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Hello! I am Jim! I am a BS Medical Technology graduate from UST. Growing up, I have always wanted to pursue medicine and work in the field of public health. My hobbies include playing basketball, riding my bike, and drinking coffee. I expect to learn more about the country's current public health situation and how the ASMPH integrates public health into its curriculum.

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Hello everyone! I am JC Paz, and I tool up BS Health Sciences at the Ateneo de Manila University. Within public health, I take passion in learning about the current state of lifestyle (particularly cardiovascular) diseases in the Philippines. This is in line with my goal to hopefully become a cardiologist who aims to promote a healthy lifestyle in the hopes of improving our country’s life expectancy. I am also open to learning how the past outbreaks have started and which factors exacerbated their spread.

Outside of studying, I love listening to music, particularly to pop songs from a few years back. It creates a nostalgia to me that keeps me going, especially when I have to go through lessons. Aside from music, I try to explore reading classical pocket books to take my world away.

Lastly, in this Public Health submodule, I hope to learn about other health issues that are just alarming as those that we Filipinos commonly known about. I also want to know more about the partner communities of ASMPH.

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Hi everyone! I’m Pia from Ateneo de Manila University from where I graduated with a major in BS Life Sciences and a minor in Philosophy.

My interest in the medical field leans more towards pediatrics as inspired by my service in my college organization, Kythe-Ateneo. My personal interests are reading fiction/non-fiction books, traveling, going to the gym, playing pickleball, and pottery.

My expectations for the public submodule include gaining a macro perspective into the status of Philippine healthcare, picking up anecdotes and facts to help me ground my desired approach to medical school, as well as gain friends along the way.

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Hello! I'm Mikha, a graduate of BS Life Sciences-Management Track from the Ateneo de Manila University. My interest in health comes from my curiosity in understanding life, including those around us. This further developed into special interests in the social and environmental aspects of health with the help of my interdisciplinary subjects in undergrad.

Aside from academics, I like to take long walks, watch Asian movies and dramas (recent faves are Lovely Runner and Prison Playbook!), read manga, and listen to K-pop ఇ ◝‿◜ ఇ. I also enjoy going to various art markets/conventions!

With this Public Health submodule, I expect to learn how it's effectively integrated into the curriculum. I also hope to know the various ways and opportunities for students to focus on this specific path while still in med school with the help of ASMPH.

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Hi everyone! I'm Danielle Gaffud, you can call me Daine (deyn). I took up medical biology at Far Eastern University-Manila, Batch 2023.

I've always been interested in specializing in internal medicine as a future physician, particularly in Cardiology. But during my gap year, I worked at a Nevada-based healthcare facility and had the opportunity to provide direct patient care to outpatient psychiatric patients, and it led me to becoming interested in Psychiatry too! Experiencing how efficient the American healthcare system is, I can't help but to compare it to the present situation of our healthcare here in the Philippines. It made me both sad and hopeful. This experience inspired me to one day, be one of the catalysts that will improve healthcare and make it accessible and universal for everyone.

Aside from academics and health, I'm interested creating things with various media. I enjoy graphic design (especially slides and publications!), and doing digital art. Whenever I have some downtime, I also read fiction, with particular interest in science fiction and fantasy. As a form of stress reliever, you will usually find me in a bookstore just window shopping or looking for a book in my TBR!

For the Public Health Submodule, I hope I'll learn more about various healthcare issues in the Philippines, and the strategies on how solutions can be formed to address these problems.

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Hi! I am Nicole Villaluna and I studied BS in Public Health at the University of the Philippines- Visayas. I am interested in the contemporary issues in public health and how effective policymaking can address these. During my downtime, I like discovering new songs to listen to while reading Shonen Jump manga series. I mostly listen to hyperpop artists these days. My friends and I also love to try out cafés and restaurants. I expect that the activities for this submodule will be stimulating, and I look forward to learning more about the public health situation of the country and how medical doctors can help in its improvement.

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Hi, everyone! I'm Sarah Marie R. Miraña, but please do call me Yang :> I took BS Life Sciences-Management Track in the Ateneo de Manila University as my undergraduate course. I've always wanted to be a DTTB and serve back in my province in Camarines Sur, Bicol, thus my interest in health has always been primary healthcare and community health, and I am looking forward to learning more skills and knowledge in public health, seeing which ones I can apply in my own realities, and integrating it with MBA to become an competent physician who is also effective in starting change, especially in the health-seeking behavior of people in the far-flung (coastal and upland) areas in my community in the province.

Outside academics, I am a K-Pop and K-Drama fangirl (that's why I immediately noticed Seventeen in this page haha). The last K-Drama I finished right before starting med school is Doctor Slump (talking about doctors with depression and PTSD). I also enjoy thrift shopping/ukay-ukay when I have free time, because, as a slave of time, it helps me calm down and feel like time has slowed down temporarily for me. It also helped me learn that great things can take time to find and that they can be found in the most unexpected places. I also enjoy going to beaches, rivers, mountains, and nature in general. I have 6 cats and 3 dogs.

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Hi everyone! I'm Caithleen Anne U. Ricaforte, or simply, Cai! I graduated from BS Biology in UP Diliman, with my focus being in Molecular Parasitology and Phylogenetics. I absolutely love reading fantasy books and playing video games (especially survival horror ones!), and I also like singing a lot :D

I've always wanted to be a doctor, but my resolve got a lot stronger after I got to work in the UPD IB Public Health Biology Lab for my undergrad thesis, and there, I learned how understudied a lot of conditions are in the Philippines. A lot of people suffer from diseases that aren't well-understood here, and so I want to learn about how this can be improved. I want to learn how much of an impact I can make as a future healthcare provider and how I can maximize this for the good of my patients, and I hope I can do this in this module!

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Hi! My name is Jillian Nerisse A. Cruz and I graduated from the University of the Philippines Manila with a degree in Physical Therapy in 2022. I like to bake, spend time with family and friends, or do 1000 pc jigsaw puzzles during my free time. After witnessing the realities of healthcare in the country, I have always been interested in becoming a DTTB. In this submodule, I hope to learn about different approaches that can be utilized to address existing flaws in our healthcare system and how healthcare can be made more accessible especially in far flung areas.

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Hi! My name is Arthur Samuel Jr. G. Salvado and you can call me “Pinkz.” I graduated from the AB Psychology program of the Ateneo de Manila University Batch 2024. My new interest and challenge in health would be applying the MBA and Public Health concepts in medicine in the future as the ASMPH is different from the usual medical schools here in the Philippiens. Besides academics, I like photography, running, and badminton. I look forward to knowing more about Public Health through the submodule and be excited for what’s to come in the next 5 years.

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Hi, I am Stella Louise D. Arenas, but you can call me Star! I graduated from BS Health Sciences at Ateneo de Manila University.

My interests in health include exercise physiology, community health, and environmental health. Outside of academics, I take great interest in the arts such as photography, film, graphic design, and music, as well as exercise and fashion. :)

For this submodule, I hope to gain a better grasp of public health concepts and know more about the current issues of our healthcare systems in the Philippines.

