THE FILIPINO INTERNIST'S RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIAL ISSUE "Cagayan Valley Medical Center" By Dr. Rogermar D. Villanueva We were asked a few years ago, having experienced this pandemic, should webe given a chance to live our lives again, would we still choose to be doctors? And why?My answer was a resounding no. _____ Read More "Cebu Velez General Hospital" By Dr. Geselita J. Noval-Maambong In the past decade there has been an unprecedented evolution of the InternalMedicine residency training program of the Cebu Velez General Hospital _____ Read More "Chong Hua Hospital" By Dr. Deanna Paz A. Del Mar The Chong Hua Hospital Internal Medicine training program is committed tocontinuous improvement, constantly adapting to meet the ever-evolving needs of thedepartment. _____ Read More "Davao Regional Medical Center" By Dr. Francis P. Besas The Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) Internal Medicine Training Programcontinues to thrive as a cornerstone of medical education in the region. _____ Read More "Dr, Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital-RiversideMedical Center" By Dr. Ruby Nolido-Pedroza The pandemic has significantly affected the number of residents who go into IMResidency training in our Institution. Currently, we have a total of 14 residents from theexpected 24 residents. _____ Read More "General Santos Doctor's Hospital" By Dr. Noel P. PIngoy What has fascinated and sustained me over these last few years hasbeen the notion that we have the ability to find, nurture and carry our own inner,living light – a light to ward off the darkness. _____ Read More "Lorma Medical Center" By Dr. Brenda M. Espinosa The Department of Internal Medicine of the LORMA Medical Center is presentlyon its first 3-year accreditation by the Philippine College of Physicians. We are happy toreport 100% passing rates for PSBIM for two consecutive years (2023, 2024) by ourpioneer and second batch of residents. _____ Read More "Las Piñas Doctors Hospital,Inc" By Dr. Olga G. Ruz Our Training Institution has been accredited for 16 years now and we have 36graduates to date who have finished IM residency in our hospital and almost half ofthem have trained into different subspecialties and currently are practicing in theirrespective chosen provinces or nearby Las Piñas area. _____ Read More "Maria Reyna-Xavier University Hospital" By Dr. Carmelita Escalante-Llavore The department started off with a busy first quarter. We had our Annual TeamBuilding on February 23-24, 2024 held in Dahilayan, Bukidnon. _____ Read More "Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital" By Dr. Karla Rhea G. Rillera-Posadas Mentoring young doctors to become compleat internists entails the patience ofJob, the wisdom of Solomon, a healthy dash of humor and topped with motherly loveand understanding. _____ Read More "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 lackingin new trainees. After our strategic planning last month, we have created a testingcommittee to better improve our passing rate in the PSBIM. _____ Read More "Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Hospital" By Dr. Salvacion T. de Vera-Sible The hospital is currently complying with the current RTP guidelines proposed bythe Philippine College of Physicians. _____ Read More "San Juan Medical Center" By Dr. Perie Adorable-Wagan The residency training program at San Juan Medical Center is renowned for itscomprehensive approach to developing well-rounded and competent healthcareprofessionals. _____ Read More "Silliman University Medical Center Foundation, Inc." By Dr. Brian Joseph M. Calinawagan Residency training, as an institution, has never faced the challenges that it isfacing today. _____ Read More "Southwestern University Medical Center" By Dr. Buenaventura C. Ramos We are pleased to inform the College that the first and second year residencyslots are already filled-up and complete. _____ Read More "St. Paul's Hospital" By Dr. Ethel D. Cordero The COVID 19 pandemic took the whole world by surprise. It was the time thatthe world stood still. Innovations were done to carry out the demands of everyday living. _____ Read More "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 rolein enhancing the quality of life of the average Filipino and in providing hope to thosewhom poverty has virtually consigned to ill health. _____ Read More "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 thedegree of health and quality of patient care. As movements of hospital healthcaresystems are creating more importance on the value of training physicians as an anchorin the Human resource management in the core operations of patient care. _____ Read More
GOING OUT: PANDEMIC STORIES | MAY 2023 GOING OUT: PANDEMIC STORIESMAY 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. _____ Read More 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 ______ Read More 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, ______ Read More Quarantine By Dr. Reina Lynn Antonio As an introvert, the quarantine was heaven; I was carefree in the comforts of my haven. ______ Read More 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. ______ Read More 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. ______ Read More 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. ______ Read More 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. ______ Read More 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? ______ Read More Ang Residente By Dr. Julius T. Baciles Katawa’y pilit pabangunin, Panibagong umaga na kailangang harapin. Agahan na luto ni inay iyong mabilis nakinain, ______ Read More 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. ______ Read More 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 ______ Read More TFI welcomes contributions from PCP members. Please email articles (in Word Format) and photos (in jpg/peg format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. CC: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Editors reserve the right to use their discretion in selecting and editing contributed articles for publication.