MSU Gensan College of Medicine- Society of Medical Students

🩺 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 🩺

Last May 19, 2026, Batch Harinawa together with their parents gathered at the MSU-General Santos College of Medicine Auditorium for the Parent-Student Orientation as part of the Pre-Clerkship Program.

The orientation featured insightful discussions from Dr. Joceyln S. Frial, Dr. Krystle Marie F. Niñora, Dr. Jenifer D. Galia, Dr. Analyza D. Galia-Gabuay, Dr. Eva B. Hormigos, and Dr. Edwin C. Alconcel, who shared valuable guidance on the realities, expectations, and responsibilities of clerkship.

A fruitful open forum also allowed students and parents to ask questions, raise concerns, and better understand the journey ahead as Batch Harinawa takes one step closer toward becoming a 𝑫𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒃𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒐𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒓, 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒐𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒓.

The votes have been counted and the results are officially in! 🗳️

A massive thank you goes out to everyone who cast their vote and made their voice heard during yesterday's online elections. It is truly inspiring to see such high levels of engagement and passion within our medical student community 🌟

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected SOMEDS officers! We are thrilled to welcome these dedicated individuals to their new roles and look forward to the leadership and fresh energy they will bring to our community. Let’s work together to make this upcoming year an incredible success for all of us. Congratulations to our new leaders!🎉

It is officially Election Day! Today is the day we come together to shape the future of our medical student community. Every single vote counts, and your participation is what makes the Society of Medical Students thrive. Let’s lead the way with passion and make our voices heard!

Our online elections are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM today. Simply access the online forms to cast your vote and support your future leaders. Let’s show up with enthusiasm and show the strength of our student body.

Happy voting, everyone!

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We are so excited to officially present the candidates for the upcoming SOMEDS elections! Take a moment to get familiar with the peers who are ready to step up and serve our medical community. Your energy and participation are what drive our society forward, so let’s make this election a memorable one.

Be sure to cast your vote during our online elections on May 11, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Every single vote helps shape the future of our student body. Let’s show up, get enthusiastic, and make our voices heard!

🌱⚕️ 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭—𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. ✨

🎗️ 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
A preventable disease should never be a silent threat. This month centers on strengthening awareness of HPV vaccination, promoting regular screening, and ensuring timely management. As 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙗𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙧, we stand for accessible services, informed decision-making, and safeguarding women’s health through every stage of life.

❤️ 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
What cannot be seen can still cause harm. Hypertension continues to be a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, often progressing without symptoms. This month highlights the value of routine monitoring, healthier lifestyles, and sustained treatment. As 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙧, we advocate for early detection and long-term care that protects both heart and life.

🚦 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
Safety is a shared responsibility we carry every day. This month underscores the importance of road discipline, awareness, and preventive measures to reduce injuries and save lives. In embodying the mission of 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚, we extend our role beyond clinical care—championing safer environments for all.

Across these advocacies, May reminds us that meaningful impact begins before illness arises—through education, vigilance, and collective action. Guided by 𝘽𝙄𝘿𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙒, we continue to advance prevention, reduce risks, and uphold the health and safety of every community we serve. ⚕️🌅✨









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🛠️🌿 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮 ✊✨

🛠️ Sa 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮, kinikilala natin ang lakas, sipag, at sakripisyo ng bawat Pilipinong patuloy na kumikilos para sa pag-unlad ng lipunan. Ito ay araw ng pagpupugay—sa pawis na iniaalay, sa oras na ibinibigay, at sa dedikasyong ibinubuhos ng manggagawang Pinoy para sa ating kinabukasan.

🌿 Dala ang diwa ng serbisyong makatao, tayo ay tinatawag hindi lamang upang magpagaling, kundi upang pangalagaan ang kapakanan ng bawat manggagawa—mula sa kaligtasan sa kanilang lugar ng trabaho hanggang sa kanilang pisikal at mental na kalusugan, sa abot-kayang paraan. Bilang mga 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙗𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙧 ng kinabukasan, ang ating kaalaman at malasakit ay dapat magsilbi sa mga kamay na walang sawang naglilingkod—may integridad, malasakit, at paninindigan laban sa katiwalian.

Ngayong araw, humihinto tayo upang magbigay-pugay at magpasalamat. Sa bawat manggagawa, makikita ang dangal ng paggawa at ang puso ng bayan. Gamitin nating gabay ang 𝘽𝙄𝘿𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙒 sa ating patuloy na pagsusulong ng kalusugan, kaligtasan, at dignidad ng bawat isa—lalo na ang mga manggagawang nagsisilbing gulugod ng ating lipunan. 🌅🩺✨

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌 𝐈𝐓, 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄--𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒!

Give it everything you’ve got—let your light burn brightest here at the finish line. Hone all the values we hold as an institution, as students, and as future doctors–competence, excellence, compassion, and humanity–towards our better tomorrows.

End this year with the heart and skill of a true Dalubhasang Doktor, Makataong Doktor. 🩺❤️💛

🌅 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨, 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣, 𝘽𝙞𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙬!









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