The Medical City Department of Family and Community Medicine

23/10/2025

Clinical and Translational Research Institute of The Medical City is holding a poster pitch competition for Research Week!

Please vote for the posters of our residents here until 6 PM TODAY: https://forms.gle/8nWiRTTXxaHSWkM36 (One vote per valid email)
The poster pitch competition has started! Doc Razel and Doc Gio are currently participating.

Here are the entries from the department:
1. Assessing factors affecting medication adherence among Filipino community-dwelling elderly.
Razel Gonzales, MD, Mel Anthony Acuavera, MD, DFM, and Jesica Mae Cruz, MD, DFM

2. Redefining normal: Major depressive disorder in the context of severe family dysfunction.
Gabriel Goseco, MD-MBA

Thank you!

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

Join The Medical City's weeklong celebration of unity, compassion, and mental well-being from November 10-16, 2025!

Connect, heal, and break the stigma:
Nov 10: Stress Management in the Workplace
Nov 12: Human Library & Spoken Word Poetry
Nov 14: Community Fiesta for Mental Health
All week: Join the Community Mural Art installation!

Freebies, raffle prizes, and connection await! Check the poster for details and register for FREE using the links provided.

Let's build a stronger, more mindful community together.

12/10/2025

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The Department of Family and Community Medicine of The Medical City is welcoming its 2nd batch of applicants!

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What we offer:
- Strong faculty mentorship and access to advanced clinical and research resources
- Hands-on training in community health programs and outpatient services
- Skills enhancement in counseling, advocacy, and community-oriented primary care
- Clinical exposure across diverse subspecialties including Toxicology, Nutrition, and Palliative Medicine
- Regular thematic didactics, workshops, and continuing medical education activities
- Opportunities in local and international conferences
- Access to The Medical City hospital network for job opportunities after graduation

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Deadline: November 7, 2025
Pre-Residency: November 24 to December 6

Scan the QR code in the image to learn more and apply!

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For inquiries:
8988-1000 / 8988-7000 ext. 6273/6272/6289
or our Chief Resident Patricia Yap at 09053996547

18/08/2025

Event happening tomorrow at The Medical City Ortigas, 9am to 12nn!

Register now to avail of free screening for latent TB infection (skin test)!

Stopping the stigma starts with you!

In celebration of this year’s National Lung Month, The Medical City’s TB Council invites everyone to our lay forum on tuberculosis, the stigma against the disease, and the importance of screening on Tuesday, August 19.

Limited slots for TB screening and skin test are available. Register for our event by scanning the QR code or visiting tmcph.co/LungMonth2025.

12/08/2025

📢 The Department of Family and Community Medicine of The Medical City is welcoming applicants to our 3-Year Traditional Residency Program!

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What we offer:
- Strong faculty mentorship and access to advanced clinical and research resources
- Hands-on training in community health programs and outpatient services
- Skills enhancement in counseling, advocacy, and community-oriented primary care
- Clinical exposure across diverse subspecialties including Toxicology, Nutrition, and Palliative Medicine
- Regular thematic didactics, workshops, and continuing medical education activities
- Opportunities in local and international conferences
- Access to The Medical City hospital network for job opportunities after graduation

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Deadline: August 31, 2025
Pre-Residency: October 1 – 19, 2025
Scan the QR code in the image to learn more and apply!

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For inquiries:
8988-1000 / 8988-7000 ext. 6273 / 6272 / 6289
Or contact our Chief Resident Patricia Yap at 0905-399-6547

30/05/2025

24/05/2025

Salamat sa lahat ng dumalo sa TUKLAS: isang Lay Forum Para sa Kalusugan ng mga Nakakatanda at ng Pamilya, Tamang ehersisyo, nutrisyon, at pag-alaga sa sarili. Sana ay marami tayong natutunan sa araw na ito. Pinasasalamatan namin ang mga pamunuan lungsod ng Pasig sa kanilang pagtulong. Maraming salamat rin sa mga nagbahagi ng kanilang kaalaman sa araw na ito (Dr. Josefina Isidro-Lapeña, Dr. Stefan Claveria, Dr. William Mendoza, at Dr. Razel Gonzales).

Maraming salamat sa Pasig at Kay Kap Quin Cruz dahil mula sa venue hanggang mga giveaway ay sila po ang nabigay.

At dito na po nagtatapos ang aming pagdiriwang ng World Family Doctor Day! Salamat sa mga dumalo at sumuporta sa event na ito. Sana ay magkita kita muli tayo next year!