School of Medicine in collaboration with Arizona State University®

Doctor of Medicine

Mapúa School of Medicine collaborates with Arizona State University to offer an innovative and integrated Doctor of Medicine (MD) course aimed to produce highly-competent and compassionate physicians equipped to meet the evolving needs of Filipino patients and populations in the 21st century.

The essential competencies (knowledge, skills and attitudes) of a primary care physician will be developed utilizing advanced and immersive facilities designed to support active and experiential learning. Partnerships with hospitals, facilities, and communities will provide opportunities for hands-on clinical exposure. From clinical simulation to internships and service-learning, students will develop essential skills, gain empathy, and understand the social determinants of health.

Curriculum

• The Mapúa DISCOVER curriculum embraces the principles of Diversity, Innovation, Sustainability, Compassion, Ownership, Volunteerism, Equity, and Respect.
• Diversity values inclusion and representation of individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and perspectives.
• Innovation showcases creative and forward-thinking approaches, practices, and technologies that enrich the learning experience, enhance student engagement, and promote the attainment of learning outcomes.
• Sustainability emphasizes the social and ecological determinants and fosters responsible and equitable development for present and future generations.
• Compassion is the cultivation of empathy, kindness, and a genuine concern for the well-being and dignity of students and patients, creating a supportive and inclusive environment that nurtures holistic development and service delivery.

• Ownership promotes a sense of responsibility, accountability, and active engagement in the learning process.
• Volunteerism is the altruistic act of dedicating time, skills, and efforts to engage in service, contributing to the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
• Equity highlights the importance of addressing disparities and systemic barriers to ensure fair and just opportunities for every individual regardless of social, economic, or demographic circumstances.
• Respect involves recognizing and valuing the inherent worth, dignity, and perspectives of all individuals within the community, fostering a climate of inclusivity, open-mindedness, and psychological safety.
• The DISCOVER curriculum aims to empower students to be compassionate physicians, visionary leaders, problem solvers, critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and agents of positive change. With a deep commitment to excellence, it aspires to revolutionize medical education and help shape the future of healthcare in the Philippines and in the world.