The West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Medicine garnered multiple national awards and recognitions during the 9th Association of Philippine Medical Colleges – Student Network (APMC-SN) National Convention held from Apr. 9 to 11, 2026 at the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Celebrating its 25th year, the APMC-SN marked its silver milestone through the convention themed “Iridescence: Through the Silver Years of APMC-SN,” highlighting unity, leadership, and service among medical students nationwide. The organization is recognized as one of the largest alliances of Filipino medical students and student councils across the country.

The WVSU College of Medicine received the following awards and recognitions:

• Seal of Good Governance – Gold Awardee

• Ten Outstanding Medical Student Organizations
➤ Order of Asclepius – 1^st Place
➤ AMSA WVSU – 2^nd Place
➤ Vital Signs – 3^rd Place

• Mga Natatanging Mag-aaral ng Medisina ng Pilipinas
➤ Franco Miguel M. Nodado – 3^rd Place
➤ Kathleen Mae V. Donoso – 5^th Place
➤ Ma. Charlene S. Jereos – 7^th Place

• National Medical Quiz Bee Competition – 7^th Place

• National Clinico-Pathologic Case Competition – 1st Runner-Up
➤ Best Presentation – 1^st Place
➤ Best Presenter – 1^st Place: Carlos Jose E. Cerrada

• National Interscholastic Medical Debate Competition – 5^th Place
Top 5 Best Speakers:
➤ Earl Cedric T. Lagapa
➤ Richard D. Olano, Jr.

• National Healthcare Innovations Competition – National Qualifier

These achievements reflect the WVSU College of Medicine’s commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, research, and service, reinforcing its role in shaping competent and globally competitive future medical professionals.