| Philippines College of Physicians | |
| Membership: | 13,000 |
| Abbreviation: | PCP |
| Formation: | 1953 |
| Headquarters: | 22nd Floor One San Miguel Bldg. San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Philippines |
| Leader Name: | Rontgene M. Solante, MD, FPCP (President) |
| Website: | pcp.org.ph |
The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) is an umbrella organization, formed in 1952, of internists in the Philippines. It was founded by Dr. Gonzalo F. Austria.[1] [2]
Its three main aims are:
The PCP is an affiliate society of the Philippine Medical Association and a member-society of the International Society of Internal Medicine.The College has a total of more than 12,000 members composed of fellows, diplomates and affiliate members.[4] 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 twelve regional chapters nationwide:
As of the present, PCP has formed additional chapters in Metro Manila and other provinces.