Approving The Establishment Of A College Of Medicine At The Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1084 January 28, 1986

APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT THE WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY, ZAMBOANGA CITY

WHEREAS, acute imbalances in the distribution of health service exist in most parts of Western Mindanao;

WHEREAS, the generally inadequate status of health care delivery in the Region may be attributed to, among others, the lack of trained health manpower such as physicians;

WHEREAS, P.D. 1427 creating the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) stipulates that the University shall offer undergraduate and graduate courses in the arts and sciences, education, medical sciences, agriculture and forestry, engineering and technology, necessary to meet the need for trained manpower in Region IX;

WHEREAS, the establishment of a College of Medicine at the WMSU can provide opportunities for qualified indigenous young residents to become professional physicians who can minister to the underserved areas of the Region;

WHEREAS, the proposed College, founded on the philosophy of primary health care, shall provide a relevant community-based and problem-centered program of medical training;

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Approving the Establishment of a College of Medicine at the Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City

- Recognizes the acute imbalances in the distribution of health services and inadequate health care delivery in Western Mindanao due to lack of trained health manpower like physicians.
- Cites Presidential Decree No. 1427 creating the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), which mandates offering courses in medical sciences to meet the need for trained manpower in Region IX.
- Establishes a College of Medicine at WMSU to provide opportunities for qualified indigenous residents to become professional physicians who can serve underserved areas in the region.
- The proposed College, founded on primary health care philosophy, shall provide a relevant community-based and problem-centered program of medical training.
- The College can serve as a model for health manpower development in the country and Southeast Asia due to its unique approach to medical education.
- The organization of the College has been technically and financially supported by the World Health Organization, approved by the Board of Medical Education, and endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Health, and the erstwhile Executive Committee.
- Approves the establishment of the Western Mindanao State University College of Medicine at Zamboanga City.
- Orders the prompt implementation of all measures and activities required for the operation of the College.