PRECISE

ACCELERATED PATHWAY FOR MEDICINE (APMed)

PROGRAM

ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027

ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR CLASS PRECISE APMed PROGRAM

The selection of students for admission is the responsibility of the Admissions Committee, which shall evaluate with care and fairness the total qualification of each applicant based on academic records, AMCAT (Allied Medical College Admission Test) conducted by Center for Educational Measurement, accomplished application form and personal interview.

 WHO MAY APPLY TO THE PRECISE APMed PROGRAM

1. Must be a Filipino citizen

2. Must have completed the Senior High School Program STEM Track immediately before entering the PRECISE-APMed program (with no gap year)

3. Senior High School GWA of at least 85% and better

WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

1. Those who have taken a gap year/s from graduating a Senior High School Program

2. Those who have enrolled to any bachelor’s degree program and decided to shift to the PRECISE-APMed program

Requirements for application:

1. Must take the Entrance examination administered by the Cebu Institute of Medicine. 

2. Must have an aptitude and personality test administered by the Psychometrician of CIM

4. Must have two (2) letters of recommendation from the Senior High School Program

5. Must submit a Certificate of Good Moral Standing

6. Eligible applicants must undergo interview with the Admissions Committee

HOW TO APPLY:

It is important that the applicant must be aware of the qualifications to apply to the Accelerated Pathway for Medicine of the Cebu Institute of Medicine before they submit all requirements.

1. Download and Accomplish Application Form at https://bit.ly/precise-apmedApplicForm

2. Obtain a copy of Grade 11 report card and attach with the application form

For application purposes, a certified true copy may be acceptable provided that the copy is clear and signed by the registrar.

3. Obtain two  Letters of Recommendation from your Guidance Center AND the Principal/Homeroom adviser

The recommendation letters must attest to the applicant's moral character, personal integrity and academic aptitude. Each letter must bear the official school letterhead sent via email using official academic email address to precise-apmed@cim.edu.ph. Hard copies must be sent in to the admissions office in a sealed envelope to: Cebu Institute of Medicine, 70 F. Ramos St., corner V. Ranudo St., Barangay Cogon, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000 TELEPHONE +6332 2536804.  

4. Attach your certified true copy of your class standing duly signed by the school principal or the school registrar (as the case may be).'

5. Create ONE PDF file for all the documents (steps 1-4).

Have all documents as ONE PDF FILE to avoid data loss.

Make filename as Family name followed by initials and date submitted [Family name Initials_ mm/dd/yyyy] EXAMPLE: Robredo LG_03202026. Make sure the file size is not greater than 15 mb

6.  Payment for the Application fee

Pay the Processing Fee for the application fee (₱1,500.00) to CHINABANK Account Number 1750293920 - Account Name: CARMEN VELEZ/MA. NONA VELEZ)

Scan and upload your proof of payment to the PRECISE Med Electronic Registration Google Form AY 2025-2026 at this link https://bit.ly/PEDRFormPreciseAPMed.

The depositor's name should be the applicant and must be written on the deposit slip or proof of payment.

7. Accomplish PRECISE Electronic Data Registration Form (PEDR Form)

8. Upload Application form via the PRECISE Electronic Date Registration (PEDR) Form 

The application form shall be as one PDF file which includes scanned copies of the following:

               1. Accomplished application form

               2. Grade 11 report card (1st and 2nd semester Final Grades)

               3. Certification of class rank

               4. PSA issued birth certificate

               5. Certificate of Good Moral Character

9.  Email admissions@cim.edu.ph to ask for verification of receipt of your documents if you do not receive a confirmation of receipt of your documents after 48 hours from submission to the portal.

You may also call +639660754047 or +639165344385 (Ms. Gina) or through +032-2536804 (Cebu Institute of Medicine trunkline) for verification.

11.  The Student Enrichment Office will send you a link to fill up the Personality Inventory Test

12. Only applicants eligible to be accepted to the program shall be called for an interview.

13.  Notice of Acceptance to Cebu Institute of Medicine PRECISE APMed Program

All applicants who are accepted shall be notified through call, text and official letter via email. Accepted applicants will be asked to enroll within fourteen (14) days from notice of acceptance.

A commitment fee for all accepted applicants is required to be paid within two weeks from the date of notice. This commitment fee is non-refundable, however it is applied to the tuition fees upon enrollment.

For payment of commitment fee of Php 10,000.00 (local residents,) you may pay in-person or bank transfer deposit to CHINABANK Ramos branch Cebu City  ACCT # 1750273717  (Cebu Institute of Medicine). The depositor's name should be the name of the applicant and must be written on the deposit slip or proof of payment.

13.  Enrollment Process

All accepted applicants shall receive instructions for enrollment. This shall be sent along with the letter of acceptance. Enrollment period starts June 16, 2025.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Submit all electronic documents to admissions@cim.edu.ph. via the PRECISE Electronic Data Registration (PEDR) Form as ONE PDF FILE to avoid data loss.

Entrance Examination will be on December 6, 2025.

Deadline for applications for the PRECISE Med Program is on April 17, 2026.

The Admissions Office will only process complete applications

INTERVIEW

A personal interview is an essential part in the selection process. The Admission Office Secretariat shall set an appointment for an interview, after evaluation of his/her documents.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on the evaluation of the credentials sent or the outcome of the interview, the applicant may be required to submit other pertinent documents for verification or clarification. The applicant shall be informed of this with advance notice given.

FIRST SEMESTER CLASSES STARTS ON:

PRECISE Med and First Year Level; July 21, 2025

Second Year Level: July 14, 2025

Third Year Level: June 30, 2025

Clinical Clerkship: June 15, 2025

Deadline for acceptance of applications to the PRECISE Med Program will be on 

April 17, 2026.

CLASSES START:

PRECISE MED 1

FIRST SEMESTER AY 2026-2027 CLASSES START : July 13, 2026 (Tentative)

PRECISE MED 2

FIRST SEMESTER AY 2026-2027 CLASSES START: July 20, 2026 (tentative)

PBL Regular Med

First and Second Year Level: July 13, 2026 (Tentative)

Third-Year Level: TBA

SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE FIRST-YEAR REGULAR MEDICINE AY 2026-2027 IS CURRENTLY ONGOING

Last day for submission of applications for Regular Medicine Program is on June 13, 2026

Last day for submission of applications for PRECISE Medicine Program is on April 17, 2025

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