Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations: The Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) conducts the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations yearly. Now, the officials are ready to conduct the exam for the 2024 session. The examination is conducted in two phases i.e., hybrid written examination and hybrid oral examination. Individuals who have ensured their eligibility can appear for the exam by filling out the application form.
The authority has not released the new schedule of PCCP Diplomate Certifying Examinations. Considering the previous date, it is expected that the officials will shortly issue the application form. Scroll down the following article and get details related to the application form, eligibility criteria, schedule and more.
Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations 2024
The officials have made the whole application process online to make it convenient. The application link is available on the official website of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians.
Applicants will also have to pay the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examination Fee while applying for the exam. The application fee is ten thousand pesos (10,000 Php) per examinee. Individuals must submit the application form before the mentioned deadline. Or else, they might face delay problems.
Eligibility Criteria to apply for the PCCP Diplomate Certifying Examinations 2024
In the following section, readers will get information regarding the eligibility criteria which must be fulfilled by interested applicants to qualify for the Philippine College of Chest Physicians Diplomate Certifying Exam. The following are the required eligibility conditions mentioned by the authority:
- New Applicants:
- Individuals should be members of the Philippine Medical Association.
- Must hold a certificate of applicants being a diplomate of good standing of the Philippine College of Physicians.
- Must have a certificate completing the fellowship (Diploma) in a pulmonary fellowship training program accredited by PCCP.
- The whole research paper is needed in the Standards and Requirements for Accreditation of Adult Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship Training Programs in the Philippines.
- Checklist summary of necessities for each Fellow-in-Training certified by the Training Officer.
- Re Takers:
- Must hold certificates of individuals being a diplomate of good standing of the Philippine College of Physicians.
- Should also be updated with PCCP membership dues.
- Applicants Under the Leniency Program:
- Must have a membership in the Philippine Medical Association.
- Proof of person being a diplomate of good standing of the Philippine College of Physicians
- Will accept research-related equivalents that the graduate has participated in and certified by the institution.
- Provide the certification from the training institution which ensures that the person is eligible to appear for the exam.
How to fill out the application form for the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations 2024?
Individuals can clear all doubts regarding the application process by reading the following section thoroughly. This section includes the detailed process following which the online application process can be fulfilled. The following is the step-by-step guide to submitting the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations Application Form:
- First of all, go to the official website of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians i.e., https://philchest.org.ph/
- Seconds after searching the website link, the website’s home page will open on the screen.
- After that, start scrolling down the page and stop once you reach the section named “DIPLOMATE CERTIFYING EXAMINATIONS 2024”
- Now, read important details regarding it and click the application link to proceed further with the process.
- The application form will open where you must enter all necessary details carefully.
- Go through the whole form and then attach the required documents.
- Finally, submit the application form and complete the application submission process.
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Philippine College of Chest Physicians Diplomate Certifying Exam Topics
The officials conduct the examination and prepare the question paper from certain topics. The following is the table showing topics which will be included in the exam and their percentage:
| Topics | # | Percentage |
| 1. Asthma 2. Sleep Disorders/ Control of Ventilation Disorders 3. Pulmonary Vascular Diseases | 1. 30 2. 10 3. 10 | 20% |
| 1. COPD and Bronchiectasis 2. Diseases of the Pleura 3. Diseases of the Mediastinum | 1. 30 2. 10 3. 10 | 20% |
| 1. Neoplastic Lung Diseases 2. Tuberculosis 3. Genetic and Developmental Disorders | 1. 22 2. 23 3. 05 | 20% |
| 1. Pulmonary Infection (except TB) and Sepsis 2. Interstitial, Environmental, Occupational, Drug-induced and Radiation-related lung disease 3. Pulmonary Manifestation of Systemic Diseases | 1. 29 2. 13 3. 08 | 20% |
| 1. Acute Lung Injury, ARDS and Trauma 2. Respiratory Failure 3. Principles and Application of Mechanical Ventilation / Ethics | 1. 20 2. 15 3. 15 | 20% |
| 250 | 100% |
Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations 2024: Important Links
| Visit the Official Website | Philippine College of Chest Physicians Website Link |
| Apply Online | Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Exam Application Link |
| 2024 Session Bulletin | To be activated |
| More updates are available here | PhilChest, Home Page |
It is informed to all readers that the information mentioned above has been collected from the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations InformatBulletinltin which was lupdatedates in July 2023. We will update the article if there will be any changes in the updated information bulletin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the bank details to pay the PCCP Diplomate Certifying Examinations application fee?
The following are the bank details on which applicants will have to pay the application fee:
Bank Name: UnionBank, Account Number: 00-257-001091-7 and Account Name: Philippine College of Chest Physicians
Individuals will have to provide the PCCP copy of the deposit/ transaction slip to [email protected]
What is the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations Schedule?
The new schedule is yet to be released by the officials. It is expected that the officials will commence the application process and release the schedule in September 2024.
How to resolve queries related to the Phil Chest Diplomate Certifying Examinations?
Use the following contact details to resolve queries:
Joan Cala-Silva: 0917-5762800 or [email protected]
Andrea Santiago: 0917-5064572 or [email protected]
