WVSU COM - AUREUM Batch 2025

As our 2024 Freshmen Orientation Program approaches, we are thrilled to see the growing support from our beloved sponsors. Your generous contributions are instrumental in making this event a success. Thus, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following:

The 2024 Freshmen Orientation Program, with the theme, 🔮 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙖: 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 🌠, is

Co-presented by:
101 Food
Anytime Fitness Iloilo
Archery Valley
Azumi Aesthetics
Balberona Family Planning and Maternity Clinic
Bean there. coffee
Borough Lasik Center
Café 9:04
Coffee, Tea or Me?
El Flaco
Fade Xpert
Globe Telecom
HomeWork - Iloilo
Ironforge Fitness Center
JLee Marketing Merchandise
KOL DIY Ramyeon
Lore Coffee Station
Medicruz Pharmacy
Meliora Co-Working and Learning Hub
Minerva Study Hub & Coworking Space
The Clinic Coffee
Theresa's Bakeshop
Universal Robina Corporation
Willtrade Marketing Corporation
Zen. Coworking Space

In cooperation with:
Amore Coffee
Camilo Bar + Cafe
Chrismar Drugstore
Ichiko co
Mangkapita
Skinology Aesthetic Clinic
Vertex Bouldering Iloilo
ZAGU Pearl Shakes (OFFICIAL)

Brought to you by:
42G
8th Street Coffee
Born in Bread
Café Año
DND Co-working Space
Don Macchiatos - Iloilo
G2K Medical Clinic + Pharmacy
Hakata
InkPrints
JEMS Barber Salon
Kedy Yu Hardware Enterprise
Medphar Drugstore
Mfphotocopy Céntre
PedTek Iloilo City
Pies R Hot Iloilo
Rice and Rolls Iloilo
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
Saigon Brewers
SAY Automotive - U.S. FCA, Bridgestone/Firestone Tech
Skinscience Derma
Skin Care Professionals of Iloilo City, Inc.
Sōl Coffee
The Space
We Got Baked

Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to making this year's orientation an unforgettable experience for our new medical students.

Once again, thank you!

🎉 Welcome to the Roxas Hall, Batch 2028! 🎓

We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of future physicians. 🩺 The next level is here. ⬆️

Congratulations, and here's to a bright future ahead! 🌟

COM APPLICANTS for AY. 2024-2025 please read.📣📣

As we journey towards our dreams, may our prowess never falter. Through this trial of fire, may we gleam like gold.
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brb, on duty 👋

𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝑼𝒎𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒎 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊
𝑊𝑉𝑆𝑈-𝐶𝑂𝑀 𝐵𝐴𝑇𝐶𝐻 2025

𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐔𝐦𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢
𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧

Third year was its own level of daunting, but as we always say, gold bends but never breaks. As we journey towards our goals, may we be relentless in our pursuit, exhibit prowess in our actions, and remain hopeful as we strive to become the best doctors we can be for all the Nong Pedros we have yet to meet.

Continue to be stubbornly persistent in your dreams, AUREUM, and no matter what we face, know that we'll always have each other.

On to the next.

Urgent Call for Donations: Aid for Farmers Affected by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption

Yesterday, June 3, Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island experienced a significant eruption. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the volcano emitted ash plumes rising up to 500 meters high, which were carried northeast by the wind. The eruption has affected several areas, including La Carlota City, Bago City, and La Castellana in Negros Occidental, with light ashfall reported in these locations.

Residents in these areas have been advised to wear protective masks to guard against ash and sulfur dioxide exposure, which can trigger respiratory issues. The volcano is now at Alert Level 2, indicating increasing unrest, and entry into the four-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone is prohibited due to the risk of sudden eruptions.

Green Legacy, in partnership with the Medicine Student Council (MSC), Asian Medical Students Association (AMSA), and Vital Signs Publication, urgently appeal for your support to aid farmers and their families impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island.

Your monetary donations will be used to purchase essential supplies such as face masks to protect against ash and smoke inhalation, clean drinking water, and other necessary items to support affected families during this crisis.

To donate, please send your contributions via GCash to:

09178600608
Jjessmar Fama

Your generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. Thank you for your support!

📣We are pleased to announce the list of qualified applicants for the upcoming interview for the admission screening to the College of Medicine. After a thorough review of all applications, the following are the qualified applicants to proceed for INTERVIEW stage:

Note: The above list is in no particular order.

Important instructions:

📌 Please bring your Notice of Admission (NOA) or a copy of your application confirmation.

📌 Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled interview time.

📌 Failure to report for interview means your are no longer interested.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the COM Registrar's Office, Tel. No. 3200870 to 78 local 1503 or email at [email protected] and look for Elsie Sunio Retotar and Bea Marie C. Sevilla.

We wish all applicants the best of luck and look forward to meeting you. ❤️❤️❤️

📣 ATTENTION📣

📌College of Medicine applicants A.Y 2024-2025, please read!!!

It's Milktea Day today for Batch AUREUM!🧋

We are beating the heat with a sweet treat, all thanks to the generosity of Dr. Luzsil Catedral.
Thank you so much, Doc! 👉👈

Powering through the last block and the final few weeks until the end of the semester. 🖤💛

AUREUM represent 🙌 Congrats to our batchmates and to WVSU COM! 🖤✨

To our Rxs Hall OGs, our prayers are with you for wisdom and sustenance as you take your comprehensive exam tomorrow.

