Metropolitan Medical Center- Medicine Student Council

25/09/2022

14/05/2022

Today's the day for Dr. Charmaine's fascinating lecture on TOXICOLOGY! Come join us at 5pm later.

If you haven't yet, please register and ask your questions here:
https://forms.gle/hLRHxh1Uj7sLyiGSA

Thanks and see you there!

12/05/2022

Good morning!

We will be having a special webinar with Dr. Charmaine Micu-Oblefias on TOXICOLOGY. All students are invited to attend this coming May 14, 2022.

Toxicology is sure to pique the interest of many. To enhance her discussion, she requests that you answer the following survey linked below.

Kindly answer this survey:
https://forms.gle/hLRHxh1Uj7sLyiGSA

Thanks and see you there!

23/04/2022

Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken are the spirits of these Metronistas as they embark to compete on the Palarong Medisina 2022: E-lympics.

The MMC-MLBB team composed of Charles, Louis, Emilee, Gab, and James as well as the MickeyMouseClubhouse composed of Max, Ericka, Yana, Roch, and Matthew shall be our representatives for the ML and Valorant matches respectively.

We are in full support for you ace players of MetroMed as you compete with the other schools this coming weekend!!!

Lakad matatag!

31/03/2022

"Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit"

These are just some very timely words from someone very close to the MetroMed family's hearts - in times where Medicine Students may seem to be challenged by the many things that they are currently taking in.

Indeed, just before the celebration of Women's Month comes to an end, we are delighted to have our very own and beloved Dr. Rozaida Maglaya as our featured guest for .

Let us peek through what Dr. Maglaya has for our feature.

10/03/2022

[PHOCAL POINT]

1 DAY TO GO!!!

Join us this coming March 11, 2022 as we discuss health workers’ rights in the Philippines from different healthcare professionals.

Last but not the least, this year's moderator for PHocal Point is a multifaceted leader when it comes to healthcare. He has had 12 years of work experiences in civil society organizations, government, and the private sector, specifically on digital health innovation management, policy development & campaign, and organizational development. He also serves as a regular resource speaker on health, sustainability, youth empowerment, climate action, business, and good governance.

Currently, he is a Commissioner in the Commission on Population & Development, the Chief Executive Officer of Alaga Health Incorporated and Experto PlayLabs International Consultancy.

Our moderator for this year's PHocal Point is the esteemed, Commissioner Dexter Galban!

Learn more about his views on health workers’ rights on March 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

You can join in this discussion using this link: https://tinyurl.com/PHocalPoint2022

This event is co-presented by: ASMPH External Affairs Council and FEU-NRMF Medicine Student Council

In partnership with:
Metropolitan Medical Center- Medicine Student Council
UP Pre-Medical Society
YEARN
Buklod

Special thanks to:
SIBOL
MCU College of Medicine Student Council
PLM College of Medicine Student Council
The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo

09/03/2022

[PHOCAL POINT]

2 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!

Join us this coming March 11, 2022 as we discuss health workers’ rights in the Philippines from different healthcare professionals.

Our third panelist has been involved in various organizations as he advocates for the welfare and benefits of health care workers. He was previously the Office-in-Charge in the Nursing Research and Development Department. Currently, he is the Chief Nurse of the Spine Ward, Orthopedics Department at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). He is also currently the National President of the All UP Workers Union.

Our third panelist is the esteemed, Mr. Jossel Ibit Ebesate!

Learn more about his views on health workers’ rights on March 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

You can join in this discussion using this link: https://tinyurl.com/PHocalPoint2022

This event is co-presented by: ASMPH External Affairs Council and FEU-NRMF Medicine Student Council

In partnership with:
Metropolitan Medical Center- Medicine Student Council
UP Pre-Medical Society
YEARN
Buklod

Special thanks to:
SIBOL
MCU College of Medicine Student Council
PLM College of Medicine Student Council
The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo

08/03/2022

[PHOCAL POINT]

3 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!

Join us this coming March 11, 2022 as we discuss health workers' rights in the Philippines from different healthcare professionals.

Our second panelist has decades of experience with primary health care, health communications, global health and most importantly, our country's public health sector. He has served as the Philippine Secretary of Health, the WHO Director of the Department of Human Resources for Health, and the Dean of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH), and most recently President of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC).

Last year, he was appointed as the member of the Technical Panel of Medical Education of the Commission on Higher Education.

Our second panelist is Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit himself!

Log on this MARCH 11 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM to listen in on Dr. Dayrit's opinions and get the chance to ask your questions.

You can join in the discussion using this link: https://tinyurl.com/PHocalPoint2022

This event is co-presented by: ASMPH External Affairs Council and
FEU-NRMF Medicine Student Council

In partnership with:
Metropolitan Medical Center- Medicine Student Council
UP Pre-Medical Society
YEARN
Buklod

Special thanks to:
SIBOL
MCU College of Medicine Student Council
PLM College of Medicine Student Council
The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo

08/03/2022

This coming Saturday, our very own MMC-ICPC team will represent us as they compete against other medical schools with the commencement of the 49th Interscholastic Clinicopathologic Conference by UP-MSS.

We believe in you Kenneth, Vien, Emilee, and Rafael!
Your MetroMed Family is one with you!

Padayon!

07/03/2022

[PHOCAL POINT]

4 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!

Join us this coming March 11, 2022, as we discuss health workers' rights in the Philippines from different healthcare professionals.

Our first panelist is a mental health advocate who has rendered health services in geographically isolated and disadvantaged communities. He has visited prisoners and detainees, internally displaced people, and indigenous people nationwide. He has also conducted and organized various mental health and psychosocial support trainings or workshops for different sectors in our society.

Currently, he is the Vice President of Health Action for Human Rights and a faculty member of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health.

Our first panelist in no other than Dr. Reginaldo Pamugas!

Catch his perspective on health workers' rights along with other esteemed panelists this coming March 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

You can join in the discussion using this link: https://tinyurl.com/PHocalPoint2022

This event is co-presented by: ASMPH External Affairs Council and
FEU-NRMF Medicine Student Council

In partnership with:
Metropolitan Medical Center- Medicine Student Council
UP Pre-Medical Society
YEARN
Buklod

Special thanks to:
SIBOL
MCU College of Medicine Student Council
PLM College of Medicine Student Council
The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo

Pub by: Jem Angeles Villegas

06/03/2022

[PHOCAL POINT]

Amidst the never ending barrage of health issues the country faces everyday, do you ever wonder how our healthcare workers see them?

The ASMPH Public Health Council invites you to Phocal Point: Healthcare Workers’ Rights or Wrongs? happening on March 11, 2022, 5:30 to 8:00PM.

Join us in a panel discussion featuring different healthcare professionals. Listen and learn about their various perspectives and experiences as they discuss their views on the different health issues the Philippines is facing.

You can join in the discussion using this link: https://tinyurl.com/PHocalPoint2022

This event is co-presented by: ASMPH External Affairs Council and FEU-NRMF Medicine Student Council

In partnership with: UP Pre-Medical Society, YEARN, Buklod, Metropolitan Medical Center- Medicine Student Council

Special thanks to: Sibol PH, MCU College of Medicine Student Council, PLM College of Medicine Student Council and The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo

Poster by: Jem Angeles