Silliman University Medical School
Silliman University, located in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines, is a private research university. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it holds the distinction of being the first American and Protestant-founded institution of higher learning in the country. The Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) is an academic department of Silliman University, offering medical education in Dumaguete City. Founded on March 20, 2004, the school initially conducted classes at a two-story building adjacent to the Angelo King Allied Medical Sciences Center within the SU Campus.
Silliman University's primary mission is to cultivate medical graduates capable of excelling in various roles within the Philippine healthcare system, including as healthcare providers, educators, researchers, administrators, and advocates. These graduates are equipped with the skills for lifelong and self-directed learning, and their education emphasizes caring, compassion, and social consciousness. The university's philosophy centers on medical education aimed at producing physicians who promote and advance community health, adapting to changing medical needs while striving for excellence. Additionally, Silliman University's medical education focuses on nurturing instructors who facilitate student-centered learning, enhance medical education, and serve as role models for students.
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