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St. Luke's Medicine Student Council, Sta. Ignaciana St. , E. Rodriquez Avenue , New Manila, Quezon City (2026)

28/02/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝. 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 🏆

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁: 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 was more than just an event; it was a testament to what we define as excellence. At St. Luke’s Medicine, we don’t just survive the academic grind; we lead, we inspire, and we execute operations at our best level.

To the prospective students who joined us today: seeing your energy and curiosity made every ounce of preparation worth it. We hope walking our halls and hearing from our speakers shed some light on your future medical journey. We pass the torch to you, hoping the next batches continue this legacy of excellence. A special thank you to our YL1–YL5 and MolMed speakers for their vulnerability and insight, truly bringing the 'Inside Out' theme to life by sharing the realities of the Lukan journey.

Our heartfelt appreciation to the 𝗦𝗟𝗠𝗖𝗖𝗠 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗰𝘂, for providing the avenue to lead and the platform to utilize our talents in bringing this vision to life. We also extend our gratitude to the Office of Student Affairs and the Information and Technology Staff for their prompt and tireless assistance in executing this project.

The journey doesn't end today. Follow our official pages as we roll out event highlights, a behind-the-scenes look, and a comprehensive FAQ post in the coming weeks to help navigate your transition into SLMCCM-WHQM. 👀

In the meantime, our lines are open. Feel free to reach out via message, email, or contact the Office of the Registrar for any concerns.

⭐𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦:
・ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: Hannah Gonzales
・ 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿: Tim Guinto
・ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Alyssa Manalo & Luis Cardiño
・ 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: Gelan Llames
・ 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Nicholai Santander (YL1), Maxine Ching (YL2), Prerana Temkar (YL3), Rafael Esguerra (YL4), Pauline Mendoza (YL5), Bryll Carilla (MolMed)
・ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: Chris Aquino & Karis Subior
・ 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: Mika Salanguit & Nicole Aquino
・ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: Martin Hernandez
・ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: Irene Hayag
・ 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱:Princess Rana
・ 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: Jam dela Fuente
・ 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 / 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Alyssa Manalo, Mika Salanguit, & Chris Aquino

“Working with you all has been the utmost privilege and I could not have handpicked a better team to trust, support and carry this event with me through exams and deadlines. Planning this event has been nothing short of excitement and joy and I cannot wait to see where the road towards our medical journey will take us next. Having said that, I know every single one is destined for greater things and I can’t be any prouder to have known a team as special as this. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you and I am forever grateful for all of you.” — Hannah

28/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆. ⚡

We’re opening our doors to show you what it really takes to be a Lukan.

Catch us at 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁: 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺.

At St. Luke’s, we don’t just survive med school. We lead, we inspire, and we execute massive events, on top of the academic grind. That is Lukan Excellence.

Trace the Lukan dream with us!

Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM

See you inside!

27/02/2026

🎬 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓: 𝐒𝐓. 𝐋𝐔𝐊𝐄’𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⏰ Can’t wait for tomorrow? We can’t wait to show you what we’ve got planned for you guys!

Meet the 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, see the 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, and get a glimpse into the 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 at work – check out what’s in store for tomorrow!

🎸 Featuring a special 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 performance from St. Luke’s own Musician Circle!

Trace the Lukan Dream with us!
Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM
🔒 Registration is officially closed, but you can still join! Send us a PM to secure a walk-in slot or to get the Zoom link.

See you inside!

Pubmat by: Margret Aguila, CAquino
Caption by: Tricia Yap

26/02/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗟𝗖𝗠? 𝗪𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂 𝗳𝗮𝗺! 🤝

Here are the easiest routes to SLMCCM-WHQM depending on where you're coming from:

🐯 UST / FEU / Welcome Rotonda: Jeep to Quezon Ave/Delta. Transfer to a Kamuning, Cubao, or Project 2-3 jeep. Get off at St. Luke's QC.
🌻 UP Diliman: Jeep to Philcoa, then Welcome Rotonda. Grab a Cubao / E. Rodriguez jeep. Or, jeep to SM North, then UV/jeep to Cubao via E. Rodriguez.
🦅 Ateneo: LRT-2 Katipunan to Cubao. Take a Welcome Rotonda/Quiapo jeep via E. Rodriguez.
🔴 UERMMC: LRT-2 V. Mapa to Gilmore. Take a tricycle near St. Paul University directly to the hospital. Or, jeep to Cubao, then jeep to Project 2-3/Welcome Rotonda.
🛍️ Robinsons Magnolia / Gilmore: Walk to the tricycle station and ride straight to St. Luke's QC.

