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Amazing baja jud! pro sa mga bali-balita nga akong nadungog diri sa TB about sa atong ospital sa Bohol nga mura man ug mga walay ajo nga Doctors! Sayang ba nga kani silang mga Doktora wala jud bisan gamay nga katiting nag volunteer sa atoa!

naa unta practice nga volunteering sa ilang country once in a while noh?

sometimes i would say they are not saving lives at all but saving their pockets!



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OT: Tiya naka kita ka sa movie DAVE?

tan-awa unya ug wa gani ka kakita!

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dili kaayo si Kevin Kline ang stareray!

kay naa diha about medical peeps sa White house jsut few steps away tinuod...

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yeah tinuod bitaw! ana jud na sila! tan awa jud ang DAVE kay ma inlove ka sa president! hahahhaha

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dili, total fiction pro nag hisgut man gud na ug mga protocols sa medical sa White house, the story was all about secrecy sa health sa prexy! basta tan awa lang ug naa kay time...si Mike kalibo na tingali nakakita ana! hahahahahha kay na inlove sad sha ni Segourney Weaver, sha man ang first lady ana!

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That says something doesn't it 'te? When even the White House Executive recruits a Filipino Doctor into the service for the care of the President of the United States of America.

One word describes the Filipino doctors that I've come to meet and know: Resiliency.

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Bisan asa baja nga field bisan dili Docs... bisan mga caregivers noh? to the max jud ang TLC!

bow jud ko sa mga Pinoys ka hardwork with passion..

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I agree both of you, Dong and Maring!  Here's this care home that I visit from time to time.  I met Pinoy nurses and there's one worker who is a volunteer.  I asked her why she is working kay medyo she is old na jud.  She said, she is living alone after her husband died.  Her husband whom she cared for because he refused to go to a care home kay naa na bitaw stigma sa mga care homes that are not so nice.  So after her husband died, she volunteered and cared for older people and spend time to talk to them.  And she is a Filipino!  Very touching!  That reminds me, it's my turn to give back.  This week, I will go there with Alyssamarie and we can bring them snacks.

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Okay, Dong I will!  hehehehe, coincidentally, her roots are from Bohol though she grew up in Davao before coming here more than 45 years ago! 

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Dong, most of the Pinoys I met here are from Cebu and from Mindanao.  I only know a few Bol-anons but last night at the concert of the Loboc Children's Choir, there were lots of Bol-anons! 

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Oh, it was a blast, Dong!  They really made me more proud to be a Bol-anon!  There's more posted in the thread - Where's the party under the Blogs and Diary board. 

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OT: Graze, even it was featured in Oprah that the Chef cook of the White House serving every functions including the first family meals is a Filipina, born and raised in the Phils.

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Some of my callers, when they find out that Im from the Philippines, they're like.. oh? my doctor is a Filipino
It makes me smile

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aw yes!! haha.. I mean oh my.. another Filipino catering your need. You guys need us.. hahahah



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hahaha. I would have beamed with pride in hearing that.

Side story, one time my mom was driving fast to her hospital and she was stopped by the NJ State Police, they saw her in her uniform. Asked here where she was going, and my mom replied telling them that she was an I.C.U nurse and was going to work. The police let her go immediately. Turned out that that officer was taken to the ICU some years back after a shooting.

Saved. And it was by a Filipina nurse as well.

Filipinos DOMINATE the nursing field here in the United States. Every hospital in the United States, you will see Filipinos in the ER, ICU, OR, Tele, Med Surg etc. Especially in major hospital systems such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, New York University Hospital Systems etc.

Filipino Doctors go into Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery. So this is why alot of Americans know Filipino doctors because of the 'generalized' fields they go into. Pinoy Family Practice physicians care for American citizens ranging from ages 1 till 90s even in the 100s of  years old. The generalization patients have on Filipino doctors are:

1) Very approachable
2) Very intelligent
3) Clear vocals; easily understood
4) Confident
5) Compassionate and very 'personal'


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The face of a prestigious Filipino-American Surgeon.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Dioscoro Villanueva, M.D
Dr. Dioscor Villanueva is a board certified in general, cardiac and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Far Eastern University in the Philippines. He completed an internship at United Hospital, Newark and surgical residencies at Lakewood City Hospital, Ohio; Memorial Hospital of Burlington County; and, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center. Dr. Villanueva is one of the leading thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons in the entire Southern New Jersey.

