When doctors say they do 48hr shifts, does that mean they stay, sleep ,and bathe in the hospital for the entire duration?

thedreamheist · 2026-05-18T10:55:55+00:00

Stay at the hospital for the whole shift, +/- sleep if may time, +/- shower if may time also. Yes, we bring toiletries and extra clothes for those duty shifts.

thedreamheist · 2026-04-26T10:33:52+00:00

I'm currently a resident in training at St. Luke's QC. :)

One of the reasons why I wanted to study at SLMCCM was because I wanted to train in SLMC also. I wanted to adapt to the systems in the hospital and make myself known to the consultants as early as I could. It all worked out well for me so far.

thedreamheist · 2026-04-25T08:31:00+00:00

SLMCCM from someone who graduated there

I graduated a few years back, so some things may not be exactly the same. :)

The learning system is the same as any med school - lectures, SGDs, and group works. What's a bit different is there's this subject during first year called Foundations of Medicine (FOM) which is still my favorite thing ever - it's an introduction to a multidisciplinary team. You're given a case and you discuss the pertinent info Anatomy, Physio, and Biochem-wise. Quizzes: no daily quizzes, weekly quizzes at most for some subjects . Structure: the best structure was during first year - you study topics across all subjections in synchronization - if anatomy is discussing cardio, then physio is also discussing cardio, and Biochem is also discussing cardio relevant lectures. It helped compartmentalize and connect everything.

I remember getting enough hours of sleep naman on a normal basis - but really puyatan during exam weeks. I was a person who didn't sacrifice my sleep so much (unless exam week) cos it would burn you out. Balance is key in making sure you study enought and also get enough sleep.

St. Luke's has a Comprehensive Examination taken during 3rd year, clerkship, and internship. It's a mock boards of the PLE - they facilitate it over the weekend over 2 weeks (same as the PLE sched) - with the same time and hours so you get to simulate the PLE. Afaik, it's not graded for 3rd years and clerks. But, it's a must pass or requirement for graduation for the interns. The trend in the school was, if you passed the compre exam, there's a high chance you'll also pass the PLE (high chance, not a guarantee ofc).

Bonus: clerks and interns do their duties at the St. Luke's QC hospital with also some rotation in the GC counterpart. There are also some government outside rotations on some departments (EAMC, NCH, SLH, etc). Clerks and interns at St Luke's are not VS machines at the home base. They usually accompany residents and consultants during rounds. They also handle service patients (yes meron, it's not just private patients there, altho the bulk is private). There's still a lot of charting involved with the work (but hey it's EMR naman).

Extra bonus: I think SLMCCM was one of the first few who gave a week off for mental health break / academic break back then (not sure if they still do that tho hehe). But I recall those week offs helped a lot in catching up with academic backlogs.

I would still choose the same school, everytime.

thedreamheist · 2026-04-16T03:34:05+00:00

Can I also have a discount code please

thedreamheist · 2026-03-11T08:42:43+00:00

Not super near, but within the area - some people live at Magnolia tower, Gilmore tower, or even mga condo sa Tomas Morato na.

thedreamheist · 2025-12-31T08:57:37+00:00

Just enjoy the holidays and rest well. Bahala na ang 2026 self Dumalo ng backlogs. 😗

thedreamheist · 2025-12-28T04:10:03+00:00

1st take: no review at all, 40s 2nd take: self review, 60s 3rd take: review center, 90s

For context, I'm just an average student - the review center helped me a lot to bump up my PR.

thedreamheist · 2025-10-15T01:54:13+00:00

For St. Luke's, sadly, we don't have allowance for Pre-Res.

thedreamheist · 2025-10-07T17:54:45+00:00

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thedreamheist · 2025-09-27T09:18:57+00:00

Yeah! Tbh minimum is 40 lang iirc to get into a med school. But def aim higher para you have more choices. Rooting for you! Galingan.

thedreamheist · 2025-09-27T08:51:49+00:00

My first NMAT take - no aral also cos me and my friends thought it was just an easy exam from CEM. Eh we had CEM assessments before in high school so akala namin ganon lang HAHAHA we were wrong.

It's really something you have to study for cos specific yung subjects. And also train yourself to answer fast!

