Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

The Far Eastern University - Institute of Medicine or FEU-NRMF was born from a vision of Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr. In October 22, 1955, the FEU Hospital opened its doors as a charitable institution and provided actual hospital training for students in medicine and nursing. Erected on a trapezoidal lot at the northeastern part of the campus in Morayta Street (now Nicanor Reyes Sr. Avenue). Built and eqquiped at a cost of P1.5 million, designed by Architect Felipe Mendoza in collaboration with the Hospital Committee chaired by Lauro Panganiban MD, Nicanor Reyes Jr., Angel Palanca, and Ricardo Alfonso MD who later became the first Hospital Director.A formidable team of clinical experts pioneered the training of future medical practitioners. Most of them have become legends in their lifetime. Fe del Mundo MD, later named as National Scientist, headed the Department of Pediatrics; Carlos Sevilla MD chaired the Ophthalmology Department; Gloria Aragon MD, the OB-GYN Department; Liborio Gomez MD, the Pathology Department; Jose Tirona MD, the X-Ray Department; Perpetuo Gutierrez MD, the Medicine Department; Jesus Nolasco MD, the Physiology Department.

In 1970, the Institute of Medicine, School of Medical Technology, FEU Hospital and the Student Health Service Clinic were converted into a non-stock, non-profit educational foundation known as the FEU Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation.

Through the years, it has contributed some of the finest names in the healthcare field: four Secretaries of Health, seven Philippine Medical Association Presidents, six Presidents of the Philippine College of Surgeons and one President of the World Medical Association. In 1986, the Board of Medical Education, DECS, and the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges gave the Institute the highest level of accreditation, and awarded it as a Center of Excellence in Medical Education.

West Fairview Campus and Medical Complex in Quezon City

In December 22, 1996, Dr. Josephine Reyes (NRMF Chairman and former FEU President), presided over the groundbreaking of the new P500 million modern medical school and hospital. Also present were some members of the Board of Trustees which included the late Dr. Ricardo Alfonso, Hector del Rosario, and Nicanor Reyes III; hospital officials like Dr. Lilian Luna, then Medical director, and Dr. Flordeliza Baltazar, then dean of the Institute of Medicine.

In 2001, the new facilities of the Medical Foundation were formally inaugurated which was attended by former President Corazon Aquino as guest of honor.

At present, the hospital operates with 141 pay beds, 99 charity beds, and boasts of state-of-the-art facilities at par with leading tertiary hospitals.

The last meeting of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges, CHED presented the 5-year summary of board passing rank of medical schools. FEU-IM ranked 3rd overall with the highest passing averages after UP and UST.

Degree Programs in the Institute of Medicine

*Doctor of Medicine
*Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)
*Bachelor of Science in Nursing
*Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Medical Center – Clinical Services and Departments

*Anesthesiology and Pain Clinic
*Child Health / PICU / NICU
*Clinical Laboratory and Pathology
*CyberMed
*Diagnostic Imaging Center and Radiology
*Emergency Medicine, Out-Patient, and Pay-Treatment Room
*Internal Medicine
*Obstetrics and Gynecology
*Ophthalmology
*Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
*Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
*Surgery and Ambulatory Service

Notable FEU Alumni in Medicine

External links

* [http://www.feu-nrmf.ph/ Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Official Website]
* [http://www.feu-alumni.com/ Far Eastern University - School of Medicine Alumni Foundation Official Website]