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Hey everyone! I’m Gia Gabrielle D. Martin, Gabbi for short. 🤗 I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University and took the course of BS Health Sciences. Throughout my stay in the program, I deepened my appreciation to serve the health sector amidst the poor realities in the country. I utilized such strengthened passion in organizations, such as Kythe-Ateneo who caters to providing psychosocial support to chronically-ill children! I’ve also been into pilates recently and I often bake for my relatives :> I’m genuinely looking forward to widening my knowledge on Public Health as these realities of the healthcare sector would be constant reminders as to why I would like to be a physician someday.

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Hello! My name is Mica, and I am a BS Chemistry graduate from the Ateneo de Manila University. My hobbies include reading fiction books and drinking coffee. I expect to learn more about health at the community level through this submodule.

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Hi! My name is Gean Alcala, I graduated from De La Salle University - Dasmariñas with a degree in Biology with specialization in Medical Biology. I have always wanted to be a doctor, really influenced and pushed by my mom to pursue this shared dream. I like reading, drawing, and playing the drums! I hope to learn a lot here in ASMPH as well as from my peers. Nice to meet u all!

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Hi, I am Keane but you can also call me Kino for short. I am a BS Medical Technology graduate of University of Santo Tomas. Ever since I was a kid, I have the fond proclivity towards studying science and the natural world. I have the thirst for knowledge in learning about the human body as the intricacies and resourcefulness of it incites me to know more especially with immunology and cardiology. I remember being so overwhelmed and stressed with how many people were lined up, but taking the time to look, I saw how grateful they were, wearing smiles to get the medical attention they needed and couldn't afford. With their tranquil expressions of relief after being provided service, like a burgeoning burden plaguing them suddenly withdrawn and resigned with our help, seeing those genuine reactions was just a fulfilling feeling in a way that everything else wasn't. It might not mean a lot to others, but it was then and there that I knew I wanted to be part of the medical world, and giving myself to people in need is my calling.

Outside medicine, I have a penchant for reading, watching Netflix shows, video games, and sleeping. I also dabble in trying to stay physically active with home workouts, running, badminton, and swiming. I also love eating and trying out new foods, discovering and listening to indie, EDM and RNB songs.

I do not want to put any expectations on this submodule as I want to be surprised over what I would learn and experience from the upcoming days. I do promise to be receptive of the lessons being imparted to me and provide my full attention in learning and absorbing the sessions to come.

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Hi! I’m Francesca Helene C. Bañaria, but you can call me Cheska. I like to try out coffee shops (cafe hopping!) and play online multiplayer games. From this submodule, I am expecting to learn more about Philippine healthcare, more specifically the current implementation of the Universal Healthcare Law.

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Hello! My name is Renshell Angelo B. Alvez, a BS Chemistry graduate from Ateneo de Manila University. I love music, I love to cook, and I am obsessed with coffee (I brew my own). My expectations for this submodule are really simple actually, and I just hope to learn more about the current state of the health sector in the Philippines, and I want to know how lessons in public health could help us identify problems in our current health system.

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Hi! I am anchoy Legaspi from BS Community Nutrition in UP Diliman. I like to bike, run, play football, cook, and try new foods. I expect to learn a lot about public health and the health status of the Filipino people. I am looking forward to this as I plan to be a DTTB one day. :)

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Hi! I’m Micka and I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Medical Technology. My interest in becoming a doctor started off as a childhood dream and was further strengthened when my little sister got cancer (she’s fine now!). Outside of academics, I have interests in sports such as triathlon, bouldering, and lifting. I also love the outdoors, the beach most especially. For this submodule, I expect to gain a deeper understanding on our health systems in the Philippines, the concerns and issues regarding it, and the things we can do to resolve these issues. I’m very excited to undergo this submodule alongside everyone!

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Greetings people! I am Ryan. I graduated from BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from UPD back in 2017. I also did my MSc in Molecular Biology in the University of Göttingen in Germany. I stayed here for 2 more years doing a PhD, but decided to end it early as a career in research was not for me. My interest in health drove me to pursue a career in research, where I was first doing cancer research and then a drug discovery program. I am also interested in how fitness and nutrition can impact one's health. In my free time, I enjoy watching whatever I could fine in Netflix, Disney+, or Youtube. When I run out of things to watch, I then switch over and play different single player games either on my laptop or PS5.

I have learned that having expectations in life only brings me disappointment, so in general, I just choose to have no expectations. I am a sponge. I just want to absorb experiences and hope I can face what's ahead while being flexible enough to adapt to the situations I will face.

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Hi! I'm Angel Yanni Mikaela S. Bolacito, a BS Biology graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, and I'm interested in cardiology! I also enjoy watching random shows, reading books and petting cats (!!!). For this submodule, I expect to learn more about how the ASMPH curriculum particularly integrates its lessons and activities with public health.

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Hey everyone I am Lorenz! I graduated from the BS Psychology program of Ateneo de Manila University last June 2024. I want to become a doctor to help others specifically, in the mental health sector of our healthcare system.

Outside of medicine, I am physically active as a person as I enjoy playing different sports since I love being competitive and I feel like this is a healthy outlet.

My expectations for this submodule is to be able to see healthcare from a wider perspective. I have always seen being a physician in a linear way which consists of having an individual practice and your own patients. However, I am open to expanding my view on this and to be able to learn how physician-leaders can impact the health sector in different ways!

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Hello I am Juan Carlos V. Dy and I graduated Ateneo with a degree in BS Psychology. You can call me Jiro

I am interested in pursuing a job in public health in the future. In this module I hope to learn more about the Public health situation here in the Philippines, and to get a general overview of what we are going to learn throughout our stay.

In my spare time I like watching sitcoms. My favorite is The Office :>

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Hi, I am Chloe Angela Mae Sio. I graduated from BS Health Sciences at Ateneo de Manila University. I am particularly interested in dermatology and public health in general. I realized that although one-on-one clinical consultations are beneficial for patients, I could have a wider impact to the lives of the people if I also concurrently partake in public health duties.

In my free time, I enjoy watching series such as Dynasty, Grey’s Anatomy, and Gossip Girl. I also enjoy listening to artists such as Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

In this submodule, I expect to learn more and have a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health, the six building blocks of health, and the different perspectives from which health can be viewed.

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Hi! I'm Guilbert Earl R. Andres, but you can just call me Guiby or Earl! I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Biology with a Specialization in Biomedical Sciences. Apart from academics, I enjoy playing badminton and going on nature trips. For this submodule, I expect to learn more about the public health aspect that the curriculum of ASMPH has to offer and how I can utilize and integrate this into becoming a competent and compassionate physician-leader and person-for-others in the near future.

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Hey, everyone! I'm Allany, and I graduated from the UST BS Medical Technology program in 2023, and am also a Registered Medical Technologist (RMT). During my undergrad, I interned at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) and the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH). I’ve been involved in an array of extracurriculars ranging from health-related to writing-related roles like UST Linkod E.R., UST Volunteers for UNICEF, UST Purple Gazette, Rise Rural Philippines, and the National Society for Young Leaders. In my free time, I enjoy watching K-dramas and sitcoms, working out (though I’ve fallen off track recently but am getting back into it!), and going on cafe crawls. My expectations for this submodule include an introductory exposure to the realities of the Philippine health care system and a public health overview of what’s to come in the next years of our stay at the ASM+PH.

