Since the plan
to establish what would later be the Silliman University Medical School on
October 20, 1997, with the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee attended by
Dr. Jonathan C. Amante, Prof. Reynaldo Y. Rivera, Dr. Brenda V. Diputado, Dr.
Lynn L. Olegario, and Dr. Erlinda Lim-Juan to the Board of Trustees’ approval
of the medical school program on March 20, 2004 and the Commission on Higher
Education’s approval of the program for School Year 2005-2006, until today, the
Silliman University Medical school takes pride in its achievement and years of
legacy, producing successful graduates and physicians in their respective
fields, through its comprehensive system
of education and medical training program that hones medical students and
practice them to become wise stewards of health resources, equip them with the
necessary knowledge, as well as arm them with people skills and smarts.
This year,
Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) geared up again as it held its annual
event, Kita-ay, with this year’s theme, “Kita-ay 2017: Fiesta sa SUMS” –one of
the various activities we, students, the alumni, faculty, and staff look
forward to as we saved the date- August 23, 2017. The
gathering is part of the medical school’s highlight festivities in lieu with
Silliman University’s 116th Founder’s Day Celebration. It is a
thanksgiving for all the graces and countless blessings bestowed to the medical
school and also a coming together to meet new friends and greet classmates and
acquaintances, maintain connection, have a wonderful time, and make good
memories. It is also a way of getting in touch, continuing the process of learning,
and keeping ourselves updated with the changes and improvements in the medical
school.
The program
kicked off with an opening prayer, followed by the singing of the Philippine
National Anthem by the SUMSerenade. The program proper begun as hosts Danielle
Myr Bernaldez and Nitzschia Cassiopiea Beroe Lozarita welcomed Dr. Walden R.
Ursos, dean of the Silliman University Medical School for his opening remarks.
One of the highlight events of that memorable evening included the raffle
drawing [which was done in-between the program] wherein everyone, students,
staff and faculty, alike, get a chance to win a prize. Then, it was ensued by
the presentation of the history of SUMSA (Silliman University Medical School Association)
by Dr. Juan Paulo A. Tabaloc, along with it was a short video presentation
which walked us through how the organization started and how SUMSA came to be.
There was also the launching of the official SUMSAA (Silliman University
Medical School Alumni Association) logo. Shortly, thereafter, dinner was served
and everyone was enjoying the sumptuous meal as friends, teachers, classmates,
and alumni chat and bring back memories of being in the SUMS campus. To further
brighten the atmosphere, SUMSA has prepared a surprise game with a twist,
called the KTV Showdown, which was not only participated by the students alone,
but also with medical school’s very enthusiastic staff and faculty. The
contenders sang their hearts out and gained cheers from the active and blissful
crowd showing support to the different groups they’re betting to win. This did
not only exemplified how talented doctors and future doctors can be, but also
showed the spirit of good fellowship and sportsmanship in SUMS, both in and out
of class. Just as the program’s momentum started to heighten and with a few
more songs which the groups sang, we hardly noticed time flew so fast and
winners were finally announced. The program ended with the raffle drawing for
the grand prize winners, followed by the closing remarks by Dr. Ma. Lourdes E.
Ursos, the SUMSA adviser.
Indeed, Kita-ay
2017 was a night of thanksgiving for everything that the Silliman University
Medical School has accomplished throughout the years and for SUMSA, SUMSAA and
the whole SUMS family who worked hand-in hand to make the event a successful
and superb one. It was also a great opportunity of reuniting and reliving
memories, and creating something that will then become a portion and parcel of
the SUMS history. This celebration constantly reminds us that whatever we
become in the future and wherever we go, we will always be a part of one big
community and will keep returning back to a place close and dear to our hearts,
our second home, the Silliman University Medical School.
Long live
Silliman University Medical School!
God bless
everyone and I hope you all enjoy the rest of Silliman University’s 116th
Founder’s Day Celebration!
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