September 1975 marked the birth of the Davao Doctors College, then the Davao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing (DDHSN) .
DDHSN offered a 3-year Basic Course in Nursing leading to Graduate Nurse. The pioneering founders of DDC were: Dr. Augusto Abela, 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, Sr., Dr. Benigno Magpantay, Dr. Gerino Pañgan, Dr. Pacita San Vicente, Dr. Crisostomo Serrano, Sr., Dr. Leo Sicat, Dr. Amador Villanueva, and Dr. Herminio A. Villano, Sr.
- 1979 - offered BS Nursing, BS Biology and Pre-Dentistry
- 1981 - DDHSN was officially named Davao Doctors College
- 1990 - offered BS Physical Therapy and BS Radiologic Technology
- 1994 - offered Doctor of Optometry
- 1998 - opened non-health related courses: BS Psychology, BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Computer Science, and AB Communication Arts
- 2000 - start of accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities-Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)
- 2001 - offered Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education
- 2009 - offered Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- 2009 - offered TESDA Accredited Courses
Current Status of Accredited Programs:
- BS Nursing - Level III Re-Accredited Status
- BS Biology - Level II Re-Accredited Status
- BS Hospitality Management - Level I Accredited Status
- BS Radiologic Technology - Level I Accredited Status (First in the Philippines); 2nd top-performing Radiologic Technology College in the Philippines
From its modest beginnings, DDC has metamorphosed into a prestigious institution of learning. Today, DDC stands proud and remains steadfast in its quest for excellence.
