In its relentless push for the forthcoming opening of the College of Medicine, a team of ESSU officers paid a visit to Bicol University (BU), Legazpi City, Albay on August 21, 2024, for a benchmarking activity with the latter's College of Medicine (CM).
Eastern Samar State University's delegation was warmly welcomed by BU's Dean of the College of Medicine, Ms. Ofelia Samar-Sy, MD, FPCP, FACP, MSHSM, MMHOA, ACG, PhD, Internist-Cardiologist; their Associate Dean and Planning Officer, Ms. Jerelyn B. Adviento, MD. MMHOA, FPCP, FPCC, FPSVM, Internal Medicine-Cardiology-Peripheral Vascular Med; and College Secretary, Ms. Karen Marie R. Gregorio, MD, MPH. FPCP, FPSMID, Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease Specialist.
The ESSU contingent included Dr. Lito D. Lacaba, Vice President for Research and Extension; Dr. Debbie Joyce R. Voloso, University BOR Secretary; Prof. Marijun Leonor T. Obon, Director for International Affairs Office; and Dr. Janice Dayan Quiloña, Dean of the Graduate School, Can-Avid Campus.
ESSU expresses its utmost gratitude to Bicol University for such an instrumental engagement and for their hospitable accommodation. The entire ESSU contingent took with them a wealth of invaluable best practices, information, and knowledge in the operation of a creditable College of Medicine that is soon to welcome its very first enrollees.
