BGHMC Internal Medicine

09/12/2025

🌟 BGHMC Department of Internal Medicine proudly presents its 7th Postgraduate Course! 🌟

Join us for Pre-Convention Workshops designed to strengthen clinical skills and empower primary health service providers in delivering quality patient care.

🗓 March 25, 2026
📍 Newtown Convention Center, Baguio City

✨ PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOP LINE-UP
🔹 Basic Geriatric Training and Workshop for Primary Health Service Providers
🔹 Recognition and Field/In-Hospital Management of Common Poisonings
🔹 Rheum for Surprises: Recognizing the Uncommon in Everyday Practice
🔹 Prevention of Adult Malnutrition in the Community

These sessions aim to equip frontline clinicians with practical, evidence-based approaches to everyday—and not-so-everyday—clinical challenges.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqhRBvhqt_ZKpfhMLI44_OlQDuiYJ9LLhycjaSZuClLquruw/viewform

We look forward to learning and growing with you. See you there! 💚🧡

29/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Doctors!

The Department of Internal Medicine of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center proudly celebrates Dr. Kate Lynne B. Camonayan and Dr. Jhoanna Asleigh U. Aggasid for emerging as the Regional Champions in the 30th Dr. Adrian C. Peña P*P Medical Quiz Contest – Northern Luzon Group Qualifying Round held last November 29, 2025, at the Bayanihan Center Annex, Pasig City!

Your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence shone brightly in this prestigious competition.

We also extend our deepest appreciation to their outstanding coaches, Dr. Bernard Demot and Dr. Keren Joy Compelio-Bigo, for their guidance and support that helped propel this team to victory.

Congratulations once again! You make us truly proud. ✨

19/11/2025

Congratulations to Our Residents and Consultants! 🌟

The Department of Internal Medicine proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of our residents and consultants who have showcased their exemplary research and clinical work in both local and international scientific conventions.

✨ Dr. Angeli Eleanor B. Facun
Poster Presentation
“Hepatitis B Status and COVID-19 Severity of Adult Admitted Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines”
Co-Authors: Bernard A. Demot, MD, FP*P, FPSMID; Marie Ellaine N. Velasquez, MD, FP*P, FPSG, FPSDE
📍 IDWeek 2025, October 19–22, 2025, Georgia, Atlanta, USA

✨ Dr. Yvonne M. Baltazar
🏆 SECOND PLACE — Oral Case Report Presentation
Young Researchers Forum
“An Unusual Outbreak of Nitrate-Induced Methemoglobinemia Following Ingestion of Stir-Fried Noodles: A Case Series”
Co-Authors: Nowell Benedict C. Catbagan, MD, FP*P, FPSCOT; Angeli Eleanor B. Facun, MD; Charisse Joy M. Yala, MD
📍 26th Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology Annual Convention, Summit Galleria, Cebu City

✨ Dr. Brandon Bryan C. Balawen
🏆 SECOND PLACE — Research Podium Presentation
Young Researchers Forum
“Profiles and Clinical Outcomes of Pesticide Poisoning in Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center from 2018 to 2023”
Co-Author: Nowell Benedict C. Catbagan, MD, FP*P, FPSCOT
📍 26th Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology Annual Convention, Summit Galleria, Cebu City

✨ Dr. Kimberly T. Binwag
Poster Presenter — Case Report Category
Young Researchers Forum
“Outcomes of Hemodialysis with Hemoperfusion in Paraquat Poisoning in a Tertiary Hospital: A Case Series”
Co-Authors: Nowell Benedict C. Catbagan, MD, FP*P, FPSCOT; Tanya Charissa D. Diomampo, MD, FP*P, FPSN; Jeline Symba C. Celocia, MD; Hazel L. Estipular, MD
📍 26th Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology Annual Convention, Summit Galleria, Cebu City

🎉 Your dedication to advancing medical knowledge and excellence in patient care continues to bring honor to our institution.

