Cagayan State University College of Medicine and Surgery

About College 

• President Ferdinand Macros laid the foundation of the Cagayan State University in Tuguegarao City on June 11, 1978, by signing it under the law as Presidential Decree No. 1436. This decision comprised the merger of many other post-existing institutions into one single legal entity. The College of Medicine and Surgery is located at the Craig campus of Cagayan State University and is currently the only government-aided medical college in the Cagayan Valley. 
• Ramon Shamon R. Abraham, qualified M.D. is currently Dean of the college. This institution has been one of the leading destinations among students, even from other countries, to pursue doctorate programs in medical science due to its minimal cost of education. 
• The college is well known among all medical enthusiasts and people who want to pursue their careers in healthcare, not just in the Philippines but also in other parts of the world. CSU's College of Medicine and Surgery is associated with the CSU Health and medical center which is a certified teaching and training destination of the Department of Health, Philippines. Being affiliated with CSU, the college shines all the benefits of a big university like a lush green campus, and modern amenities like a public hospital inside the campus which provides quality healthcare at reasonable prices. The hospital is also a center for training and providing practical knowledge to the students.
• The Doctor of Medicine program, offered under the post-graduate program, is considered one of the best doctorate programs offered in the Philippines. For practical and hands-on training, the students can even work as interns at hospitals like the East Avenue medical center, and Veterans Memorial Medical Center which will help them to improve their surgical and patient-handling skills. 

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities 

The college boasts a huge campus area which helps to provide an education-friendly environment. Here is the list of infrastructural amenities available at CSU:

Campus:

• Main Campus - Andrews 

• Craig campus

• Appari campus 

• Gonzaga campus 

• Lallo campus 

• Lassam campus

• Piat campus 

• Sanchez campus 

Hospitals:

• East Avenue medical center

• Veterans Memorial medical center 

• Public Hospital (Carig Campus)

Other facilities: 

• Hostels - Main campus, Andrews 

• Library - Electronic library and offline library in the campus area 

Ranking

• Ranked #8 in the list of best universities in the Philippines By AD Scientific Index

Scholarships

• There are a variety of scholarships offered by Cagayan State University for the benefit of the students. These scholarships are provided to students belonging to economically backward classes. 

• Generally, scholarships are provided on the basis of academic merit and many similar factors. 

  FAQs 

  1. How to take admission to Cagayan State University?

  To take admission to CSU, students need to appear for the CSU college admission test. The test is conducted every year globally for new admissions. 

  2. Where is the College of Medicine and Surgery situated?

  The college campus is situated inside the CSU Carig campus in the state of Cagayan Valley. 

  3. What is the maximum intake of students in the university? 

  The total capacity of the university is around 32,000 for undergraduate programs and 1,500 students for post-graduate programs. 

  4. Does CSU offer scholarships to students for financial aid?

  Yes, scholarships at CSU are given on the basis of academic performance and the need for financial aid, and other similar factors. 

  5. What is the passing rate of students studying at the College of Medicine?

  In the latest examination conducted in March 2023, the passing percentage was 98.90% which is far above the national average.