Editor's Note

We at the medical school have always been fascinated by the way in which the human body works. From a hard-working heart to the incredible brain, every part in the body has a role to perform in order for human survival. In the same way, each of the medical students has a role that makes up the body of the XU-JPRSM medicine community.

Just as we are always intrigued about the human condition, we are also in a quest to exhibit the different stories of those who study it. Right up front, every article in this issue speaks to challenges, opportunities, and victories brought about by the academic year of 2019-2020. It showcases the different school activities on how we were able to broaden our knowledge through the different lecture series and discussions, develop clinical competence and confidence, improve teamwork skills, and even gain new friends. Each of these articles hopes to encourage us in our commitment and pursuit of becoming doctor for others. And I am excited to share them with you.

After successfully publishing numerous magazines and folios for the past few years, Connexus has now expanded its presence into social media in order to broaden its audience. It aims to be the voice of the XU-JPRSM student body in ways of opinions, artworks, photographs and any other talent and works of the heart.

In the coming years, I encourage you to be part of Connexus in providing insight into the uniqueness of every school year and group of medical students connected to Xavier University – Dr. Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine.