The College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) was established on November 8, 1962, as the School of Allied Medical Professions (SAMP). Originally a unit under the College of Medicine housed at the National Orthopedic Hospital, the school gained independence as an academic unit in 1977. By 1988, it was officially elevated to a College.

Academic Leadership
As a trailblazer in healthcare education, the College has consistently set the standard for curricular innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. It holds the distinction of launching the first Speech Pathology (SP) program in the region in 1978, complementing its earlier pioneering efforts in Physical and Occupational Therapy in 1962. Undergraduate programs at CAMP undergo rigorous curricular review every five years, ensuring alignment with the K-12 Basic Education program and the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) transition to Outcomes-Based Education (OBE). This commitment to excellence extends to its graduate programs, including Master’s degrees in Rehabilitation Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Audiology, and Physical Therapy. Most recently, between 2022 and 2025, the College finalized major revisions to these graduate programs to integrate modern clinical practices and global benchmarking.

Research and Innovation
As part of a premier research university, CAMP maintains a research agenda aligned with global and national health priorities. Between 2021 and 2025, the College produced 72 publications focusing on health systems, vulnerable populations, and health technology (such as telehealth and assistive technology). Currently, there are 60 active projects supported by both local and international funding.

Community Impact and Clinical Service
The College is deeply committed to social responsibility through its Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programs. Since the 1970s, CAMP has deployed students and faculty to various provinces—including Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, and Cavite—to conduct disability profiling, awareness campaigns, and capacity-building activities.

Furthermore, the College operates the Clinic for Therapy Services (CTS). Established in 1969 and evolved through several iterations, the CTS serves as a vital university-based rehabilitation center. It provides essential pediatric, adolescent, and adult therapy services while serving as a primary training ground for both undergraduate and graduate students.