Who Am I?

I am a general surgeon in Palawan, Philippines. Why surgery? Well, when I was young, I admired doctors in their white coats. I was amazed by the skills of the surgeons during the life-saving procedure. No, I don’t enjoy seeing or being splattered with blood on my face.

I graduated from surgical training at the Philippine General Hospital in 2007. After graduation, I started my practice in Cavite for about 3 years before deciding to try our luck overseas. I was a urology medical officer for 4 years in Singapore. Subsequently, I spent 2 years as a medical affairs manager for a pharmaceutical company before deciding to return to my home country.

Back in my premed days, I was the editor-in-chief of the Purple Gazette from my alma mater. I was fortunate enough to have our English adviser as my mentor. Through the years, the writer in me never had the chance to reach their full potential. I doubted my capability; I’m no good. Others are better. With the advent of the internet, each and every voice can now be heard. It’s just a matter of time and hard work. Learning to blog is no easy task. But it’s worth a try.

During my residency, I never had the chance to enhance my writing. I like to express my thoughts in words. Words are powerful in conveying a specific message. Hence, I am venturing into blogging to hone my skills and eventually be able to reach a wider audience. And eventually, find my voice.