<p>The Philippines has amended the Philippine Medical Act of 1959, following approval by the House of Representatives, to allow foreign students, including Indians, to register and practice medicine in the Philippines. Under this amendment, students who complete their Doctor of Medicine degree at a Philippine College of Medicine recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), along with a 12-month internship, will be eligible to practice medicine in the Philippines. CHED will issue the necessary certifications to ensure a smooth transition for graduates.</p>

<p>The updated Republic Act No. 2382, previously amended by Republic Acts Nos. 4224 and 5946, has long governed the medical profession in the Philippines. However, changes in medical education, healthcare demands, technology, international agreements, and globalization necessitated these updates. The amendment aims to modernize the act, aligning it with contemporary medical education and practice requirements.</p>

<p>Kadwin Pillai, Director of Transworld Educare and Chairman of Kings International Medical Academy, highlighted this amendment as a significant achievement for all foreign medical students in the Philippines, recognizing the country&#39;s high standards in medical education and offering graduates clear pathways to practice medicine locally or internationally. The change is expected to benefit students greatly and enhance the Philippines&#39; reputation as a top destination for medical education in the Asia-Pacific region.</p>

<p>The public notice also emphasized that this amendment will bolster the Philippines&#39; status as a medical education hub in the Asia-Pacific, considering the presence of around 20,000 foreign medical students from various nationalities in Philippine medical schools.</p>
