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UP Mindanao launches medicine program, targets region’s shortage of doctors

Summary by MindaNews
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 6 May 2026) — University of the Philippines Mindanao has officially opened applications for its pioneering Doctor of Medicine program, positioning the new School of Medicine (SoMed) as part of efforts to address the long-standing shortage of physicians in Mindanao, particularly in geographically isolated and underserved communities, according to a Facebook post on Monday. UP Mindanao opens applications for its pioneering …
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MindaNews broke the news on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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