Scan the QR codes on the guide for the GMap links.

Trace the Lukan Dream with us.
Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM
🔒 Registration is officially closed, but you can still join! Send us a PM to secure a walk-in slot or to get the Zoom link.

See you there!

Pub: Margret Aguila, Chris Aquino

26/02/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Who says you can't manage a huge following, secure multiple brand deals, and work for a medical degree, all while being a beauty influencer serving the ultimate Lukan face card? 💅✨

Meet Denise Mascareñas (SLMCCM YL3). She initially thought medicine meant studying 24/7 and paused her influencer events. Eventually, she found her rhythm and she realized keeping her creative platform alive is exactly what keeps her grounded.

Read our interview on how she balances the Lukan Dream below 👇

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗟𝗠𝗖𝗖𝗠 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲?
During my first years in medical school, I genuinely thought my life had to revolve entirely around studying and that there was no space for anything else. But as I slowly figured out what study habits worked best for me and learned how to manage my time, I realized I didn’t have to sacrifice everything all at once. I stopped going to events and accepted fewer brand deals over the past two years, but I came to understand that I still needed something that reminded me of who I was before med school. Doing those things again makes me feel like myself. It took me a while to reach that point, but I hope that by sharing this now, incoming students can realize much earlier that they don’t need to give up their creative passions the moment they enter medical school.

Trace the Lukan Dream with us. Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM
🔒 Registration is officially closed, but you can still join! Send us a PM to secure a walk-in slot or to get the Zoom link.

Pub: Erle Yabut, Chris Aquino

23/02/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝘀.🏅

Meet Wylene Lu (SLMCCM YL3). Whether she’s grinding through back-to-back exams, patient encounters, SGDs, or running the Sydney Marathon as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Finisher, she knows the formula on what it takes to push through and cross the finish line.

Read our interview on how she balances the Lukan Dream below 👇

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Being involved in sports alongside my academics has taught me to be intentional with my time. When I sign up for races or competitions, I plan my studies in advance, adjust my training schedule, and make the most of what I have. I’ve realized that discipline isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about showing up, giving my best effort, and allowing myself to rest and recover, which are just as important as hard work.

While I may have performed better had I focused on only one area, I have learned to appreciate my situational best: doing my best with what I can with the time, energy, and circumstances available to me. This mindset has also shaped me into a student-athlete with self-compassion, resilience, and groundedness.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲?
For those hesitant to try extracurriculars because of the heavy academic workload, I’d say to just go for it. As medical students, our schedules will always be full. There will always be an exam to study for, a paper to write or a deadline to meet, but the opportunities won't always wait. It’s not about having the time; it’s about choosing to make the time. With accountability and discipline, I’ve learned that taking the chance is often more manageable than it seems and far more rewarding than I expect. So go for it! You might just be surprised by what you’re truly capable of and when the next opportunity arises, you’ll be ready to take it without hesitation.

Trace the Lukan Dream with us. Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.

🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM
🔒 Registration is officially closed. See you there!

Pubmat: Erle Yabut
Caption: Tricia Yap

22/02/2026

There’s nothing impossible with hard work, dedication, and ✨manifestation✨

"𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩; 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚." - 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀

Meet Tim Guinto (SLMCCM YL3), the current Student Council Chairperson. When he isn’t studying for his exams, he dedicates most of his time working with the Lukan community. His secret is to work with love and intention.

Read our full interview on how he balances the Lukan Dream below 👇

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? Especially balancing both academic performance and student council duties?
The law sees the profession as a privilege to be practiced only by the competent and the ardent. Every concept and skill we learn becomes an ounce of hope for our future patients. All of us here acknowledge the sacrifice it takes, but what is most admirable is that we keep finding meaning in the suffering.

I don't believe you can truly balance everything here. Med school demands so much from you. It's more like juggling than balancing. Knowing this forces one to "juggle" or focus on one facet of life at a time: catch it well, let it go smoothly, and welcome the next with full attention. There is no perfect balance. It's simply a matter of which commitments you'll sacrifice to excel in others; but choose the right ones at the right time. I hold myself to very high standards in my work, but I can accept that I may not achieve the ideal outcome in everything.

