Liceo de Cagayan University

Clinical Internship Program at Northern Mindanao Medical Center

Since 2012, the College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS) of Liceo de Cagayan University has partnered with the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) to implement a year-long Clinical Internship Program that bridges academic instruction with real-world healthcare practice. The partnership ensures that Medical Laboratory Science interns gain professional competencies in a hospital setting while upholding ethical and service-oriented values.

Interns are assigned to five key laboratory sections—Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Histopathology—where they perform diagnostic testing, specimen handling, and case analysis under the supervision of licensed medical technologists. They also attend hospital-based seminars and sessions on infection control, quality assurance, and professional conduct.

“Our internship at NMMC made us realize how vital accuracy and compassion are in saving lives,” shared one Licean intern. “It’s where we truly understood what it means to serve through science.”

The program contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by equipping future medical technologists to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. It also supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) through hands-on, outcomes-based learning, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through its sustained collaboration with a government hospital.

Through digital logbooks, reflective learning, and hospital-based research, the initiative continues to strengthen Liceo U’s commitment to developing competent, compassionate professionals who advance healthcare and community well-being.

Community Health in Action: CMLS Promotes Wellness in Barangay Macasandig

Liceo de Cagayan University’s College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS), through its Community and Public Health Program, strengthened its commitment to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by bringing preventive health services and education directly to the people of Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City.

Conducted over two phases on December 2 and 9, 2023, the initiative began with a Needs Assessment Interview involving selected residents. The results guided the design of the Culmination Program, which featured free blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol and blood sugar testing, flu vaccinations, and health education sessions focused on nutrition, hygiene, and lifestyle modification.

The activity, conducted in partnership with the Department of Health – Northern Mindanao and Barangay Macasandig, allowed students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world health promotion. It also strengthened collaboration between the University and local health sectors toward preventive and inclusive community healthcare.

“After the students visited our homes and taught us about healthy food and exercise, I became more aware of checking my blood pressure regularly,” shared one Barangay Macasandig resident during the event.

Through this initiative, CMLS not only delivered essential services but also fostered health literacy and community empowerment — demonstrating how education and partnership can improve lives.

“By combining assessment and action, we ensure our outreach is relevant, responsive, and truly community-centered,” said a CMLS faculty member, reflecting on the program’s success.

The project stands as a model for sustainable university-community collaboration — one that merges research, compassion, and action in pursuit of healthier, more informed communities.

Buntis Congress: “Inay, Espesyal Ka” Promoting Safe Motherhood in Barangay Canitoan

In partnership with the City Health Office, Department of Health – Regional Office X, and The Challenge Initiative (TCI), the Liceo de Cagayan University College of Medicine joined the Buntis Congress: “Inay, Espesyal Ka”, a community outreach activity held at the Calaanan Covered Court, Barangay Canitoan, on June 26, 2024.

The event aimed to educate expectant mothers on safe pregnancy practices, proper prenatal care, and maternal nutrition. Through lectures, interactive demonstrations, and the distribution of “Buntis Kits,” participants gained practical knowledge to help ensure safer pregnancies and deliveries.

“Our engagement in this program allowed us to see the power of education in saving lives,” shared one Licean medical student. “Every mother we reached reminded us why compassionate healthcare matters.”

The initiative directly supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting maternal health, reducing pregnancy-related risks, and strengthening local health systems through partnerships with government and community organizations. It also reflects SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through multi-sector collaboration for community health improvement.

Internship Rotation at Davao Jubilee Foundation: Advancing Rehabilitation and Wellness

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences of Liceo de Cagayan University continues to strengthen its commitment to quality health education and community well-being through its Clinical Internship Rotation Program at the Davao Jubilee Foundation. Conducted in July 2023, the one-month exposure immersed Physical Therapy students in advanced rehabilitation practice, focusing on prosthetics, orthotics, and gait training for amputees and patients with mobility challenges.

Under professional supervision, interns engaged in patient assessments, treatment planning, and health promotion activities designed to restore physical function and enhance quality of life. The rotation also featured health education campaigns on exercise, disability awareness, and disease prevention—core elements of Liceo U’s holistic approach to healthcare learning.

“Working with amputee patients at Davao Jubilee taught me that rehabilitation is not just about physical recovery but rebuilding confidence,” shared one Licean intern. “Seeing a patient take their first independent step made me realize the power of therapy in restoring hope and dignity.”

The initiative advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by expanding access to specialized rehabilitative care and promoting lifelong wellness through education and innovation. It also reflects SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through sustained collaboration between Liceo U and Davao Jubilee Foundation in training future rehabilitation professionals.

Honoring the Invaluable Legacy of the Filipino Senior Citizens: Calaanan Elderly Week Celebration

The Liceo de Cagayan University College of Medicine, in partnership with the Calaanan and Agong Health Centers, City Health Office, Department of Health – Regional Office X, and Barangay Canitoan, joined the Elderly Week Celebration on September 26, 2024, at the Calaanan Covered Court, Barangay Canitoan.

With the theme “Honoring the Invaluable Legacy of the Filipino Senior Citizens,” the event aimed to promote the health, dignity, and inclusion of older persons through free medical services and social activities. Senior citizens received blood pressure monitoring, random blood sugar testing, pneumococcal vaccination, and maintenance medicines for hypertension and diabetes, helping to prevent non-communicable diseases and encourage active, healthy aging.

“Many of the elderly shared how grateful they were to be cared for and remembered,” shared one Licean medical student volunteer. “It reminded us that healthcare is not just about treatment—it’s about compassion and connection.”

The initiative directly supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by improving access to healthcare and disease prevention for the elderly, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by promoting inclusivity and equal access to medical services regardless of age or status.