MANILA, Philippines – The October-November 2021 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) or Physician board exam results, including the official list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released online between November 5 and 12 or in 3-8 working days after the exam.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the resumption of Physician board exam in the cities of Manila and Tuguegarao on October 30-31 and November 1-2, 2021.
Last September, PRC cancelled the PLE in Manila because the regional Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19 did not approve it. There was also a widespread calls from students and groups to postpone the exams amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country due to the Delta variant.
Meanwhile, exams in Tuguegarao City was affected by typhoon “Kiko” in September.
The members of the Board of Medicine who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Eleanor B. Almoro, Chairman; Dr. Godofreda V. Dalmacion, Dr. Zenaida L. Antonio, Dr. Rafael R. Castillo, Dr. Raquel S. Sayo and Dr. Martha O. Nucum, Members.
PHYSICIAN BOARD EXAM RESULTS
- TOP 10 PASSERS: October-November 2021 Physician board exam result
- PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS: October-November 2021 Physician board exam result
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
PHYSICIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on OCTOBER 30, 2021 & FF. DAYS
Released on NOVEMBER 5-12, 2021
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REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING
PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.
Those who will register are required to bring the following:
- downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- notice of admission (for identification only)
- 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)
- 2 sets of documentary stamps
- 1 piece short brown envelope
Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
Due to pandemic, oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees will be done virtual or online. The online oathtaking application system (e-oath) can be accessed at Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS).
READ: Step-by-step guide: PRC online oathtaking (e-oath) application system
The date of e-oath WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
VERIFICATION OF RATINGS
Physician board exam’s verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.
Visit PRC’s “Verification of Rating” service and enter the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.
COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION
The PLE or medicine board exam covered the following subjects:
October 30: biochemistry, anatomy and histology, microbiology and parasitology
October 31: physiology, legal medicine, ethics and medical jurisprudence and pathology
November 1: pharmacology and therapeutics surgery and opthalmology, otolaryngology and rhinology and medicine
November 2: obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and nutrition and preventive medicine and public health
RELEASE OF RESULTS
PLE board exam results are expected to be released between November 5 and 12.
NOTE: Results may be released ahead of the target or on later date without prior notice.
PREVIOUS EXAMS
In the September 2021 Physician board exams, PRC announced results in five (5) working days. A total of 1,084 out of 1,546 passed the exams. Maria Inez Sellado Benedicto from West Visayas State University – La Paz and Jude Philip Pozon Cebrecus from Cebu Institute of Medicine tied on highest spot with 87.83%.
In the March 2021 Physician board exams, PRC released results after three (3) working days. A total of 1,234 out of 1,927 passed the grueling exams. Jeremiah Dimapeles Lim from Far Eastern University (FEU)- Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation topped the board with 89.67%.
In the November 2020 Physician board exams, PRC announced results after seven (7) working days. A total of 3,538 out of 4,704 passed the series of tests. Jomel Garcia Lapides from University of the Philippines – Manila aced the board with 88.67%.
Here’s summary of previous Physician board exam PLE results
| Exam Date | Total Examinees | Total Passers | Passing Rate | Days before results release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,546 | 1,084 | 70.12% | 5 |
| March 2021 | 1,927 | 1,234 | 64.04% | 3 |
| November 2020 | 4,704 | 3,538 | 75.21% | 7 |
| March & September 2020 | 1,424 | 800 | 56.18% | 8 |
| September 2019 | 4,716 | 4,006 | 84.94% | 4 |
| March 2019 | 1,579 | 1,209 | 76.57% | 3 |
| September 2018 | 4,542 | 3,717 | 81.84% | 5 |
| March 2018 | 1,601 | 1,067 | 66.6% | 3 |
| September 2017 | 4,064 | 3,340 | 82.2% | 4 |
| March 2017 | 1,317 | 813 | 61.7% | 3 |
| September 2016 | 3,695 | 2,899 | 78.5% | 3 |
| March 2016 | 1,044 | 483 | 46.3% | 2 |
| August 2015 | 2,921 | 2,491 | 85.3% | 3 |
| February 2015 | 832 | 594 | 71.4% | 2 |
UPDATES
Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Physician board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.
— The Summit Express