God bless, Batch MADIWA! 🦅
We are rooting for ✨

🗓️ IT’S COMPRE SEASON! 📚

The entire Roxas Hall is sending their heartfelt prayers and best wishes to Batch MADIWA as they embark on their Comprehensive examination journey tomorrow.

You've worked hard to get to this point, trust in your preparation, stay focused, and believe in yourself. May you be blessed with divine wisdom and guidance to navigate through the exams successfully.

🦅💯

Batch AUREUM extends our heartfelt congratulations to our batchmates Daryl Jasyl Cañon, Dave Danson Dy, and Ma. Isabel Perez
for their outstanding achievement at the Interscholastic Clinicopathologic Conference 50 (ICPC50) where they won 1st Runner Up.

Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your remarkable accomplishment! 👏🏻❤️

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬 1𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭

WVSU College of Medicine (COM) secured a first runner up finish at the Interscholastic Clinicopathologic Conference 50 (ICPC50) among 8 other participating schools. The event was held on Saturday, March 23, at the Ramon Ang Auditorium, UP College of Medicine.

The activity, sponsored by the UP Medical Students’ Society with the UPCM Department of Pathology, challenged participants with a case study: a 59-year-old male who presented at the emergency room with body weakness as the chief complaint.

Ma. Isabel Perez, Daryl Jasyl Cañon, Lee Iverson Buelis, and Dave Danson Dy (speaker) represented WVSU COM with Dr. Gerard Lorenz Penecilla as the coach of the team. This win marks the institution’s third consecutive edition placing within the top 3 of the competition, having bagged the championship at ICPC49 in 2022 and 1st runner-up title at ICPC48 in 2021.

ICPC50 is described as “momentous one-day event comprised of instrumental discussions to gauge various perspectives in the health field and a clinical case diagnosis competition among the brightest minds of Philippine medical schools” in their official social media account.

Written by: Franco Nodado
Photos courtesy of WVSU COM team

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Check out the entries in this year's photography contest sponsored by Batch AUREUM in celebration of World Kidney Day 2024! Take a moment to appreciate the talent and dedication of all the participants. Show your support by reacting to and commenting on your favorite shots.

A big thank you to everyone who took part. Stay tuned for the exciting announcement of the winners!

Lights, camera, filtration! Here are some snaps from our World Kidney Day photobooth last March 14, 2024 as we commemorated a day devoted to raising awareness for kidney health.

Let us continue being advocates for kidney health and strive to lead healthy lives to show our love for our kidneys!

Lights, camera, filtration!

Here are some snaps from our World Kidney Day photobooth last March 14, 2024 as we commemorated a day devoted to raising awareness for kidney health.

Let us continue being advocates for kidney health and strive to lead healthy lives to show our love for our kidneys!

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Shoutout to our stellar medtech batchmates for a quick, efficient, and free urinalysis for our beneficiaries ✨

Happy World Kidney Day!

Zumba Time with the Docs! 🕺🏽💃🏻

Happy World Kidney Day!

This morning has been dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health. Together with the Medicine Student Council, we extended consultations to 158 individuals within the WVSU community and distributed maintenance medications for diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, free urinalysis and random blood sugar monitoring were also offered to the recipients. Various educational booths and interactive games were also set up to further kidney awareness.

Accessibility to kidney health for all remains a challenge, and we aim to ensure that optimal medication practices are provided to everyone in need. We continue our advocacy for accessible kidney health for all, remaining champions in bringing awareness to healthier kidneys.

Happy World Kidney Day!

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐌 is one with the call for . Happy 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

Indulgence can often be the sweetest of temptations, but within lies a salty truth: our favorite snacks and comfort meals can pose a hidden threat to our health. The sweet and salty treats we crave may harm our kidneys if consumed in excess.

Everything is good in moderation—everything is bad without limitations! Finding the balance of satisfying our cravings without compromising our kidney health is key.

Happy World Kidney Day!

Filtering out kidney disease one celebration at a time! Join us as we celebrate World Kidney Day with Batch Aureum at the WVSU College of Medicine! 🎉 Together, let’s educate, empower, and advocate for kidney health from screenings to booth games and fun activities. Come join us in this day of raising awareness and promoting kidney health together!

Here’s to healthier kidneys and brighter futures!” 💪🏼💙

Tomorrow is D-Day‼️

Batch AUREUM cordially invites you to celebrate World Kidney Day with us! 🥳

This year, together with the Medicine Student Council, we have planned a medical mission and educational campaign booths to celebrate World Kidney Day with the theme “𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 – 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.”

As advocates for kidney health, we believe it is crucial to come together as a community to spread awareness and promote preventive measures to safeguard kidney health. See you tomorrow! 👋

Managing diabetes and hypertension is crucial for nurturing optimal kidney health!

This World Kidney Day, let's focus on proactive measures to safeguard our kidney health. Keeping blood pressure and blood sugar levels normal are key to renal resiliency. Together, let's raise awareness and take action to protect our kidneys for a healthier, happier future ahead.

Code Kidney: Recognize the Signs! ⚠️

If you notice or experience any of the following, do not hesitate to promply seek medical help.

This World Kidney Day, join us in raising awareness about vital kidney red flags.
Remember, early intervention can make all the difference in preserving kidney health and preventing complications.

Together, let's spread the word and protect our kidneys!

As we celebrate World Kidney Day and embark on our journey toward better health, let's make a commitment to prioritize our kidneys.

Join us as we follow the renal roadmap, paving the way towards healthier kidneys and happier bodies!