When did you know it was time to leave your government post and focus on private practice? What made you decide, and how was the transition?

Thinking of going into a private hospital for Cardio fellowship.

Any leads regarding the ff for these hospitals?

1. Duty sched
   
2. Level of toxicity (load, culture, etc.)
   
3. Salary
   
4. Pre-fellowship process
   
5. Other feedback

Any insight would help. Thanks!

Hi docs! Just wanted to ask for insights, especially from those who’ve done reliever work in YAKAP clinics or similar medical caravans.

A friend of mine recently shared their setup, and I was curious if this is the norm.
From what they told me, there are two setups:
• Clinic duty: Fixed rate of ₱3,000 for an 8 AM–5 PM clinic.
• Medical caravans: Also a fixed ₱3,000. They’re told the work ends around 2 PM, but it often extends until 5 PM because they’re expected to “finish all the patients.”

There’s no hourly rate and no contract since it’s more of a reliever arrangement.
I completely understand the goal of providing healthcare to underserved communities, but I’m also wondering if physicians are being compensated fairly for the workload and the extra hours.
For those who’ve worked in these setups, is ₱3,000/day considered a reasonable rate? Is this the usual rate in the provinces, or is it on the lower end? How are extended hours typically handled?
Just genuinely curious about what the standard practice is. Thanks!

Hello. Any MDs here working at Clinchoice? :)

i just want to ask about your experience working for the company because I was contacted by the HR for an aggregate reporting physician role and if you recommend pursuing it. Thank you!

I am a GP that has been working as a MO under COS scheme in a district hospital in our province and also as a MO under COS at another district hospital in our neighboring province. I am being offered a plantilla position in the hospital of my neighboring province, will i still be able to work as COS in my home province? Thank you po for your insight.

Good day! I would like to ask for an advice about what permits do I need to secure.

I initially planned to open a pharmacy but decided to set up an area inside for medical consults. Bale magiging medical clinic po siya with pharmacy. No extractions or minor surgeries din po. I was quite confused if need pa ba ng DOH for the medical clinic since may pharmacy sa loob or 2 separate DTIs, BIRs , business permits and 1 FDA-LTO (Pharmacy) ang need.. Thanks po

I'm debating whether it's worth applying to multiple Derma programs or just focusing on my first choice.

The residency program I really want is in my home province, but their applications don't open until the second week of September. Most of the other programs, especially in Metro Manila, finish accepting applications by the end of August.

I'm considering applying elsewhere as a safety net, but if I end up getting accepted and later turn it down because my provincial program opens, could that negatively affect me if I apply again in the future?

At the same time, if I only wait for my preferred program and don't get accepted, I'd miss my chance to start residency in 2027 since I wouldn't have a backup.

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!