By: Sean Santos (Hybrizyme)
Morel Dominic Umipon during the Joint Scholars Convocation of The International Honor Societies |
His
experience in applying for UPCM
When
Umipon applied for UPCM, he wasn’t really aware of the deadlines and
requirements in medical schools. He has just overheard that the deadline was
very near and so, he submitted his requirements within the last days of the
process. When he passed his application, he was just continuously praying,
hoping that his submission would at least be accepted.
Weeks
after, while he and Vincent Kua Lunario (Riboswitch) were eating at a
restaurant, news came in that the latter qualified for the interview when someone
texted him. Though Umipon was proud for the latter’s feat, he was also anxious
that he might never be able to study at UPCM.
Fortunately, he received a text telling him that he also qualified for
the interview. At that point, he was not able to focus in reviewing for his upcoming exam
out of deep joy and sheer astonishment.
On
the interview day, Umipon admitted that he was really anxious of what would
happen since he admitted that he doesn’t know how to respond to questions that are either
personal or opinionated, though he was excellent in the academic ones. When his turn came, he tried to calm himself as he sat
down. As what he expected, he was asked a series of personal questions. He felt afterwards that he has not
given the exact answers to the questions, and this saddened him. He thought he
would not pass the interview and he felt sorry for his beloved mother who hopes he would have a chance to qualify.
Days
have passed when, out of nowhere, he got a news from his friend that he
qualified for UPCM. Surprised with what he learned, he was somehow teary-eyed
and delighted at the same time. His dream that he only thought of is already a reality that he can see. His five-year path is already cleared for him.
His
plans after med school
Once he pass the licensure exam, Umipon plans to specialize in
Internal Medicine because he wants to help his family and relatives who were,
in the first place, one of his inspirations in taking the medical track. He
also desires to work in a public hospital since he wants to provide medical
care for the underprivileged. He also added that he desires to work as a barrio
doctor especially in his mother’s hometown in Zamboanga because he feels that
it is there where his service would be of utmost help to the people who live
far-off from the city. Lastly, he wants to setup his own clinic, a thing which
he and his mother dream to have.
His
achievements
For
two straight years (2015 and 2016), Umipon ranked 3rd among his batch in the roster of the Top
CAS Outstanding Students. He is also a member of the International Honor Society
of Phi Kappa Phi and the Phi Sigma Biological Honor Sciences Society for his
exemplary performance in academics. In fact, during the first semester of the Academic Year 2016-2017, he was able to obtain a GWA of flat 1.00 while having
a full load. He is presumed to have a distinction of magna cum laude once he graduates.
His
leadership
Umipon
handled some key roles in the organization. In 2015, when he first joined
GeneSoc, he started out as a Projects Committee member. He was then appointed
as the Head of the Medicine and Supplies Committee of the Medical Mission the
next year. And, in the Academic Year 2016-2017, he became part of the Executive
Committee when he was elected as the Education Committee Head.
When asked about his hopes he said, “Although my journey is just about to start, for me, my duty is not as grand as to save everyone in this world from cancer, but to save individual life, one after the other”.
He
also wishes that there will come a time when, “…death is not the only choice
for sick people”.
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