ASMPH welcomes incoming students through management and public health submodules of YL5 Transition Module

The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) recently concluded the first two weeks of its Year Level 5 (YL5) Transition Module — a three-week bridge program designed to orient incoming students to the school’s Jesuit identity and prepare them for the demands of graduate-level education in medicine and management.

The initial phase of the module focused on two foundational components: the Management Submodule and the Public Health Submodule. Under the leadership of Dr Olive Lazo, the Management Submodule introduced students to the principles of strategic thinking and leadership in health care — core competencies for aspiring physician-administrators. Meanwhile, the Public Health Submodule, facilitated by Dr Paulo Lumicao and Dr Cherry Bernardo-Lazaro, equipped students with systems thinking approaches and frameworks for addressing complex health challenges at the community and population levels.

These submodules were coordinated by Dr Isabel Fernandez and featured contributions from ASMPH upperclassmen and alumni who are currently serving in various sectors, including hospital practice, the pharmaceutical industry, NGOs, and public health. Through their insights and experiences, students were given a firsthand look at the dynamic intersection of medicine, management, and public service.

Together, these sessions aim to cultivate the mindset, competence, and leadership readiness that students will carry into their clinical years, where excellence in care must be matched by a deep sense of responsibility and vision.

The final component of the Transition Module — the Group Dynamics Submodule — will take place on 28-29 July 2025 at the CCT Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center. This off-campus retreat will focus on deepening self-awareness, fostering meaningful relationships, and honing leadership skills.

The program will culminate in the Closing Ceremonies on 25 July 2025 — marking a significant milestone in the students’ journey toward becoming doctor-leaders in service of the nation.