The other Filipino next to him is Dr. DeLeon, a board certified Colo-Rectal Surgeon.

Both of these Filipino-American Surgeons are Visayan.







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I think it is the medical training Filipino doctors get in the medical school in Philippines. They focus on patient interaction, specifically schools such as The University of the East, University of the Philippines, Santo Tomas University, Far Eastern University, Cebu Doctor's University.

The Filipino doctors that I've shadowed in the past including Neuro-surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, family practioners, General Internists, and Podiatrists were very well versed in their specific fields. Patients reacted to them with humility, and respect.

Physicians and Surgeons can tend to be obnoxious at times in how they deal with patients; probably due to their stressed hours, and busy schedules. I've witnessed this personally when I've rotated with American physicians. Their patient interaction is very cold--there is almost a wall that separates the physician and the patient. You can tell that the patient is listening and has some kind of fear of the physician or hesitance to talk back.

However when I rotated with Pinoy doctors, they were very caring towards the patient and very approachable. Instead of the patient reaching out, it was they, the physician-surgeon that reached out. Asking about family history, interests, etc. They start a very warm conversation to open the patient--then from there go into patient history, medical history. When I talked to Dr. Villanueva about this and why he did it, he said he does it because if you open the patient up, the more cooperative they are to you--and will be more likely to trust you. Very strategic kaayo.

Sure there have been some Filipino doctors that were very serious, pero they have to be given their work condition and their manner of work. Filipino Surgeons are extremely strict and almost unapproachable, but their record in successful surgical procedures are impressive.

I seriously think that the way Philippine Medical Schools teach medicine is superior to American methodology.

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Totally biased and has no basis at all. If the Filipino Doctor was as impudent as she claims in that T.V show, then the United States wouldn't be importing Filipino Doctors.

Suffice to say, there are over 20,000 Filipino Physicians in the United States. I think this fact bears witness to the high quality of our Doctors.

The T.V show 'Desperate House Wives' has been already cancelled due to lack of funding. Filipino doctors are still and continue to care and treat American patients to this day. And thousands of us Filipino-Americans are in medical school to continue the legacy of our Filipino compatriots.

You know what made me smile? In the interview I had with one medical admission director he asked me if I was a Filipino. I answered, 'Yes', and he warmly commented, "Filipinos and Indians constitute a considerable amount of students in American Medical Schools."

Racist comments like that of Ms. Hatcher is a testament to the kinds of derogatory comments we still have to go through. But I view people like her as mere pebbles. One simply just needs to walk over pebbles. Or shove them aside.

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That comment of Teri Hatcher was a result of her being idiotic - or the scriptwriter's ignorance. 

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Well, that's too bad!  The scriptwriter may have wanted to stir the viewers but in the end, it only showed how ignorant he or she was.

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Speaking of Filipino Doctor, my Uncle, my Mom's younger brother who lives in a remote place in Oroquita is being cared by a 96-year old doctor.  I don't know if that is good but up to now, my Uncle's blood pressure hasn't gone down yet.  We are urging my Uncle's wife to have him transferred to the provincial hospital and when he is well enough to travel, he can go to Bohol and he will be cared by our doctor, Dr. Omo. 

A 96-year old doctor, still attending to his patients.  It may be time already for him to give up his work and he may not be as effective anymore as he wants to be but I can hear the passion and dedication there when they talk about this old doctor. 

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I agree.  I didn't even care for the show.  I deliberately never watched it even before this infamous episode where the actress said something stupid about Filipino doctors.

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Poor thing!  He must be so in love with his profession that it's too much for him to give up.  I hope our government - health servives should look into this if this doctor is still fit enough to care for patients.  In my uncle's case, he is there because it's cheaper than going to provincial hospital.  We already generated a little fund for him to go to provincial hospital so he can be cared better. 

