pasensya na. toxic lang po talaga.
utang ang entry. sa friday baka mababayaran.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
rest rest rest
gah. this is the only time i could be here for a longer period of time.
hay. thank God it's friday tomorrow. nothing to worry about since it's just MedEthics1 (man, this subject is testing our morals!) and Clinical Neuro-Anatomy (Dr. Calaquian rules! ~ he's one of the few cool doctors/prof in PLM) hay. anyway. what's happening with me during the past few weeks? well to elaborate, we had quizzes on almost every goddamn subject. we already covered a few chapters on our medical textbooks. we saw and studied human bones in our gross anatomy class (july 10 - 1st dissection!!). also had a case discussion about myocardial infarction in biochem. had fun in physio class with Dr. Anita So (gahd. she's cool and she doesn't look her age). learned that jeriel (de silos) got accepted in UPCM (he pulled out all his enrollment stuffs from plm!) tried some of the cafeteria food. meet some new people (katrina's so nice. hihi. special mention) been hanging out with alex, dhess, and sumayao every break time. never had a failed quiz (yay!) yet. encountered some of the worst and terror teachers (Dr. Somera, Dr. Wong to name a few) of plm. hay. all in all, i've already had my shares of ups and partly downs.
time is really fast when you're in med school. people are alot different from undergrad: more competitive, more serious (except for our lot) and more tired. i really need to exert alot of effort this time because of the pressure. hay. i sure hope i can make it through the next years. :)
hay. thank God it's friday tomorrow. nothing to worry about since it's just MedEthics1 (man, this subject is testing our morals!) and Clinical Neuro-Anatomy (Dr. Calaquian rules! ~ he's one of the few cool doctors/prof in PLM) hay. anyway. what's happening with me during the past few weeks? well to elaborate, we had quizzes on almost every goddamn subject. we already covered a few chapters on our medical textbooks. we saw and studied human bones in our gross anatomy class (july 10 - 1st dissection!!). also had a case discussion about myocardial infarction in biochem. had fun in physio class with Dr. Anita So (gahd. she's cool and she doesn't look her age). learned that jeriel (de silos) got accepted in UPCM (he pulled out all his enrollment stuffs from plm!) tried some of the cafeteria food. meet some new people (katrina's so nice. hihi. special mention) been hanging out with alex, dhess, and sumayao every break time. never had a failed quiz (yay!) yet. encountered some of the worst and terror teachers (Dr. Somera, Dr. Wong to name a few) of plm. hay. all in all, i've already had my shares of ups and partly downs.
time is really fast when you're in med school. people are alot different from undergrad: more competitive, more serious (except for our lot) and more tired. i really need to exert alot of effort this time because of the pressure. hay. i sure hope i can make it through the next years. :)
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
waiting for an attachment
this is the only time i could post something here. hay.
don't worry my everdearest blog.. someday i'll revive youuu
don't worry my everdearest blog.. someday i'll revive youuu
Monday, June 19, 2006
Five-star doctor
Here's what I wrote for my Family and Community med.. :)
"What is a FIVE-STAR doctor?"
Let me first share to you a story.
During my recent visit in the province, my mother had an accident. To elaborate, she was stung in the hand by a wasp. We were all hopeless at that time because it was already 10 pm and we were far from "civilization" (barrio setting - few houses were built around that area). My mom has a low tolerance on pain so she demanded to be rushed to the hospital immediately. So we tried the nearest district hospital in the hope that my mother's condition be alleviated. Good thing there were people who generously assisted us (there were 2 nurses who attended to my mother). But what was remarkable, was the doctor who diagnosed my mom. He was alert and attentive even if his sleep was interrupted. He did not show any signs of disgust nor boredom. He listened and treated the case with great importance. He was such in a good mood and I really felt that he knew what he was doing. That man (I didn't have the chance to know his name), that doctor, was there even if the hospital can't offer a good compensation for his efforts. After that incident, something hit me. I realize that I want to be like that doctor.
For me, he was the epitome of a 5-star doctor.
So what are the characteristics of a 5-star doctor?
