Phi in the OR: Career Talk on Surgery and Anesthesiology

By Leslie T. Lim, ​Ф2019, Class 2023

Last October 11, 2019, the Phi Lambda Delta Sorority had a career talk on surgery and anaesthesiology entitled “Phi in the OR”. The event was held in PGH’s RCB OR Conference Room and was graced with four speakers from the Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology namely: Dr. Esther Alinsunurin Saguil (Ф1986, Class 1991), Dr. Jeryl Anne Silvia Roxas Reyes (Ф2000A, Class 2005), Dr. Maria Teresa Sabas Flores-Paelmo (Ф1990, Class 1995) and Dr. Arlene Dejera Jimeno-Hernandez (Ф1990, Class 1995). Apart from these, resident sisses from these two departments also shared their stories.

The speakers talked about their life as medical students, interns, residents, and as successful doctors. Tips and advice were given as well. Moreover, how to have a love live and how to build a family despite the toxicity of becoming a doctor was also tackled.

The career talk also began with snacks from Amber’s and Sushi Nori sponsored by the alum sisses. Truly, the event was a success as more sisses in the resident body were inspired to take surgery, and even anaesthesiology as their specialty in the future!

This event was headed by Aurora Nakpil (Ф2017), and co-headed by Leslie Lim (Ф2019).