17/11/2025

The Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center - Department of Internal Medicine is thrilled to announce its 7th Postgraduate Course happening next year!

✨ IMPROVE: Integrating Medicine, Practice & Research — Optimizing Value with Evidence-Based Medicine
📅March 25–27, 2026
📍 Newtown Plaza Events Center, Baguio City

Registration officially opens TODAY!
Avail our Early Bird Rate until December 31, 2025.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqhRBvhqt_ZKpfhMLI44_OlQDuiYJ9LLhycjaSZuClLquruw/viewform

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate clinical practice through evidence-based medicine.

See you!

15/11/2025

Magic filled the halls of the Medical Conference Room as the Department of Internal Medicine held its Annual Research Contest 🪄📚

From spellbinding presentations to enchanting discussions, our residents showcased not only their hard work and scientific rigor but also their creativity and camaraderie. Each research entry was worthy of the Hogwarts Great Hall!

🏆 Congratulations to all our winners and participants! Your dedication to research and patient care continues to inspire the whole department.

To our judges, Department Head, Training Officer, members of the Training Core and Research Committee, residents, pre-residents, interns and clerks, thank you for making this event magical and memorable. ✨

Here’s to more discoveries, more learning, and more magic in Internal Medicine! ⚡💙

15/11/2025

There's no place like HOPE!

Join us from November 24 to 28, 2025 in celebrating the strength, resilience, and perseverance of cancer patients and survivors!

November 24 to 28, 2025
Rummage Sale, Art Exhibit, and more!

November 24, 2025 09:00AM at BGHMC Healing Garden
Healing Hearts Through Art (Art Therapy) with Melan Ku - Marquez

November 28, 2025 09:00AM at BGHMC Healing Garden
Look Good, Feel Good!
• Make-Up Tutorial with Francine Gabriel
• Hair Transformation Session & Wig Tutorial with Dave Baldimor
• Dress-Up with Atty. Pinky Chan Rondez
• Nail Art with Jerica D. Ejandra

and on November 29, 2025 at 07:00AM, we will end the celebration with a peaceful walk at Camp John Hay.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. You may register in advance via https://forms.gle/SNamvYbJWA5F3dvX9

See you!

29/10/2025

📢 LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!!

Applications EXTENDED until November 3, 2025!

The Department of Internal Medicine of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center is now accepting applicants for our 3-year Internal Medicine Residency Training Program.

🔎Program Highlights:
-Competitive 3-year Training Program
-Granted P*P 5-year Accreditation
-Exposures to multi-disciplinary challenging cases with very hands-on consultants from various IM subspecialties
-Intensive focus for Research, garnering multiple recognitions locally and internationally
-Collaborative residency training with Fellows-in-Training from GI, Nephro, Pulmo and IDS services

💰Benefits:
-Competitive Salary
-Structured Curriculum
-Research and Publication Support
-Networking with subspecialists

📅 Complete requirements (scanned and must be in a single PDF format file) must be uploaded online on or before NOVEMBER 3, 2025 through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgXNtaRCiCNOhf1Z94Tb3CFyms4S1KQka02wl7IztEWn2ejg/viewform?pli=1

Pre-Residency Period will start on November 6, 2025

For further inquiries, you may contact
Dr Carmelo P. Bautista III
Chief Resident for Administrative Affairs
+639776342214

Dr Angeli Eleanor B. Facun
Chief Resident for Training
+639273359419

or send us an email at medicine@bghmc.doh.gov.ph and bghimchiefresident@gmail.com

Seize the opportunity to be part of the Multi-Specialty Apex Hospital in Northern Luzon, backed with more than years of excellence in producing globally competitive internists!

09/10/2025

📢 APPLICATIONS EXTENDED until October 23, 2025!

The Department of Internal Medicine of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center is now accepting applicants for our 3-year Internal Medicine Residency Training Program.