First and foremost, a 5-star doctor should be willing to serve. He should treat every case with importance even if it was as simple as a bee sting. He should deal with every patient tactfully and equally regardless of ethnicity or economic standing.
Second, he should have an idea of what he's doing. Meaning, he should be knowledgeable and equipped with the right skills in curing people. This is important because the patient's life depends on the decision of the doctor. As the famous saying goes: "There's no room for mistakes."
Last but not the least, a 5-star doctor should be flexible. Regardless of what time it is, a doctor should always be alert and "ready for action." A doctor should always remember that the people need him 24/7.
Is it possible to achieve these standards?
The answer is yes. I believe in the saying that everything is possible when you put your mind and soul to something. I think that if I set myself in achieving the mentioned qualities then probably, someday I could be a 5-star doctor.
Then how can I be one?
Of course, it is important to primarily accept the challenge of being a doctor. It is a given fact that one should endure a lot of sacrifices before achieving the title "Dr." So upon embracing this career path, he should develop a constant hunger for knowledge. Mediocrity is not welcome in this profession, so one should strive to be the best. However, one should also consider his health while achieving this feat. All in all, a 5-star doctor should be a well-rounded individual: One that is willing to help and at the same time, considering his own well-being.
During my recent visit in the province, my mother had an accident. To elaborate, she was stung in the hand by a wasp. We were all hopeless at that time because it was already 10 pm and we were far from "civilization" (barrio setting - few houses were built around that area). My mom has a low tolerance on pain so she demanded to be rushed to the hospital immediately. So we tried the nearest district hospital in the hope that my mother's condition be alleviated. Good thing there were people who generously assisted us (there were 2 nurses who attended to my mother). But what was remarkable, was the doctor who diagnosed my mom. He was alert and attentive even if his sleep was interrupted. He did not show any signs of disgust nor boredom. He listened and treated the case with great importance. He was such in a good mood and I really felt that he knew what he was doing. That man (I didn't have the chance to know his name), that doctor, was there even if the hospital can't offer a good compensation for his efforts. After that incident, something hit me. I realize that I want to be like that doctor.
For me, he was the epitome of a 5-star doctor.
So what are the characteristics of a 5-star doctor?
First and foremost, a 5-star doctor should be willing to serve. He should treat every case with importance even if it was as simple as a bee sting. He should deal with every patient tactfully and equally regardless of ethnicity or economic standing.
Second, he should have an idea of what he's doing. Meaning, he should be knowledgeable and equipped with the right skills in curing people. This is important because the patient's life depends on the decision of the doctor. As the famous saying goes: "There's no room for mistakes."
Last but not the least, a 5-star doctor should be flexible. Regardless of what time it is, a doctor should always be alert and "ready for action." A doctor should always remember that the people need him 24/7.
Is it possible to achieve these standards?
The answer is yes. I believe in the saying that everything is possible when you put your mind and soul to something. I think that if I set myself in achieving the mentioned qualities then probably, someday I could be a 5-star doctor.
Then how can I be one?
Of course, it is important to primarily accept the challenge of being a doctor. It is a given fact that one should endure a lot of sacrifices before achieving the title "Dr." So upon embracing this career path, he should develop a constant hunger for knowledge. Mediocrity is not welcome in this profession, so one should strive to be the best. However, one should also consider his health while achieving this feat. All in all, a 5-star doctor should be a well-rounded individual: One that is willing to help and at the same time, considering his own well-being.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
spirited away..
i didn't get to go to shangri-la because i'm so busy. busy reading my notes. busy writing our case study. busy in everything. hay. med school's tough! plm's tough. hay. anyway, i just went online to see if my groupmates in biochem are online (and apparently, they're not). Till next time! Tootles.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
gahd!
i know i'm supposed to have no social life at all.. but..
I'm dying to go to shangri-la this friday or this saturday!
Crap. They're showing french films there for only 50 pesos! ($1) It's because we're celebrating (is this the right term for this?) French Spring in Manila 2006. And they have like a line of programs for the whole month of June - July (including the French Film festival which runs from June 8 - June 18). I knew this from last weekend's newspaper and the brochure that my mom gave me. Gahd. I'm so excited!
