Synapse - SWU Medicine Newsletter

03/01/2023

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted -- Aesop

Vipers, we are knocking into your benevolent hearts to those who want to extend their help for the family of Emm Julie Rose Luna, a 2nd year medical student, as they face one of their crisis in life.

For details, gcash and bank account are provided below.
Gcash: 0917-555-4829 | EMM JULIE ROSE LUNA
BANK: Unionbank 1094-2110-1260 | EMM JULIE ROSE LUNA

Bless you all

02/12/2022

December draws in and so does the spirit of Chirstmas. ✨🎄 Today, SWU Phinma opens the Christmas season with the Festival of Lights 2022.

The program kicked off with surprise games and gifts to students of various public elementary schools. The cold afternoon was serenaded by our own School of Medicine SWUcapella. SWU dance troupe entertained the school as well as the champion of the caroling contest from College of Dentistry.

SWU Phinma Hall is now lit up brightly to celebrate the joys of the season. Merry Christmas Medicos! ✨🎄

02/12/2022

Medical Students from the School of Medicine, along with different medical undergraduate programs of the Southwestern University-PHINMA, celebrate the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 with the theme, "Sama-samang magtulungan upang Antimicrobial Resistance mapigilan". It was held on the 29th day of November 2022, 7th floor of the PHINMA Hall, from 9 am to 3 pm.

The Student's Forum on AMR and Food Safety Caravan was a joint effort of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, The Flemming Fund, UKAID, Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Animal Industry, and the Southwestern University-PHINMA to promote awareness of the globally rising public health concern, Antimicrobial Resistance.

The use, overuse, and misuse of antibiotics is the leading cause of an ongoing silent pandemic. The long-term effects of antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) being shared among humans, animals, and the environment can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Antimicrobial drug development has been dwindling throughout the years due to higher costs for research and production. In agriculture, specifically food animals, AMR can affect food production due to the increased cost of animal treatment, food safety, and even food insecurity.

The campaign, iAMResponsible, reminds everyone that AMR is a shared responsibility, and encourages people to use the right drug, the right dose, right duration to mitigate the public health concern.

30/11/2022

Worlds HIV Day is celebrated every December. There are been 40.1 million lives claimed by HIV as of 2021. As a harbinger of change, we aim to educate, to spread awareness, and to halt the stigma against people living with HIV.

In collaboration with AMSA-SCORA and MSC, we bring to you a special webinar with the theme "Hug It Out: Knowing HIV and How To Live With It". Join us this December 3, 2022 1-4PM and start learning about HIV!

Exclusive Zoom background:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NS8LeLtP4DdPw1cgN7_EHx-I62NebnHA/view?usp=sharing

Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCfxHXmkCtqiqynZYg3qncLsozy0_vtU5IstXq88tCVaP4cg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Zoom details:
Meeting ID: 974 3387 5368
Passcode: 746576

Zoom meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97433875368?pwd=L1ZWY0UzWllPZkFLeUFjayt4QitwUT09

13/11/2022

To our beautiful, enigmatic, and humble dean of School of Medicine, happiest birthday Dr. Marvi Dulnuan-Niog! ✨✨ May you continue to be a blessing in the department and a mother to the entire SOM. We are very thankful for all the efforts you have poured in with all your heart and dedication. Once again, happy birthday doc and may you have a blessed day! ✨✨

11/11/2022

SWU PHINMA proudly congratulates our 46 new medical doctors who successfully passed the October 2022 Physician Licensure Examination. Continue to inspire us with your journey.

30/10/2022

Happy Birthday to our exemplary adviser and a good mentor, Dr. Shiril Jalad - Armero!

They say, in life, you'll realize that there is a purpose for every person that we meet.
Some are there to test you.
Some will use you.
Some will teach you, and
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

We are forever grateful for your guidance and kindness. We pray that you continue to be an inspiration to more and may your cup overflow with blessings, happiness and love.
Have a fantastic birthday, doc!

28/10/2022

27/10/2022

13/10/2022

Philippians 4:6–7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

BATCH CINEREUM WE ARE WITH YOU!

Praying for a successful Physician Licensure Exam.

#100%BATCHCINEREUM

24/09/2022

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓫𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂 Angelah Polot!

