MANILA, Philippines – The October 2024 Physician Licensure Exam (PLE) results, including the complete list of board passers, top 10 (topnotchers), and school performance, are expected to be released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Medicine three (3) working days after the last day of exams.
The Physician board exam was conducted on October 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2024 at testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. The Board of Medicine is headed by Dr. Zenaida L. Antonio, Chairman, and its members, Dr. Godofreda V. Dalmacion, Dr. Eleanor B. Almoro, Dr. Martha O. Nucum, Dr. Efren C. Laxamana and Dr. Joanna V. Remo.
PLE Results October 2024 Summary
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
PHYSICIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on October 5, 2024 and ff. Days
Released on October 17, 2024
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Release of Results
According to PRC Resolution No. 1728 series of 2023, the October 2024 Physician Licensure exam results will be released on October 17, 2024.
However, the release of PLE results may vary, occurring earlier or later than the estimated date. During the April 2024 exams, results were released after three (3) working days. We advise you to bookmark this page and stay connected with us on our social media channels for the latest and most accurate result announcements.
Schedule of Registration
The schedule for online appointments to obtain the new Licensed Physicians’ Professional ID and Certificate of Registration will be held on these date(s):
- Date(s) of Registration: TBA
PRC advises online registration through the official website at https://online.prc.gov.ph/. Follow these steps for online registration and ensure you have the following requirements ready:
- Notice of Admission (NOA) – for identification purposes only
- Completed Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)
- Two (2) passport-sized ID photos on a white background, each with a complete name tag
- Two (2) sets of documentary stamps
- One (1) short brown envelope
PRC emphasizes that successful examinees must complete their registration in person and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.
Verification of Ratings
The Physician Board exam ratings and test results will be verified online a few days after posting them.
Successful candidates can visit the official PRC website and utilize the Verification Page to check their pass rate in the board examination.
As outlined, a passing candidate should provide the exam name, examination date, application number, first name, last name, and birthdate.
Oath-Taking
All passers interested in attending the face-to-face mass oath-taking shall register no later than 12:00 PM of the day before the date of oath-taking. Register at http://online.prc.gov.ph to confirm attendance.
Those who cannot attend the mass oath-taking may opt to attend the virtual oath-taking or request a special oath-taking. Once confirmed, the schedule will be posted on the official website.
Passers may schedule an online appointment at http://online.prc.gov.ph and select “e-OATH” as the transaction.
The online registration will close five (5) calendar days before the online oathtaking day. Inductees must print the “OATH OF PROFESSIONAL” form, downloadable from the PRC official website under PRC Online Services.
After the oath-taking, the inductees shall proceed with the Initial Registration by securing the online appointment at http://online.prc.gov.ph.
Coverage of Exams
The October 2024 Physician licensure exam covered the following topics:
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Histology
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Physiology
- Legal Medicine, Ethics and Medical Jurisprudence
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Surgery and Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Rhinology
- Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pediatrics and Nutrition
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Previous Exams
The physician licensure exam is one of the programs with an average number of examinees conducted by the PRC. Here is the summary of PLE results in previous years:
During the recent board exam for Medical Doctors (MDs) held on April 2024, 1,906 out of 3,434 (55.50%) examinees passed. Christopher Niño Camay Mendoza from Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc. was the topnotcher with an 89.25% rating, followed by Edison Yu Ong from the University of Santo Tomas, 89.08%.
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center was the top performing school, having an overall passing rate of 89.23%.
| Month of Exam | No. of Examinees | No. of Passers | Passing Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3,434 | 1,906 | 55.50% |
| October 2023 | 6,456 | 4,083 | 63.24% |
| March 2023 | 2,887 | 1,573 | 54.49% |
| October 2022 | 5,958 | 3,826 | 64.22% |
| March 2022 | 2,837 | 1,427 | 50.30% |
| November 2021 | 2,302 | 1,677 | 72.85% |
| September 2021 | 1,546 | 1,084 | 70.12% |
| March 2021 | 1,927 | 1,234 | 64.04% |
| November 2020 | 4,704 | 3,538 | 75.21% |
| September 2020 | 1,424 | 800 | 56.18% |
| September 2019 | 4,716 | 4,006 | 84.94% |
Updates
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