BS Medical Laboratory Science
Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela
A scientific foundation built on accuracy, analysis, and responsibility.
PRELIM · 2026
AngelicaFaithIdanan
RMT
MD 1-1
01PROFILE
Originally from Subic, Zambales
Laboratory precision.
Physician purpose.
I am Angelica Faith B. Idanan, a Registered Medical Technologist and first-year medical student.
I earned my degree in Medical Technology from Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela and later passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination. Working for a year as a Chief Medical Technologist gave me valuable experience in laboratory medicine, patient care, and healthcare teamwork.
That experience strengthened my appreciation for accurate diagnosis and compassionate care. I chose to pursue Doctor of Medicine to connect my foundation in laboratory science with my goal of serving patients more fully as a physician.
REGISTEREDRMTMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
02EDUCATION
Foundations
Two disciplines.
One direction.
Doctor of Medicine · MD 1-1
Manila Central University College of Medicine
Expanding laboratory knowledge into clinical understanding and compassionate care.03EXPERIENCES
Field notes
Where earlier experience meets new understanding.
These experiences are arranged in the same journal format as the learning entries, showing how each moment adds another layer to my medical formation.
ENTRY01
Professional practice
Chief Medical Technologist
My year in laboratory practice taught me that every result carries responsibility. Accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork are not abstract standards. They directly shape the quality of care a patient receives.
Working closely with patients and healthcare professionals also strengthened my desire to understand the clinical story behind every laboratory value.
ENTRY02
Biochemistry and medicine
Water, pH, and Homeostasis
Water and pH initially challenged me because of the many concepts and equations. With time, I began to see how buffers, fluid balance, and pH help maintain homeostasis.
These ideas become clinically meaningful in dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, and acid-base disorders. Biochemistry helps me connect laboratory findings with what is happening inside the patient.
ENTRY03
Collaborative learning
Growing Together Through the Grind
Long hours of reviewing, sharing notes, explaining difficult concepts, and encouraging one another made the demands of medicine feel lighter.
Between coffee, stressful nights, laughter, and small victories, I learned that teamwork and perseverance are also part of becoming a physician.
PHOTO NOTESMoments behind the learning
04LEARNING LOG
Prelim chapters
Lessons recorded as they changed me.
Select an entry to open the full reflection.
QUIZ01–02
Adjustment and progress
Learning Through the First Challenge
Quiz 1 tested my adjustment to Biochemistry. Passing Quiz 2 showed me that effort, consistency, and learning from mistakes can turn difficulty into progress.
The experience encouraged me to focus on understanding concepts instead of simply memorizing them.
SGD01
Anemia and iron
When Iron Is Not Enough
This discussion connected my experience with CBC results to the biochemistry of hemoglobin, myoglobin, oxygen transport, and iron.
I now understand that anemia is more complex than a single low value. Hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, and MCH can offer clues about its underlying cause.
SKILL01
Communication
Words That Heal
Open-ended questions invite patients to share their symptoms, concerns, and experiences more completely while helping them feel heard.
Practicing with my groupmates and doctor facilitator reminded me that asking the right question and listening genuinely can change how well we understand a patient.
QUIZ03–04
Amino acids and proteins
The Building Blocks of Life
Determining protein primary structure was difficult, but working through it and passing Quiz 4 strengthened my confidence.
Proteins support enzymes, hormones, antibodies, and countless essential processes. The challenge showed me that consistent effort makes complex ideas manageable.
SGD02
Hemoglobin and myoglobin
Beyond Oxygen
Learning their structures and oxygen-binding properties gave me a deeper view of values I once encountered mainly through CBC results.
Discussion with my group and facilitator made the science more engaging and clarified its clinical importance.
05REFLECTION
“
Struggling does not mean I am incapable. It means I am still learning and growing.
My long exam and prelim journey challenged my confidence, but it also taught me to keep improving, learn from mistakes, and understand each lesson more deeply. Every setback can become an opportunity to return stronger.
A memorable part of our examinations was receiving pencils and Oreos from the Biochemistry Department. It was a simple but thoughtful reminder that our professors understood the pressure and were supporting us through it.
I may be struggling now, but I will keep moving toward the physician I hope to become.
Angelica Faith B. Idanan, RMT
MD 1-1 · Biochemistry E-Portfolio
©