To the enigmatic editor-in-chief of Synapse - SWU Medicine Newsletter, we wish you all the best in your special day. God bless your journey in medical school and continue to be a light in this organization ✨✨

24/09/2022

𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙖𝙗 2022

"Dilaab: Reigniting the desire to save lives through blood donations" is a collaboration between VSMMC, APMC, and MSC. The event took place in ABA Hall, Aznar Coliseum at 8:00 am-5:00pm on September 24,2022. The blood letting activity was open to everyone most especially SWU Phinma students. It welcomed donors and volunteers alike with open arms. Medicine students from freshmen, sophomores, and down to clerks partook in the said event as well as varying undergraduate programs.

The event was successful all thanks to the efforts of the different organizations aforementioned. The collaborative effort was seen in the amount of donors that flocked the Aznar Coliseum. The donated bags of blood will surely help those in need.

22/09/2022

22/09/2022

𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙖𝙗 2022

Join us this coming September 24, 2022 (8:00am-5:00pm) and save lives. Be part of this awesome day and pre-register below:

https://forms.gle/CUNn4nyhVhazhmRr5

𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙖𝙗 2022

“Through this blood, we share a pact”

Dilaab is a blood donation drive in collaboration of Medicine Student Council, Association of Philippine Medical Colleges, and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center Blood Bank open for all SWU Phinma students who are willing to contribute for a cause. This aims to highlight the importance of giving back and helping society.

Join us this coming September 24, 2022 (8:00am-5:00pm) and save lives. Be part of this awesome day and pre-register below:

https://forms.gle/CUNn4nyhVhazhmRr5

17/09/2022

Southwestern University PHINMA and Southwestern University’s Medical Alumni Association (SWU MAA), USA, unveil its School of Medicine Alumni Benefactors Wall today, September 15, 2022, on the 7th floor of PHINMA hall.

The alumni wall serves to honor and recognize the generosity of the school of medicine’s outstanding benefactors from the SWU Medical Alumni Association. The benefactors of the SWU MAA will also provide scholarships to medical students to ensure that the doors to quality education remain open for future generations.

The unveiling of the alumni wall was led by SWU MAA, USA Medical Foundation President Dr. Leonardo C. Malalis, and PHINMA’s Education President, Dr. Chito B. Salazar.

31/08/2022

ATTENTION MEDICOS! 📌

We are extending our registration/application period until September 5, 2022. Now's your chance! Join us and check out which position suits for you. To join, sign up with the link below:

https://forms.gle/v1kKxVZWGVNjH1FJ8

29/08/2022

Carry on future Doctors! 🩺

Today we commemorate Philippines' National Heroes Day, and give honor to the bravery of those who fought for the country's freedom. We also give tribute to our modern-day and day-to-day heroes for their service and sacrifices. To our doctors, healthcare workers, leaders, essential workers and frontliners, we commend your dedication.

Thank you for the inspiration.

29/08/2022

Medicos, do you want to be a harbinger of change? Are your pens itching to write? Then what are you waiting for, join SYNAPSE now!

Celebrate camaraderie and literary expression while covering official events in the School of Medicine. Let your papers and ink speak. Let your words embed in the hearts of our readers.

Set your passion to motion with us today. Final registration date ends in August 31, 2022. To join, sign up with the link below:

https://forms.gle/v1kKxVZWGVNjH1FJ8

Check out which position suits for you. We are looking for :
Lay-out Artist
Photojournalist
Staff Writer📝
Cartoonist

15/08/2022

The Orientation Seminar 2022-2023 with the theme, “Code Maroon: Keeping the MEDreams Alive” was held via zoom last August 13, 2022, 1:00-4:30 pm. It was attended by over 190 students of SWU-PHINMA School of Medicine. The said activity was hosted and organized by Southwestern University School of Medicine - Medicine Student Council to formally welcome all the students and faculty of SOM.

Opening remarks of inspiration were given by Dr. Marvi Dulnuan-Niog, the School of Medicine’s respected dean. A special speaker who recently topped the Physician’s Licensure Examination, Dr. Bryan John Gonzaga, also partook in the event by giving a heartfelt message to the students.

From freshmen to senior clerks, everyone enjoyed the fun games, introduction of different school organizations, a parade of batches, and other activities during the OrSem 2022. The event was formally closed with words of encouragement by Dr. Shillone Rasonable. A special photo-op was taken by the end of the session.

13/08/2022

Attention, Medicos! 📣🥼

Are you looking for ways to tap into your creative self while in Medical School?

Come join us and be a Harbinger of Change! Just click on the link to start your artistic journey!
https://forms.gle/25uKdoe91b1mkpXE9

We're accepting applicants from August 13 until August 31, 2022 (11:59 PM PHT) only.

If you have any questions, feel free to send a message to our page.