The name Iligan Medical Center College became a familiar name, equal if not above other local colleges. Soon after, it was among the names in the directory of prominent medical schools in the country. IMCC graduates had consistently landed at the top among board passers in the allied board examination. Notably, the College of Radiologic Technology was recognized and named as best school in this field. In the 1990s, there was a decrease in demand for paramedical courses graduates abroad since their schools were producing their own healthcare workers and prioritized local job employment. To keep IMCC competitive, and possibly reduce the impact of this event, the institution diversified its course offering to include more non-paramedical courses. With the rapid increase in technology — notably, computers — IMCC responded with the opening of computer-related courses such as Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Management. Furthermore, widening its horizon, it offered preschool, primary and secondary academic levels. Soon afterwards, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, Education and other courses were offered to meet the demand of industries and other employment entities. The steady growth of IMCC brought to the vision of IMCC management to further its commitment; short-term programs supported this endeavor in a year-to-year basis. But its greatest desire is to become a university. In 1995, after assessing its potential, the grand plan was laid. The Graduate School was the initial venture, and that year the institution started enrolling students in the master's degree in Human Resources Management. To further its endeavor, in 1997 the college started concentrating its effort and prepared all its resources to achieve its desire to become a university. Founders MELCHOR B. PICARDAL, M.D., President, 1988–1994, Doctor of Medicine, Manila Central University VIRGILIO S. RIGOR, SR., M.D., President, Doctor of Medicine, University of the Philippines, RODOLFO R. TORRES, M.D., President, 1993–1995, Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas, SUSANO D. LAGTAPON, M.D., First President, 1975–1987, Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas, TEOFILO F. MONTERROYO Jr., M.D., Board of Director, Doctor of Medicine, University of the East, Research Office Research Director: Dr. Helen S. Tejero Research Consultant: Paul Llido Research Coordinator: Dindo Donald A. Manulat Jr. Research Administrator: Jasmin P. Sumagang Research Intelligence: Ivan Garde Redoblado Research Centers GLINTS (Green Lifestyle Inventions, Technology and Systems): Program Head: Dindo Donald A. Manulat Jr. Biosphere Project: Program Head: Imelda S. Dela Rama References External links IMCC official website Iligan