🔎Program Highlights:
-Competitive 3-year Training Program
-Granted P*P 5-year Accreditation
-Exposures to multi-disciplinary challenging cases with very hands-on consultants from various IM subspecialties
-Intensive focus for Research, garnering multiple recognitions locally and internationally
-Collaborative residency training with Fellows-in-Training from GI, Nephro, Pulmo and IDS services

💰Benefits:
-Competitive Salary
-Structured Curriculum
-Research and Publication Support
-Networking with subspecialists

📅 Complete requirements (scanned and must be in a single PDF format file) must be uploaded online on or before October 23, 2025

For further inquiries, you may contact
Dr Carmelo P. Bautista III
Chief Resident for Administrative Affairs
+639776342214
Dr Angeli Eleanor B. Facun
Chief Resident for Training
+639273359419
or send us an email at medicine@bghmc.doh.gov.ph and bghimchiefresident@gmail.com

Seize the opportunity to be part of the Multi-Specialty Apex Hospital in Northern Luzon, with backed with more than years of excellence in producing globally competitive internists!

01/10/2025

Celebrating Excellence! 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. April Cabfit for successfully passing the 2025 Diplomate Exam (Written and Oral) in Geriatric Medicine, conducted by the Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine. Your dedication, perseverance, and passion are truly inspiring.

We are proud of your achievement!

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

🎉 Warmest congratulations to Dr. Desiree B. Sinisin-Quintin, Dr. Truly Fair R. Diong-an, and Dr. Jezreel Joelle B. Alimorong, together with their dedicated coach Dr. Hazelene Joyce G. Ramos, for winning 3rd Place in the recently concluded “BEAT TO BEAT, WAR OF WITS” – The 9th Annual Philippine Heart Center Department of Adult Cardiology Quiz Bowl held today, September 24, 2025 at the Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. 🏆❤️

Your hard work, teamwork, and brilliance have brought pride and honor to the department. We celebrate your achievement and look forward to more milestones ahead! 🌟👏

10/09/2025

🎉Congratulations to our residents as well as our consultant staff for successfully presenting their Case Reports and papers to the international stage!

🫀ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress 2025
🇲🇾 Penang, Malaysia
July 17-20, 2025

- Dr Angeli Eleanor B. Facun
“Tuberculous Aortic Aneurysm in a 70-year old Filipino: A case report” was accepted in the
Poster Presentation - Case Report Category
Co-Authors: Dr Carlo Dominick Pangwi, Dr Samantha Bartolo, Dr Aleli Pamplona, Dr Angelita Go

- Dr. Michelle D. Abena
"Mediastinal abscess presenting in a patient with tuberculous pericarditis and previous dental infection in a 66 year old male: A case report"
- Co-Authors: Dr Karla Rillera-Posadas, Dr Domingo Solimen, Dr Bernard Demot, Dr Hazelene Joyce Ramos

💪🏼 27th Asia-Pacific League of Association for Rheumatology Congress
🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan
September 3-7, 2025

- Dr Jeline Symba C. Celocia
Travel Grant recipient
“Use of Hemoperfusion in Patients with Refractory Lupus Nephritis in a Tertiary Hospital: A Case Series”
Poster Presentation - Case Series
Co-Authors: Dr Kristoffer Ted Angala, Dr Kristine Ane Bumatnong, Dr Joyce Cortez

- Dr Rushnol Jade P. Tupac
“Unmasking Lupus: A Case Series of Atypical and Delayed Presentations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Male Filipino Patients”
Poster Presentation - Case Series
Co-Author: Dr Karen Joyce Cortez, Dr Kristopher Paul Quitiquit

- Dr. Ma. Therese Corazon D. Galolo
“Mononeuritis Multiplex in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Filipino Case Series on Peripheral Nerve Involvement”
Poster Presentation - Case Report
Co-Author: Dr Kristopher Paul Quitiquit

The department is extremely proud of all your achievements! 🎉