Legazpi
Philippines
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Overview
Year Established
1974
Courses Offered
MBBS
Accreditation
Bicol Christian College of Medicine (BCCM) is a pioneering medical school established in 1980 in Legazpi City, Philippines. Founded by Dr. Damaceno J. Ago, BCCM has become the leading producer of medical professionals in the Bicol Region. The institution is committed to its vision of producing globally service-oriented physicians with holistic competencies, guided by the school's dogma "God Heals, We Serve".
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About
BCCM implements an innovative outcome-based curriculum that combines the best features of traditional and problem-based teaching approaches. The curriculum is designed to equip students with excellent clinical competence, communication and leadership skills, and the highest professional standards. The program integrates theoretical and practical knowledge, emphasizing the development of necessary skills, attitudes, and ethical approaches that encourage cognitive flexibility, critical reflection, and independent research.
Highlights
The college boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a world-class SmarTeach e-laboratory and a digital e-learning health care center. These resources supplement the holistic learning process by providing multimedia components, 2D and 3D animations, and computer-based assessments. BCCM also offers early clinical exposure, with students participating in ward rotations, skills enhancements, and community activities from their first year onwards.
BCCM has gained international recognition for its academic excellence. It is an accredited member of the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research and is registered with the World Health Organization. The college has attracted a growing number of foreign students from countries such as India, Nepal, Somalia, Nigeria, South Africa, Myanmar, and the United States. Notably, BCCM achieved a 100% passing rate in a recent examination administered by the Medical Council of India.
The institution is deeply committed to community service and global partnerships. BCCM participates in medical missions, outreach activities, and has strong ties with international partners such as Kobe International University in Japan and the American Center for Investigative Cardiology in Washington DC. These collaborations, along with the college's core values of Benevolence, Competence, Compassion, and Mentorship, contribute to BCCM's goal of producing well-rounded, globally competitive doctors who can make significant contributions to healthcare both in the Philippines and around the world.
