AUP Synergy

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 & 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 | 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

With grateful hearts, we look back on a meaningful evening of gratitude and new beginnings ☘️

Last night marked the turnover of roles and the start of a new chapter for Synergy. We honored the service of our SY 2025-2026 officers and welcomed the incoming team who will continue the work ahead.

To our outgoing officers, thank you for your time, dedication, and the impact you have made on the organization. Your efforts have truly shaped Synergy.

To our incoming officers, congratulations. We are excited to see how you will lead and grow this organization in the coming year. 🎉

Our simple Thanksgiving dinner was a small token of appreciation for everyone who has supported Synergy. To our members, thank you for your constant presence and willingness to serve. To the AUP-COM student body, thank you for showing up and supporting our programs. 🙏🏻

Here’s to the people behind Synergy and to all that lies ahead 🤍✨



📸 Photo credits: Krytz Cabil, Khirvey Rullamas & Hannah Gawongna

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Stress is something many of us quietly carry—through deadlines, responsibilities, and everyday challenges.

Sometimes, the best thing we can do for ourselves is pause and take a moment to move. A short walk, a stretch, or a few minutes of physical activity can be a simple way to reconnect with our bodies and give our minds a break from the weight of the day💆‍♀️

This is a reminder to check in with yourself and make space for small habits that support your well-being. Taking care of your mental health can start with something as simple as moving your body🚶🏽🌟



References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/exercise-stress-relief

https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/health-benefits/adults.html

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐂. 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥! 🎂🎉

The SYNERGY community gives thanks to God for your life and for your dedicated service as our adviser. Through your leadership and example, you continue to shape us as future physicians, reminding us that medicine is not only a profession, but a calling to serve with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to whole-person care.

As an organization, we are grateful for your guidance in our formation, both in faith and in practice, as we strive to become physicians who serve with purpose.

May the Lord continue to sustain you in your work and bless you with strength and wisdom in the years ahead.

“𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅, 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉, 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔.” 3 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 1:2 🙏💛

HER HEALTH, HER HARMONY 🌸

This Women’s Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and power of every woman, starting with her health.

From the food we eat to the way we move, rest, and take care of our minds, small everyday choices shape our overall well-being. 💜

Let this be your reminder to slow down, check in with yourself, and make time for habits that support your body and mind. You deserve it.

Because when a woman is healthy, she thrives, and so does everyone around her. ✨



References:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2024). Reducing your risk of cancer: Lifestyle changes and screening tests. Retrieved March 23, 2026, from https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/reducing-your-risk-of-cancer-lifestyle-changes-and-screening-tests

Dopke, B. A., Somers, B. A., & McHugh, M. D. (2021). What the world needs now: Lifestyle medicine for all women. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(1), 97–107. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276211028101

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2025, December 24). Women's health. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved March 23, 2026, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/womens-health/hlv-20049411

PubMat by: Lanlaine Tolentino & Bianca Cayabyab

🔥𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘? 🍽️🌱

Get ready for an exciting 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 you won’t want to miss! Join us for "𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒌𝒆: 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑” and discover how delicious whole-food plant-based cooking can support metabolic health while building practical skills every future physician should know.

👩‍⚕️ Learn from: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻-𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇
🥗 Experience: Cook and enjoy a 𝟯-𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 in an interactive kitchen session designed especially for medical students.
👨‍🍳 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆)
⏰ 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍𝗔𝗨𝗣 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻

✨ 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙆𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙋
👩‍⚕️ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆

⚠️ 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟰𝟬 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘!
Slots will be given on a 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦, 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴.

📌 Registration is REQUIRED to secure your slot.
Deadline: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 or until all slots are filled.

🔗𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://forms.gle/6dGgnjZmik6nnu1w7
🔗𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://forms.gle/6dGgnjZmik6nnu1w7
🔗𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://forms.gle/6dGgnjZmik6nnu1w7

Don’t miss this chance to cook, connect, and explore how food can be powerful medicine.

