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We are proud to announce that two (2) of our surgical residents have qualified to present a total of THREE (3) different...
31/03/2026

We are proud to announce that two (2) of our surgical residents have qualified to present a total of THREE (3) different papers at the International Pancreatobiliary Meeting (IPBM) 2026 hosted by the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association from April 2 to 4, 2026, at the Grand Walkerhill, Seoul, South Korea.
The following residents and official posters were screened and accepted by the organizers:

1) Dr. Allan Castro -- 5th year surgical resident (2 Research entries accepted)
Paper 1: Concordance of Clinical and Pathological Classification of Calculous Cholecystitis Type: A 3-Year Single-Center Retrospective Review
Paper 2: Comparison of Percutaneous and Surgical Drainage for Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Meta-Analysis

2) Dr. Karl Jefferson Malubay Moscoso -- 2nd year surgical resident (1 case report accepted)
Paper 3: Laparoscopic Management of Gallstone Ileus and Cholecystoenteric Fistula Presenting as Complete Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report

We wish our contingents the best of luck!

We are proud to announce that three (3) of our surgical residents have qualified to present a total of FOUR (4) differen...
31/01/2026

We are proud to announce that three (3) of our surgical residents have qualified to present a total of FOUR (4) different papers during the 2026 Seoul International Symposium of Surgical Oncology (SISSO) hosted by the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology from February 6 to 7, 2026, at the Suwon Convention Center, Suwon, South Korea. The following residents will be presenting their paper/s in the said event:

1) Dr. Matthew Apollo M. Acop (5th year; 1 research paper)
o Oral Presentation: Comparison of oncologic and clinical outcomes of patients with or without pectoral fascia preservation for mastectomy in breast cancer surgery: A meta-analysis

2) Dr. Allan B. Castro (4th year; 1 research paper and 1 case report)
o Oral Presentation: Pre-operative oral calcium with or without vitamin D supplementation to prevent hypocalcemia among adult patients undergoing parathyroid-sparing total thyroidectomy: A meta-analysis
o E-Poster Presentation: Abdominal wall mass as metastatic presentation of an occult renal cell carcinoma: A case report and metasynthesis of similar cases

3) Dr. Jo Albert B. Barasona (1st year; 1 case report)
o E-Poster Presentation: Rare parotid oncocytoma mimicking common salivary gland neoplasms: A case report

Furthermore, Dr. Allan Castro has been chosen as a recipient of the $500 travel grant provided to few selected presenters for the event meticulously screened by the hosting body.

The event will also serve as a competition and will declare 4 winners in the oral presentation and 5 winners in the poster presentation category.

We wish our contingents the best of luck!

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC would like to welcome our new 1st year resident, Dr. Craig Masedman Langeg.Congra...
19/01/2026

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC would like to welcome our new 1st year resident, Dr. Craig Masedman Langeg.

Congratulations and welcome to Surgery! 🔪🥩

The Saint Louis University Sacred Heart Medical Center - Department of Surgery extends its warmest congratulations to Dr...
02/01/2026

The Saint Louis University Sacred Heart Medical Center - Department of Surgery extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Phyllis T. Bengwayan, our esteemed General Surgery Training Alumnus, for successfully passing the Certifying Written and Oral Examinations of the Philippine Board of Surgical Oncology.

Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment. Your SLU–SHMC Department of Surgery Family is proud of you!

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC would like to welcome our new 1st year residents, Dr. Sean Chinayog and Dr. JB Ech...
17/12/2025

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC would like to welcome our new 1st year residents, Dr. Sean Chinayog and Dr. JB Echipare.

Congratulations and welcome to Surgery! 🔪🥩

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RESIDENTS!!!For the 3rd consecutive year, ALL OF OUR TRAINEES passed the Residency In-Service Tra...
26/11/2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RESIDENTS!!!

For the 3rd consecutive year, ALL OF OUR TRAINEES passed the Residency In-Service Training Examination (RITE). 100%.

Special mention to the following residents for their sublime performances:

1. Dr. Harold Kim Sofla - 96.00 percentile rank
(3rd year level)

2. Dr. Marion Nicol Ellamil - 95.90 percentile rank
(2nd year level)

3. Dr. Matthew Apollo Acop - 90.79 percentile rank
(5th year)

4. Dr. Karl Jefferson Moscoso - 87.03 percentile rank (1st year)

5. Dr. Emerson Benedito - 82.76 percentile rank
(2nd year)

Exemplary job to our dear residents! Keep it up! 🔥👊🏻🔥

To the Consultant Staff, many thanks for your much-valued case materials, presence during conferences, and mentorship! 🙏🏻

To Saint Louis University, the Training Office and Administration of SLU-SHMC, thank you for the chance to practice our profession and help in your healing mission. 🙏🏻

We would like to our resident delegates from SLU Department of Surgery for finishing strong and winning the First and ...
18/10/2025

We would like to our resident delegates from SLU Department of Surgery for finishing strong and winning the First and Second places for both categories of the 2025 Paper and Case Presentation held at Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center held on October 18, 2025.

Research Presentation Category:
1st Place: Allan B. Castro
2nd Place: Matthew Apollo M. Acop

Interesting Case Presentation Category:
1st Place: Allan B. Castro
2nd Place: Karl Jefferson M. Moscoso
4th Place: Jo Albert B. Barasona

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC is still accepting interested applicants for its 5-year surgical residency program...
08/10/2025

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC is still accepting interested applicants for its 5-year surgical residency program for the year 2026.

For interested applicants, please contact our chief resident, Dr. Matthew Apollo Acop through the number that appears on our poster!

SLU SHMC Department of Surgery is one with the Philippine College of Surgeons, through the leadership of the PCS Cordill...
15/09/2025

SLU SHMC Department of Surgery is one with the Philippine College of Surgeons, through the leadership of the PCS Cordillera Chapter, in celebrating the week-long 89th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine College of Surgeons witht the vision and aim in providing quality heath care for all. In line with this, the following activities were has been participated by our Department:

- September 6: Simultaneous Cutting Activity
- September 7: Foundation Day Mass Celebration
- September 9: Simultaneous Blood Letting Activity
- September 10: Tree Planting Activity

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC is now accepting interested applicants for its 5-year surgical residency program f...
12/09/2025

The Department of Surgery of SLU-SHMC is now accepting interested applicants for its 5-year surgical residency program for the year 2026.

For interested applicants, please contact our chief resident, Dr. Matthew Apollo Acop through the number that appears on our poster!

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