By: Dr. Ma. Margarita Leticia D. Gellaco & Dr. Arnold Pineda — The UST Medical Alumni Association’s (USTMAA) year-end activity held last December 12, 2020 became an online serenade that showcased Original Thomasian Physician Music for those who wanted to listen to good music and be inspired by the songs created by our very own … Read more
By: Flordeluna Z. Mesina, MD — “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered and how fleeting life is.”Psalm 39:4 We mourn the untimely passing of Dr. Lorenzo “Chito/Shoe” M. Magat, faculty staff of the UST-FMS Department of Laboratory Medicine last New Year’s Eve. Dr. Magat is … Read more
By Charm Ryanne C. Magpali– The Varsitarian — THE FIRST female dean of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Eustacia Rigor, died on the evening of Dec. 18. She was 93 years old. Rigor was diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia, her family and relatives told the Varsitarian. Rigor obtained her doctorate in medicine from the … Read more
By: Flordeluna Z. Mesina, MD– Despite postponement and uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) this year was successfully held last November 2020. Four Thomasians shone the brightest as they secured their slot in the Top 10. Dr Adrian Emmanuel D. Teves (2nd place, 88.58%); Dr Henrick Ryan C. Fong … Read more
By: Flordeluna Z. Mesina — It’s been seven months since the lockdown, kumUSTa ka na, Thomasian MD? KumUSTa ka na mahal naming alma mater? At the start of the year the energy was high, and the momentum of the UST-FMS was starting to peak as it prepares for its 150 years founding anniversary. Though the … Read more
The UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery mourns the recent passing of Dr. Peter L. Yu, President of the UST Medical Alumni Association of America Foundation. He was part of the Class of 1979. Rest in peace.
By Ahmed Khan H. Cayongcat – The Varsitarian — TWO THOMASIANS landed on the top 10 of the March and September 2020 physician licensure exams (PLE). John Marlon Lintan led the fresh batch of Thomasian doctors after clinching the second spot with a score of 88 percent. Erika Anne Pañgan secured the seventh spot with … Read more
By Flordeluna Z. Mesina, MD — What is your Vocation as a Catholic Healthcare Professional during this Global Pandemic? The Medicine Week was celebrated virtually through a solemn mass officiated by Fr Angel Aparicio, OP at the Santisimo Rosario Parish Church last September 25, 2020. This was followed with a talk by Fr Nicanor Austriaco, … Read more
By Jason L. Letran, MD — 150 Thomasian Physicians … 150 Timepieces … 15.0 Million Pesos raised … The sesquicentennial celebration 2021 is just around the corner. A group of Thomasian physicians, headed by Dr. Jason L. Letran, huddled to launch a unique fund raising project, specifically aimed to help support the endeavors of the … Read more
The UST Med Gala 2020 is one of the social events leading to the Sesqui Gala Dinner in May 2021. It will serve as a glimpse on how to prepare for the “main event” as well as entice our alumni to look forward and participate in the Sesqui Celebration. The UST Med Gala is a … Read more
The UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery affirms her task in the development and formation of competent, compassionate, and committed Thomasian physicians in the delivery of health care services of global standards and in accord with the needs of the nation.
