"Cagayan Valley Medical Center"

By Dr. Rogermar D. Villanueva

We were asked a few years ago, having experienced this pandemic, should we be given a chance to live our lives again, would we still choose to be doctors? And why? My answer was a resounding no.

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"Cebu Velez General Hospital"

By Dr. Geselita J. Noval-Maambong

In the past decade there has been an unprecedented evolution of the Internal Medicine residency training program of the Cebu Velez General Hospital. Faced with several challenges, we have worked closely with the administration and with the academe to produce the best possible outcome.  Our journey begins with a solid framework of the academic atmosphere that has predated the residency training program.

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"Chong Hua Hospital"

By Dr. Deanna Paz A. Del Mar

The Chong Hua Hospital Internal Medicine training program is committed to continuous improvement, constantly adapting to meet the ever-evolving needs of the department.

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"Davao Regional Medical Center"

By Dr. Francis P. Besas

The Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) Internal Medicine Training Program continues to thrive as a cornerstone of medical education in the region. With a dedicated faculty and robust curriculum, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of internists.

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"Dr, Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital-Riverside Medical Center"

By Dr. Ruby Nolido-Pedroza

The pandemic has significantly affected the number of residents who go into IM Residency training in our Institution.  Currently, we have a total of 14 residents from the expected 24 residents.  In order to balance clinical workload and educational opportunities for the residents, we hired Junior consultants to fill-up some of the ward and ER duties. 

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"General Santos Doctors Hospital"

By Dr. Noel P. PIngoy

What has fascinated and sustained me over these last few years has been the notion that we have the ability to find, nurture and carry our own inner, living light – a light to ward off the darkness

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"Lorma Medical Center"

By Dr. Brenda M Espinosa

The Department of Internal Medicine of the LORMA Medical Center is presently on its first 3-year accreditation by the Philippine College of Physicians. We are happy to report 100% passing rates for PSBIM for two consecutive years (2023, 2024) by our pioneer and second batch of residents.

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"Las Piñas Doctors Hospital, Inc."

By Dr. Olga G. Ruz

Our Training Institution has been accredited for 16 years now and we have 36 graduates to date who have finished IM residency in our hospital and almost half of them have trained into different subspecialties and currently are practicing in their respective chosen provinces or nearby Las Piñas area.

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"Maria Reyna-Xavier University Hospital"

By Dr. Carmelita Escalante-Llavore

The department started off with a busy first quarter. We had our Annual Team Building on February 23-24, 2024 held in Dahilayan, Bukidnon. This is our process of creating a team that can work cohesively towards a common goal since 2024 is a busy year for the department.

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"Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital"

By Dr. Karla Rhea G. Rillera-Posadas

Mentoring young doctors to become compleat internists entails the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, a healthy dash of humor and topped with motherly love and understanding.

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"Perpetual Help Medical Center - Las Piñas Hospital"

By Dr. Dave Rennel L. Sebollena

The Perpetual Help Medical Center - Las Pinas is thankful that we are not lacking in new trainees.  After our strategic planning last month, we have created a testing committee to better improve our passing rate in the PSBIM. 

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"Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Hospital"

By Dr. Salvacion T. de Vera-Sible

The hospital is currently complying with the current RTP guidelines proposed by the Philippine College of Physicians

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"San Juan Medical Center"

By Dr. Perie Adorable-Wagan

The residency training program at San Juan Medical Center is renowned for its comprehensive approach to developing well-rounded and competent healthcare professionals. Central to the program's philosophy is the cultivation of independence in managing cases, fostering a culture of accountability, and honing the ability to prioritize critical patients over stable ones.

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"Silliman University  Medical Center Foundation, Inc"

By Dr. Brian Joseph M. Calinawagan

Residency training, as an institution, has never faced the challenges that it is facing today. A few years ago, entering a training program was a goal – a way to enrich yourself with both the knowledge and the confidence to face patients, both easy and difficult, and the only way to get rid of the daily grind of going on duty every couple of days

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"SouthWestern University Medical Center"

By Dr. Buenaventura C. Ramos

We are pleased to inform the College that the first and second year residency slots are already filled-up and complete. With this trend that we aim to continue, we envision a much better work environment—all stations will have an inherent senior resident assigned (to oversee junior residents).

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"ST. Paul's Hospital"

By Dr. Ethel D. Cordero

The COVID 19 pandemic took the whole world by surprise. It was the time that the world stood still. Innovations were done to carry out the demands of everyday living. Online learning was the thing then.

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"University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital"

By Dr. John C. Añonuevo

Over the years, the UP-PGH Department of Medicine has played a central role in enhancing the quality of life of the average Filipino and in providing hope to those whom poverty has virtually consigned to ill health.

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"RESIDENCY TRAINING IS A DRIVER FOR HOSPITAL SYSTEM DELIVERY AND
IMPETUS OF GROWTH IN THE FUTURE OF A HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION
(A PHILIPPINE EXPERIENCE)"

By Dr. Dax Ronald Librado

Residency specialty training is always a positive and essential factor in the degree of health and quality of patient care.  As movements of hospital healthcare systems are creating more importance on the value of training physicians as an anchor in the Human resource management in the core operations of patient care.

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GOING OUT: PANDEMIC STORIES
MAY 2023

"Pandemic Stories"

By Dr. LanceIsidore Catedral

In this second of two parts of the Going Out issue, we share II pieces of poetry and prose written by Filipino internists from all over the country during the
slow, painful, and joyous transition to a changed world.

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Am I Free?
By Dr. Ryel Katherine V. Manipol

I was the lone senior resident-in-training in Internal Medicine at Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH). I was, more often than not, assigned
to the front lines to look after patients with COVID-19

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Sand Castles

By Dr. Frances Eunice B. Alcober

It’s been two years or so,
Since our life was put on hold by a tiny foe.
Death was brought and people would go,

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Quarantine

By Dr. Reina Lynn Antonio
As an introvert, the quarantine was heaven;
I was carefree in the comforts of my haven.

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Zoom In, Zoom Out— Preferably Out

By Dr. Sonia Salamat

What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve done while you were supposed to be in a Zoom meeting?
Personally, I haven’t done anything too outrageous.

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Telemedicine: No Going Back
By Dr. Irene Villanueva-Felipe

I am an internist-pulmonologist with a big problem. Because of an immunocompromised immune system,
I can’t see patients face-to-face, at least for now.

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 It is Okay and It Will be Okay

By Dr.Jo-Ann Caroll B. Dacawi

Dearest,
I know you are probably tired of being told that it is okay and it will be okay.
It has been more than two years after all.

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Military Doctor Covid Stories 

By Dr. Abi N.O. Atanacio

I’m a military doctor, a member of the Medical Corps of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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Dancing My Way Out of the Pandemic

By Dr.Maria Angeli R. Pamintuan

Who would have thought a 57-year-old internist would win third place, garner
a bronze medal and five awards in a contemporary ballet online competition?

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Ang Residente

By Dr. Julius T. Baciles

Katawa’y pilit pabangunin,
Panibagong umaga na kailangang harapin.
Agahan na luto ni inay iyong mabilis nakinain,

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The Hesitation to Hug
By Dr. Ella Mae Masamayor

I am strongly in favor of hugging. I give the biggest, most enthusiastic hugs, complete with wide eyes and squeals of joy. I’m a tiny person, so it’s not
exactly a bear hug on my end.

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The Windows to the Soul
By Dr.Ina P. Ortiz

One sunny morning, I found myself looking straight into the eyes of a young girl who reached out her hand to offer me a Sampaguita lace

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