programs for medical students and healthcare professionals.
• Medical Informatics Center A center focused on medical informatics, health information systems, and technology applications in healthcare education and practice.
• Office of Continuing Medical Education Provides ongoing professional development and continuing medical education programs for practicing physicians and medical professionals.
• Research Center for Health Sciences A dedicated research center conducting health sciences research to advance medical knowledge and clinical practices.
• Research Ethics Board An ethics board ensuring all research conducted under UST FMS adheres to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ultrasound Unit A specialized unit providing training and clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging techniques.
• JMUST (Journal of the Medical University) The academic journal of UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery publishing research articles and medical studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced the first batch of 9 medical graduates in 1877 who became the initial cohort of practicing doctors in the Philippines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Anargyroi FMS Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Anargyroi FMS Foundation supports UST FMS projects and bridges the Faculty's programs to success. The foundation partnered on the Modernization of Facilities Program including the Saints Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Building project. The foundation also benefits from fundraising events including the UST Med Gala and sesquicentennial celebrations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cebu Institute of Medicine: A well-established private medical school in Cebu, Philippines, operating on a similar tuition-based, hospital-rotation model. It competes with UST FMS for top-tier Philippine medical school applicants and consistently places high in physician licensure examinations.
• University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center: Large private medical school and teaching hospital complex in Manila offering the MD and related health science programs. It is one of UST FMS's closest Manila-based competitors for both students and clinical training affiliations.
• Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine: Large private Catholic medical school in the Philippines known for high student volume and aggressive recruitment. It is a direct tuition-price and applicant-volume competitor to UST FMS in the domestic market.
• FEU - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation: Far Eastern University's medical school component offering an MD program in Manila with simulation facilities. Operates at the same tuition tier and competes directly with UST FMS for Metro Manila medical school applicants.
• Manila Central University College of Medicine: Private Metro Manila medical school offering MD and pre-medical programs at price points comparable to UST FMS, with similar applicant pool overlap and competing for the same licensure examination top-performer recognition.
• De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute: Private Catholic-affiliated institution offering medicine and allied health programs with its own teaching hospital. It mirrors UST FMS's combination of religious sponsorship and medical training and is a strong regional competitor for Catholic-student applicants.
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine: Manila city-government-run medical school offering the MD program at subsidized tuition. While lower-priced, it competes with UST FMS for Manila-resident students who weigh cost against prestige when choosing a medical school.
• Saint Louis University School of Medicine: A Catholic university medical school in Baguio, Philippines offering the MD and related programs. Comparable to UST FMS in religious affiliation and degree offerings, drawing students who seek Catholic medical education outside Metro Manila.
• Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health: Private Jesuit-affiliated medical school offering an MD and Master in Public Health; directly comparable to UST FMS in combining medical training with public-health emphasis, and competing for similar Catholic/values-oriented student segments in the Manila market.
• University of the Philippines College of Medicine: The flagship state-run medical school in the Philippines, offering the MD program and competing head-to-head with UST FMS for top licensure examinees and physician-leader roles. Both institutions train the bulk of Philippine medical professionals and compete on prestige and graduate outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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