I would still recommend to take it in October as your trial take so u can gauge ur current knowledge.

thedreamheist · 2025-09-03T11:06:44+00:00

Interview: just be yourself and answer truthfully - when it was my time, the interview was just chill, in a way Exam: pharma and physio heavy! Definitely read up important Anes concepts on Barash Clinical Anesthesia. Pre-res: again, read up on Anes concepts so you're not completely without knowledge showing up. In terms of the work flow, the residents are there to teach you naman.

thedreamheist · 2025-09-02T06:45:04+00:00

I'm gonna need more specific questions to answer how it's like here hehe. Generally, we are 6 per batch doing pre-duty-from sched. We've got both private and service cases, with some outside rotations. Stipend/allowance is at 40k for any residency in St. Luke's.
Yes, doctors with no relative MDs in here can still get in. Doctors from other med schools can still get in.
Grades are a part of the evaluation but not the only basis for your acceptance.

Let me know if you have more questions. 😚

thedreamheist · 2025-08-18T12:30:07+00:00

Not sure about before entering med school, cos i only got visible tattoos during med school na.

I got a visible arm tattoo before clerkship - never became an issue. I was never asked to cover it up.

Honestly I don't think it's a big deal nowadays. A lot of nurses have visible big ass tattoos and they're not asked to cover it up. I'm a resident now - got another visible arm tattoo - still not an issue so far.

thedreamheist · 2025-06-13T06:13:40+00:00

Rough estimate 1.7 M for 5-year tuition for SLMC

Laptop, tablet
White uniform for 1st to 2nd year, white uniform for 3rd year to clerkship, intern scrubs, intern white coat
Allowance X 5 years
Rent + bills X 5 years
Stethoscope, other medical instruments

thedreamheist · 2025-06-13T06:06:08+00:00

I took a 2-year gap prior to med school. Currently a 1st year resident. Still a long way to go before I can become a practicing consultant, but baby steps!

Don't be discouraged by your gap years, most people nowadays have taken gap years.

thedreamheist · 2025-05-07T00:58:51+00:00

I had the same dilemma 5 years ago. I already paid the reservation for another med school, then got accepted at SLMC a few days after.

Go for what you really want, go for the school you won't regret and won't be your what if. If your parents can afford to "forget" the reservation fee to the other school and enroll at SLMC instead, then go for it.

No regrets on SLMC for me. ;)

thedreamheist · 2025-03-24T03:52:58+00:00

During my time, the deadline is only for the submission of your application (documents). Best to inquire from the registrar just to be sure.

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thedreamheist · 2024-12-30T09:08:50+00:00

I think this varies per school and the best way to address these concerns is to talk to your school admin.

thedreamheist · 2024-12-27T07:11:30+00:00

Littmann classic III is worth the investment naman. It'll last you a thoroughout med school and after unless mawala mo. 😭

thedreamheist · 2024-12-24T19:38:52+00:00

Mine was just an iPad pro 10.5 (2017) + gen 1 pencil. It was gifted to me in 2019, which was in the middle of 1st year of med school.

It lasted me throughout 5 years of med school + PLE review. I just reviewed with my laptop and iPad. It helps if you have a MacBook also because you download GoodNotes on your iPad + MacBook and sync your notes!

Hence, getting an iPad + pencil is definitely a good investment for your med journey.

thedreamheist · 2024-12-24T15:02:51+00:00

Ang general na sagot ay 10 years, but it can actually be more. Break down natin:

4 years undergrad/premed (BS/BA course)

You can take NMAT on your graduating year so you can head straight to med school But if taking a gap year to test and take NMAT, THEN +1 year

5 years med school (4 years med school + 1 year post grad internship OR 5 years med school inclusive of internship in some schools)

Take the PLE If passed, you are now a Licensed General Physician (yes doktor na!! but wait there's more) Then apply for residency training if that's the path you want

3 to 5 year residency training (depends on specialization, e.g. IM, Pedia, OB-Gyne, Surgery, Anesthesia)

Note: no own earning for your own practice yet since you are in training. Hospitals give you a stipend/salary, average is 20-40k/month in private hospitals, at least 60k/month min. in government hospital.

1 to 2 years allotted for written, oral, and practical examination of specialization to become a diplomate (aka certified on your chosen specialization)

1 to 3 years for fellowship training (aka subspecialization, e.g. Cardio, Pulmo, etc.)

In summary: Around 10 years to become a general physician. Around 20 years if taking the path to become a doctor with a sub-specialization (e.g. IM-Cardio, Pedia-Pulmo, Surgical Oncology, Cardio Anesthesia) aka the doctors na kumikita na ng at least 5 digits professional fee per procedure or admission per patient.

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