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Hi! I am Lia and I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Health Sciences. My interest in health recently is health financing and I hope to one day contribute to coming up with solutions to help more people access and afford health services.

Outside of academics, I love watching sports, particularly volleyball and Formula 1. I am very much looking forward to watching more sports content in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

In this submodule, I expect to learn more about how ASMPH's curriculum integrates public health concepts along with our MD and MBA subjects.

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Hey everyone! I’m Yvette Valenzuela. I don’t know if some of you will find this interesting, but I love reading, writing, dancing, and immersing myself in activities. I graduated from UPLB with a degree in Chemistry in 2023. Despite pursuing a non-medical course, I’m keen on applying the concepts I learned during undergrad to the medical field. Throughout this submodule, I expect to understand how knowledge of public health can improve medical practices and ultimately benefit the community.

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Hey, Upper East Siders! Piolo here... and I have the biggest news ever! Kidding!! My name is J Piolo O. Blanco (yes, 1 letter name) and a former Tiger (UST!). Graduated earlier this year, with the course of BS Medical Technology. I have lots of interests, watching "random" series is one. I always try my best to watch something that I would consider as "GUILTY PLEASURE" like for example, GOSSIP GIRL (because not every guy watches that, sorry for stereotyping too)! Plus, life is more fun when you're stumbling upon unexpected shenanigans.

I've always been keen on the health side of life, found it fascinating since I feel like its open-ended.

As for pop culture, well I would say naman that I am up-to-date... at least with TikTok ;).

As for my expectations for this submodule, I am expecting that this submodule would... MATCH MY FREAK!

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Hi! I'm Ivan Matthew Severino, but you can call me Ivan. I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a BS Health Sciences degree. Despite there being no doctors within my immediate family, I became inspired to become a doctor through a love for science, and how the human body worked. I am interested in neurology and psychology (especially towards the topics of mental health) and entrepreneurship particularly through health technology start-ups.

Outside of medicine, I am interested in listening to, and producing music (if you want a track produced, feel free to hit me up!). I enjoy listening to K-Pop (TWICE being my favorite girl group), J-Pop, electronic music, jazz, and pop.

I expect that this submodule would give me a refresher on the various topics regarding Public Health that I have tackled in my undergraduate course such as the Social Determinants of Health, and the whole-of-society approach regarding disease.

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Hallo everyone! I am Jenn Sampiano and I recently graduated from Ateneo de Manila University under the BS Biology program with a Specialization in Biomedical Sciences. I also ended up taking a Minor in Health and Development as I was highly interested with further understanding the healthcare sector and the various ways in which healthcare delivery and access can be improved. As someone who has joined outreach programs in rural communities, I'm particularly interested in working in underserved areas to promote better health outcomes to those in need.

In my free time, I watch K-dramas/shows (most recent one is Queen of Tears 😆), go on runs and hikes, read books (especially fantasy novels), and recently I've started learning how to cook!

In terms of my expectations, I hope to be more attuned to the different public health concepts/models/frameworks that were introduced to us in the introductory lecture and I hope to see how these are applied in real world scenarios given that we will also have our community exposure - something I'm really looking forward to!

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Hello, my name is Cyrus Jehu Barrera. I graduated with a degree of BS in Health Sciences from Ateneo de Manila University.

My interest in health, especially public health, began during an outreach activity in the remote barangays

of my hometown in Palawan. There, I noticed the stunted growth of children

and their lack of access to even basic necessities. This interest was further amplified when we conducted our thesis

study among the Tagbanua IP community. I realized that their distance from the nearest RHU hinders them from

accessing essential programs. These experiences led me to pursue a career in medicine, with a focus on serving

rural areas in the future. I expect this module to deepen my understanding of how public health can influence communities and

how we, as future medical professionals, can be catalysts for improving health for everyone.

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Hi everyone! I’m Sophia, a recent graduate of BS Health Sciences with a Minor in History from Ateneo de Manila University. I enjoy reading fiction and used to devour books (also used to watch anime and read mangas). Recently I just stick around the archive. I play instruments and enjoy listening to different genres of music, although I rarely listen to mainstream pop music as I lean on the heavier side of genres. I do have a passion for history and it has been a small goal of mine to find a way to incorporate history and medicine. True to being a health sciences student, I am interested in public health and improving the health system. I feel like I lean towards social determinants of health, although I find that I have trouble thinking of solutions. I do show interest in the traditional route of medicine but I have no strict preference on where to go. Furthermore, I am quite curious about the entire field ASMPH opens up to us students. In the future, hope I can help fix the health system in my home city and to be able to serve in my father's province.

Expectations-wise, I do expect to see the emphasis on health being more than just a systematic, genetic, biological, or even individual factor. However, I do expect to learn more about other systems and views of public health that I have not been able to study before. Furthermore, I am curious to see what ASMPH has to offer in terms of public health theoretically and exposure/practice-wise.

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Hello! I'm Berton Baladad from TG12. I graduated with a degree in Biology in Ateneo de Manila University. I hope to become the physician-leader that Ateneo strives to mold me into. This module is definitely going to help achieve that goal by broadening my perspective into medicine and public health as the intricacies of the systems will be discussed. Outside of this, I love playing golf, badminton, and music!

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Hi everyone! I am Oona Barnes and I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Biology and a minor in Development & the Law. As someone from the province, I have seen firsthand the problems of the health sector. Hence, I am interested in the intersections of health and development. My goal always and everyday is to make a positive impact in others no matter how small it may seem. My interests include reading, running, and trying new restaurants! In terms of pop culture, I am quite shy to say that I am very updated with a lot of things because I am chronically online HAHA. I am very honored to be part of ASMPH Batch 2029 and extremely excited (and of course, nervous) for the journey ahead!

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Hi! I am Myk, from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and I took BS Biology. I have wanted to be a medical doctor ever since I was a child because I always enjoyed interacting with people and I loved learning science.

During my undergrad, I enjoyed learning about parasites as I was under the guidance of many notable parasitologists. I learned how neglected the field was and how interesting it can be when you start seeing how big of a change it can be for the people in need if given more focus on! Other than this, in my free time, I like to play basketball and watch series in Netflix!

In this submodule, my expectations are to learn more about the status of the public health sector in the lens of doctors and what we can do as medical students to help impact change in it in the Philippines.

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Hello! My name is Lorenz Tingson from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Minor in Professional Education. I’m a big fan of ATLA and the Naruto series! I don’t think I’ll ever lose interest in these two shows and can talk about them for hours. Reflecting on the few minutes I’ve listened from the lecture, I now realize just how narrow my view on health was and the many factors that interdependently act on it. As someone interested in the externalities of social and environmental decisions to health, I hope that this submodule will broaden my view of health and open my eyes to the healthcare crisis we have in the country.

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Hello, everyone! I'm Kyle, a recent graduate of BS Life Sciences (Management Track) with a Minor in Economics from ADMU. During my time in the program, I found great value in integrating seemingly unrelated disciplines of biology, business, and economics. I aspire to follow the traditional route for doctors: entering residency training and eventually specializing in a specific field (although I'm still undecided on which one!). However, I also have an interest in serving the public beyond what a clinical doctor would do, possibly through a government position in public health.

