The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced the results of the April 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination, revealing that 1,906 out of 3,434 candidates have successfully passed the rigorous assessment administered by the Board of Medicine. The examination, held across various regions including N. C. R., Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga, tested candidates on a wide range of medical knowledge and skills, marking a crucial milestone in their professional journeys.
Among the successful examinees, the top ten highest-placing individuals have distinguished themselves with exceptional performance. Christopher Niño Duane Camay Mendoza from Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc. (For SWU) secured the top spot with an impressive rating of 89.25%. Following closely behind are Edison Yu Ong from the University of Santo Tomas with a rating of 89.08%, and Raian Isabelo Palacay Suyu from Far Eastern University- Nicanor Reyes Med. Found. with a rating of 88.83%.
Other notable achievers include Patrisha Ysabelle Diaz Cacayuran from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Mem Medical Ctr, James Patrick Pariñas Ocampo from the University of the Philippines - Manila, Vergel Jigs Bugua Enriquez from the University of Santo Tomas, Fatima Ericka Santos Vista from the University of the Philippines - Manila, Eryll Paolo Moslares Alea from the University of Santo Tomas, Prestine Shealtiel Avellona Subido from St. Luke's Medical Center Coll. of Med.- William H. Quasha Mem.Inc, Mary Angelie Cardente Cabañez from West Visayas State University-La Paz, and Elica Yem Loma Arcilla from Bicol University-Daraga.
These individuals have not only showcased academic excellence but also demonstrated their readiness to contribute positively to the healthcare sector in the Philippines. As they embark on their professional journeys, they carry with them the responsibility to uphold ethical standards, provide compassionate care, and make meaningful contributions to the well-being of their patients and communities.
The PRC extends its heartfelt congratulations to all successful examinees and wishes them the best in their future endeavors as licensed physicians. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring healthcare professionals across the nation.
SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES WHO GARNERED THE TOP 10 HIGHEST PLACES
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the April 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination are the following:
RANK
1
NAME CHRISTOPHER NIÑO DUANE CAMAY MENDOZA
SCHOOL MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC. (FOR SWU)
RATING (%) 89.25
RANK 2
NAME EDISON YU ONG
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
RATING (%) 89.08
RANK 3
NAME RAIAN ISABELO PALACAY SUYU
SCHOOL FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY- NICANOR REYES MED.FOUND.
RATING (%) 88.83
RANK 4
NAME PATRISHA YSABELLE DIAZ CACAYURAN
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEM MEDICAL CTR
RATING (%) 87.92
RANK
5
NAME JAMES PATRICK PARIÑAS OCAMPO
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA
RATING (%) 87.75
RANK
6
NAME VERGEL JIGS BUGUA ENRIQUEZ
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
RATING (%) 87.67
RANK
7
NAME FATIMA ERICKA SANTOS VISTA
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA
RATING (%) 87.17
RANK
8
NAME ERYLL PAOLO MOSLARES ALEA
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
RATING (%) 87.08
RANK
8
NAME PRESTINE SHEALTIEL AVELLONA SUBIDO
SCHOOL ST.LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER COLL. OF MED.- WILLIAM H.QUASHA MEM.INC
RATING (%) 87.08
RANK
9
NAME MARY ANGELIE CARDENTE CABAÑEZ
SCHOOL WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY-LA PAZ
RATING (%) 87.00
RANK
10
NAME ELICA YEM LOMA ARCILLA
SCHOOL BICOL UNIVERSITY-DARAGA
RATING (%) 86.92
NAME CHRISTOPHER NIÑO DUANE CAMAY MENDOZA
SCHOOL MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC. (FOR SWU)
RATING (%) 89.25
RANK 2
NAME EDISON YU ONG
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
RATING (%) 89.08
RANK 3
NAME RAIAN ISABELO PALACAY SUYU
SCHOOL FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY- NICANOR REYES MED.FOUND.
RATING (%) 88.83
RANK 4
NAME PATRISHA YSABELLE DIAZ CACAYURAN
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEM MEDICAL CTR
RATING (%) 87.92
NAME JAMES PATRICK PARIÑAS OCAMPO
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA
RATING (%) 87.75
NAME VERGEL JIGS BUGUA ENRIQUEZ
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
RATING (%) 87.67
NAME FATIMA ERICKA SANTOS VISTA
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA
RATING (%) 87.17
NAME ERYLL PAOLO MOSLARES ALEA
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
RATING (%) 87.08
NAME PRESTINE SHEALTIEL AVELLONA SUBIDO
SCHOOL ST.LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER COLL. OF MED.- WILLIAM H.QUASHA MEM.INC
RATING (%) 87.08
NAME MARY ANGELIE CARDENTE CABAÑEZ
SCHOOL WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY-LA PAZ
RATING (%) 87.00
NAME ELICA YEM LOMA ARCILLA
SCHOOL BICOL UNIVERSITY-DARAGA
RATING (%) 86.92
SOURCE:
PRC Philippines
Tips on How to Excel in the Physician Licensure Examination
Excelling in the Physician Licensure Examination requires a combination of knowledge, strategy, and effective preparation. Here are some tips to help you:
1. Understand the Exam Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam, including the number of questions, types of questions (multiple-choice, clinical vignettes, etc.), and time allotted for each section.2. Create a Study Schedule: Develop a comprehensive study schedule that covers all subjects and allows ample time for review. Allocate more time to subjects or topics you find challenging.
3. Use High-Quality Resources: Invest in reputable review materials such as textbooks, review courses, and online resources that are recommended by peers or mentors.
4. Practice with Past Papers: Obtain and practice with previous years' exam papers or sample questions. This helps you become familiar with the exam style and types of questions asked.
5. Focus on High-Yield Topics: Identify high-yield topics that frequently appear on the exam and ensure you have a solid understanding of them. These topics often include common diseases, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines.
6. Take Mock Exams: Simulate exam conditions by taking timed mock exams. This helps improve your time management skills and builds stamina for the actual exam day.
7. Review Regularly: Consistent review of material is crucial. Use spaced repetition techniques to reinforce learning and retain information long-term.
8. Seek Clarification: Don't hesitate to ask questions or seek clarification from professors, mentors, or peers when you encounter challenging concepts.
9. Stay Healthy: Maintain a balanced lifestyle with regular exercise, healthy meals, and sufficient sleep. A healthy body and mind are essential for effective studying and optimal performance during the exam.
10. Stay Confident and Calm: On the exam day, stay confident in your preparation and stay calm during the exam. Read each question carefully and manage your time effectively.
11. Stay Updated: Be aware of any updates or changes in exam content or format. Stay updated with medical news and advancements that may be relevant to the exam.
12. Practice Clinical Skills: If applicable, practice clinical skills such as patient interaction, history taking, and physical examination techniques. These skills may be tested in clinical vignettes or practical exams.
Remember, preparing for the Physician Licensure Examination is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistent and disciplined study habits combined with effective exam strategies will increase your chances of excelling.
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