For 4 years in a row, MHAM MADE IT AGAIN…
Beaming with pride in keeping its legacy to produce competent mavens of the field, MHAM made it again as another product placed on the second spot among the ten highest places in the March 2018 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) which was administered at Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) testing centers in Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Zamboanga last March 4-5 and 11-12, 2018.
Following a grand slam that made MHAM continued to soar high along its growing years in size and stature, Dr. Jay Ruyeras Orehuela marked another medical milestone as he was hailed being the second placer with a rating of 88.00% in the recent PLE after the official results were released in three working days from the last day of examination.
This year, MHAM has produced one hundred twenty-four new Matias doctors who will swear the Hippocratic Oath as registered and licensed physicians in the upcoming oathtaking ceremonies.
As announced, 1,067 (66.65%) successfully passed the examinations out of 1,601 examinees nationwide, administered by the Board of Medicine headed by its Chair, Dr. Eleanor J. Galvez. Dr. Eleanor B. Almoro, Dr. Edgardo T. Fernando, Dr. Miguel L. Noche Jr., Dr. Ma. Graciela Garayblas-Gonzaga and Dr. Clarita C. Maaño served as members, respectively.
MHAM topnotchers…
As an institution’s treasure is in its scholars, MHAM, for four years in a row takes pride with its graduate-scholars who showed exemplary performances in the Physician Licensure Examinations. Dr. Orehuela will now be joining the previous topnotchers, namely: 2015 1st placer, Dr. Venil Lovely Bolambao; 2016 1st placer, Dr. Al Patrick Alajas; 2016 9th placer, Dr. Francine Diloy; and 2017 4th placer, Dr. Maude Tabigue in the line of board placers’ feat.
We Are MHAM: A pre-birthday celebration for MHAM President and Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Elma Aznar-Sierra with the 2nd placer in the recent PLE, faculty members and Student Council
In a recent interview with this year’s second placer on the occasion of a pre-birthday celebration of the MHAM President and Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Elma Aznar-Sierra, the 27-year old topnotcher expressed his indebted gratitude to his Alma Mater and mentors including the people who rooted for him with high hopes that he can place on the top.
With this year’s 2nd placer in the March 2018 PLE, Dr. Jay R. Orehuela in an interview…
“When I was young it has always been a passion of mine to know and to be able to understand human anatomy and the processes in the human body as I took experiments on frogs and rats and dissected them. Aside from that it has been my passion to help which I believe, is the essence of taking up Medicine. I am not trying to lift my own chair but somehow I aimed and hoped for this with much gratitude. If you work hard for something, think positive and hopeful I think it can really be achieved”, Dr. Orehuela said.
A consistent academic achiever and a native from Calape, Bohol, this 2nd placer graduated as class valedictorian during his elementary and secondary years.
In 2010, he graduated BS in Nursing as Magna Cum Laude at Holy Name University-Tagbilaran City. Like the previous MHAM topnotchers, Dr. Jay, as he is fondly called, was a full scholar recipient and finished Doctor of Medicine in 2015 as Magna Cum Laude.
Interview with the Top 2: Jay R. Orehuela, MD
“I may have some achievements in my life in the academic field but until now I still question my competence and skills but I feel very thankful knowing that there were people who were rooting for me and who truly believed in my capacity which is very heartwarming”, he added.
A founder’s scholarship grant recipient, Dr. Orehuela never failed to express his gratitude to everyone especially to the institution and to his mentors during the luncheon gathering attended by the President and Chairman of the Board, faculty, employees and Student Council.
“I am thankful for my parents and for my institution for the chance and privilege to treat and heal lives. I would always be indebted to the institution for having granted me a free education and that is something that I will forever be grateful for. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank my mentors and it is really true that you could hear the voices of your mentors while answering the exam. I could hear the voice of Dr. Librando while answering Anatomy but the loudest voice that I could hear was the voice of Dr. Berame”, said the topnotcher that drew laughter from the audience.