🌱 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕. 𝑬𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒓.

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

A healthy heart is nurtured not only by good habits, but also by the relationships we choose to grow and protect. ❤️

Science reminds us that supportive connections help lower stress, regulate heart rhythm, and strengthen overall well-being — proving that love, kindness, and community are powerful forms of medicine.

This Heart Month, let’s be intentional about caring for our hearts beyond the physical:
💗 Choose kindness in our words and actions
💗 Strengthen relationships that uplift and inspire
💗 Practice forgiveness that brings peace
💗 Stay socially connected and present for one another

May our relationships be rooted in Christlike love — bringing healing, encouragement, and joy to both body and spirit. When we care deeply for others, we also care for our own hearts.

Let’s continue building a community where compassion, faith, and wellness go hand in hand.



Pubmat by Gianina Cordova & Faye Tayamora

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

Love month reminds us that relationships aren’t just about grand gestures—they’re built in the everyday moments. 💛 A message that checks in. A patient ear. A shared laugh after a long day. Positive connections don’t just warm the heart; they protect our mental health, steady us during stress, and help us feel seen in a world that can feel overwhelming.

This February, let’s celebrate love in all its forms—friends, family, partners, classmates, coworkers, and even the quiet relationship we’re learning to build with ourselves. Healthy relationships grow when we show kindness, communicate honestly, and make space for each other’s imperfections. No one thrives alone. We’re designed for connection, and every small act of care strengthens the circle around us.

Today’s reminder: reach out, say thank you, forgive gently, and love loudly. The bonds we nurture now become the support we lean on later. We’re always better together. 🤍

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The rainy morning may have brought us indoors, but it created space for something just as meaningful. We opened with an honest group discussion 💬, moved into an immersive exercise that energized the room 🤸, and ended with reflections and breakfast shared together 🍽️ — a refreshing pause from the usual pace of medical school.

Participants shared that the program felt like a much-needed breather. Many expressed how the conversations helped them reconnect with themselves and with others 🤍, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. The morning highlighted the quiet strength of community and the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who uplift and understand the journey ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined and helped create a space of warmth, support, and genuine connection. ❤️

Tag yourself or a friend if you spot them in the photos 📸, and tell us what part of the morning stayed with you most. 👇🏻

𝓢𝓮𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓲𝓷 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓷𝓮𝔁𝓽 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓰𝔂 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓶! 🙏🏻💙



📸Photo Credits: Jared Dexter Pagala

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐜 — 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

You’re invited to start your morning with a walk, good company, and a meaningful heart-to-heart conversation on the power of positive relationships in our medical journey.

This 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠, step outside, move with us, and take time to connect — because the journey through medicine is lighter when we walk it together.

📍 Assembly: COM Room 104
🚶 Walk around campus
🍽 Free breakfast after the walk

Bring a friend, bring your stories, and come ready for a morning of movement, connection, and community. We would love to walk with you.

See you there! 💖

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝

🦋It’s Thyroid Awareness Month!
Your thyroid may be small, but it plays a BIG role in your health—from energy and weight to mood and heart rate.

Want to know how to keep your thyroid healthy? Keep reading!

Listen to your body. Get checked. Stay informed.









References:
https://www.pfizer.com/news/announcements/understanding-your-thyroid-key-energy-health
https://www.artemishospitals.com/blog/thyroid-awareness-month
https://www.health.com/food/the-best-and-worst-foods-for-your-thyroid
https://raymonddouglasmd.com/how-vitamins-can-support-better-thyroid-health
https://functionalmedsystem.com/en/2021/07/thyroid-diseases-and-probiotics/
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/healthy-living-with-hypothyroidism/vitamins/
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21206-fatigue
https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight/
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-much-hair-loss-is-normal
https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/thyroid-disease

PubMat & Captions by: Hera Thea Bernardo & Elger Palgue