In our act of becoming, we should ask, how do I want to be remembered? The heart goes where it belongs. It knows no fear. Have the audacity to build what no one else sees. This is your chance to create the life you are meant to live. Let us not be mediocre in our own greatness.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 "𝗻𝗼" 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?
If it does not align with the life you're trying to create, let that opportunity go. When you know who you are and what you want, saying "no" will open doors to better things. Develop your discernment to identify the noise from the flow.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Motivation might carry you for a short time, but I have learned that we should not rely on it. I know it is easier said than done but we should build discipline instead. You will always know what you want and you will always find ways to get it.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Becoming more connected to the community broadened and deepened my definition of success. If a Lukan says we imparted something positive in their med school journey, I can end my term truly happy. Being a leader and also a student, I've realized it's a cycle: your past experiences and decisions shape your willingness to lead, and these roles, in turn, make you a better person. No one simply wakes up and decides to lead. It requires building your skills and confidence over time. When challenges arise, I can simply say, "I've been through worse, I've survived before, and I can thrive again".

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?
I used to worry a lot when my term started. Are we going to make it? What if we fail? There were just four people in the council before I started the appointment process. But eventually, I learned that help and support are always there, often from unexpected people. It was so beautiful to witness the council slowly being completed by highly competent and dependable people. It always brings me hope. Embrace courage and honesty, and the right people will come. Hope is powerful especially when it is supported.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲?
Don't make decisions rooted in fear. What you want lies on the other side of it. That being said, I wouldn't force anyone into extracurriculars. But everyone should ask themselves: "What kind of med student do you want to be?" The one who devotes all their time to studying? The one chasing endless side quests? The student leader? Create the life you want. It doesn't have to make sense to everyone.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?
My strict rule is: First read with anki card making for 2 to 3 readings per day, starting a day after the exams. Sundays and Mondays are focused on my Anki cards. My council duties come randomly or scheduled in between. I'm happy as long as I finish my Anki cards.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
That we had everything figured out. That is far from the truth. No one has everything figured out. We're navigating this journey for the first time too. We're still sometimes clueless, unsure if we're doing the right thing at the right time. Like everyone, we carry baggage and heal from past mistakes. We've simply chosen to dedicate our time to making things turn out better than before.

Trace the Lukan Dream with us. Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM
🔒 Registration is officially closed. See you there!

Pubmat: Erle Yabut, CAquino
Caption: Tricia Yap

21/02/2026

Think med school means giving up your life? It doesn’t have to. 📖⭐

"𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙀𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙... 𝘼𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡."

Meet Julienne Alcos (SLMCCM YL3). When she isn’t hitting the books, she’s curating content for a massive digital community and managing brand partnerships. She proves you can thrive in medicine without losing your identity.

Her secret isn’t working 24/7. It’s time management, protecting her rest, and refusing to let a single label define her.

Read our full interview on how she balances the Lukan Dream below 👇

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?
Before entering medical school, I was working and creating content. I know that the greatest sacrifice I made was time. I’ve come to realize that the price of a dream is the amount of life you’re willing to exchange for it. I chose to reorganize my priorities, knowing that growth often requires shifting focus.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 "𝗻𝗼" 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?
I always plan ahead. I review my schedule two to three weeks in advance and prepare well before saying yes to a commitment. I’m intentional not only with my responsibilities but also with my rest. I make sure that if I accept a responsibility, I will still have enough time to rest.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴?
When everything starts to feel overwhelming, I simply rest. My mama always reminds me that I can take things one step at a time. I’ve also learned that during overwhelming seasons, it’s important to have people who keep you grounded. I’m grateful to be surrounded by people who steady me. 🙂

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Creating content allowed me to see perspectives beyond medicine. This is also easily done by reminding yourself that you're not just a med student — you’re also a sister, a daughter, and a friend.

I’ve read somewhere that as humans, we are not single stories. Each part of us deserves to be lived. It may feel like your different roles don’t align, but the common thread is that they are all being done by you. At the end of the day, we strive not just to be skilled physicians, but to be kind human beings as well.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲?
I rarely create content about student life. I still keep my content centered on books. This allows me to see content creation as a form of rest and reminds me that it’s something that I truly enjoy. But I do enjoy it when my two facets of my life collide! Recently, I started a book club with my med school friends. 🙂

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?
To be honest, it becomes more challenging as the workload increases every year. However, I genuinely see content creation as a break rather than an added burden. When I need to meet timelines and deliverables, I allocate small, protected pockets of time in my day for it. My tip! Schedule a ‘me time’ daily, even if it’s just 30 minutes. That small pause allows you to recharge and do even more.

𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲—𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆?
I firmly believe that we have a choice in how we view our circumstances. Even when things become difficult to manage, I remind myself that not everything that benefits you feels good at first. Sometimes, you have to let time unfold the difficulties into future rewards. I see my platform as separate from my academic life, yet never disconnected from it. Creating content has taught me that discipline does not diminish creativity, and that storytelling is a form of service. These lessons in expression and communication are helping me become a better future physician.

Trace the Lukan Dream with us. Join Open House 2026: INSIDE OUT.
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🏢 Angelo King Auditorium, SLMCCM-WHQM
🔒 Registration is officially closed. See you there!

Pubmat: Erle Yabut, CAquino
Caption: CAquino�

20/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹. 🚨

Today is the absolute LAST DAY to register for the St. Luke's Medicine Open House 2026: Inside Out.

Curious about what it really takes to live the Lukan Dream? Come see it for yourself. No filters, just an honest look at our campus, our culture, and the real med school grind.

Slots are almost out. Secure your spot before the portal closes tonight:
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Board and captions: CAquino

19/02/2026

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗟𝗠𝗖𝗖𝗠? 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀. 🤔

Swipe through the FAQs for everything you need to know before the St. Luke's College of Medicine Open House this Feb 28!

• What NMAT score do you actually need?
• Are non-traditional pre-med courses accepted?
• How does the 5-year integrated curriculum (internship included) work?
• Are there scholarship options?
• When will accepted applicants for AY 2026-2027 be announced?

Still choosing a med school? Here’s the Lukan advantage:
⭐ 93.88% PLE passing rate (2020-2025)
⭐ PAASCU 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗜𝗜 Accreditation
⭐ Train at the PH's first JCIA-accredited hospital and with the country’s best clinicians
⭐ 5-year integrated curriculum (internship included)
⭐ Open to ALL bachelor's degrees (NMAT 85+)
⭐ International ties (Columbia University, NY Presbyterian)

📍 Secure your Open House slot (Limited capacity):
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If your question isn't in the pubs, send our page a direct message!

QnA content by: JTonido, JValiente, MHernandez
Board and captions: CAquino

19/02/2026

Minds met medicine as global expertise took center stage at the St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City during the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 last February 9-10.

For two full days, medical students from St. Luke’s College of Medicine joined residents, fellows, and consultants in a rare academic convergence—where white matter tracts were traced beyond textbooks, movement disorders came alive through case discussions, and the complexities of deep brain stimulation were unraveled by world-class professors Dr. Joshua P. Klein, Dr. Sashank Prasad, and Dr. Edison K. Miyawaki.

As medicine reaches new heights, St. Luke’s rises with it—shaping future physicians who are locally grounded and ready to thrive on the global stage.

Caption by: Alyssa Manalo
Photos by: Chris Aquino

16/02/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲? 🌹📚

Valentine’s hit SLMCCM-WHQM early on Feb 13, and the energy shift was exactly what we needed. It’s days like this that remind us the Lukan community actually knows how to hit pause on the daily grind and take care of its own.

❤️‍🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
The Medicine Student Council brought the energy starting Feb 11. From decorating the Penthouse to selling Valentine-themed stickers, crochet, and fresh flowers, it was a lifesaver for Lukans making a last-minute rush to secure gifts.

It wasn't just about the sale. The SLMSC also handed out flowers to our technical staff and SLMCCM associates. It’s our small way to acknowledge their behind-the-scenes work so they feel the love, too. Plus, all sale proceeds go straight into funding future SLMSC initiatives, meaning bigger events and more freebies are already in the works!

🧋𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵
The SLMCCM admin matched the vibe to make sure we were taken care of. They set up an unlimited photobooth to capture the memories, alongside a fully loaded milk tea and fruit tea bar to keep everyone fueled for the week's grind.

📦 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
To top it off, the Batch 2028 council came through with the ultimate morale boost, handing out fresh brownies and personalized cards to their batchmates.

Follow the Official Pages of St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine - William H. Quasha Memorial and St. Luke's Medicine Student Council for more updates!

Photos: G. Salamat, J. Angeles, C. Aquino
Event write-up: CA

𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺
Heads: Colleen Tuazon, Beige Mendoza
FinComm: Kate Umayam, Ritch Ting, Nicholai Santander, Carla Cacho, Miguel Mirador
Logistics: Cha Ubaldo, Len Umiten, Jul Teodosio, Tim Guinto, Arden Urbano
Internals: Karis Subior

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