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    ecasiano

    A Spanish Culinary Experience

    [FONT=verdana][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000]After being a colony of Spain for more than 300 years, the...

    ecasiano May 15, 2013 10:17 PM
    ecasiano

    Weekend Getaway: Amana Waterpark

    [SIZE=2][FONT=verdana][COLOR=#000000]While it still is summertime officially in the country and the...

    ecasiano Apr 14, 2013 08:52 PM
    greendestinyph

    Of Dreamers and Doctors

    Of Dreamers and Doctors
    Thaddeus C. Hinunangan


    When people ask me why I started...

    greendestinyph Jan 19, 2013 03:30 AM
    ecasiano

    More Glimpses of Amsterdam

    Last time, I just had a mere...

    ecasiano Oct 15, 2012 10:40 PM
    Theophilus

    The Cost of Following Christ


    When [Jesus] had called the people to
    Himself[I], with His disciples also, He said to...

    Theophilus Sep 29, 2012 04:23 PM
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    rolour

    A Spanish Culinary Experience

    Great travels Errol. It amazes me sometimes how the Spanish Mexican cuisine is so different from...

    rolour May 17, 2013 06:33 AM
    docnguevara

    Becoming A "Clerktern" Again, Getting Scabies, and Reflections From Manila

    I second that motion. Its hard for some our graduates/immigrants/US citizens unless they have the...

    docnguevara Apr 26, 2013 09:01 PM
    docnguevara

    Becoming A "Clerktern" Again, Getting Scabies, and Reflections From Manila

    Good day Docs! How are you? I am Nicole Guevara, a graduate of WVSU-College of Medicine Batch...

    docnguevara Apr 25, 2013 07:26 PM
    ahmed

    Of Dreamers and Doctors

    thanks! waray pa, ma-apply pa la ak ha wvsu. kunta makasulod :-) Just like you, it took me quite a...

    ahmed Jan 24, 2013 08:36 AM

    Of Dreamers and Doctors

    Syempre naka hinumdum ak, kamusta na? Ada ka ha WSVU? All the best! Regards friend

    Thad Jan 24, 2013 03:58 AM
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    Grand Reunion and Alumni Homecoming 

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    Published on May 15, 2013 08:45 AM  Number of Views: 52 
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    From the WVSU College of Medicine Alumni Association: Inviting all alumni to attend our Grand Reunion and Alumni Homecoming, July 19, 2013 at 8:00 am. This will be a whole day and night affair. July 20-21 (Sat & Sun) is reserved for the celebrations of each class/batch.

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    Now Accepting Applicants for Academic Year 2013-2014 

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    Published on Jan 02, 2013 12:49 PM  Number of Views: 19174 
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    The West Visayas State University College of Medicine now accepts applicants for academic year 2013-2014.
    Application fee - PhP400.00 (non-refundable)

    Applicants qualified for interview (1st batch) are posted on Facebook. Please follow this link. It's public but you have to log in to your Facebook account to view it.

    Application period:
    First batch - January 2 to March 15, 2013
    Second batch - March 16 to May 3, 2013 (Updated)

    Schedule of Interview:
    First batch - April 4 & 5, 2013
    Second batch - May 10, 2013 (Updated)
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    Published on Nov 26, 2011 12:15 AM  Number of Views: 2112 
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    Established in 1975, the West Visayas State University College of Medicine is the pioneer medical school in Western Visayas and the 2nd state-owned medical school in the country. It is situated in the district of La Paz in Iloilo City in the Philippines. It has produced thousands of graduates, majority of whom are serving throughout the entire archipelago. Today, the graduates are into community work as primary health care physicians, teaching, research and clinical practice in various fields of specialization, in the Philippines and abroad.


    Photo courtesy: Errol Casiano

    The West Visayas State University College of Medicine occupies the two-story Roxas Hall located inside the
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    College of Medicine At A Glance 

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    Published on Nov 15, 2011 04:20 PM
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    VISION

    WVSU as one of the top ten universities in Southeast Asia

    MISSION

    To produce globally competitive life-long learners

    CORE VALUES

    S – Service
    H
    – Harmony
    E – Excellence
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    What's "What's New?" 

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    Published on Nov 23, 2011 01:04 PM
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    Curious what's been updated since your last visit? Just click on What's New (navigation bar) and it will list the new postings you haven't read, from Forums to Blogs to Articles, including comments. So no need to browse the site for new stuff, although you're always welcome to.

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    Admission Policies 

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    Published on Nov 16, 2011 09:07 PM

    The Committee on Admissions has the authority to determine the criteria for selection and to recommend who from among the applicants are qualified for admission. The College selects applicants based on intellectual and personal preparedness irrespective of gender, religious belief and political affiliation. It reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose admission is deemed inimical to the best interest of the College and the University.

