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Originally written on March 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm
To all the people who got dismayed by my not placing in the recently concluded physician licensure exam, especially those who took extra efforts in praying and supporting me in any way, I am sorry.
I appreciate your concern but please do not feel sad. I don’t know how to comfort you but please know that I am alright with this, because even if we try to force something to happen, if it’s not God’s will, it won’t happen.
You see, most of the time, I wasn’t the one who’s planning out my life. I don’t have plans. Haha.
When I took Medical Technology as my course, that was unintentional. I wanted to take Tourism but when we got to CEU grounds, there was something that made me look at the list of courses and the words MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY glittered – literally, may spark. Haha. I didn’t have a clue about what’s in store for me.
Years after, I desired graduating as Cum Laude, but He didn’t allow it, why? ‘Cause I needed to learn some of life’s greatest lessons and when I did, He made me a topnotcher.
After getting my RMT license, I applied at an HMO and didn’t get accepted. Why? ‘Cause after a day or two, ACTS would call me and get me.
Years after, when I decided to go to medschool, I applied at PLM because the tuition fee was way more affordable than the rest. I wasn’t accepted. Why? Because he would put me where I can still serve my purpose. UERM is just two streets away from ACTS Review Center…that’s why I was able to teach while in medschool.
After 2nd year medschool, I lost my academic scholarship by about 0.1 grade, haha. I was already tutoring medtech students after medschool so I didn’t have time to focus more on my own studies but, if CheckPoint tutorials didn’t start then, it won’t be having its 9th version now.
Years after, I put Capitol Medical Center as my top choice in PGIship matching. I wasn’t accepted. Instead, God brought me to RMC. Why? Because that’s where more supportive people are and I was still able to serve.
Even before PGIship started, I already decided to take the March 2018 board exam, anticipating that I’ll be having a ton of makeup duties, and the desire to still teach while studying for my own battle.
I had the choice…
I could have focused more on my own just so I could have prepared better but, I think, subconsciously, that’s not what I really wanted. Topping the board exam was not my priority…being able to help even just one soul carry on with the challenges of preparing for the Medical Technology board exam was what I wanted.
So please, do not be sad, or blame the things that I chose to put more focus on.
Things happen for the best reasons.
Thank you so much for believing in me and I hope you’ll also soon find out your greater purpose. 🙂
Posted originally on Facebook on September 26, 2017

Obligatory mugshot ’cause I just claimed my diploma…a year after actually graduating medschool. 😂
I’ve been asked a lot of times about my age. I started medschool at 23 years old, graduated at 27, will take the boards at 29. I have seniors who are younger than me but that’s okay. I recognize and respect them. My high school and college batchmates have started their own families already and I’m happy for them. Still, I’m in no rush.
I’ve been asked also about how I handle having previous students as classmates in med. Well, I treat them as classmates. How else should I? Haha. As much as possible, I want them to quit calling me Ma’am. I didn’t really feel any pressure whenever they get higher grades than me because they really CAN. Just because I was one of their lecturers does not mean I should always be ahead of them. I don’t roll that way. I learn at my own pace and if others learn faster, why compare? I’m in no rush.
If I didn’t graduate on the specified time or didn’t get my license the same time as my batchmates and I’m the only one left unlicensed, would I still be in no rush?
Hehe. Of course.
I want to believe that I’ve learned how to trust God’s ever perfect timing.
That’s one of the many things that got me through medschool.
#HappyReadyRMTMD
#DoctorOfMedicine
Written on MARCH 17, 2018 on Facebook Notes

Hi. Hindi pa po ito yung speech ko (oo, magsspeech ako, kahit di ako top, bwaaaahaha), pero ito po ang sagot sa mga MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED questions niyo about MED BOARDS.
Pero hanggang ngayon, wala pa akong nagawang speech, haha. Kasi busy ako sa pagtulong sa kapwa, chaaaar. xD
Pero TAKE NOTE:
Hindi ako larawan ng karamihan ng med students… medyo iba set-up ko kasi nagtuturo pa din ako kahit nagmemed o nagcclerk o nagpPGI so hindi applicable sa lahat siguro yung iba.
1) Saang review center ka?
– Sa sarili ko. Haha. Sobrang vain, pati pag-rereview, sarili eh noh. Self-review? K. Haha.
– Hindi ko din kasi maattendan ung review center dahil nga nagtuturo pa din ako kung saan-saang lupalop ng Pilipinas, haha. Naghahasik ng kalandian cause I need to #KeepTheLande
2) So, kung self-review ka, anong ginamit mong notes?
– Yung minana ko sa friends ko, hahahah, na 2 batches old na, so hindi updated, pero kinaya naman, hahahaha.
– Sa Micro/Para, sa totoo lang, hindi na ako nagreview, kasi naman….Chaaaar! xD #Humble
3) Anong subject ang dapat unahin?
– Hmmm, di ko din alam. Magtoss coin na lang. Bwaaaahahah.
– Basic muna siguro like Ana, Phy, Biochem or pwede ka ding mag by system, like CARDIO – aralin mo muna Anatomy, tas Physio, tas Pharma..etc.
4) Nagcoconsider ka bang magtutor for med boards?
– Ahmmm, bwaaaahaha. Hindi pa siguro. Pero I’ll share what I can, so abangan niyo po ung mga future projects ko. Lelz. #FeelingCelebrity
5) Any recommended review material?
– Ahmmm, haha, wala. Kasi no idea ako, dahil hindi nga ako nagreview center, pero advantageous pa din magreview center so go kayo.
– Pero for me, ito talaga the best websites/apps na nakatulong sa pagself-review.
PATHO: Pathoma videos and Dr. Minarcik
(http://www.medicalschoolpathology.com/2017-2018MP4Archives/) — IDOLS ko tong mga to, kaya gagayahin ko sila at maguupload din ako ng videos for teaching! OMG, so excited!
ANATOMY: TeachMeAnatomy (either the app or the website) and this doctor in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDXUwErttJA)
MY VIDEO TUTORIALS: Chaaaar. Sabay segway. Hahaha. Malay mo, makatulong. Sige na nga, wag na. Hahaha.
6) Overall tip?
Seriously though, STUDY as early as you can (this applies even to medtech students about to graduate and take the boards in a few months time). Sabi nga nila, do something today that your future self will thank you for…I THINK THAT’S TO STUDY EARLIER SO YOU WON’T NEED TO CRAM WHEN THE TIME COMES. But I know, we like cramming. Pero we can still change.
🙂
God bless DOCTORS OF THE PHILIPPINES!!! ![]()

