XU-JPRSM bags Overall First-Runner Up in APMC-SN RegCon The Xavier University – Dr. Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine (XUJPRSM) took the limelight by claiming the first-runner-up trophy in the 9th Mindanao Regional Convention hosted by Davao Medical School Foundation Inc.
Mixed Volleyball 3rd Place Participants: Joyce Ann Urbina, Nikka Mojica, Al Christian Quidet, Psalm Jedediah Zalsos, Mica Rana, and Rebnar Cepeda
With the theme “Pakighiusa sa Kinaiyahan”, the regional convention gathered medical students across the region to participate and compete in various activities prepared by the host to promote camaraderie and unity. Association of Philippine Medical Colleges – Student Network (APMC-SN) Vice President for Mindanao Miles Balanza opened the convention by emphasizing the theme as ‘being one with nature’. In line with the theme, the three-day celebration invited speakers from all parts of the country to share their insights about Mother Nature.
XUJPRSM edged out three other schools in the overall competition with their stellar performance, which was verified using a new scoring system this year. “The scoring system was an interesting addition to the Reg Con. It definitely toughened up the competition as the five-member schools made sure that the contestants and athletes they sent were their creams of the crop,” says Rushdie Ion Bonotan, one of the delegates of the convention.
Representatives from five medical schools in the region competed in academic and non-academic contests to bring home the win to their respective alma maters. Here are XUJPRSM’s winners during the competition:
The success of the XUJPRSM would not be possible without the support and guidance of Dr. Andresul Labis, the student council, and the administration.
Pagsuhid: Medical Students Research Competition Translational and Public Health Category 2nd Place and Best Poster Presenter: Ian Gabrielle Cuyno Study: Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students and Faculty in a Philippine Medical School about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Individuals Clinico-Pathologic Case Conference Competition 3rd Place Participants: Judalie Glassy Madrid, Stephen Jay Perez, Robert Quilab, and Kerwin James Ecuacion
XU JPRSM delegates during the Hinigalaay 2020.
3autukay: Regional Medical Quiz Bee 3rd Place Participants: Tiffany Jane Ng, Jinky Mancera, Regor David Balonga, and Nigel Yul Detablan MedRhythmia 2nd Place Participants: Al Christian Quidet, Carlos Lukather Chavez, Julie Ann Sonsona, Karyl Cabanos, Kie Avenido, and Timothy Jeremiah Yuro
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Mr. Ian Gabrielle Cuyno (L), presenting his research work anf Mr. Kerwin Ecuacion, competing for the Clinicopahologic Conference.
