Department of Internal Medicine - SPMC

20/08/2025

We proudly extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Rachel Anne Monteclaro, esteemed alumna, for the publication of her case report in the Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine (PJIM) entitled:
“Pulmonary Hypertension and Right-Sided Heart Failure in a Patient with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Case Report.”

We also recognize the invaluable contribution of her co-author, Dr. Cheryl Dela Cruz-Tan.

The department is very proud of your achievement!

16/08/2025

Congratulations, Team SPMC! 🎉
Our residents kept the right rhythm and proudly won 2nd Runner Up at the 8th Rody G. Sy ECG Quiz Bowl!

Kudos to our steady heartbeat trio:
• Dr. John Joseph Aquino
• Dr. Jay-Arh Sebusa
• Dr. Navin Pasia

Special thanks as well to their dedicated coach, Dr. Marilou Maglana, for the guidance and support.

The department is extremely proud of you!

02/08/2025

🎉 Research Paper Accepted for Presentation at APAAACI 2025! 🎉

We are proud to share that the research of our 3rd year Internal Medicine residents, titled:

“Anaphylaxis Registry in Adults at Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City, Philippines: A Pilot Prospective Study”

has been accepted for presentation at the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) 2025 Congress to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia! 🇮🇩

👨‍⚕️ Authors:
Irson Thurs L. Doria, MD
Maureen Joy T. Cajes, MD

👩‍⚕️ Co-author:
Maria Carmen D. Ang, MD, FP*P, FPSAAI

This research proudly highlights Southern Philippines Medical Center’s role at the forefront of generating and presenting local data on adult allergy cases, contributing valuable insights to the global body of knowledge in allergy and immunology. A meaningful step in putting Filipino clinical research on the international stage. ✨

Congratulations, doctors!

31/07/2025

Your future as an Internist starts HERE!
SPMC-IM is opening its doors to passionate and driven doctors who are ready to learn and lead.
📌 Applications are OPEN!

Be part of a program that saves lives, shapes leaders, and inspires excellence.

28/07/2025

We proudly congratulate Dr. Meldi A. Anuta for being recognized as one of SPMC’s Outstanding Employees (Agila Award – Medical Service) for 2025!

We celebrate this well-deserved honor! 🎉

06/07/2025

Congratulations!
We proudly share the recent publication of a case report in the Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine titled:

“A 34-year-old Female with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Presenting with Upper Thoracic Intradural Extramedullary Dumbbell Neurofibroma Extending and Obliterating the Right Posterior Mediastinum”

Authored by:
Dr. Gabriela Z. Sayon
Dr. Henley Sanchez

With co-authors:
Dr. Meldi Anuta
Dr. Jessie Orcasitas

Your dedication to advancing medical knowledge is truly commendable. Mabuhay and congratulations once again!

02/07/2025

📢 Publication Alert!

We are pleased to announce that the case report titled:“Spontaneous Resolution of Portal Vein Thrombosis and Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Hepatic Tuberculosis in a 30-Year-Old Male: A Case Report” has been accepted for publication in the Philippine Journal of Gastroenterology.

🖊️ Author: Irson Doria, MD (Level III Internal Medicine Resident)
🖊️ Co-Authors:
Clarisse Enria B. Porras, MD, DP*P
Aaron I. Velasco, MD, FP*P, FPSG, FPSDE

Congratulations to our dedicated researchers for this significant contribution to medical literature. Your hard work and commitment to advancing clinical knowledge are truly commendable! ✨

06/05/2025

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of the Southern Philippines Medical Center's Department of Internal Medicine in this year's Most Outstanding Philippine College of Physician Research Contest!