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Our schedule is not fixed since we (the tutors) are also working and so we will be developing a schedule that fits everybody.
We have a tradition not to move to another topic until everyone in the group understands. And yes, you can tell us everything you want to understand and we will try our best to explain but we don’t guarantee being all-knowing. If we don’t know the answer to your question, then we are willing to study again for you.
You will pass because you understood the topics, not because you remember the recalls. But if you believe otherwise, then I can’t help you. That’s not how I roll.
I am not rich, I cannot support our growing #CheckPoint family with just my usual budget so, please pay. Haha. Usually, I use the money for our refreshments (food and coffeeeeee) and enjoyment (like ice skating, karaoke, arcades, haha, no kidding).
If you are joining us, make sure that you are not a quitter or if you really are, be prepared to change. To tell you the truth, I’m not willing to do this for someone who will QUIT on me, so, let’s have a contract as early as now.
This has been my passion ever since and has been a part of my promise to my God (long story, you’ll know on the way). I choose to teach MedTech students who are willing to sacrifice, change for the better, believe in themselves and fight for their dreams. Even if it is hard, we will not quit.
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In this post, I am going to share how I usually study. I pray that you will also find these helpful. This list will be updated as needed, so please check back regularly.
Whether you are a first-timer or a retaker, it is essential that you believe that GOD will not bring you this far if He will just abandon you. Have faith that He will be with you all the way. He did not say it will be easy, but it is going to be worth it. So, whatever happened, happens and will happen, stay focused on your goal. Know and take confidence that God is in full control and do all you can to achieve your dreams.
Set your goals and every day that you wake up, imagine yourself achieving them. That way, you’ll help yourself develop a positive attitude even in difficult times.


See this for the PRC Schedule of Licensure Exam for 2024.
This is not only an academic battle, which means that if you graduate with honors, you’ll be 100% assured of victory, the same way that those who did not graduate with any award are assured of failure. Many other important factors play a role in this and they should be addressed accordingly. So, prepare yourself ACADEMICALLY, MENTALLY, and SPIRITUALLY.

Each of us has a different learning style and you’ll really be more productive if you know and apply yours. If you do not have any idea how you learn more, take a test here: To know your learning style, you may take a test here.



Is it in the morning? Evening? With music or silent environment?
For some students, a quiet environment is better for studying. For some, it easily invites boredom and makes them sleepy.
So, for those who want music to accompany their studying trip, here are some playlists from Spotify. Although, you can make your own playlist, if you like.
Mozart Playlist
Sungha Jung
Anime Study Music


A lot of materials are out there in the market but not all may be helpful to you, so you have to find out which are really beneficial, especially if you’re on a tight budget. There are times that you want to have ALL that is available, which is okay if you really want to have them all, but there is a high chance that you’ll be overwhelmed one day and not know which to read/study.
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If time permits and the exam dates are still away from today, please consider creating your own notes so it’ll be easier to master or memorize.
If you’re self-reviewing and do not know much about the frequently asked topics in the exam, it’s helpful to have a checklist so you’ll have a guide somehow. Click this (Local Board Exam Topic Checklist) to download the file I made for you and use it to help you track your progress.
I’ll upload a sample schedule I made for a friend, just so you’ll have an idea but you have to make your own schedule because you know YOU more than I do. 🙂
Use this planner if you want to. 🙂
Check out this Facebook album of my #MgaWalangKwentangMnemonics and maybe you’ll find some of them useful.


I, most of the time, do this to remember or understand better the topics I’m studying. 📔 I usually search for the meaning of the word/s or their etymology to understand them better. 🔎
For example, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), from Latin word ‘Luteum’ or ‘Luteus’ meaning yellow. So, it helps me to remember that one of the functions of this hormone is to stimulate development of the Corpus Luteum (yellow). 🍳
Whatever it is that helps you stay on track, do it. These tips may not be applicable to everyone but there’s no harm in trying them out and see if any of these will be helpful for you.
So, yeah, I wish you good luck and God bless! ❤
Happy aral!


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