Matias scholar-topnotcher: Jay R. Orehuela, MD
Having been exposed and experienced to rub elbows to some of the best students in Manila during his internship, this Matias scholar encouraged the students who were present to read books and urged them to give high respect to the very noble profession in Medicine. For him, there would never be a profession which is as challenging, as privileged and as noble to someone who can save lives in the service of humanity.
Words from the Top 2…
“We can compete if we just read books because we read the same books anyway so let’s get rid of that mediocrity, that barrier, that false thinking that ‘I come from this modest school’ or ‘I cannot be this great’. Let not fear prevent us from achieving the things that we want and for being great not just in Medicine but in life in general. For the students who are here, you can make it and you can assess yourself whether you are ready or not and if you feel that you need sometime, it’s not a loose on your part. Sometimes success does not just require talent and skills but success requires preparation”, he concluded.
Bearing the tagline We Are MHAM, here are the new physicians who are now challenged to fulfill their duties of the noble profession of saving lives:
- Abamonga, Amira Louise Delin, MD
- Abella, Mary Ann Gonzales, MD
- Adlaon, John Phillip Singco, MD
- Alburo, Marigold Bagaboyboy, MD
- Alcala, Kathlein Lopez, MD
- Amante, John Jette Monte, MD
- Amer, Sittie Rayhannah H. Basir, MD
- Apa, Stella Augusto, MD
- Arendain, Manuel III Jainar, MD
- Asilo, Flora Mae Francisco, MD
- Augusto, Eris Ponce, MD
- Bagul, Aminah Lomondot, MD
- Baliton, Buck Juntilla, MD
- Baluis, Ernan Niere, MD
- Batirzal, John Jane Lamorin, MD
- Berden, Jezer Nerj Paquit, MD
- Binayao, Francis Jason Bongayan, MD
- Bolivar, Mary Darlene Molavizar, MD
- Borres, Donna Adolfo, MD
- Buctuanon, Hazel Anne Villanueva, MD
- Cabahug, Stacy Gwen Salimbangon, MD
- Cabalo, Jerome Gaylo, MD
- Calinga, Sheila Mhel Muta, MD
- Carabaña, Lica Jamane Lira, MD
- Carbon, Jesse Margarette Mariano, MD
- Castro, Jon Francis Cornel, MD
- Celestino, Maria Theresa Magallon, MD
- Clavero, Eddessa Ramos, MD
- Clerino, Rose Marie Alfarero, MD
- Cobarde, Ayeza Mantalaba, MD
- Comaingking, Joshua Dan Delos Reyes, MD
- Copino, Randulf Bañaga, MD
- Coquilla, Juan Carlos Estillore, MD
- Datudacula, Fatima Garangan, MD
- De la Cruz, James Arancon, MD
- Derla, Renz Edwin Rios, MD
- Dimalna, Omilhanah Sampaco, MD
- Dionisio, Van Russ Jade Paradero, MD
- Dy , James Wallen Kho, MD
- Elizalde, Salvador John Jr. Mascardo, MD
- Embate, Gian Claude Tan, MD
- Eramis, Sadamitsu, MD
- Flores, Rey Evan Anito, MD
- Francisco, Joyce Ann Trinidad, MD
- Fuderanan, Janine Hinampas, MD
- Fugio, Camille Pueblo, MD
- Garcia, Io Camille Daan, MD
- Gascon, Sweet Ariane Gay Sagabay, MD
- Gedaro, Addin Dahunog, MD
- Gonzales, Michella Biña, MD
