CNU VSMMC Medicine Student Council

𝐀 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.

One final gathering before you take our place in the profession you have worked so hard to join.

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦. ✨

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

Today marks the first day of clerkship for 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚.

We look up to you with pride and excitement as you begin this new chapter. May the days ahead remind you of why you started, and may every patient you encounter strengthen the compassion and purpose that brought you this far.

And if there’s one thing we’re certain of, it’s this: 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. Not by chance. Not by luck. Every late night, every sacrifice, every challenge, and every victory has prepared you for this moment.

We are all rooting for you, and we already know that you are going to be amazing.

𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚! 🤍

LOOK | The CNU-VSMMC College of Medicine proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of our students and faculty at the 11th Central Visayas Health Research & Innovation Conference (CVHRIC)!

🏆 1st Place – Oral Research Nonexperimental (Student)
• Title: HIV Knowledge, Testing Attitudes, and Acceptability of the Expanded Opt-Out HIV Screening (FBS) among Male Patients in Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center - Outpatient Department (VSMMC-OPD)
• Researchers: Klarisse Mae G. Alutaya, Alexi Andrea P. Beldia, Rosalmae P. Jubac, Renz Raymund B. Medilo, Florence F. Midel
• Adviser: Helen V. Madamba, MD, MPH–TM, DHPEd

🏆 1st Place – Research Infographics (Student)
• Title: Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behavior: A Determinant for Noncommunicable Diseases Risk Factors Among Employees in a Tertiary Hospital in Cebu City
• Researchers: Mary Justine B. Amoin, Kristine Juliane T. Amores, Jane P. Dy, Tara Chenisse P. Lao, Shanyne J. Linis
• Adviser: Dr. Mary Ruth F. Barandino

🥉 3rd Place – Oral Research Nonexperimental (Student)
• Title: Lived Experiences of Adolescent Pregnant Women in Accessing Prenatal Care Under the Program for Young Parents of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
• Researchers: John Clyde M. Andrin, Jean F. Belciña, Elijah M. Cabase, Maria Kristina D. Gaquit, Stephanie S. Ng
• Adviser: Christie Luz D. Rosal, MD, MATMRS, FPOGS

🥉 3rd Place – Oral Research Qualitative (Professional)
• Title: Use of Technology and Innovation in Teaching Gross Anatomy in a Medical School: An Autoethnography of a Millennial Anatomist
• Researcher: Dr. Remaur S. Herrera

Kudos! You have made the whole community of CNU-VSMMC College of Medicine proud. The seeds of your sacrifices and dedication have now bloomed.

Keep the flame of curiosity alive and continue serving as the catalysts for a research-driven nation! Padayon!



Pubmat by: Kristine Amores, Hans De Guzman, and Fayesha Elcamil
Caption by: Hannah Marie Alquilos

Congratulations Batch Aethercura ✨

3rd year is finally within reach! ❤️‍🩹 It still feels unreal how we survived 2nd year filled with countless SGDs, exams, OSOEs/OSCEs, clinics, breakdowns, laughter, cramming sessions, and moments that tested us in every possible way.

It wasn’t easy, but having each other made everything bearable. And now, here we are — 43/43 until the end, officially one step closer to the MDream 🩺✨