Velez College – Cebu Institute of Medicine

By on May 29, 2011
Velez

Velez College is a private higher education institution in Cebu City. Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) is a prestigious medical school in Cebu City affiliated with Velez.

Located on F. Ramos Street, Velez/CIM was established as a non-stock, non-profit institution in 1957. It was previously known as the Cebu Institute of Technology-College of Medicine. CIT – College of Medicine’s pioneering class consisted of 33 students who graduated in 1962, within the five-year curriculum.

In 1966, CIT – College of Medicine became affiliated with Velez College and acquired a new name, which is the Cebu Institute of Medicine. From its 33 graduates, has produced 4,778 graduates from 1962 to 2008.

In 1987, the Board on Medical Education classified CIM as a Level IV medical school, which is the highest category for such institutions.

In 1996, it was identified by the Commission on Higher Education as one of only three schools recognized as a Center of Excellence for Medicine. It is the only Center of Excellence within the Visayas and Mindanao area.

In 2001, the CHED also granted the institute an autonomous status.

CIM implemented the competency-based problem-based learning approach curriculum during academic year 2001–2002 with the first year class. It became a full PBL curriculum by school year 2003–2004, in all three year levels. The first full PBL batch graduated in 2005, and they took the board examinations within the same year with an impressive 98% passing rate and with two students topping the boards.

CIM Logo 300x291 Velez College   Cebu Institute of MedicineApproximately 110 CIM graduates have placed in the Physician’s Licensure Examinations top ten, with eight graduates bagging first place. Over the past 10 years, CIM has obtained a 93.3% average passing percentage, making it among the top five medical schools in the Philippines. In the last six consecutive board examinations, CIM has scored an immaculate passing percentage of 100%. CIM thus takes pride in its exemplary track record in the medical licensure examinations in the Philippines.

CIM is also accredited by the Philippine Accreditation of Schools, Colleges and Universities, and it is the first medical school in the VisMin area to be granted this recognition. The institute is affiliated with Cebu Velez General Hospital, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center and Chong Hua Hospital.

For further information regarding Velez College and CIM, you can visit them at F. Ramos Street, in Cebu City, from Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can also check out their Web site at cim.edu.ph or give them a call at these numbers: Registrar (032) 253-6887, College of Nursing (032) 253-1871 loc. 16, College of Medical Technology (032) 253-1871 loc. 55, and College of Occupational/Physical Therapy (032) 254-4865.

 

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8 Comments

  1. Everything Cebu

    September 17, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Hi, Arnel.

    Since Everything Cebu is not affiliated with Velez College, we are not privy to such information. Please contact them using the numbers posted in the write-up.

  2. Arnel Gorrero

    September 14, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Hello po, I am a BS Psychology student of Davao City, May i inquire po kung magkano tuition fee ng Doctor of Medicine degree? and does CIM offers scholarships? your response here will be a great help. I am planning to proceed Doctor of Medicine their because i know that CIM is the best medicine school. Thank you so much and More power.

  3. Everything Cebu

    July 9, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Hi, Jenirose.

    We cannot provide you with such information because Everything Cebu is not affiliated with Velez College. Please directly call them using the contact numbers in the write-up.

    Good luck!

  4. Jenirose Cabardo

    July 7, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Good day Ma’am/Sir. I would just like to ask if there’s already a schedule for an entrance exam for an upcoming college student in your school. My cousin is asking because she would probably set a schedule to go here in Cebu. She’s staying in Iligan City right now. Thank you and Godbless. :)

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  6. Everything Cebu

    May 7, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Micha, we are not privy to such information since Everything Cebu is not affiliated with Velez College. Please contact them at the numbers posted in the article. Good luck!

  7. Micha Lynneth C. Paigan

    May 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Good Day Mam/Sir. I’m an applicant for BSMT but i was not able to pass the entrance exam. Would it be possible to choose another course such as BS-PT/OT? Iam hoping for your immediate response, thankyou.

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