<Tr> <Td> Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc . </Td> <Td> Petronilo A. Basa, M.D. </Td> <Td> Bajada, Davao City </Td> </Tr> <P> The licensure exams for physicians (board exam for doctors) are administered by the Philippine Board of Medicine, a professional regulatory body under the general control and supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines . </P> <P> After graduation from medical school and passing the board exam for doctors, a Filipino doctor is labelled as a general medical practitioner . He may seek further training by way of graduate programs in medicine (i.e., Master of Public Health, Master of Health Services Administration, etc .), or by way of medical specialization . </P> <P> Graduate programs are offered in some medical schools in the country and abroad . Candidates usually attend lectures and practical exercises in an academic environment and in laboratory settings . The program may require the presentation and defense of a graduate - level thesis, an independent research project, or supervised professional practice as a final graduation requirement . The entire academic program may last from one year to five years, depending on the requirements of the curriculum; the demands of the institution; and the academic load, availability, and dedication of the individual student . </P>

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