Beyond academics and career goals, I find joy in playing football and fencing, as well as trying out unique food. Recently, however, I must confess I've been quite the couch potato, engrossed in playing video games on my Nintendo Switch, a Christmas gift I purchased using my savings.

In this submodule, I'm eager to learn more about the current state of Philippine healthcare. I believe that the community exposure experience scheduled for this Wednesday will broaden my understanding beyond the numbers seen in news and research reports.

Can’t wait to see you all!

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Ciao! I'm RC, from Ateneo de Manila University. I took BS Biology with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences. Being a medical doctor was initially my dream, specifically that of a Neuro-surgeon. Upon taking up my undergraduate degree, I was exposed to academic requirements and opportunities requiring extensive research work; from brainstorming potential topics, gathering data, analysis and interpretation, and ultimately that of defending and presenting it. From then on, I've always been interested towards pursuing research in the field of immunology and cancer biology.

Much of my expectation for the public health modules in general would be to clarify the delineation of functions between government institutions (DOH, PhilHealth, LGUs...) in terms of implementation of laws such as the Universal Health Care Law. What would be their specific roles in terms of policy development and regulation with both the national and local levels.

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Hello everyone! I am Derrick, and I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Health Sciences.

Being from the province of Tarlac, my interest as I take up med school is to be an excellent doctor that can make a change in the current health system in my hometown in Capas. Outside of this, my interests also include playing and watching sports like basketball. I also love watching films from different genres as a past time hobby.

My expectation for this submodule is to be more exposed to the public health modules I will take for the next few years.

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Hi everyone! I’m Ericsson A. David and I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from De La Salle University - Manila. Ever since a young child, becoming a medical doctor has always been on my mind, seeing and treating patients in clinics and in hospitals. But with the exposure given to me by my very passionate and amazing professors, they have shown me another side of medicine, clinical and laboratory research. I’m interested and passionate about utilizing chemistry and engineering to create novel and effective solutions to tackle the world’s biggest medical health problems through a different angle. I’m currently interested in chemical biology and was fortunate enough to conduct an internship at Kyoto University’s Institute of Chemical Research where we focused on creating self-assembling molecules that target proteotoxicity within the human body. This experience has led me to conduct my thesis in synthesizing novel supramolecular structures that target cancer cells and was awarded with an outstanding thesis award by DLSU’s Chemistry Department. These experiences make me want to become not only an outstanding clinician, but also a well-versed researcher so that we can approach the world’s biggest health problems starting from the smallest of molecules. I am interested in graphic design, traveling, anime, and cosplay! Since this would be my first ever exposure to public health classes, I am optimistic to learn more about the health scene from the perspective of a community and nation. Hoping to have a wonderful time with all of you guys!

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Hello!!! Im Jinoel Matawaran, but you can call me Jino with "J". I graduated at University of Rizal System with the bachelor degree in Biology major in Microbiology. A registered Microbiologist.

I am an active community volunteer of Philippine Red Cross - Rizal Chapter and in Rotaract Lakeshore Rizal. Together, these organizations, we provide support and assistance to our fellow Rizaleños in any possible way we can. In connection with it, serving and helping the underserved people is one of my passions, that is why I also want to be a community medical doctor in the future.

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Hi! I'm Samantha Marie S. Tanchanco, but you can call me Sam. I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Health Sciences. Some of my current interests in health include community health, epidemiology, and child development. In my free time, I enjoy musical theatre, reading, and taking walks.

For this submodule, I hope to learn more about what is in store for us in terms of the public health-related courses and activities in ASMPH. I am hopeful that it will aid in widening our view of health, and help us envision the kind of doctor-leader we want to be. :)

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Hi! I'm Regina Lavarias and I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. I enjoyed taking up various medical subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, and medical genetics, among others. I take special interest in understanding the pathophysiology of disease and how such knowledge can be leveraged to develop novel treatment plans for patients. As for my hobbies, I love swimming and learning new piano pieces as a pastime. Moreover, I take great pleasure in immersing myself into different cultures to learn more about the world around me through travel. While I am quite apprehensive about my journey with ASMPH, I am still looking forward to the skillset I am to develop with the help of the school and my peers which I will hopefully utilize to achieve my goal of being an orthopedic or plastic surgeon.

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Hi, everyone! I am Jillian Lim, and I graduated from the University of the Philippines Manila with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. As an avid tv series watcher, watching multiple medical dramas (e.g., Grey's Anatomy, Hospital Playlist) really resonated with my interest in the health sciences. However, I am aware that these shows do not really encapsulate the reality of the healthcare field. As such, the true source of my inspiration to take part in public health initiatives is my childhood hometown. Being witness to inaccessible treatments and disregarded ailments (especially due to financial constraints) sparked a desire within me to pursue a path wherein I can make a concrete contribution towards improving community welfare. I hope that the PH submodule can serve as a stepping stone to my goals by increasing my social consciousness and equipping me with fundamental knowledge on public health programs, policies, and initiatives. In my downtime, I love playing video games and watching sit-coms (Modern Family, the best!) or Korean dramas. I like watching/listening to K-pop, with my ult group being Twice! Whenever possible, I also like recreational reading and traveling.

I look forward to learning with you all! ✨

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Hi everyone! My name is Kyle M. Ferrer. I graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in BS Biology. Some of my interests in health and medicine include internal medicine and family medicine as I want to potentially become a primary care physician in order to form life-long relationships with patients. Outside of medicine and academics, I like to fish, watch Netflix, and play sports such as pickleball and basketball.

My expectations for this submodule is that I hope to learn more about what public health is truly about and how these concepts can be applied to the practice of everyday medicine. I also hope to gain insight about the state of public health in the Philippines so that I can become more socially aware to the needs of the country in hopes of creating change for the future.

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Hi everyone! I’m KD Batino and I took BS Community Development in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. I’m interested in making our healthcare system more equitable and community-based. This interest grew because of my experiences in working with communities, especially during my practicum in my last year in college. In my free time, I watch Netflix, visit different cafes, and play with my dogs. Whenever I have the time, I also make my coffee. Recently, I’ve been into walking (an attempt to run) and weightlifting.

For this submodule, I expect to get to know more about our partner communities and organizations. Moreso, I would like to get to deepen my knowledge regarding the current healthcare system in the country.

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Hello! I'm Ayrton Fermin from TG7. I graduated with a degree in Biology, specializing in Biomedical Sciences, in the Ateneo de Manila University. I hope to become a physician one day and impact the lives of my patients in a positive way. I think this module will be interesting to me as for most of my life, I viewed medical care from a very zoomed in lens. Whenever I used to think about a life in the medical field, what comes to mind would be one-on-one encounters with patients, and not necessarily the macro-scaled systems that medical practitioners and patients alike find themselves under. I hope to broaden my perspective on this matter.

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Hello! I am Matthew Steven A. Cornel, but you may call me "Chevy." I was a student in the ADMU Loyola Schools and took a degree in BS Health Sciences. I am currently interested in becoming a cardiologist because of I am fascinated by the mechanisms of the circulatory system and its vital role in properly sustaining the functions of the other organ systems. With regards to pop culture, I am also a fan of different genres of music, such as hip hop, EDM, rock, and even retro music from the 20th century. With this submodule, I hope I get to learn more about the unique circumstances found in the different areas of the Philippines. Moreover, I hope that this submodule enables me to have a more critical perspective of how to analyze different Local Government Units' issues and determine effective solutions for them

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Hello! I am Carmela Jasmin R. Ordoño, but you can call me Mela. I graduated last 2023 from the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Management of Applied Chemistry.