- Guro, Ruffaidah Macaumbao, MD
- Hadji Sali, Sheramer Setiota, MD
- Harun, Stephenson Abadies, MD
- Inting, Rey Alfred Ebo, MD
- Javier, Sergio Zelig Sevilles, MD
- Jugao, Starsky Aquino, MD
- Labay, Jay-Conrad Granados, MD
- Laguerta, Arthur Dale Yrauda, MD
- Lapasaran, Ray-An Escala, MD
- Lasala, Chellanee May Cubelo, MD
- Lasdoce, Kazeline Lastimosa, MD
- Liao, Lindsey Cherub Tomaclas, MD
- Lim, Philipp Vincent Bendebel, MD
- Llanes, Lou Salomson, MD
- Lomocso, Faye Angeli Villamayor, MD
- Macauyag, Aima Manarondong, MD
- Macaya, Noel Libanan, MD
- Machacon, Nicol Alexis Dangazo, MD
- Magomnang, Suhaimah Bandrang, MD
- Mahinay, Joseph Martel Mendoza, MD,
- Mambering, Norjanah Laguindab, MD
- Managaytay, Erwin Francis Soberano, MD
- Mangondato, Hannah Lomondot, MD
- Manigos, Kirby Caminos, MD
- Mantilla, Jacklyne Brigette Cempron, MD
- Marte, Earl Justine Escasinas, MD
- Mastura, Sonorah Mindalano, MD
- Maulana, Abdulhay Esmael, MD
- Mejares, Ma. Faye Antonette Columnas, MD
- Mollaneda, Simon Peter Pesalbon, MD
- Mondejar, Jowelyn Cornetes, MD
- Montederamos , Marie Jane Pueblas, MD
- Montuerto, Michael Christian Ponay, MD
- Morala, Alexander Villavelez, MD
- Nillama, Remle Rose June Casiño, MD
- Nonesa, Kenneth Doya Guides, MD
- Odeh, Fares Rocaberte, MD
- Orehuela, Fredyn Will Flor, MD
- Orehuela, Jay Ruyeras, MD
- Ortega, Carl Christian Esteban, MD
- Paculba, Edelle Marc Dologuin, MD
- Pajantoy, Jannevee Enricoso, MD
- Panal, Louella Vale Tegupa, MD
- Pauig, Jayson Mendiola, MD
- Peligrino, Gilbert Paul Golosinda, MD
- Perocho, Jemimah Flor Opay, MD
- Pesante, Jude Irene Migue, MD
- Petilo, Mark Raymond Salvanera, MD
- Ramirez, Sylvi Lorraine Cinco, MD
- Regulacion, Kevin Conrad Cruz, MD
- Requillo, Doraine Faye Pacatang, MD
- 102.Roa, June Ivy Gallogo, MD
- Rudas, Niño Cagbabanua, MD
- Samson, Jerimae Sibalosa, MD
- Santillan, Jo-Ann Villafuerte, MD
- Seno, Nholand Manlosa, MD
- Sevilleno, Zelwen Kyle Dela Cruz, MD
- Simene, Jerome James Yambao, MD
- Simene, Lucris Marte Arevalo, MD
- Singh, Samantha Ann Abdullah, MD
- Solomon, Loise Olarte, MD
- Soriano, Carole Anne Nercuit, MD
- Tabaranza, Jeam Vanessa Palicte, MD
- Tamoni, Helen May Camacho, MD
- Tamparong, Kier Mainit, MD
- Tan, Melchor, MD
- Tantan, Roderick Gallo, MD
- Tatad, Bonn Paolo Antopina, MD
- Tizon, Clyde Darvy Tumaob, MD
- Tornilla, Michelle Manuele Manila, MD
- Urmenita, Sierra Jutba, MD
- Vallejos, Maria Cristina Torralba, MD
- Villareal, Maureen Rose Bandolon, MD
- Villarubia, Richel Vida Gallenero, MD
Reaping the harvest rooted from the strength in keeping a roster of dedicated faculty members, to date, MHAM will soon be transferring to Banawa, Cebu City with its state-of-the-art school and laboratory facilities with the new lifetime brand to produce competent, compassionate and committed physicians and young professionals. (Ana Liza Abao)