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I bet he wouldn't hesitate to spend money for his health but he is one of the poorest of the poor.  He is a fisherman, a carpenter, everything but just hardly enough.  Their daughter finished college and now a teacher but only paid a thousand per month in their local school.  Medicines are always taken for granted in favor of food.  But anyway, he is gonna be fine.  We are used already to being poor so it's no news.  We, as a family are trying to help him the best way we can so he will be better.  I just hope he is well enough to go to Bohol so Dr. Omo can take care of him. 

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Thanks, BNC.  Yes, my uncle and his are coming home to Bohol this Sunday.  I think he can be cared better by Dr. Omo.

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nope, im not a nurse. not even close. but i love pretty nurses especially when they're uniform. it nice to see.

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i agree,filipino doctors are hardworking.

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This is what I'm talking about.

Philippine Medical Schools totally engross their medical students in even the nursing aspect of the profession. This medical student who is an OB/GYN (Obstetrics and Gynecology) rotationary intern deals with the birth of a child. There is no one assisting her, just the physician and the patient.

This kind of 'total' experience is what makes the Filipino Doctor 'Highly Qualified' in the United States.

Pinay Doctors are also very very very beautiful. 



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1st year interns are allowed to write prescription or make proper procedures without chief resident or the resident director being there; its part of the learning experience. However, afterwards, the chief resident or the attending physician will review with the intern and 3rd or 4th year medical student if the prognosis and diagnosis was correct, incorrect, what could have been done differently etc.

I work with 1st year interns in the local Pulmonology Clinic, as I'm a summer medical extern. I rotate and shadow and observe their prognosis; and most of the time, they write their prescriptions, do bronchial cleaning with or without the presence of  the attending GI or Pulmonologist.

It really depends on the head chief resident or the resident director; sometimes you have one who is quite controlling and wants to observe the intern's care constantly; sometimes you have a CR or an attending who is very laxed about things. The purpose of PGY 1, 2 is to learn and affix one's clinical skills so that one is ready for the USMLE 3. The USMLE 3 is the national boards that every 1st year resident intern takes several months into his or her residency. If you pass it, you are allowed to take the national licensing exams after your residency.

Many residencies require and mandate their residents and interns to have independent practice. Thus enabling them to master their clinical skills. And pass the USMLE 3 boards.

There is what they call an HR, an honor code, a special trust a director has with his interns.

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I'm just an average student. How do you know about PGY? Im assuming you're a medical resident?



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Dong, a summa cum laude is no average student.  You excel in your field because you are driven by your passion to serve the people someday, not to mention your love and respect for your parents and your relatives whom you shared vision wth.  And of course, your strong faith in God.  That, I think really leads you to the right path.  Keep it up, Dong! 

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'te yes very high kaayo na. Bata pa man imung Tito, 'te. Ingna na siya not to eat to much pinirito, i-pa limit na iyang oily food intake, 'te. Kai high saturated fat foods like adobo, humba, or excessive salty foods like ginamos are leading causes of hypertension--which is complementary to high blood pressure.

Your Tito needs to ask his physician to give him some beta blockers, anti hypertensives, vasodilators and even some angiotensin II receptor blockers, which are popular treatments here in the 'states.

Your Tito needs to reduce his intake of excessive fluids, 'te. He should take some dieretics to rid the body of excessive fluids and excess salt content, which is causative of high blood pressure.

Your Tito's doctor will know what kinds of medications available for him to combat his hbp, the responsiblity lang relies on your Tito's cooperation in changing his eating habits, his lifestyle in the bigger picture.

My warm regards,

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Mao lagi, 'te, the enemy and/or friend of a person's health is our own selves, jud. Kaning Pilipino food lami kaayo kai tam-is pero high kaayo na ug fat content ug carbohydrates. Kaning carbohydrates (luto, puto, pancit, etc) has a high absorbancy in liquid, which means an increased water or liquid content in the body's system. Ang result ani ---is leading to high blood pressure. Specially jud if one eats too much asin-based foods. Salt, (Sodium Chloride--NaCl) has a negative bond charge due to the Chloride content--which will attract any positively charged atom--and the most common positively charged elemental atom is Hydrogen. Hydrogen is also found in Water---H20. Ang result ani, is that if one eats too much salty food--by natural law--ang salt content will retain and absorb water. Therefore instead of the water content being flushed out of the body--dili ma flushed out kai gi retained man due to HIGH salt content in the system.

