Philippine Physician Licensure
Professional Regulation Commission
Physician Licensure Examination
Over 8,300 multiple-choice questions for the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE).
PLE Overview
The Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), also known as the Philippine Medical Boards, is the professional licensure examination required to practice medicine in the Philippines. It is administered twice a year (March and September/October) by the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Medicine.
The exam spans 12 subjects across four days over two weekends. Days 1-2 cover six Basic Sciences (Anatomy & Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Parasitology, Pathology, and Legal Medicine & Medical Jurisprudence). Days 3-4 cover six Clinical Sciences (Pharmacology, Surgery + ENT & Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Nutrition, and Preventive Medicine & Public Health). Each subject contains 100 multiple-choice questions and contributes 8.3% to your final grade.To pass, you need a general average of at least 75% with no individual subject grade below 50%. Failing three times triggers a mandatory refresher course before further attempts.PLE Details
FormatMultiple-choice questions across 12 subjects
Questions1,200 questions total (100 per subject × 12)
DurationFour exam days across two consecutive weekends
BlueprintPRC Table of Specifications (Basic + Clinical Sciences)
DeliveryPRC testing centers (Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, others)
Pass mark75% general average, no subject below 50%
SessionsTwice yearly (March + September/October)
AttemptsThree failures require a refresher course before reapplying
Official source: prc.gov.ph ↗
Eligibility & Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a CHED-recognized medical school in the Philippines.
- Completion of a 12-month clinical internship at an APMC-accredited training hospital.
- PRC LERIS account with PSA Birth Certificate and supporting documents uploaded.
- Examination fees paid through PRC LERIS (~PHP 900 for application; varies per cycle).
- For IMGs: CHED Certificate of Equivalency plus proof of reciprocity (where applicable).
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