MAUDE SANG-AN TABIGUE, MD: TOP 4 – March 2017 Physician Licensure Examination
Another MHAM CM product made her Alma Mater trended on news portals once again after she placed on the fourth spot among the ten highest places in the March 2017 Physician Licensure Examination.
Maude Sang-an Tabigue, MD, was among the 813 passers out of 1,317 examinees nationwide, as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released its official result last March 16, 2017.
MHAM CM descendant-educator Mrs. Elma Aznar-Sierra congratulates another pride of MHAM, Dr. Maude S. Tabigue
As the lone topnotcher in Cebu and in Central Visayas with a rating of 87 percent, this 26-year old MHAM product became the first doctor in their clan in Carmen, Bohol.
With the newly-appointed VP Acad., Dr. Arlene Diaz and Top 4 placer, Dr. Maude Tabigue in a joint interview
“I never expected to be in the Top 10. I found the exam really difficult. I just prayed and let God take care of the outcome. No words can describe how I felt when I learned that I was the top 4. I could not believe it at first. I felt grateful and blessed, amazed by God”, said Dr. Tabigue in an interview.
As the only child of a public school teacher and an accountant, she graduated as the class valedictorian during her elementary and high school years. In 2010, she graduated BS in Nursing as Magna Cum Laude at Silliman University. A full scholarship recipient, Dr. Tabigue finished Doctor of Medicine in 2015 as Magna Cum Laude, beaming with pride as a MHAMian graduate.
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“My parents are my inspiration. This is all for them”, she added.
This top 4 placer also shared that her parents were her topmost inspiration, together with her boyfriend, Dr. Luiginio Bryan Alvarez, who has been her study buddy aside from being a huge source of inspiration for two years now. Dr. Alvarez is also a MHAM CM product who passed on the same examination.
For the meantime, Dr. Tabigue is planning to enjoy the moment by going home to her native province, before taking the next journey including her future plans for the residency period.
Interview with Dr. Arlene Diaz, together with MHAM CM products-couple, Dr. Maude Tabigue and Dr. Luiginio Bryan Alvarez
As divulged by VP Acad. Dr. Arlene Diaz, the MHAM CM got 78 percent passing rate, earning a good performance for this year’s PLE. “For three years in a row, we have been consecutive in producing topnotchers in the Physician Licensure Examinations and it is always our pride and honor as another product made it once again. At the same time, I am very happy for Drs. Tabigue and Alvarez who belonged to the same batch and for the rest of the MHAM successful examinees”, said Dr. Diaz.
MHAM CM’s pride: (L-R) Consultant Dr. Agaton Panopio Jr., President-Chairman of the Board Mrs. Elma Aznar-Sierra, VP Acad. Dr. Arlene Diaz, Alumna Dr. Maude Sang-an Tabigue, Alumnus Dr. Luiginio Bryan Alvarez, Board of Trustees Treasurer Dr. Carlito Astillero, Dean Dr. Ma. Socorro Manaloto & IT Consultant Mr. Francisco Bacalla
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Out of ninety-two examinees, fifty-four MHAM CM passers were also jubilant of the success they have attained. Both Drs. Tabigue and Alvarez were thankful to all MHAM CM family who served as the source of their medical foundation along with the three years of studies and the two years of internship.
Administered in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Zamboanga, the March 2017 PLE marks another momentous event of MHAM’s legacy in producing topnotchers and a grand slam to behold.
Bearing the identity as WEAREMHAM, Dr. Maude Tabigue’s meritorious achievement has made the institution to celebrate the three years in a row of academic excellence. She is now joining the previous topnotchers, namely: 2015 1st placer, Dr. Venil Lovely Bolambao; 2016 1st placer, Dr. Al Patrick Alajas; and 2016 9th placer, Dr. Francine Diloy. (Ana Liza Abao)
