Davao Doctors College, Inc.

Davao Doctors College, Inc. is a higher education institution founded in September 1975, originally established as the Davao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing (DDHSN). It began by offering a three-year Basic Course in Nursing leading to a Graduate Nurse qualification. The college was founded by a group of pioneering doctors including Dr. Augusto Abela, Sr., Dr. Juan Belisario, Jr., Dr. Rodrigo Casiño, Dr. Valeriana Castillo, Dr. Honorio dela Cruz, Dr. Jose Gantioqui, Jr., Dr. Luisito Guanlao, Dr. Honorio S. Hilario, Dr. Benigno Magpantay, Dr. Gerino Pañagan, Dr. Pacita San Vicente, Dr. Crisostomo Serrano, Sr., Dr. Leo Sicat, Dr. Amador Villanueva, and Dr. Herminio A. Villano, Sr. The institution operates with the motto 'We value life' and maintains a 'TOPNOTCHERS' CORNER' highlighting academic achievements. It offers a range of academic programs through its College of Allied Health and Sciences, College of General Education, Management and Sciences, and Graduate Programs. Specific degree programs include Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM), Doctor of Optometry, Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED), Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM), Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN), and Senior High School (SHS). The college also provides updates on health topics such as Dengue, MPOX awareness, and HIV/AIDS, and organizes events like career fairs, blood donation drives, and medical missions. It celebrates student achievements in licensure examinations for physicians, pharmacists, medical technologists, and optometrists, as well as accomplishments in sports and academic honors. Accreditation levels vary by program, with BS Nursing accredited at LEVEL IV, BS Radiologic Technology and BS Biology at LEVEL III, BS Hospitality Management at LEVEL II, and BS Physical Therapy, BS Psychology, and Doctor of Optometry at LEVEL I.