🌟 Top 2 🌟
Authors: Dr. Karjane Mayol Dr. Alyanna Mendoza
Title: "Demographic Profile and Antiretroviral Resistance Patterns in Adult HIV-Positive Patients Enrolled in a Hospital-Based Treatment Hub at a Tertiary Hospital in Davao City from 2018 to 2023"
Co-Author: Dr. Joe Rich Macrohon

🌟 Top 3 🌟
Authors: Dr. Donna Belle Alpas Dr. Carmella Bahalla
Title: "Predictors of Successful High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Non-COVID Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Davao City: Single Center Retrospective Study"
Co-Author: Dr. Jessie F. Orcasitas

Congratulations to our brilliant researchers for their hard work and dedication to advancing medical knowledge! Your contributions are paving the way for better healthcare in our community! 💙

05/05/2025

🎉 Victory for the South! 🏆
Congratulations to the P*P - Southern Mindanao Chapter for emerging as CHAMPION in the Dr. Adrian C. Peña P*P Medical Quiz!

Representing with excellence:
Coach: Dr Mark Ramon Victor Llanes

Participants:
Mark Miguel Latras (SPMC)
Mark Arlo Segundo (DDH)
Janine Arianne Mae Elorde (DRMC)

Teammates:
Jay-arh Sebusa
Nadine Caballes
Rophelle Jan Salinas

Your brilliance, teamwork, and dedication have made the entire Department of Internal Medicine proud! 💚💛
Padayon, mga Dok! 🙌

26/04/2025

🎉👏 A huge congratulations to our outstanding Adult Nephrology Fellows at SPMC-Department of Internal Medicine! Your commitment and effort have truly shone through in the recent Nephrology In-Service Examination. 🌟

🌟 Special recognition goes to:

• Dr. Arthur Davin Jr. - Year Level 1 Top 1 (Part I II)

• Dr. Richelle Cajoles - Year Level 2 Top 4 (Part I) Top 3 (Part II)

• Dr. Aivan Wee - Year Level 2 Top 4 (Part I)

• Dr. Mikhail Olalo - Year Level 2 Top 3 (Part II)

Your accomplishments are an inspiration to us all, and we couldn’t be prouder!💚

The SPMC-Department of Internal Medicine Section of Adult Nephrology proudly congratulate the following top performing Adult Nephrology Fellows during the Nephrology In-Service Examination conducted by the Philippine Society of Nephrology last November 16, 2024 (Part 1) and March 15, 2025 (Part 2).

Dr. Arthur Davin Jr.- Year Level 1 Top 1 Part I&II
Dr. Richelle Cajoles- Year Level 2 Top 4 (Part I) & Top 3 (Part II)
Dr. Aivan Wee- Year Level 2 Top 4 (Part I)
Dr. Mikhail Olalo- Year Level 2 Top 3 (Part II)

Indeed your hard work and perseverance to achieve excellence in fellowship training led to this remarkable results!

We are proud of you!!

25/04/2025

They kidney-ed their way to victory!

Congrats to the amazing SPMC Nephro team for winning the PSN 2025 “BATO BATO PICK” Quiz Challenge during the 45th PSN Annual Convention!

🫘 Represented by:
Dr. Arthur Davin Jr.
Dr. Neil Bryan Miras

Dr. Aileen Herceda (Coach)

You’ve truly dialyzed excellence and Urea-ly made us proud!

👏 Hats off to Dr. Arthur Davin Jr. and Dr. Neil Miras for bringing home the victory, and to their dedicated coach, Dr. Aileen Herceda, for her unwavering guidance and support.
Your hard work, brilliance, and teamwork truly paid off! You’ve made the SPMC family incredibly proud. Here's to more milestones and continued excellence in the field of nephrology! 🖤💗🩺

10/04/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our team from the Southern Philippines Medical Center's Department of Internal Medicine has achieved the National 2nd Runner-Up title at the prestigious 5th Dr. Honorata Baylon Hematology Cup, competing against 70 esteemed hospitals!

A heartfelt congratulations to our exceptional team members:

• Dr. Mark Miguel Latras (Level III)
• Dr. Datu Khasmier Abdulrakman (Level II)
• Dr. Axl Sarrosa (Level I)

We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated coaches, whose guidance and support were invaluable:

1. Dr. Marisol Gallemaso
2. Dr. Henley Sanchez

Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder! 🎉🏆