AMSA - St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine

09/02/2026

✨ Outside the Box returns — reimagined for 2026. ✨

After a year of pause, reflection, and growth, Outside the Box breaks free once more.

The Asian Medical Students’ Association–Philippines Standing Committee on Medical Education (SCOME) proudly presents a space where medicine dares to go further, think deeper, and reach wider.

Guided by this year’s theme, Medicine Without Limits: Skills, Inclusivity, and Preparedness for a Changing World, OTB 2026 challenges future physicians to expand beyond traditional roles, embrace diversity, and equip themselves for the realities of tomorrow’s healthcare landscape. 🌍🩺

Join us as we explore new perspectives, foster meaningful collaboration, and redefine what it means to be a medical student in an ever-evolving world!

🧠💡 Think beyond boundaries. Learn without limits.
Registration details coming soon. Stay tuned!

18/01/2026

09/01/2026

Join the WICKED 2026 DP Blast and show you emerald city pride!

Update your DP by accessing the link and using the caption, and be part of the excitement this Saturday, January 10, 2026 at UERMMMC— because no one mourns the progress we’ll make. 💫

“The moment we’ve been preparing for is finally here!

Ready to step into the Emerald City? 🏙️

I’m [Name], from [Member Organization] and I’m ready to defy gravity this Saturday, January 10, 2026 as I join WICKED 2026: Weaving Initiatives for Capacity, Knowledge, Equity, and Health Advocacy Development at the AMSA-Philippines National General Assembly 2026, happening at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and hosted by AMSA-UERM. 🌿

Alongside fellow medical students, I look forward to learning from inspiring speakers, exchanging ideas, and choosing a path that leads to purposeful leadership, equity, and health advocacy. ⚕️

Because this is our moment to be unlimited. 💚

”

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10/11/2025

Think you can spot this sneaky culprit behind post-flood fevers? Introducing Leptospira, the spiral-shaped bacteria that loves puddles, mud, and anything contaminated after a heavy rain. It causes Leptospirosis, a disease that can infect both humans and animals—especially common during the rainy season.

MicrobeDex Entry #001 – Leptospira
Found in contaminated water and soil, Leptospira affects about a million people worldwide each year, with higher risk in areas with poor drainage or frequent flooding.

Habitat / Ability – How It Spreads
This microbe spreads through the urine of infected animals and can survive in damp environments for weeks. It enters through open wounds, or even through the eyes, nose, or mouth—making floodwater a risky battlefield.

Move List / Attack Effects – Signs and Symptoms
Leptospira’s attacks may appear 2–30 days after exposure:
• Fever, headache, chills, body pain
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Yellowish skin and eyes (jaundice), red eyes, or rash
Not everyone infected shows symptoms, so stay alert after exposure.

Trainer Defense Strategy – Prevention Tips
• Avoid wading or swimming in floodwater.
• Wash with antibacterial soap immediately after contact.
• Wear protective boots, gloves, or plastic coverings when needed.
• Keep surroundings clean and drains unclogged.
• Ensure drinking and cooking water are safe.
• Dispose of trash properly to prevent rodent breeding.

Consult Nurse Joy / Pokémon Center Visit – Treatment and When to See a Doctor
If you’ve had contact with floodwater, a doctor may prescribe doxycycline (200 mg once within 24–48 hours) as prophylaxis. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider first. Doxycycline is not recommended for pregnant women or children under 8—ask for medical alternatives. See a doctor if you experience fever, jaundice, red eyes, or if you’ve waded in floodwater with open wounds. Severe cases may need Penicillin G treatment in a hospital.

Trainer Tip / Victory Screen
Leptospirosis is preventable and treatable.
Stay informed, stay clean, and don’t let Leptospira claim victory this rainy season.

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, June 14). Leptospirosis: Prevention. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/prevention/index.html
Wang, S. (2024, September 10). Leptospirosis. StatPearls [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441858/

Pubmat by: Cyrene Roque, Erle Yabut, Nelson Cortez, and Neecka Dadua
Research by: Myrelle Quinto