Medi-Genes: 9 Alumni strived for excellence in September 2019 PLE

by Hannah Cueto (Polyplex)

Nine GeneSoc alumni passed the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) which was conducted last September 7, 8, 14, and 15 in testing centers at Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao.

Our fellow Genes who passed the PLE are Malereine Joi Moran, M.D. (Batch Enhanceosome), Mariel Valdez, M.D. (Batch Heteroduplex), Nicole Mariel Romero, M.D. (Batch Indel), Zyra Joie Del Rosario, M.D. (Batch Amplicons), Gelina Rose Bambalan, M.D. (Batch Haplotype), Sittie Haynnah Monte, M.D. (Batch Haplotype), Ma. Alexandria Dimaunahan, M.D., (Batch Emergenesis), Rene Amadore Jr., M.D., (Batch Emergenesis), and Jean Reni De Guzman, M.D. (Batch Editosome).

Out of 4,716 examinees, 4,006 successfully passed the examination. The results were released last September 19, 2019, 4 days after the last examination day. The Board of Medicine who gave the licensure examination were Chairman Dr. Eleanor Almoro, Dr. Edgardo Fernando, Dr. Eleanor Galvez, Dr. Ma. Graciela Garayblas-Gonzaga, and Dr. Clarita Maaño.

The PLE is administered twice a year by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It is the only professional licensure examination for physicians in the Philippines. Further, it is implemented under the Republic Act No. 2382 or The Medical Act of 1959. The examination assesses the skills and knowledge of the examinees regarding medical practice. The examination covered topics such as biochemistry, anatomy and histology, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, legal medicine, ethics and medical jurisprudence, pathology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, preventive medicine, and public health.

To be a doctor is a lifelong journey towards continuous learning and a duty to the people. Every sweat dropped and every tear shed in the process is rewarded with newfound hope and inspiring smiles.

Congratulations on your well-deserved success! Your GeneSoc family is proud of you. May you continue to serve the people with your mind and heart, and continue to transcend passion and excellence in your every action.