    General Policies on Admission

    1. An applicant must be of good moral character.
    2. An applicant must have no record of
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    Schedule of Fees 

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    Published on Nov 16, 2011 09:59 PM

    First to Third Year Levels – per semester

    Filipino Students
    Tuition Fee --------- PhP 14,000.00
    Mat. Fee --------- 130.00
    Library Fee --------- 1,500 .00
    Med. / Dental --------- 100.00
    Athletics --------- 140.00
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    College of Medicine Bulletin of Information 

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    Published on Nov 26, 2011 09:02 AM  Number of Views: 2733 

    You can download the College of Medicine Bulletin of Information, 2009-2010 edition, in either Word or PDF version below. ...
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    Physician Licensure Examination results released in three working days 

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    Published on Feb 24, 2013 04:15 AM  Number of Views: 839 
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    The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 420 out of 863 passed the Physician (Complete) Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medicine in the cities of Manila and Cebu this February 2013.

    The members of the Board of Medicine who gave the licensure examination are
    Dr. Edgardo T. Fernando, Chairman; Dr. Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., Dr. Restituto C. De Ocampo, Dr. Florentino C. Doble, Dr. Miguel L. Noche Jr.and Dr. Mildred N. Pareja, Members.

    The results were released in three (3) working days from the last day of examination.

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    WVSU-COM Alumni Association Updates 

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    Published on Jun 29, 2012 03:24 PM  Number of Views: 983 

    The Alumni Board met last Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The following amendments/updates were taken up :

    1. The Grand Reunion will be every 3rd Friday every 3 years, not every Saturday as originally scheduled.

    2. Dr Helen Villarete is now the Board Secretary in lieu of Dr Reza Dumayas-Diaz.

    3. Dr Sheila Salaya ( B94 ) will take the place of Dr Ning De Leon who resigned from the Board.

    4. Fun Run will be on Sunday, September 16, 2012, a fundraiser for the "Balik Roxas Hall" theme for next year's Grand Reunion.

    5. Batch 1992 will ...
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    The Curriculum 

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    Published on Nov 16, 2011 10:03 PM

    Responding to the challenges of medical education, the College of Medicine embarked on a new strategy, the Problem Based Learning approach. This is an innovative approach in which students tackle problems in small groups under the supervision of a tutor. Once presented with a problem, the student is expected to undergo the following processes: hypothesis generation, inquiry, data analysis and decision-making. By observing a
    scientific process of reasoning, the student will learn in context and integrate the subject matter around professionally relevant problems. Being student-centered, this ...
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    College of Medicine Contact Info 

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    West Visayas State University
    Attn: Office of the Registrar
    College of Medicine
    Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
    Philippines 5000

    Telefax No.: (033)3200881



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    Another GCP training conducted 

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    Another training workshop on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines was held on 31 January at the West Visayas State University Medical Center as an initiative of the Department of Surgery (through Dr. Victorino Salcedo III, Chair of the Department of Surgery Research Committee) in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Committee headed by Dr. Aretha Ann Liwag.

    Dr. Liwag gave the opening remarks. This was followed by presentations and exercises on the GCP guidelines. Dr. Noel Binayas, Chair of the Department of Surgery, delivered the closing remarks.

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    tolits

    NBA 2012-2013 Season

    Congrats to Alaska for winning the championship. I have not seen the game 2, but I saw the replay how the Gins had a hard foul on Abueva, the Beast. LA

    tolits Today, 02:24 AM Go to last post
    pleuro

    Chances of getting in!

    Have you tried calling the Registrar's Office for the final list of 2nd batch successful applicants ? I'm quite anxious of the result as well.. when can

    pleuro Yesterday, 04:27 AM Go to last post
    mark1990

    am a waitlister.. :(

    Does anyone know if a slot has opened for those who are waitlisted? I was waitlisted from the first batch, and I'm really kind of hoping that I still

    mark1990 Yesterday, 02:50 AM Go to last post
    Jezinfiniity21

    Anyone from the second batch?

    this waiting has really made me so anxious for the past days... whew... Good luck to us guys.. only 30+ slots remain to be filled...

    Jezinfiniity21 Yesterday, 01:00 AM Go to last post
    moody erum

    NBA 2012-2013 Season

    OK man ako Tolits...enjoying the NBA play-offs and the Alaska-Ginebra Finals. Oops...tapos na gali kanina ang PBA Finals. Enjoyed the slam-bang, wham

    moody erum May 19, 2013, 11:21 AM Go to last post
    tolits

    NBA 2012-2013 Season

    And also, I think the OKC needs a new coach who argues with the ref if he thinks there are inconsistent calls especially in the last 2 min of the game.

    tolits May 19, 2013, 03:17 AM Go to last post
    tolits

    NBA 2012-2013 Season

    Ty RG for the info, but it's also good if you involve your teammates as what MJ did for the Bulls, he he. I'm not surprised anymore when the Spurs defeated

    tolits May 19, 2013, 03:01 AM Go to last post
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    Now Accepting Applicants for Academic Year 2013-2014

    Thanks for the info. I appreciate it a lot. Go to last post

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    Now Accepting Applicants for Academic Year 2013-2014

    They already posted the final list of accepted applicants today! :) You may visit the school or... Go to last post

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    Now Accepting Applicants for Academic Year 2013-2014

    Hi!
    I just wanna know if there's already a result released for the 2nd batch successful... Go to last post

    pleuro Yesterday 04:30 AM
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    Now Accepting Applicants for Academic Year 2013-2014

    thank you po.. Go to last post

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