Author Archives: roniflorentine

On August 28, Mrs. Edwilyn Madelo-Lim gave a lecture on statistics. It was mainly a review of the biostatistics I had when I took my undergraduate studies. We were able to achieve program outcomes #4 (engage in research) and #7 (life long learning), and #6 (systems based approach). It was good to go over theContinue reading “Easy as 1, 2, 3”

Both the Cebu Doctors’ University VMG and the 10 program outcomes stated in CHED’s CMO18 aim to produce a well-rounded health care professional through outcome-based education. Through the small group discussions and the problem based learning, we are able to achieve these outcomes. With our student discussions, we are able to practice communication, leadership, teamwork,Continue reading “Being a Good Doctor of Medicine 101”

On August 16, we had our first Tweetchat! It was a strange experience, since I never used Twitter to communicate with my professors before, unlike Facebook messenger. The hashtag for this was #CDUCM. I felt awkward putting my opinions out into the open like that about topics such as my goals in life. Doctor MadambaContinue reading “A Little Birdie Told Me…”

What I look for in an idol physician-researcher: Swiss-born psychiatrist, pioneer in near-death studies, and is an author of a groundbreaking book On Death and Dying (1969). Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D. hits all of my criteria, how amazing! Doctor Kübler-Ross was the first to discuss what is now known as the Kubler-Ross Model. She proposed theContinue reading “Life, Death, and All Things in Between”

Vision I envision being a confident, compassionate, and well-rounded medical practitioner. Mission I am committed to becoming a competent professional who can collaborate with other students to enrich the lives of those around me. Goals 1.) Improve interpersonal skills by forming strong bonds with fellow medical students. 2.) Develop the confidence to speak my mindContinue reading “VMG: Very Mediocre Girl…?”

Hello! I’m Roni Borja, a first year medical student. I’ll be writing about my experiences here so that I have something to look back on as the years pass. If we’ve spoken, then you might’ve noticed I have an American accent. I was born in Bohol but I moved to the United States when IContinue reading “Oh, me?”