I am originally from La Union (yes, the famous vacation spot) and ever since I moved to Manila, I always miss being by the beach. I am also a swimmer. I started swimming when I was 3 and became competitive when I was 5. Furthermore, I love listening to music especially Taylor Swift and Kpop. I also love reading fiction books.

I have always dreamed of being a doctor ever since I was a kid but despite knowing that I will take this path for a long time, I do not know what I want to specialize in. I hope that through this module and the next few years in ASMPH, I can broaden my perspective and get a sense of what direction I will take on.

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Hi everyone! I'm Ira Nicole E. Pasco but you can call me "Ira". I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Psychology.

I expect that this submodule would give us an introduction to the basic frameworks and systems of public health and how these are integrated into the MD-MBA program of ASMPH. One of the main reasons why I chose ASMPH is how strongly it believes in the holism of health.

My interests outside academics are inclined towards artistic pursuits like drawing and painting but I also love watching shows, playing video games, and playing with my dog.

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Hi! I’m Iñaki, and I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. I strongly believe that tackling health issues requires a concerted multidisciplinary approach, and especially one that is rooted in a contextualized understanding of the systems and structures that affect it. I’m a fan of Harry Potter and Harry Styles, which influences my love for fantasy, fashion, and fun.

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Hello! I am Jay Kieffer J. Abarro, but you can call me Kief. I recently graduated from ADMU with a degree in BS Biology. I specialized biomedical sciences, as I am very interested in the human body and how it functions. This also made me quite interested in medical dramas with the good doctor, house, and ghost doctor being some of my favorites. But since my parents are both in healthcare, I know that what we see on TV is quite different from what actually happens in real life. I hope that in this submodule, we will be able to know the reality of public health in our country, and also how we as future Atenean doctors can help solve some of the problems that affect public health.

For my interests, I really enjoy running, going to the gym, watching anime and tv series (currently watching HOTD), embroidery, listening to music (Laufey and Hozier are some of my faves), and playing video games (i recently got back into minecraft).

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Hi beautiful people! I'm Carmel from UPLB, where I earned my degree in Agricultural Chemistry. I'm a licensed chemist and a registered agriculturist (yes, I love taking board exams, HAHAHA). The photo above was taken today during a science-related conference at UPLB, where I presented my study on bee pollen. I consider myself an extreme person. Sometimes, I prefer solitude, indulging in Netflix and DIY projects. Other times, I crave social interaction, joining random hiking groups, or partying.

To be completely honest, I'm still figuring out what I want to do in med school beyond becoming a doctor. So I really hope that somehow the Public Health module will give me an idea or inspiration on what I want to achieve in ASMPH.

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Hey guys, I'm Jules! I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a BSMT degree last June. I have always wanted to become a doctor since I was kid looking up to my mother as she treats her patients with passion, although I am not yet specifically certain which type of proficiency I will undertake as it would be nice to experience everything with open arms first. I like to draw, listen to music (and sometimes sing 💀), and watch movies/series! I expect that with this submodule, I will gain a broader view on the challenges that our society faces when it comes to the health of the population, and more importantly, how to overcome them.

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Hello Everyone! I'm Faye Dechavez, graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Health Sciences. I hope to be a Public Health Doctor one day!

I am very interested in the aspects of health beyond the corners of the clinic and beyond the clinical lens. I like to dabble on Public Policy and Systems Thinking as ways to improve health outcomes, and I believe that proper systems are the way to a healthier Philippines! Beyond my aspirations as a Medical Doctor, I am really into photography, and multimedia; I also really REALLY like K-Pop and it's what I do for most of my free time. As a girl's girl, I do listen to Taylor Swift a lot and relate to most of her discography!

I hope to broaden my knowledge in Public Health through this module and through my years in ASMPH.

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Hola! I'm Mary B. Nangan and I graduated at UP Visayas with a degree in BS Public Health. I'm mainly interested in geriatrics and community health due to my frequent interactions with the older population and most of the patients I catered during community immersions were seniors. In my free time, I go to a study center to perform my spiritual duties and listen to meditations. I expect this submodule to tackle relevant and timely health crisis faced by our country and the ways we can contribute to the strengthening of the health system so that we may be resilient against future health crises.

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Hi everyone! I’m Chaz. I graduated with a degree in BS Biology from ADMU. I’ve always been interested in surgery because I hope to be a cardio-thoracic surgeon! For this submodule, I expect that in I’ll be immersed more with the role of policies and advocacy in shaping population health outcomes, while fostering community engagement for effective intervention planning and implementation. I also expect to gain more awareness on global health issues that provides insights into local and international health disparities.

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Hi everyone! My name is Julia, but call me Juls for short! I graduated from the Ateneo De Manila University with a degree in BS Health Sciences but during my first year, I was actually a BS Psychology major. I shifted out because I was looking for something more than a scientific field. When I found myself researching about the program of BS Health Sciences, I found that it offered opportunities not just for the medical side of healthcare but also the business and public health side of it. During my free time, I love to be outdoors. I've been doing sports for as long as I can remember, jumping from one sport to another. Until this day, I've always found myself to have more balance and peace in my life whenever I consistently do physical activities. When time permits, I also love to go hiking. A hobby I got from my dad who has been mountaineering since his college days and even just recently came back from EBC! I'm hoping I can put my degree to good use, especially for these upcoming days! I look forward to knowing more about Public Health and how ASMPH integrates it to the MD and MBA side of the program!

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Hi! I'm Roberto V. Cristobal Jr and I am a graduate of BS Biology from UP Diliman. My interests include cooking, exercising, listening to music, and painting. Going into ASMPH, I developed a keen interest in research surrounding public health policy and I believe that the curriculum of the school is well-suited toward this purpose. Thus, I hope that this submodule will provide an enlightening introduction into the Philippine public health sector, its strengths, its flaws and its prospects for the future.

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Hi everyone! I’m Cheska. I graduated from University of Santo Tomas with a BS Pharmacy degree last year. The MD-MBA program was one of the main reasons I decided to go to ASMPH because I want to learn how the medicine and business aspects can be integrated to improve the Philippine healthcare system. I love watching medical K-dramas like Hospital Playlist and listening to music (OPM, Kpop, jazz, bossa nova, R&B). I also stan kpop groups <3. For this submodule, I expect to learn more about how public health is integrated in the curriculum and the opportunities we can do as early as now (as med students) that can contribute to public health.

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Hi! I’m Miguel Alberto C. Mallari. People call me Miko. I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS in Health Sciences. My interests include public health, especially undergoing the Health Sciences program during undergrad. Other interests are sports such as (playing and watching) basketball, as well as hobbies such as playing the guitar. I expect the submodule to introduce us to public health and how studying this makes us more holistic physicians and future leaders, and to look at illnesses on a broader scale, most especially in the context of our nation. I am looking forward to this submodule!

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Hi! I Jazmine Natania C. Carreon, but you can call me Jaz. I graduated with a degree in BS Biology from ADMU. Last year, my interest in public health led me to work in a field that helps employ evidence-based practices and policies to efficiently treat stroke patients.

As for pop culture, I love listening to The 1975, and watching sport leagues, especially that of football and tennis! Moving forward, I expect that this submodule will introduce opportunities (especially through the community exposure) that we could take in support of improving public health in the Philippines.

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Hello! I'm Lara Bernadette Bauzon, you can call me Lara for short. I graduated from the Ateneo De Manila University with a degree in BS Psychology.

One of the things that pique my interest in health are children, specifically their behavior and development, and how factors like upbringing or environment affect these. I really love Korean Variety shows like Running Man and The Return of Superman, to name a few.

I expect this submodule to be very in-depth about the inequalities our public health faces and how we can help as we become doctors.

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Hi! I'm Jam Asuncion and I'm a graduate of BS Health Sciences in the Ateneo de Manila University. Performing/singing is one of my biggest passions, and some of my interests include painting or watching western series/kdrama/anime!

I'm eager to learn more about public health as I'd be able to immerse myself more in different communities in the next 5 years. I'm looking forward to meeting the rest of my classmates and support each other in our med journey!:)

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Hi! I'm Sophia Nicole T. Dumlao, but you can call me Dumlao for short. I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a BS in Biology, specializing in Biomedical Sciences. I originally took up that program purely as a pre-medicine course, but I ended up having a special place in my heart for the biological sciences, particularly the ecology, evolution, systematics, and bioethics sides. Since I have been interested in visual digital arts since high school, I realized throughout my undergraduate stay that effective visual communication is important for effective health education. My favorite music genre is OPM hiphop and rap, and my current LSS song is 20 DEEP by O SIDE MAFIA. I am also a sucker for Filipino RomComs, with The Hows of Us being my all-time favorite. For this submodule, I expect to gain more insights on how becoming a doctor would have an impact on not only individual patients, but more importantly to the health care system in general.

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Hii! My name is Joanne Villanueva, and I took BS in Pharmacy at the University of Santo Tomas. In terms of pop culture, I love Taylor Swift and I like listening to her songs repeatedly. I am interested in learning about the different systems we can apply as future doctors in the field of public health and I expect this class to be an eye-opener and more of a motivation for me to push through this path of becoming a doctor.

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Hello! I am Ralph and I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with my undergraduate degree - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

I pursued medicine because I am really passionate about helping people and letting them experience life. I have been participating in different programs that would promote health and I also participate in community immersions where I learn about the different experiences of the different individuals. These experiences opened my eyes on the gap of healthcare accessibility in our country which made me really want to pursue medicine. I am interested in Korean pop culture, K-dramas, Anime, and I also love to bake and play games.

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Hi, everyone! I’m Kyle. I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a BS in Life Sciences, Management track. My interest in medicine stems from a personal experience. However, I currently have only a surface-level knowledge of the overall public health state of the country. Through this sub-module, I hope to become more well-acquainted with the country’s health system and all its nuances and complexities.

I enjoy pop culture, play sports like football and golf recreationally, watch NBA basketball, and play video games (though not as much nowadays). I've also watched some well-known anime, K-dramas, and movies recently. I'm definitely open to trying new things!

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Hi! I'm Joachim V. Vallente, but you can call be Kimi. I graduated from BS Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University. In terms of health, I am most interested in the interaction between social and political systems, and how these affect communities at the micro and macro levels. I am particularly interested in how these factors can affect the mental health of individuals, and how these can be analyzed from both the medical and business perspectives. In terms of pop culture, I spend most of my free time playing video games with my friends. I expect this submodule to give me insights regarding the approach and pedagogy that the school uses in the study of public health. I am excited to get an insights and guidance regarding what we should expect from the next few years.

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Hi everyone! I’m Jennelito R. Miguel Jr., but you can just call me Migo :)) I’m graduating from UP Clark this month with a degree in Applied Psychology. I first had an interest in Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic when I enrolled in a global MOOC where I realized the importance of having a solid healthcare system with efficient preparedness and response plans and health education programs to prevent future pandemics from happening. As an undergrad, I’ve had very limited exposure to the field, so I’m looking forward to the module to ease me into the program! Outside of academics, I spend most of my time cooking, and I’m a fan of MasterChef :)) I wasn’t very sporty growing up, but I’m currently trying out tennis!

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Hello, everyone! I am Alfredo III R. Sanchez, but you can call me Thirdy! I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Psychology! Aside from treating patients, I am mostly interested in the connections we'll make with them along the process because I believe that we should look into people beyond their charts. I am also a CARAT since 2015 (that old i know) because they're so talented! Lastly, I would really love to delve deeper to the different nuances of public health, particularly on how to help systematically, as I have been serving the general masses since 2019 and I would love to learn different methods and perspective from much experienced individuals.

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Hello, everyone! I am Aliah Gabrielle Pangilinan, but I go by the nickname Gabby.

I was previously from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila under the BS Biology major in Medical Biology degree, batch 2023.

At the moment, my work takes up most of my time as an Account Executive for an agency. Whenever I can, I try to read RomCom books because they're lighter to read. On Sundays, you'll catch me watching the F1 Grand Prix (obviously stressing about Ferrari).

Prior to deciding that I wanted to do medicine, I was so sure that I was going to take up my masters in public health because nothing else interested me aside from this. Coming from a state university and witnessing all walks of life, this rewired my brain to always think of the community and because I've always aspired to be part of the healthcare industry, I wanted to pursue public health.

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Hi! I’m Gab, and I took BS Psychology in Ateneo de Manila University for my undergraduate degree. I often spend my free time watching old films—one of my recent obsessions is Pierrot le Fou, by Jean-Luc Godard! I expect that this submodule will lay out the basics of the public health program (which is especially helpful for complete newbies like me 😹), so I’m looking forward to going through the materials held within!

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Hello! I'm Ysabela Reese V. Katipunan from ADMU BS Biology Batch 2023. I have always wanted to become a doctor. During my junior year of college, I was also able to get my licensure as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician in the US. During my gap year, I also worked in the healthcare field where I witnessed a pressing issue within the healthcare service. A major number of people did not trust their doctors and would rather resort to herbal medicine despite a life-threatening condition. This is one of the issues I would like to help address when I become a physician. On another note, I am also highly inclined to sports and would like to work for a sports team as a team physician. I also think that is a field where I can make good use of my MD-MBA degree. At the moment, I spend a lot of my time at the gym training for future powerlifting competitions. I used to play volleyball in highschool but I eventually switched to powerlifting. Lastly, I expect to get my feet wet on the public health system in the country and get a glimpse of the topics and issues we are about to tackle in this submodule.

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Hello! I’m Kyla Medel, and I took up BS Family Life and Child Development in UP Diliman. I'm interested in the current healthcare system and how this can be further improved. I have also been interested in joining medical missions ever since high school.

As for my other interests, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and doing different activities (ex. sports) with them. I also enjoy watching movies and tv shows.

As of now, I do not have specific expectations about this submodule but I am curious and interested to learn more about the public health aspect of the curriculum.

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Hello! My name is Katrina E. Garcia, but you can call me KatG. I’m from BS Public Health in UP Manila. Entering medical school has shaken me awake to the reality of getting old. As such, healthy aging has been on my mind lately. Lifespans are getting longer, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the world is currently able to cater to older people’s needs. When I’m not having an existential crisis, I’m fangirling over Seventeen, Renee Rapp, and Chappell Roan; watching two-hour-long video essays; and reading niche nonfiction. I’m looking forward to seeing how the MD-MBA degree will be framed in the context of public health as public health, as I understand it, goes the opposite way of the traditional MD route of residency and specialization. I’m eager to see how we will reconcile this throughout this submodule, as well as throughout the program.

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Hi ! I'm Willy. If it's not obvious in the picture above, I'm from Ateneo de Manila who recently accomplished my undergraduate degree in Health Sciences. I chose that picture because it was the day my group and I got an award for our thesis on the indigenous maternal practices of Tagbanua women in Aborlan, Palawan. The photo also, I think, would give you a glimpse of how I traversed the public health field while in college. Not only does public health interests me but I also take a particular liking to health financing and would like to give a little bit of effort there to learn the ins and outs of its system in the Philippines and other nations. In terms of pop culture, I like movies and games. I like sitcoms where my top sitcoms are the Big Bang Theory, the Golden Girls, and the Good Place. I am currently watching Shameless (US Version). I usually don't put much expectations in terms of course learning, but I really would appreciate it if this course would be interactive rather than long lectures and readings.

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Hello! My name is Jancee Osorio and I have a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Health Sciences from the Ateneo de Manila University. During my free time, I like to read books and watch television series. Apart from that,  I am deeply interested in how mental health impacts public health outcomes. My expectation for this submodule would revolve around knowing how public health would be integrated into the curriculum.

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Hi! I'm Abby, a graduate of B Secondary Education Major in Biology from University of the Philippines Diliman. I am interested in how we can address issues of the current healthcare system and ensure that it is accessible to every Filipino as well as promote and uphold the best interest of our healthcare workers.

During my free time, I love to broaden my perspective and read books of all kinds (fantasy, historical, classics). I'm also into watching anime, reading manga, sharing creative craft content on Instagram, and spending time with my dogs.

I am looking forward to contextualization of healthcare in the Philippines and how we can adapt and improve the current system in concrete steps so that it would be available for everyone.

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Hi! I’m Clarisse, but you can also call me Clar. I took up BS Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University, Class of 2022. With health, I am most interested in increasing accessibility without sacrificing or compromising quality. During my time in the corporate healthcare industry last year, I also developed a growing interest in the interaction of our micro and macro systems in health. Outside of school, I enjoy spending my time with my family and friends (especially through traveling!). I also really value “me” time, which often includes listening to music, going on food and coffee crawls, and binge-watching different movies and series.

From this submodule, I expect my eyes to be opened to the different realities that are present in our healthcare system and be educated on the different approaches of public health. With this, I hope to be inspired to pursue or immerse myself in more public health opportunities in the future.

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Hey everyone! My name is Aianna Isobel Zoe C. Abragan, but you can call me Zoe! ☺️ I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Psychology. 🧠

Coming from a family of doctors and lawyers, I grew up pretty much exposed to both medicine and law. Thankfully, my parents allowed me to choose whichever path (as long as it's within those two 😂) I wanted to pursue. Ultimately, it was my late grandmother who made me realize what I really wanted to be—I wanted to be her. I wanted to become a doctor who was remembered for her kindness and her heart to serve.

As for my downtime activities & hobbies, I typically unwind by watching my pending korean dramas & listening to kpop + taylor swift 💃. I am also a huge concert-goer & my love for travel has yet to be rivaled (especially if it's solo!). For this submodule, I am hoping that batch/group activities may be integrated so that it is not just purely lectures & slides. That is all, thank you! ♥️

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Hi! I’m Nicole, and I recently graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Biology. Having specialized in biomedical sciences, I’m interested in medical microbiology, genetics, as well as the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health. Meanwhile, outside of school, I enjoy watching shows and reading books.

Considering that my course has delved more about the natural and physical sciences, I am looking forward to learning more about the nuances of medicine and healthcare (or even just an introduction of it) through this submodule.

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Hi! 👋🏻 I am Marietta F. David, or just Mai 🌸, from ADMU BS Health Sciences! Coming from a degree that delves deeper into public health, I was able to venture to a resource-poor, coastal area in Mindanao in order to pursue a study on the nutritional status of preschool-aged children. From that experience alone, I was able to develop an interest in involving myself in understudied and underserved communities that require more resources to address basic health needs.  🩺  I also found myself interested in classes such as Health Promotion and Right to Food 🌾 that all play a hand in shaping the health system we exist in. For personal interests, I read murder mysteries 🕵🏻‍♀️ and I am also fond of playing tennis 🎾! And most importantly, I love Taylor Swift!  🦋 For this submodule, I hope to develop more experiences when it comes to working with communities and learn how else I can help improve the daily lives of those who seek for better health.

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My name is Rodolfo Antonio Ma. C. Zabella, but I am called Mikki and I took up BS Health Sciences at the Ateneo de Manila University. I like learning about health and enjoy regular exercise and learning about Science and Math. Moreover, my main takeaway in Health Sciences, which ignited my interest in Public Health is that we should see people not as passive objects to be dictated to but as active thinking people in whom we are in partnership with.

Despite being a novice, my favorite sports are kickboxing and tennis. I like long walks and reading in my leisure time. For this submodule, I expect to be briefed about the anatomy of the ASMPH curricula and to know my fellow (future) doctors on a more personal level. Despite my apprehensions regarding the rigorous academic requirements, I have faith that I will get through the succeeding semesters with the aid of my colleagues and the skills we will gain during this transition module.

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Hi everyone! I am Denise Francesca Aquino but you may call me Nina. I graduated BS Biology in the Ateneo de Manila University.

My interest in becoming a doctor was majorly influenced by my parents who are both doctors. As I entered college, I saw the importance of health not just in the medical field, but also in the social, environmental, and spiritual aspects of life. With these, my interest in health grew, from just focusing on the individual health to understanding the health of the community and the environment.

Currently, I am learning how to play tennis. During my free time I like to shop, travel, watch netflix, and hangout with friends.

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Hi Im Daniel Maramba, but people usually call me Maramba! I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Health Sciences. My hobbies are photography (Analog! I develop and scan my own film.) going to the gym, playing sports with my friends, recently Ive gotten more into bouldering na rin! Public Health piqued my interest during the pandemic when I took an online Global Health course and found it very fascinating as at that time it was an under-appreciated field in medicine. Through my undergraduate thesis I was able to be more exposed to community and field work specifically in the HPV immunization aspect and as such topics on epidemiology and health promotions are subjects I also find very fascinating. In this submodule I expect to dip my feet into the world of public health being exposed to the pressing issues that the Philippines currently deals with as well as a peek towards the frameworks and models that we use to organize the health systems we have in place.

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Hi everyone!!! I’m Tasha Yang from TG 5️⃣! I graduated last June from the Ateneo de Manila University’s BS Biology program specializing in biomedical science. With regards to health, I’m really interested in the different ways/strategies to make healthcare more accessible to all. As for personal interests, I love reading, sports, and listening to Taylor Swift and kpop (swifties, carats, and army hmu!!). Entering this submodule, I didn’t really know what to expect, so I’m really open and excited to learning anything and everything related to public health with all of you!

