Inside Out: University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Written by: Maxine Martinez
Application Process:
The application process is similar to other
medical schools. You first have to accomplish an online application form and
then submit your requirements (e.g. NMAT score, Good moral, etc.) to the
admissions office. After that, you will be required to pay an application fee
of Php 3,000 before scheduling a date for your interview. The application
process for UERM is quite standard, but if ever you have issues with some
requirements, its always best to consult the admissions office (..they are very
accomodating!!). But personally, my advice is to accomplish all your
requirements as early as possible, so that you won’t need to cram, especially
if you are from a place that is not within the vicinity of Metro Manila. Also,
its an advantage to get an early start because you get to schedule a date for
your interview when they are still many dates and time slots available!
For more detailed information on the
requirements, here is the website you should check out: https://uerm.edu.ph/admission/collegeofmedicine
Rough Estimate of Tuition Fee (depending
on SY):
Tuition fee is around
160k-170k. It varies depending on what year level you’re in!
Required NMAT Score:
In
the website, it says atleast 70… but personally, I believe having a score of
atleast 85 is much safer. Also, if you are aiming to apply for an Entrance scholarship,
the higher the better!
School Address
University
of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
64 Aurora Boulevard, Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City, Philippines 1113
64 Aurora Boulevard, Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City, Philippines 1113
Scholarships available that you know of
This
is one key ‘pro’s to UERM, in my opinion. They offer scholarships not just for
freshmen, but for every year level! As a freshman, there are 3 Entrance Scholarships
you may apply to:
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University Entrance Scholarship
(free tuition and Php 15 000 worth of book allowance for one school year)
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Requirements: Summa Cum Laude/
Magna Cum Laude, an NMAT score of atleast 95
·
President Dalupan Entrance
Scholarship
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Full (Free tuition for one
school year)
Ø Requirements: Graduated with Latin Honors, an NMAT score of atleast
90
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Partial (50% discount on tuition
fee for one school year)
Ø Requirements: Graduated with Latin Honors, an NMAT score of atleast
85
As for 2nd year-4th
year, there are 2 Academic Scholarships:
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Academic Excellence
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Full (free tuition for the
succeeding academic year)
§ Requirements: GWA of atleast 1.75 at the end of the previously
completed academic year
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Partial ( 50% discount on
tuition fee for one school year)
- Requirements: GWA of
1.76 to 2.00 at the end of the previously completed academic year
Luckily,
I was qualified for the President Dalupan Partial Scholarship as a freshman,
and for the upcoming school year, I am also qualified for the Academic
Excellence Partial Scholarship!
In addition to this, I have a friend who wasn’t
a scholar during our freshman year but is now qualified for the next school
year! This is a great motivation as a freshman if ever you weren’t able to get
a scholarship at first, because all you need to do is aim for the required GWA
to be qualified for next school year. It is definitely easier said than done. But
still, during medicine, you will NEED all the motivation you could get, and an
oppurtunity like this is not offered in many schools, so sulitin dapat if kaya!
For more
detailed information on the requirements, here is the website you should check
out:
What is it like in your school? The
culture, socials...
It may be
different for every one, but personally, I love the sense of community UERM
has. And its not just among us blockmates, but it stems to our upperclassmen,
the doctors who teach and mentor us, the technicians in the laboratories, the people you’ll meet in the canteen, si Ate Ems
at ang George’s Siomai sa may labas ng gate, and to many more little encounters
by different people inside and around the campus. Ultimately, it will make you
feel welcomed and respected. And as the
days pass, it will then transition into making you feel cherished and cared for.
Noteably, what I noticed the most is that
everyone here is willing to give a helping hand when you seek for it… yes, academically,
but more importantly, emotionally and mentally. There is an unspoken commitment
of bringing each other up so no one gets left behind, and sometimes… that alone
can make you feel secure and safe, even when exams and deadlines are piling up.
Medical school gets harder as it progresses, but when you are surrounded by the
right set of people, it gets a little easier. It truly does.
What’s the system of teaching in your
school, your school's forte. What's unique in your school?
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Our school uses problem-based learning! This is most reflected in our group activities (there are many!!!), a prime example is the Integrated Case Study (ICS) that is conducted 4 times per school year. You will be divided into groups and will be assigned a doctor to faciltate. The group will openly discuss the case, gathering relevant information, hypothesizing about the root of the case based on the given data, and drawing learning objectives to further discuss its implications. The facilitator is only there to make sure your group is on the right track and to grade you individually based on how you contributed to the overall discussion. But ultimately, ICS tests how much you’ve learned and whether or not you are able to use that new knowledge to integrate it to a single case.
Another thing unique to our school are our
minor subjects! Most of them may not be as tough and time demanding as our
majors, but I truly believe they spark a different kind of enlightenment as an
aspiring doctor. A few minors I would like to mention are History and Perspectives
in Medicine, Human Life Cycle and Patient Doctor Relationship. I was personally
fond of these subjects as a freshman, I would look forward to them, especially
if you have an inkling towards social sciences!
What do you like most about your school?
I love the people and how light
everyone is despite being in an environment that is made to test how much weight
you can carry.
How is the lifestyle in your school?
Food, utilities, accessibility
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Most
importantly, there are many places to eat and study around UERM. Depending on
your budget, you will surely be able to find a place that would suit your
preferences. There are places near both gates of UERM, there are places in
Mezza 1 and 2, and of course, SM. You can even eat inside the UERM Canteen if
you want (this is where me and my friends usually eat during lunch since 1 hr
break lang!).
And if ever you
get tired of the place, there are many modes of transportation that can take
you elsewhere! I would like to mention especially the LRT-2 Station (V-Mapa),
which also makes it highly convenient if ever you will need to commute to and
from school. Besides that, there are also numerous jeeps surrounding the area.
For another view
into the UERM med life, here are vlog channels and youtube videos of my
blockmates! These are truly a great look into what its like to be a med student
in UERM and a great help into how to handle medical school in general:
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My blockmates, Nikki, Shaina
and Tanya, show a glimpse of their med school journey, and I believe many would
enjoy, relate and gain insight through their videos!! Highly recommend 💜
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Nikki Favs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYyvcDA1BhuGv2Xu9AzfFA
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Shaina Isabel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8V2LGDqjd_BPzBMzxg4Idw
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Tanya Marielle Jerusalem: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFySEBjhL428SAKYht0s1A
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Besides that, my blockmates,
Greg and Sam, we’re also interviewed by a fellow med student, JV Tomas, who is
currently studying in St. Lukes! He has a series called, “What’s your Pre-med?”
which showcases various undergrad courses as a pre-med and how it can affect
your mindset and performance in medical school itself. Very informative and
very intersting hihi. Check out these videos and his channel!
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Greg Hubo (BA Public
Administration): https://youtu.be/VzQ5QlY3lrI
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Sam Mata (BS Economics) https://youtu.be/VzQ5QlY3lrI
How bearable is your medical school?
To me, my gauge
in bearing med school in UERM constantly changed. There were times I was so motivated that I felt utterly in love with
what I studied that day. There were days I felt so proud of myself for getting a
certain grade for a quiz I studied hard for, or days where I barely studied but
somehow still got a good score because of sheer luck. But there were also days
where I fell asleep in the middle of studying and woke up the next day barely
knowing anything. There were days where everything just felt so unttainable and
I felt so inadequate, that all I wanted to do was drop all my responsibilities
and let it crumble. And there were days where I woke up so early in the morning
and contemplated whether any of this time and and effort was actually worth it,
whether or not I was actually worth the title of MD.
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There are good
days and there are bad days. But the only thing that makes it bearable is painstakingly
going through them truthfully, letting your heart take it as it is. When you
accomplish something, no matter how small or big, celebrate it. When you come
short of something you worked hard for, let it run over your head for a while,
cry over it and then accept it. Don’t deny yourself the luxury to unravel this
cycle of love and hate for the art of medicine. Because its that same love and
hate that will remind you why you’re here and why you choose to keep going.
Bonus question!
Do you regret choosing your school?
No.
Choosing this medical school was one of the decisions I know both my past and
future self would thank me for. Tatak, UERM! Laban, Batch 2023! 💜
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