NMMC Department of Orthopaedics

07/07/2026

Congratulations to our newest Diplomates! 🎉

The Department of Orthopaedics proudly congratulates our graduates for successfully passing the Philippine Board of Orthopaedics Written & Oral Diplomate Examination held last July 4–5, 2026.

Your success is a testament to your hard work, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We celebrate this well-deserved milestone and look forward to the impact you will continue to make in the service of your patients and the profession.

Your Department of Orthopaedics family is incredibly proud of you. Congratulations once again!

30/03/2026

27/03/2026

NMMC Orthopaedics — an advanced center for Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, with subspecialties in Complex Trauma, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Foot and Ankle, Hand, Joint Replacement, and Pediatric Orthopedics — committed to excellence in training and dedicated service for the people of Mindanao.

02/11/2025

🏆 Honoring Excellence in Training | PBO Outstanding Resident Award 2025

We proudly congratulate Dr. Francis Dominic Oliveros for being recognized by the Philippine Board of Orthopaedics as one of the Outstanding Orthopaedic Residents this 2025!

💙 Your dedication, skill, and unwavering pursuit of excellence continue to bring pride and inspiration to the Northern Mindanao Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics.

Your achievement reflects not only personal mastery but also the collective spirit of NMMC Orthopaedics — where excellence is tradition and service is our mission.

👏 Congratulations, Dr. Oliveros! You make us Mindanao Strong.

23/10/2025

🏆 Carrying the Torch of Excellence | PBO Topnotchers 2025

On top of our residents' success in the Qualifying Examination, we proudly celebrate another milestone.

💙 Two of our 4th-year residents ranked among the top performers in the Philippine Board of Orthopaedics Qualifying Examination, while our 3rd-year residents achieved a 100% passing rate in the In-Training Examination, with one placing among the top examinees.

Your achievements embody dedication, mastery, and the spirit of NMMC Orthopaedics.

👏 Congratulations, Orthopods! You make excellence our tradition.

23/10/2025

🎓 Excellence Earned | Philippine Board of Orthopaedics 2025

Forged through discipline. Strengthened by perseverance.
The Department of Orthopaedics, Northern Mindanao Medical Center, proudly celebrates our 2025 PBO Qualifying Exam takers, with a 100% passing rate among our 4th-year residents.

Each success story is a reflection of hard work, mentorship, and the unyielding spirit that defines NMMC Orthopaedics.

💪 Congratulations to our new passers. Your journey continues to inspire!

24/09/2025

October activities

14/08/2025

The Northern Mindanao Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics is now accepting applicants for its PBO-accredited 4-year Residency Training Program.

Join the most dynamic and dedicated Orthopaedic team in Northern Mindanao and take the next big step in your surgical career!

📌 Pre-residency starts on:
Batch 1: September 15, 2025
Batch 2: October 15, 2025

📌 NORAP Examination on September 14, 2025.

Thank you!

30/07/2025

The Northern Mindanao Medical Center - Department of Orthopaedics proudly celebrates the success of our very own graduates during the Philippine Board of Orthopaedics Written and Oral Diplomate Examination held last July 26–27, 2025.
👏 We honor the dedication, hard work, and excellence of the following new Diplomates:

💪 John Ryan Baguyot, MD, DPBO
💪 David John Bueno, MD, DPBO
💪 Sharvyl Anthony Cantila, MD, DPBO
💪 Cris Dedumo, MD, DPBO
💪 Joan Luceno, MD, DPBO
💪 Rafael Miguel Mallillin, MD, DPBO
💪 Leoncio Tajon, MD, DPBO

Your NMMC Ortho family is proud of your remarkable achievement! Your success is a testament to the strong training, camaraderie, and commitment to excellence that define NMMC Orthopaedics. 💪

Thinking of a career in Orthopaedics?
Train with one of Mindanao’s most dynamic department! Your journey to becoming a top-caliber orthopedic surgeon could start right here.

20/11/2024

The NMMC Department of Orthopaedics proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of our consultants, alumni, and residents during the 75th POA Annual Congress held last November 13-16, 2024. 🎉

✨ With pride and honor, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to:

Dr. Justinian Aquilino IV Cyril Ll. Pimentel, our esteemed Chairman, for being inducted as President of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association and the ASEAN Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Peter S. Quiaoit, for his induction as Secretary of the POA.

Dr. Leonard T. Khu, for his induction as Board of Trustees (Mindanao Representative) of the Philippine Board of Orthopaedics (PBO).

Dr. Ma. Geneva S. Khu, President of POA-North Mindanao, for receiving the award for Most Dynamic Chapter.

🎓 Congratulations as well to our alumni:

Dr. Gio Vanni S. Bayawa
Dr. Kurt Russell Angelo A. Ong

For their induction as new Diplomates of the Philippine Board of Orthopaedics.

🏅 Kudos to our hardworking residents for their stellar presentations:

Dr. Darelle Langga: 3rd Place Winner in the Residents’ Research Forum
Dr. Leoncio Tajon: Presenter in the Research Forum
Dr. Lea Marie Magno: Presenter in the Case Report Presentation
Your dedication and excellence continue to inspire the entire department.

Mabuhay ang NMMC Department of Orthopaedics !

We look forward to more milestones and successes in the years to come! 🩺👏