Southwestern University Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine

11/03/2026

Southwestern University Medical Center proudly congratulates 𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚 for representing SWUMed on the international stage!

Dr. Queroga presented her case report titled “A Double Crisis: Methimazole-Induced Agranulocytosis in a Patient with Thyroid Storm: A Case Report” at the World Endocrine, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Conference 2026 (EDCC26) held in Bangkok, Thailand (March 6–7, 2026).

Your dedication to research and excellence in medicine continues to inspire the SWUMed community. We are proud of you!

09/03/2026

THE RESULTS ARE IN! 🩺

We are beyond proud to announce that our very own graduates have officially passed the 2026 Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine (PSBIM) Exam!

Please join us in congratulating our new Diplomates in Internal Medicine. Their hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence have officially paid off. We cannot wait to see the impact they will continue to make in the lives of their patients and the medical community.

Congratulations
Dr. Emman D. Alfaro
Dr. Siegfried Dy
Dr. Apryll Marie Egam
Dr. Kim Porteza
Dr. Mave Humphrey

A huge congratulations to the newest Diplomates of the 2026 Philippine Specialty Board in Internal Medicine! 🩺

Proud of
𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏. 𝐃𝐲,
𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐃. 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐉𝐫.,
𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐃. 𝐄𝐠𝐚𝐦,
𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐀. 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐳𝐚,
𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨

for this incredible achievement and with a 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 for first-time takers!

The SWUMed family couldn’t be prouder. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in medicine truly shine. Here’s to a future of healing and making a difference!

29/11/2025

26/08/2025

Congratulations to our Third Year Internal Medicine Residents for achieving a 100% Passing Rate in the Philippine College of Physicians – Central Visayas Oral Examination 2025! 🩺✨

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off. This achievement reflects not only your excellence as physicians-in-training but also your unwavering commitment to learning and patient care.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our training core who guided and inspired them along the way.

Chairman - Dr. Buenaventrua Ramos
Assistant Chairman - Dr. Leslie Adlaon
Training officer - Dr. Michelle Napigkit
Assistant Training Officer - Dr. Mark Ando
Training Core:
Dr. Esoline Caballero
Dr. Giovanni Pinili
Dr. Danny Yu
Dr. Virgette Mollaneda-Diomampo
Dr. Elfrea Larumbe
Dr. Claire Tecson-Sanaani

We are incredibly proud of your success!

15/08/2025

Huge congratulations to our brilliant residents for bringing home the victory at this year’s BAGA PCCP CV Postgraduate Course Quiz Bowl! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off. You’ve made us proud and shown what excellence in Internal Medicine looks like! 💙💨

BAGA 2025 Quiz Bowl Champions! 🏆

Annual Pulmonology Convention for Central Visayas - BAGA (Breathe Always Good Air)

Congratulations to the Southwestern University Medical Center team for clinching the title!

Team Captain:

John Patrick M. Mapa, Level II Internal Medicine Resident

Team Members:

Dr. Apryll Marie Egam, Level III Internal Medicine Resident
Dr. Jane Marie Magdadaro, Level II Internal Medicine Resident
Dr. Lovelyn Guia Nena Queroga, Level I Internal Medicine Resident

Coaches:

Dr. Michelle Jay Napigkit, FP*P, FPCCP – Internal Medicine Pulmonology
Dr. Siegfried Dy – SWUMC Internal Medicine Graduate 2025

Congratulations Doctors! ❤️

13/03/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible residents, Dr. Gervie Flor Batucan and Dr. Felix Gabriel Salinas! 🎉

We're bursting with pride to announce that they were invited to present their groundbreaking case reports at the prestigious Japanese Society of Medical Oncology 2025 Convention held in Kobe, Japan last March 6th! 🇯🇵 🩺

This is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional medical expertise. You've truly made the SWUMed family proud! 👏

11/03/2025

The Southwestern University Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Dr. Jessah Gay C. Galang, M.D., for successfully passing the Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine Examination last March 2, 2025!

Your dedication, perseverance, and passion for internal medicine have led you to this well-deserved milestone. As you embark on this new chapter as a board-certified internist, we have no doubt that you will continue to uphold excellence in patient care and inspire future generations of physicians.

We are incredibly proud of you, Dr. Galang! 🌟

20/10/2024

Join us in our growing family!
For more details contact: 09231980695

October 21, 2024 - Entrance Exam
October 22, 2024 - Interview

The SWUMed Department of Internal Medicine is now accepting applicants for Residency Training under the Philippine College of Physicians (P*P) Training Program.

Upon hiring:
> Rice Benefit
> 25% Tuition Fee Discount for Dependents who will enroll in Southwestern University School of Medicine.

After 1 year of service:
> 100% Tuition Fee Discount of Dependents for Undergrad Courses

For application, please contact:

Office of the Medical Director at 0923 931 0589

13/10/2024

Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022 (WHO data).
The Philippine College of Physicians Committee on CPD in collaboration with the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology is inviting all MDs including non-P*P members to its second webinar entitled "Cancel Cancer: Must Know Updates on Cancer Screening and Prevention".
Join us this October 26, 2024, 5PM via Zoom. To register, click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_HI4Y677IQiyq59nlCI3mgA
Let us all learn the cancer screening updates that every MD must know. See you there!

Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022 (WHO data).

The Philippine College of Physicians Committee on CPD in collaboration with the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology is inviting all MDs including non-P*P members to its second webinar entitled "Cancel Cancer: Must Know Updates on Cancer Screening and Prevention".

Join us this October 26, 2024, 5PM via Zoom. To register, click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HI4Y677IQiyq59nlCI3mgA

Let us all learn the cancer screening updates that every MD must know. See you there!

28/09/2024

Thrilled and honored to be named one of the finalists in the 3rd Dr. Ricardo Salonga Quiz Bowl! 🎉

Congratulations to our residents Dr. Siegfred Dy and Dr. Apryll Marie Egam! You INSPIRE us. 🫁

11/09/2024

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