How to Apply

ANNOUNCEMENT

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGULAR MEDICINE PROGRAM OF CEBU INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE WILL BE ON May 7, 2027. 

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE REGULAR MEDICINE FOR THE 

AY 2027-2028 WILL OPEN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2026

HOW TO APPLY TO THE REGULAR MEDICINE PROGRAM

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

1.    Download and Accomplish Application Form (https://bit.ly/CIMApplicForm2024v )

2.   Obtain a copy of your Transcript of Academic Records from your school and attach it to the application form

For application purposes, a certified true copy may be acceptable provided that the copy is clear and signed by the registrar. However, the original TOR will be asked upon enrollment purposes once you get to be accepted to CIM. It may be possible that your TOR may not be released until after your graduation. In this instance, you may request a partial transcript from your university registrar marked with "FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY". 

3. Obtain a Letter of Reference from two professors of your college. 

Recommendation letters must attest to the applicant’s moral character, personal integrity, and his academic aptitude. Letters must bear the official school letterhead and the official academic email address of the professor making the recommendation. it is preferable that the referring faculty send their electronic copies via email to admissions@cim.edu.ph. Send hard copies directly to the admissions office in a sealed envelope to: Cebu Institute of Medicine, 79 F. Ramos St., cor V. Ranudo St., Barangay Cogon, Cebu City Philippines 6000  Telephone +6332-253-6804, +6332-253-7413

4. Secure a Certificate of Good Moral Character

The Certificate of Good Moral Character is document separate from the two letters of reference from Faculty. The Certificate of Good Moral Character must be an official signed document from either of the following: the Guidance Counselor, the Dean or Head of the Student Affairs Services/Office, or the College Dean.

5.   Attach a copy of your NMAT to the application form.

The NMAT must reflect a percentile score of at least 70% for local applicants, and 90% for foreign students or students who graduated from foreign HEI's. Please take note of the NMAT PR cut-off. An original copy of the NMAT shall be asked from you once you are accepted and asked to enroll.

6. Attach a copy of the PRC Board Rating to the application form

This is only asked from those applicants who have already taken the Professional Regulation Commission Licensure Examinations, otherwise, skip this requirement.

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

Have all documents as ONE PDF FILE to avoid data loss. This is very important.

Make filename as Family name followed by initials and date submitted [Family name Initials_ mm/dd/yyyy] EXAMPLE: Robredo LG_03252026. Make sure the file size is not greater than 15 Mb

9. Pay the Application fee and upload proof of payment.

The schedule for the application processing fee is as follows: Local students ₱1,500.00, Foreign students $100 (equivalent in pesos). This is non-refundable.

Payment options:

·       For in-branch payment of processing fee, you may pay or deposit at CHINABANK Ramos branch or any CHINABANK Branch Cebu City ACCT # 1750293920 (Carmen Velez/Ma. Nona Velez).

·   Online payment may be done through bank transfer via bank or GCASH/PAY MAYA through bank transfer.

The proof of payment must reflect the applicant name. Upload proof of payment when you complete the Electronic Data Registration Form

10. Accomplish Electronic Data Registration Form

Visit the CIM Admissions homesite at https://bit.ly/CIMAdmissions to access the registration form.

You may also register at https://bit.ly/RegFormCIMapplication2024

11. Upload the application form via the Electronic Date Registration (EDR) Form

The application form shall be as one PDF file which includes:

    Application form

    One copy of TOR

    Two letters of reference

Certificate fo Good Moral Character (from Guidance Office or Student Affairs Office or Dean)

    One copy of your NMAT from CEM (Center for Educational Measurement)

    Copy of PRC Board rating (if applicable)

12.  Upload proof of payment via the Electronic Date Registration (EDR) Form

Upload only proof of payment here.

13.  Email admissions@cim.edu.ph 24 hours after submission via the EDR Form to ask for verification of receipt of your documents.

You may also call +09660754047 or +639165344385 (Ms. Gina) or +032-2536804 (Cebu Institute of Medicine trunkline) for verification.

14.  Applicant must schedule an interview and Personality Testing with the Admissions Committee secretariat

15.  Mail or hand in personally your physical copy of your documents immediately to:

The Admissions Committee

   Cebu Institute of Medicine

   79 F. Ramos St., Barangay Cogon Cebu City

   Philippine 6000 Tel. +6332-2537412

16.  Notice of Acceptance to Cebu Institute of Medicine

Candidates selected for admission will be notified of their acceptance starting January 27, 2026, through phone AND officially by email within seven (7) days from the scheduled deliberation day.

Applicants may inquire about the status of their application from the Admissions Office Secretariat one week after the deliberation dates.

A commitment fee for all accepted applicants is required to be paid within two weeks from the date of notice. Because of the incoming PRECISE Med students, slots may be limited. Pay the commitment fee to reserve your slot.

The commitment fee is applied to the tuition fees upon enrollment. 

For payment of the 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.

Please send to us by email, a scanned copy of the deposit slip with your name and contact number prominently displayed. Keep your copy for the final processing of your papers.

17.  Enrollment Process

All accepted applicants shall receive instructions for enrollment. This shall be sent along with the letter of acceptance.

REMINDERS

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

The applicant should also submit, personally or by courier to the Admissions Office at the following address stated herein.

NOTE: 

We will not process incomplete applications. Applications submitted for review which are incomplete or fail to meet the qualifications, will not be called for follow up for submission of documents. 

Deadline for submission of application: MAY 7, 2027

INTERVIEW

A personal interview is an essential part of the selection process. All applicants should have their interview no later than the last day of the Processing Period for Application (see Frequently Asked Questions)

The applicant shall set an appointment for an interview, upon evaluation of his/her documents. The applicant shall be advised by the Admissions Office Secretariat shall be sent to the applicant for him/her to schedule an appointment.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (PBL Regular Med)

The screening process is ongoing and is definitely set to end on May 9, 2027. This will allow for the processing of the applications received and scheduled for interviews in time for the final deliberation of the applicants. Each month starting January 2027, the Committee on Admissions will announce the accepted applicants for each month. Since slots are limited, it is recommended that prospective applicants submit their requirements and apply early to avail of the slots. The schedule for  the announcement of accepted applicants is as follows: 

Period of Processing of Application*                               Acceptance Release Dates

November 3, 2026- January 11, 2027                                      January 26, 2027

January 12 – February 9, 2027                                                 February 23, 2027

February 10 – March 9, 2027                                           March 23, 2027

March 10 – April 13, 2027                                                      April 20, 2027

April 13 – May 7, 2026                                                         May 18, 2027

*Period of processing means the inclusive period applicant has sent in the requirements completes phase 1 of the application process, have undergone the interview and personality test.

Admissions Screening for the Regular Medicine Program will close on MAY 7, 2027

For more inquiries: admissions@cim.edu.ph or see FB Page Cebu Institute of Medicine or CIM website cim.edu.ph

PRECISE MED 1

FIRST SEMESTER AY 2027-2028 CLASSES START : TBA 

PRECISE MED 2

FIRST SEMESTER AY 2027-2028 CLASSES START: JTBA 

PBL Regular Med

First and Second Year Level: TBA 

Third-Year Level: TBA