WVSU MC Department of Internal Medicine

06/03/2026

Congratulations to our newest Board-Certified Internists!

The Department of Internal Medicine of West Visayas State University Medical Center proudly congratulates our graduates for successfully passing the Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine Examination held last March 1, 2026.

The countless hours of study, training, and service have truly paid off, and today we celebrate this remarkable milestone in your professional journey.

May you continue to uphold the highest standards of the medical profession, serve with compassion, and inspire future generations of physicians. Your WVSUMC family is incredibly proud of you!

27/02/2026

Congratulations to the WVSUMC Department of Internal Medicine – Section of Neurology!

We proudly celebrate your achievement of being granted the maximum 2-year accreditation by the Philippine Neurological Association—a true testament to your excellence, dedication, and commitment to outstanding neurological care and training.
This milestone reflects the hard work of your faculty, trainees, and staff and sets an inspiring standard for the future of neurology in Western Visayas. Well done!

13/02/2026

Congratulations to our medical residents on successfully completing their residency training and officially graduating today:
Dr. John Matthew Tan (Most Outstanding Resident in Internal Medicine)
Dr. Justin Nacanaynay
Dr. Erika Jiline Jamandre
Dr. Mabelle Leoncio
Dr. Frances Louise Herbolario - Mataquel

And we would also like to formally welcome our Year Level 1 Residents to WVSU Medical Center.

Congratulations Doctors! 🎓✨

21/01/2026

Starting the year 2026 with Momentum - thank you to all our consultants for joining us in our Annual Staff Meeting. Your presence, insights, and commitment inspire us as we continue transforming practice and strengthening purpose together.

Here’s to a productive and fruitful year ahead driven by collaboration, growth, and shared excellence.

21/01/2026

Thank you to our dearest consultants for attending our Annual Staff Meeting. Your engagement and insights truly reflected the spirit of our theme, Momentum: Transforming Practice, Strengthening Purpose. We are grateful for your continued dedication to the department and your commitment to training and mentoring our Internal Medicine residents.

07/01/2026

Congratulations to our medical residents, Dr. Nika Gracia Legaspi and Dr. Anne Rae Tumabotabo for being recognized as Best Discussants during the P*P Panay Interhospital Grand Rounds hosted by Western Visayas Medical Center entitled “IM Demon Hunter: The Golden Hunt” on January 7, 2026.
Your sharp clinical insights, clear delivery, and dedication truly made a difference. Well done and congratulations to the team and to our mentors on this achievement.

05/12/2025

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our distinguished participants, Dr. Mabelle Leoncio, Dr. Noel Christian Alitre and Dr. Lester Dohina.

By bagging the 1st Runner Up in the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Quiz Bowl by the Philippine College of Physicians Western Visayas Panay Chapter held last December 5, 2025 at St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo, you have brought honor and pride again to our institution.

Your dedication in promoting greener, healthier, and more resilient healthcare systems is truly commendable. Well done!

05/12/2025

We proudly celebrate the exceptional achievement of our Internal Medicine Residents who ranked at the top by scoring above the 90th percentile in the recently concluded Residency In-Training Examination of the Philippine College of Physicians. Your dedication and pursuit of excellence continue to uplift our department.

Your outstanding performance is a testament to your hard work and also the consistent guidance of your mentors and it brings immense pride to the entire WVSU Medical Center family.

03/12/2025

“Excellence is not achieved by chance, but by dedication, discipline, and the courage to push boundaries.”

With pride, we celebrate Dr. Lester John Dohina, Dr. Jaypee Paguntalan, Dr. Frances Herbolario, and Dr. John Matthew Tan for their achievements at the Philippine College of Physicians – Western Visayas Panay Chapter Annual Research Presentation 2025!

Their success continues the department’s consistent achievements at this prestigious event, reflecting their dedication, hard work, and scholarly excellence.

Our gratitude to their respective advisers and most especially to the head of our Department’s Research Committee and our very own chairman, Dr. Patricio Palmes, our training officer Dr. Agnes Jean Villaflor, assistant training officers Dr. Helmar Soldevilla and Dr. Tomasito Sy, and to our institution’s Head of the Research Division, Dr. Elvie Gonzales, for their invaluable guidance in mentoring and refining their research presentations.

We honor your success and commitment to excellence. Your accomplishments bring pride to the department!

22/11/2025

Grateful to all our runners and registrants for making this event a success. Thank you, PESEC INC. for the seamless organization. In every stride, we heal.”

21/11/2025

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!

We’re just one sleep away from making a meaningful difference together. Every stride you take brings care and comfort to those who need it most.

HEART AND SOLE: Charity Run
When: TOMORROW — November 22, 2025: 4:00AM
Where: Festive Walk, Parksquare, Iloilo City
(K-Town)

To all runners, supporters, and advocates for compassion—this is your moment. Let’s show up united, energized, and ready to run for a cause that truly matters.

For those who wish to register, you can still register online or onsite tomorrow. The registration and giving out of racekits will open at 3AM

Lace up. Show up. Make it count.
See you at the venue TOMORROW!

21/11/2025