Excessive salt content, therefore, will lead to high blood pressure. A result pood ani mai mo manifest ug hypertension. And in the long run pood--DIABETES will manifest. Any high sugar intake will also lead to the manifestation of diabetes.

Ingna lang imung Tito, to keep things in moderation. Okey ra pood mo ka un ug asin, ginamos, pinirito, baboy, etc--pero as long as it is in moderation. Mao jud na ang importante.

Sige, 'te, my regards to your Tito!

-Bran

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Thank you too, Dong!  I will call home later.

Macky, ang mga Hapon, gingagmay jud bitaw ilang kaon pero ang ato kay bandihado as in!

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pro bahala na lors!! ill still ginamos!! hehehe

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ginamos ug saging.. c lola bawal na ana ginamos.tungod sa fish nga gagmay..luoy ayu si lola..
pero mas luoy cya if masakpan sa iya mga apo ga kawat kawat ug kaon!! haha

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ginamos or kinilaw? i was able to eat that na lors. shell sili suka luya but it was not called ginamos man lors..

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It may be a kind of ginamos, Dong!  We have that in Bohol and we call that amahong - the one that are clams.  I just can't remember how we call ours the one made out of small oysters.  It's placed and sold in lapad - the empty bottle of rum.

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ayaw lang daghana ang sili kay halang na kaayu na.. gamay lang asin gamay lang jud

yup..ipares sa saging nga linung-ag

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The 'new look' of the Filipino Doctor,







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haha.. grabeh mga pinoy na pinoy jud

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I miss my pinoy doctors. Plural gyud? Hehehe!

Btaw oi, pinoy doctors are great. But then there are other doctors who are just as great. What sets pinoy docs apart is, naturally caring gyud sila. Very nurturing. You feel like they really care about you, not just as a patient but as a person. And they have the best smiles!

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Do you know Dr. Mercado from CDO, Ms Graz? Mao gyud to siya akong favorite doctor, mura to siya ug akong grandpa. Buotan kaayo to siya. I was a bit of a hypochondriac in high school, I would go to the hosp to see him probably every week! Mailhan gyud to siya nga murag napul-an na nga cge ko'g balik balik bisan he told me a million times that there was nothing wrong with me, but he was so nice about it. I guess he realized that it was my head nga naay deperensya. Hahaha

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Ahahaha! Imo nang gi away ang doktor kung ikaw pa to!

I also like Dr. Rodriguez (Maria Reyna Hosp) kay buotan pero kusog mangasaba. Sige man ko'g bujinggit sa una Ms Graz, moadto dayon ko sa Ma. Reyna, unya tusdikon dayon ni Dr. Rodriguez ang bujinggit. One time, lihokan kaayo ko, gi ayo gyud ko niya kasaba. Hahaha.

My mom loves Dr. Canseco, the pediactric doctor. Maayo kaayo to siya, he was a great, great doctor and a very nice person. When he died, daghan kaayo ning adto sa iyang lubong, mga natabangan niyang mga indigents.

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Ok ra nakuyapan ka, kay gwapo man ang doktor! Hehehe!

Naunsa man diay ka Ms Graz nga nagkinahanglan man ka orthopedic doctor?

Ako btaw sa una Ms Graz, ambot I loved clinics and hospitals gyud. I loved the smell. It gave me comfort nga mag cge ko pa konsulta. Nagsugod to siya when I was in high school sa tagbi, dayon naabot CDO, naabot Cebu. Nakig lalis pa ko ug doctor sa una kay gusto ko magpa admit, dili siya mosugot kay wala daw ko'y sakit, but I was convinced I was dying. Those were the times...haay, my parents had a lot to deal with gyud sa ilang anak nga dili ma spelling. LOL

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murag wala nami ka gets sa inyong mga terms da.

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maybe he feels like white batman.

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hahaha awww. You're definitely something, 'te. Love you!

Muah!

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hahaha undisclosed superpowers!  Darna lupad! hahahahah

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Ms Graz, your superpower comes from your 5-inch stilettos. Hehehe.

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