Monday, February 25, 2008

Friendster Account Group Description

The following is the Group Description of MEDICI OMNES DUCIENS on the friendster group account written and started by DOC_NANCS.

In 1982, the MCU-FDTMF College of Medicine was among the five leading medical institutions in the Philippines. The medical school was the training ground for young aspiring medical students from around the archipelago. The best professors and educators from the different fields of specialties of medicine were there to teach the young minds the essentials of medical education and practice. They were tasked to develop the know-how and skills necessary for a medical student to be able to diagnose and treat their ailing patients. They were the ones assigned to form the brains and spinal cord of the developing students that were all eager to learn and be future medical practitioners.

Although the atmosphere for learning was conducive for the students at that time, a general feeling of emptiness was palpable among the student populace. They were absorbed with what they thought was what they all needed to do, which were go to school listen to the lectures and read up on the topics assigned to them. There was nary an organized group that could cater to the need for the medical students to be exposed to real life situations where they will be able to apply what they have learned in the academy of medicine. There was no one assisting them on how to deal with people of the community that they were supposed to be working hard for. The medical school was sorely missing a subject that would teach them how to have a compassionate heart not only for their patients inside the hospital but for the community as well.

Then 13 students from the batch of 1984 came up with the idea of a medical fraternity, whose vision was to be a channel for everyone who needs medical attention and assistance. Their supreme objectives of dedication, service, and brotherhood were the moving force that guided every one towards a common goal of being able to serve their fellowmen regardless of economic status, politics or religion. Thus came about MEDICI OMNES DUCIENS the forerunner and trendsetter of all medical fraternities in the university.


After 24 years, this fraternity-sorority has been the heart of the college of medicine, helping the school produce the most rounded medical graduates, equipping them with not only the mind but the heart and compassion for their patients in the hospital as well as the community. MEDICUS lives and the fire within every member's heart continue to burn.

We love MEDICUS!

Long live MEDICUS!

Welcome to MEDICUS online!


DOC_Nancs

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Final Acceptance Lavor Omnia Vincit & Carpi Diem

Final Acceptance of Lavor Omnia Vincit and Carpi Diem Batch back in the early 90's. As usual the boys were at their best and the ladies were stunning.
Sitting: Hammo;
2nd Row from left to right: Ayheen, Myles, basel, jayson, len, ging, and Lea;
Top row from left to right: Yuri, Eloy and Monel.
(then the MEDICUS Seal inside a very big ice cube with background lighting)

Unfortunately Candhee was the one taking the picture thus she is not included. They look so young then, I wonder how they look now.

I remember going to Zambales with them on a Medical Mission sponsored by a known politician then (but that is another story).

LABOUR OMNIA VINCIT 258.Hamourabi E. AMMOURI 259.Basel L. EL-SAWALHY 260.Florante SD. MANAHAN 261.Yuri C. MATEO 262.Francis Vicente S. RAS 263.Jayson S. SAGUM

CARPI DIEM 264.Emely G. ANUPOL 265.Leonor C. DE ASIS 266.Arleen COMIA DECENA 267.Mona Liza P. GOLINGAN-DAVID 268.Margarita Antoinette GUZMAN 269.Maria Consuelo P. HERNANDEZ 270.Maria Eloisa N. LORENZA 271.Maria Estrella S. PUDDOC 272.Maria Corazon T. YAMBAO

(I was not there during their final acceptance. The picture included was sent by Candee Hernandez-Sumayao. Info on the names were also provided by her)

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Friday, February 8, 2008

ESPRIT DE CORPS Batch



In 1986 Esprit De Corps Batch did their final acceptance. I forgot the place where it was held (i do not have my medicus history records with me, but you can see the history part at the MEDICUS FORUM). This picture was taken during our beautiful sisters oath taking, although some members were missing in the picture (my lens is not wide enough). I think, I took this picture and it was dark (flash not strong enough, battery almost dead, using a camera built in 1978). Even with a flash and using an ASA 400 film I was not able to take a decent picture. I scanned it at 600 dpi and edit using layers in Photoshop, but I still could not bring the picture up in good color. So here it is in black and white.

From left to right: Marissa R., Carolyn, L.C., Zuphia A., the sisters Lynette C., and Ma. Theresa (tess) C. then, Ma. Cecilia (maricel) C., Niela J., Joli F., Ma. Carminda (carrie) Magsino (she's with the angels now looking after us)., Araceli L., Cindy S., and Teodora V. missing in the picture was Rhuena and Rochi (sorry). There is another one at the extreme right end of the picture but just cant remember who.


ESPRIT DE CORPS BATCH; 160.Zuphia M. ALCAIDE 161.Rhuena Anne Marie I.CABLAYAN 162.Lenntte L. CHAN 163.Maria Theresa L. CHAN 164. Maria Cecilia I. CUEVAS 165.Joli S. FRIAS 166.Niela D. JORVINA 167.Carolyn C. LAYACAN-CURIOSO 168.Araceli O. LOYOLA 169.Maria Carminda D. MAGSINO(+) 170.Rosalie V. MARCELO 171.Marissa M. RUFFY 172.Cindy C. SANTOS 173.Teodora C. VILLAMAR


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Sunday, February 3, 2008

A Little Prayer

Just recently Jay Abrigonda called me up with some sad news, to my surprise I learned that Johnel Candava's father was in St. Lukes ICU unit for over a month now and in critical condition.

Johnel's father is suffering from a surgical condition called Necrotizing Pancreatitis, which is diagnosed radiographically by intravenous contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen.

Jay told me that Johnels' father had undergone 2 surgeries already,which is understandable because the treatment for Necrotizing Pancreatitis is open or semi-open necrosectomy and either scheduled repeated laparotomies or open packing, which leaves the abdominal wound exposed for frequent changes of dressing and drainage through surgical drains.

Just imagine the surgical stress his father is experiencing, so to all brods and sis PLEASE GIVE A LITTLE PRAYER for his relief and fast recovery.

Those who want to contact Johnel, our brods and sis can call him and give support through his cell phone - 09178500679.

Gerard Vergel De Dios
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The following is Johnel's letter to brods and sis:

My Dear Bros & Sis,

In behalf of my family, thank you for prayers and words of encouragement
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My father had undergone 3 surgeries already to remove necrotic tissues from his pancreas. We do not know when the last surgery will be but it will depend on his clinical status. At present his blood pressure is unstable which requires inotropic support. His sensorium is down. The bleeding parameters are prolonged. He is bleeding from NGT and he had bouts of hematochezia. A clinical picture of sepsis. In short the prognosis is poor at this time. We do not know if our loving father will recover from his suffering. I and my family miss him so much. We long to see him awake smiling at us.

Bros and Sis, please always remember that life is so precious. Life truly is very short and we live only once. Find time to remind your loved ones how much you love them.

Again, thank you very much for your support.

Johnel

MOD Animo ab Initio 275