The University of St. La Salle’s (USLS) College of Medicine emerged as champion in the Regional Clinicopathologic Case (CPC) Competition during the 14th Association of Philippine Medical Colleges–Student Network (APMC-SN) Visayas Regional Assembly 2026, held on January 24 at the University of the Visayas–Gullas College of Medicine.
The Regional Clinicopathologic Case Competition is an event that challenges medical students to analyze patient cases by integrating clinical findings, diagnostic data, and pathologic evidence to arrive at accurate diagnoses. It aims to strengthen critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making essential to medical practice.
The winning team, composed of Cheska Andrea Año, Joshua Philip Magay, Jose Cesar Selomandin, and Ralph Jason Tulmo from the MD3 and MD2 levels, demonstrated strong clinical reasoning and collaborative analysis, earning the top honors among participating medical schools in the region. In their case, “Hidden in Plain View: The Principle of Parsimony,” they highlighted how addressing systemic gaps is crucial to improving patient care.
In addition to the championship title, the USLS delegation also received the Best Presentation Award, with Año recognized as Best Speaker for her clarity, depth of discussion, and effective delivery during the competition.
As regional champion, USLS will represent the Visayas region in the upcoming APMC-SN National Assembly Clinicopathologic Case Competition, to be held in Southern Luzon later this year, together with the Central Philippine University.
The University takes pride in this achievement, which reflects its continued commitment to excellence in medical education and the formation of competent, ethical, and service-oriented future physicians.