Anyway, med school's tough but I know (deep down) I can take down my major subjects if I focus and if I study well. I already have several acquaintances besides my UP Manila Batchmates but I really haven't made friends with them yet. Hay. I'm still adjusting with my new school (I'm still experiencing "culture shock" - you better believe it!) and with new curriculum. Hay. Anyway... That's about it for now. I'm really sleepy and uberly tired from thinking. Lol.
I'm dying to go to shangri-la this friday or this saturday!
Crap. They're showing french films there for only 50 pesos! ($1) It's because we're celebrating (is this the right term for this?) French Spring in Manila 2006. And they have like a line of programs for the whole month of June - July (including the French Film festival which runs from June 8 - June 18). I knew this from last weekend's newspaper and the brochure that my mom gave me. Gahd. I'm so excited!
Anyway, med school's tough but I know (deep down) I can take down my major subjects if I focus and if I study well. I already have several acquaintances besides my UP Manila Batchmates but I really haven't made friends with them yet. Hay. I'm still adjusting with my new school (I'm still experiencing "culture shock" - you better believe it!) and with new curriculum. Hay. Anyway... That's about it for now. I'm really sleepy and uberly tired from thinking. Lol.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
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Monday, June 05, 2006
Saturday, June 03, 2006
changes..
ugh. parang wala akong naintindihan sa orientation kung hindi...
"be prepared to undergo some major changes in your life."
changes. changes. changes!! hay. kahit naman ma-badtrip ako at mag-succumb (naks, succumb daw) sa kung ano yung nakasanayan ko walang mangyayari sa akin. mababaliw lang ako at ayun. crash and burn...! hay. kung bakit kasi hindi naging madali ang maabot/makuha yung mga gusto mo sa buhay? hay. abi. dapat prepared ka na noon pa. alam mo namang isang malaking sakripisyo yang pagduduktor eh. ginusto mo yan kaya dapat panindigan mo. hay. siguradong simula ng june 13, unti-unting mawawalan ako ng buhay at magiging preso sa mga aklat na nakapalibot sa akin. madrama at maseryoso, oo. pero yun yung katotohanan.
masaklap. mahirap. madugo. pero kakayanin. nakakahiya sa mga taong umaasa. saka kung pumalya ako, ako din naman ang higit na masasaktan. ako ang higit na manghihinayang. hay.
*kung hindi mo alam ang pamantayan ng PLM-CM..
BAWAL BUMAGSAK!
...dahil...
Wala na yung pangarap mo na maging isang mangagamot.
Ayos.
Negative Reinforcement.
Kaya ko to.
BRING IT ON!!!!
"be prepared to undergo some major changes in your life."
changes. changes. changes!! hay. kahit naman ma-badtrip ako at mag-succumb (naks, succumb daw) sa kung ano yung nakasanayan ko walang mangyayari sa akin. mababaliw lang ako at ayun. crash and burn...! hay. kung bakit kasi hindi naging madali ang maabot/makuha yung mga gusto mo sa buhay? hay. abi. dapat prepared ka na noon pa. alam mo namang isang malaking sakripisyo yang pagduduktor eh. ginusto mo yan kaya dapat panindigan mo. hay. siguradong simula ng june 13, unti-unting mawawalan ako ng buhay at magiging preso sa mga aklat na nakapalibot sa akin. madrama at maseryoso, oo. pero yun yung katotohanan.
masaklap. mahirap. madugo. pero kakayanin. nakakahiya sa mga taong umaasa. saka kung pumalya ako, ako din naman ang higit na masasaktan. ako ang higit na manghihinayang. hay.
*kung hindi mo alam ang pamantayan ng PLM-CM..
BAWAL BUMAGSAK!
...dahil...
- Sayang ang PERA at ORAS!
- Pinopost ang Shifting grade para makita lahat ng estudyante.
- Pinapadala sa mga magulang ang grade every shifting.
- Pag bumagsak ka, hindi ka allowed na ma-promote sa susunod na taon.
- Higit sa lahat...
Wala na yung pangarap mo na maging isang mangagamot.
Ayos.
Negative Reinforcement.
Kaya ko to.
BRING IT ON!!!!
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