The Financial Struggles of Doctors in the Philippines Overworked, Underpaid, and the Path to Doctorpreneurship By Nexus MD Becoming a doctor in the Philippines is a lifelong commitment that demands years of intense study, sleepless nights, and an unwavering dedication to saving lives. The perception is that doctors live comfortably and earn well, but the truth is far from glamorous. Many Filipino doctors are overworked, underpaid, and struggling to make ends meet despite their years of training. Meanwhile, their counterparts abroad earn significantly higher salaries for the same work, with better working conditions and financial stability. This stark contrast has driven many Filipino doctors to either migrate overseas or seek alternative income streams, leading to the rise of “doctorpreneurship” the fusion of medicine and business. Let’s take a deep dive into the reality of a doctor’s financial struggles in the Philippines, compare it with the earnings of doctors abroad, and explore do...
When I founded Sure Health 360, I envisioned a place where healing wouldn’t be delayed by red tape, high costs, or limited options. A place where people — from the Philippines or anywhere in the world — could access personalized, world-class care without waiting months to be seen. In 2025, I made a bold move: I expanded Sure Health 360 beyond borders, forging strategic international partnerships in China, Singapore, and Thailand — and positioning the Philippines as a rising destination for global medical tourism. A Personal Mission, A Professional Leap After losing my father to cancer last year, something inside me shifted. I wasn’t just a doctor anymore. I became someone who knew — firsthand — what it feels like to be on the other side of the consultation room, searching for answers while racing against time.That pain became purpose.That purpose became vision.And that vision led to our new partnerships with: Fuda Cancer Hospital (China) – for advanced, innovative cancer care Gene Solu...
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