Organization Overview
The PCP is the umbrella organization of internists in the Philippines and was organized in 1953. The 3 main reasons for its existence are:
- Continuing Medical Education of internists and other physicians;
- Certification and Regulation of the Subspecialty of Internal Medicine;
- Accreditation and Certification of the Training Programs for Internal Medicine in the Philippines.
Dr. Gonzalo F. Austria is the Founding President of the PCP.
The PCP is one of the eight (8) specialty divisions of the Philippine Medical Association and a member-society of the International Society of Internal Medicine. The College has a total of 9,111 members composed of Fellows, Diplomates and Members. The title of Diplomate in Internal Medicine is awarded by the PCP to an internist who has fulfilled all the requirements set by the Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine which administers the certifying examinations annually. The title of Fellow is awarded to a Diplomate in Internal Medicine who has fulfilled the requirements for membership as Fellow in the PCP. Thus, an internist who has satisfactorily passed and fulfilled the requirements of the PCP and having been certified as such, may carry the title Diplomate in Internal Medicine and Fellow of the PCP (FPCP).
The College has 16 component and affiliate societies under it. It also has 22 regional chapters nationwide and 8 chapters on NCR.
The PCP is one of the eight (8) specialty divisions of the Philippine Medical Association and a member-society of the International Society of Internal Medicine. The College has a total of 9,111 members composed of Fellows, Diplomates and Members. The title of Diplomate in Internal Medicine is awarded by the PCP to an internist who has fulfilled all the requirements set by the Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine which administers the certifying examinations annually. The title of Fellow is awarded to a Diplomate in Internal Medicine who has fulfilled the requirements for membership as Fellow in the PCP. Thus, an internist who has satisfactorily passed and fulfilled the requirements of the PCP and having been certified as such, may carry the title Diplomate in Internal Medicine and Fellow of the PCP (FPCP).
The College has 16 component and affiliate societies under it. It also has 22 regional chapters nationwide and 8 chapters on NCR.
Mission
- Pivots Continuous Professional Development of its present and future members and staff as a lead resource of education and information to all internists by putting a premium on excellence, competence, ethics and compassion, and service above gain
- Creates and promotes ethical, high-quality, socially and environmentally responsive, and cost-effective medical care through the provision of timely communication and advice to health agencies, governmental, and non-governmental organizations
- Pilots responsiveness and adaptability to a changing environment by providing stimulus and direction, capitalizing on well-advised and globally recognized research outputs
- LEADS in setting the highest standards in medical diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and service in the Philippines, empowering internists as leaders in ethical care and practice, health policy, and innovation
Vision
A world class organization of Philippine physicians empowering Internists as Leaders in Ethical Care and Practice, Health Policy, Research and Innovations by 2028Core Values
INTEGRITY
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
PROFESSIONALISM
INNOVATIONS AND COLLABORATION
RESPECT FOR PEOPLE
EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP