PSE 2015

Continuing education program for medical practitioners like me is very essential in promoting quality patient care and I am so grateful for our company which really supports endeavors like this. Even if I have to spend extra bucks, I really exert efforts to attend convention and seminars to improve my knowledge and skills and also to add to my credentials. Of course, every professional needs credentials. More that that, it's also an opportunity for me to get inspired by the professionals in the same field as I am. In the convention, I met Philippine's best physicians in the field of cardiology and cardiac surgery. They truly inspired me to be like them.

The Philippine Society of Echocardiography on its 25th year was held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

The next thing to do is transfer all my notes in a descent notebook so I will have something to read every time I need to review. #

Work Abroad or Med School?

Until now, I have not decided yet if I will really pursue med school because of the fear that I might not get a scholarship. I'm trying to look for other medschool that has cheaper tuition fee. But even so, I still don't want to bother my family with school fees. I really need a scholarship!!!!

As I lay down the considerations, I've decided that if I don't pass the scholarship for that school, I will no longer study medicine since I'm already 24 years old and before 26, I should be having a stable career.

I'm so stressed I have no one to talk to about my problems cause even though my parents would advise me to this and that after all, I will still be the one to decide for myself. Sometimes, I also say, if only I was born a bit richer, going into med school wouldn't be as tough as this. haiissst. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with where I am. I'm just sad that we can't afford the tuition fee.

Well, anyway, if I don't get in, at least I tried and I won't spend my whole life with what ifs. Maybe, if I won't get in, med school isn't really for me. I will just work abroad, save a hundred thousand bucks, go back in the Philippines, put up a business and study law. harhar. After all, in my heart, law is closer than med. I'm just considering medicine for my undergraduate course in premed and not prelaw.

Honestly, I'm terrified. haisst.  God bless my career. :) #

Uphill Climb

I am currently preparing for the scholarship application in medschool. I know, I know, it is going to be an uphill climb especially if you do not have enough FUNDS...

Actually, I already gave up my dream of becoming a doctor after seeing my NMAT result. I feel that, medicine isn't really for me. Surprisingly, a university sent me a letter telling me that they offer scholarships for someone like me. I was resuscitated when I read that letter. Should I received it earlier, maybe I was able to start the process early and I don't have to wait another school year. I was so inspired that time, but as time goes by, as I review more often, as I read a lot more of medicine students' life in my facebook page, the flame of enthusiasm in me is slowly dying.

I don't know. Maybe because it becomes clearer to me that if I don't pass the scholarship, I won't get into medschool. We can't pay even half of the tuition fee. As of now, medschool is everything in my mind. Aside form the things that I have now, I couldn't ask for more. Even if I tell myself that it's okay to fail, at least I tried, sometimes I'm still discouraged. Scholarships for medschool don't usually work. I also think, I'm not that smart.

If there's one thing that keeps me holding on, it's my family. The first time they heard about the scholarship offered, they are also excited and they are willing to help. I just need a lot of prayers to persevere. Despite the uncertainties, despite the sacrifices, despite the fears. After all, becoming a doctor is not only for myself and for my family. I want to serve my community, the people I get along with always. They are the main reasons why I'd like to go to medschool. Because a lot of them were victims of hospital bills. They are poor, they always need subsidy but they don't have to beg each time they need help if they know where to go and to whom they should ask for help.

God grant me a helping hand. I want to use it well.

:) #

3 Reasons Why You Should Watch Herenal Luna

Credits to the owner. I just got this meme from FB. Let's support Filipino films. 

1. It's witty.

 I'm not afraid of blood. But I don't like seeing people shedding blood. I'm terrified to see an accident with my own eyes. I don't like watching films with violence and war and that is why I'm hesitant to watch the movie. Knowing that it's R-13, I was relieved. This movie is more than just war. Actually, despite the bloody scenes in the movie, you wouldn't feel much chest pain because of the witty lines.

The movie has lots of quotable quotes, you'll laugh out loud like you're watching a comedy show. But when you watch scenes in war, your smile and your tears will meet like you've never imagined. It's a work of art of smart people for smart Filipinos like us. It's the kind of movie that will entertain you but will leave you thinking while you're going out of the cinema.

2. It's timely.

It reminds us of the Fallen44. It reminds us of the government, the politics, the oligarchs, the businessmen, the 'masa', the heroes and the Filipinos we have. Election is coming. May this movie push us to vote conscientiously. May this push us to pray for a clean election and just governance. God bless the Philippines.

3. It awakens the 'makabayan' in you.
I cannot define here how 'makabayan' I am for I do not know exactly at to what extent you should love your country for you to be considered patriotic or nationalistic. I wasn't born in the times of war so I do not know what it really means to ang mamatay ng dahil sa 'yo or to 'literally' die for motherland.

Just like every Filipino, I love my family and I'm willing to sacrifice for them, move to another country and look for a greener pasture. Sometimes, because of too much frustration that I work my ass here yet I do not find enough improvement because of the corrupt officials, I tend to think of just flying away of the country regardless of brain drain, let the losers suffer for themselves. I'm selfish too. We should also work abroad for career growth and not just for money.Maybe, people like me are one of the reasons why this country hasn't regain it's reign.

The movie made me realize when it is important to love your country more than your family eventhough it must not be the case most of the time. As of now, I just think that patronizing our own products like buying bags and shoes from Marikina, and eating our produced rice to keep our local industries alive is already a form of patriotism and nationalism. Also, following traffic rules, paying taxes and working honestly is already heroism.

May the issue in West Philippine Sea be resolve through diplomatic dialogues and war will no longer happen.

History is one of the subjects I really have to exert extra effort on when I was a student. It's because, I hate memorizing dates and names. Good thing, questions regarding theorists didn't come out in my board exam. In fact, among all the Filipino heroes, only Jose Rizal is closest to me because I really studied his life by heart when I wanted to have good grades. Now that I'm already a yuppy, I want to support Filipino movies and know Philippine history more by watching films like Heneral Luna. After watching it, now I know why it is nominated in Oscars as Best Foreign Language Film. Kudos to all the staff and crew behind this movie. It became an eye opener to the Filipinos. #