The Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the results of the Physician Licensure Exams (PLE) held on March 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2023, with 1,573 out of 2,887 examinees passing the test, resulting in a 54.49% passing rate.
This article provides information on the PLE Results March 2023, including the complete list of passers, top 10 examinees, and the performance of schools summary.
List of Passers and Topnotchers
The PRC has published the complete list of passers, including the H-Q List of Passers, R-Z List of Passers, and A-G List of Passers. The top 10 examinees who garnered the highest scores in the PLE Results March 2023 are also identified.
Registration Schedule and Requirements
Successful examinees are advised to register online via the PRC official website, following the steps in online registration. The schedule of online appointment for the issuance of Professional ID and Certificate of Registration for new physicians will be held on April 20, April 24 – 28, May 2 – 5, and May 8, 2023.
The registration requirements include a Notice of Admission (for identification purposes only), a duly accomplished Oath Form, two pieces of passport-sized ID photos with complete name tags, two sets of documentary stamps, and one piece of short brown envelope.
Verification of Board Exam Rating
Verification of ratings and test results will be available online a few working days after the posting of results. Passers may refer to the PRC official website and use the Verification Page to know their board examination passing rate. They will need to provide the exam name, the date of examination, the application number, first and last names, and birthdate.
Oath-Taking Ceremonies
PRC has started conducting face-to-face oath-taking for new professionals. All successful examinees who are interested in attending the face-to-face mass oath-taking shall register no later than 12:00 NN of the day before the date of the oath-taking.
Inductees shall bring any of the following on the day of the oath-taking: Vaccination Card or Negative RT-PCR results taken within 48 hours before the oath-taking. In the meantime, those who will not be able to attend the scheduled face-to-face mass oath-taking may attend the online oath-taking or request a special oath-taking.
Coverage of Physician Board Exams
The PLE covers 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
Next PLE Schedule
The schedule of exams for the 2023 Physician Board Exams will be held on September 2, 3, 9, and 10. The PRC will conduct the licensure exams in different testing locations across the Philippines, including Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.
Licensure Exam Division at below contacts: licensure.division@prc.gov.ph Or licensure.office@prc.gov.ph
In conclusion, the release of the PLE Results 2023 has been a momentous occasion for aspiring medical practitioners who have taken the licensure exams. With 1,573 out of 2,887 examinees passing the exams, this is a significant achievement that will allow new physicians to start practicing their profession.
The PRC has provided various avenues for new physicians to register and confirm their attendance for the face-to-face or online oath-taking ceremonies. Moreover, the PRC has provided a Verification Page on their official website where successful takers can verify their board exam ratings.
Aspiring medical practitioners should take note of the schedule of exams for the 2023 Physician board exams, which will be held on September 2, 3, 9, and 10. It is vital to prepare adequately for the exams and take note of the coverage of topics to ensure success.
In summary, the PLE Results 2023 is a significant milestone in the medical profession in the Philippines, and it is hoped that new physicians will use their knowledge and skills to contribute to the improvement of the healthcare system in the country.