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Hi! I’m Anika Therese S. Nicanor, or Anika, and I graduated from BS Biology with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences in the Ateneo de Manila University. Through my education, my interests grew in line with the health of not only humans but other life forms.

For my undergraduate thesis, I studied the gut microbiome of fish and its susceptibility to plant essential oil in order to improve the health of fish in aquaculture. With this, I would like to now learn more about both the sciences in human health and the larger scope of public health though this submodule and the following years in the ASMPH. Specifically for this submodule, I expect to learn about the status of public health in the country and the systems in place to maintain or improve it.

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Hi! I’m Lily Anne de Villa from UST College of Nursing. I like staying home most of the time but I find activities like surfing, circuit training, cooking and baking enjoyable. Early on, I developed a desire to be in the medical field. My exposure to communities and various people coming from different walks of life helped me realize which path I wanted to pursue. At the same time, my experiences as a health-allied and nursing student further encouraged me to move forward on this path, and I am very blessed that I have the opportunity to do this and be here—to be of service to others, especially those who are in need, with high hopes of making things better. I hope that this submodule will help me gain more knowledge and understanding about public health and will enable me to have a broader perspective and high-yield experience of the different realities at hand.

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Hi everyone! My name is Jaren Abergas and I studied Microbiology & Immunology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. I'm interested in many aspects in health, particulary in infectious diseases, oncology, and community health! I'm hoping to continue doing community work with organisations such as Gawad Kalinga. I'm also hoping to get into more research during medical school too! Outside of the classroom, I'm into badminton, soccer (football), and hiking so hmu if you're into them too :) I'm looking forward to being introduced to the Philippine care health system and the state of public health at a more in depth level during this sub-module. Excited to meet you all!

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Hi, I'm Sophia Royce! I graduated from the University of the Philippines Manila, with a degree in BS Pharmacy. While I am primarily working towards being a clinician, my interest in health is rooted in making healthcare truly accessible for all Filipinos, while also promoting the rights and interests of our healthcare professionals. I also have an interest in learning about how to promote sustainability in the healthcare field. Outside of health and medicine, I love learning about the world and the human experience through listening to music and reading novels and comics.

Through this submodule, I am looking forward to learning about Public Health through ASMPH, and how I, as an aspiring doctor, can contribute to furthering Public Health in the Philippine context.

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Hello I'm Mac Arsen Quiambao, but you can just call me Mac! I took up BS Biology in the Ateneo de Manila University. Coming from a less-developed province in Mindanao, my health advocacies lie in making healthcare more accessible in all levels of development in the country. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, and playing games!

The Biology curriculum in ADMU doesn't touch a lot on Public Health so this is something I look forward to learning about in ASMPH. I expect to come out of the submodule with a more informed and grounded take on the Public Health situation in our country.

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Hello everyone! My name is Andrei Bernardo but you can call me Andrei. I took up BS Psychology in UP Diliman. My interest in health lies in more in its clinical aspect. I am most interested in surgery, oncology, and psychiatry and hope to specialize in one of these fields in the future. Though my interest lies mostly in the clinical aspect, I would love to learn more about Public Health in general and the specifics in our country. For this submodule, I hope to have more of a crash course or a situationer regarding the Public Health landscape of our country at the moment. Hopefully, we’re able to learn more about what programs and protocols our country has to improve our Public’s Health now and in the future.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to music through an audiophile’s perspective. I have my own set-up that allows me to experience my music the way I want it. I also enjoy watching movies, tv shows, anime, and sports. I also love playing sports like basketball, fantasy basketball, and swimming. I play a couple of video games to help keep me busy :)

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Hi I’m Xavier Timothy S. Vergara but I usually go by XT. I come from UP Diliman with my undergraduate degree being BS Family Life and Child Development. My interests hover around video games, sports, and eating. Happy to meet you all!

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Hallo! I am Nathaniel M. Ortega and the nickname's Nath. My undergraduate degree is BS Computer Science from the University of the Philippines Manila.

My interest in health includes the application of my undergraduate degree to medicine such as brain imaging, health informatics, and the like. For pop culture, I like watching anime and Netflix series like House MD, Breaking Bad, and Elite.

I have many expectations for this sub-module, especially coming from a non-traditional premed program. I don't have any background with health and medicine at all. For this sub-module, I look forward to learning the country's public health situation, and how I, as a future physician, will be able to address the health issues as well as contribute to improving the country's health system.

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Hi everyone! I am Angela Kris A. Rosal but you can just call me Angela. I graduated from ADMU with a degree in BS Life Sciences - Management Track last 2023. My interest in medicine and health started back in high school but it was strengthened during my undergraduate years in LS when I took electives in Fundamentals of Global Health and Health Policies and Systems Research. In these classes, I realized that "health is in all and all is in health". As such, I questioned myself how I can help improve our country's healthcare and I found the answer through ASMPH as I believe that ASMPH will help me will my dreams of becoming a doctor for others with the ability not just to care for patients but to also think and solve problems encompassing health in general. My other interests include playing badminton and basketball and sometimes going out with friends for a hike, a quick catch-up over coffee, and occasional out of town trips.

I am looking forward to learning more of the country's healthcare status and how I, as a medical student, can help now and in the future.

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Hi everyone! My name is Ana Berdine D. Caronoñgan, but you can call me Berdine. I graduated last year with a degree in BS Biology from ADMU. Back in college, I decided to pursue a specialization in Biomedical Sciences. I took electives such as medical microbiology, bacteriology, and parasitology and had an internship centering on molecular biology that all boosted my interest in health and medicine. Outside of academics, I enjoy baking, cooking, listening to K-pop (Seventeen), and trying out/scouting different kinds of matcha powder!

For this submodule, I expect to learn more about the current state of our country’s healthcare system, including its gaps, challenges, and opportunities.

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Hi, I’m Louise! I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University, and my course was BS Health Sciences. For my interests in health, some of the classes that I enjoyed in college were the Human Life Cycle, Anthropology of Health, as well as the other public health classes that we had in our curriculum. I liked learning about the nuances of health because, prior to college, the only sciences that were being taught in school were the general “hard sciences.”

Aside from these, I’ve also always had an interest with the skin and skincare, which is why I would like to (hopefully!) go into dermatology. My other interests include dancing, fashion, and listening to music.

For my expectations for this submodule, I hope to gain more insight on the current state of public health and the health system in the country, and to see how our ASMPH education can help prepare us as future members of the health workforce.

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Hello! I’m Myra Kassandra L. Castillo but most people call me Myka. I graduated from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute with a degree in BS Biotechnology. My interest in health and medicine is mainly due to my parents who are both doctors. I occasionally accompany them to the hospitals where they work and because of this, I can get a glimpse of the harsh realities of healthcare in underserved communities such as in small provinces like my hometown in Mlang, North Cotabato. It is here that I saw the challenges faced by both patients and medical professionals in providing and receiving adequate care. These experiences have fueled my passion for addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to medical services for those who need it most.

For this submodule, I look forward to learning more about the challenges and strategies involved in improving public health outcomes, especially in the context of underserved communities.

My current interests include makeup, fashion, anime, and gaming.