Introducing JOINT: The Journal of INTernship (1998-1999)

After four years of medical school, the last requirement before taking the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination (also known as the medical boards) is a year-long internship^ at a hospital accredited to provide the doctor-to-be adequate clinical training. At that time, internship in all Philippine training hospitals starts on May 1, and ends on April 30. […]

What is Rehabilitation Medicine?

Rehabilitation Medicine is also known as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine (PRM) or Physiatry (fizz-ee-AHT-ree, or fee-SIGH-ah-tree; from the Greek physio = of nature or physical, iatrea = act of healing or doctor). As you can see, this medical specialty has some sort of an identity crisis… which does not help […]

WORMHOLE: What’s in a Name?

WORMHOLE.: Words On Rehabilitation, Medicine, Humanities, Old Stuff, Language and Education Welcome to my new website. I thought long and hard about what to call the blog. Friends and family know that I like witty wordplay so a straightforward “My Website” or “My Blog” might not be the best choice. However, titles are not my […]