Research and Scholarly Works

To enhance the research skills of the faculty and student body,  SLMCCM offers a 3-session Basic Research Course outside the curriculum for those who want to learn more about research outside their class or work hours. This course covers topics from research design and methods all the way to manuscript writing. During and even after these sessions, the participating faculty and students get mentoring and assistance as they prepare their research proposals, conduct their studies, and finalize their research manuscripts. After the basic course, an Advance Research Course is also prepared to cater to faculty with more advanced knowledge but still needs further learning on other related topics. This fosters a culture of research excellence outside the academic and work requirements, and encourages curiosity as well as critical thinking among the college body.

 

The College continues to adapt to various teaching and learning methods. Online learning delivery has proven to be a valuable educational tool both for the faculty and students. In this regard, the College would invest on production and creation of high quality, high-impact and professionally made online educational modules not only for research topics, but also for other disciplines of medicine. These modules would be made available to SLMCCM students and faculty, but it would later be made available to SLMC Consultants and Trainees.

 

The SLMCCM research forum gathers the entire SLMCCM community as students from different year levels present their research output that they have worked on throughout the year in a General Faculty and Student Assemblies (GFSA). Pre-selected groups of student researchers are given the opportunity to orally present their scientific work, while other students get to present their research through a poster.

SLMCCM Research and Scholarly Works Forum 2025: A Milestone for Student-Led Research

St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine – WHQM (SLMCCM) proudly held its anticipated Research and Scholarly Work Forum last April 23, 2025, marking a new chapter in its commitment to academic excellence and student-led research. Organized by the Office of Research and Scholarly Works, the event aimed to showcase the research outputs of students, promote a culture of research and inquiry, recognize outstanding student achievements, and inspire peers to pursue scholarly activities. Dr. Bernard F. Laya, Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Work opened the event with an inspiring speech highlighting the year-round efforts of the Office and shared life lessons drawn from the research process itself. The forum opened with a special presentation by Rafaella Javier, who presented a study she worked on with her colleagues, on the impact of e-cigarette-related social media content on youth behavior in the national capital region (NCR). This study won 1st Place at the 2025 Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) Policy Pitch Contest. This was immediately followed by a series of presentations conducted in 3 parallel sessions. The final activity for the GFSA was the scientific poster exhibition that was held at the Angelo King Auditorium Penthouse Lobby.

 

The SLMCCM-WHQM Research Immersion Program, spearheaded by the Office of Research and Scholarly Work, is a unique two-week initiative designed to immerse medical students in the world of scientific inquiry and medical research. Tailored for 1st to 3rd year medical students, this competitive program offers an intensive, hands-on experience in key areas of research such as literature review, protocol development, and the realities of conducting research in the medical field. Selected students benefit from personalized mentorship, interactive didactic sessions, and skill-building workshops that enhance their research capabilities. Through this program, students are equipped not only with essential research skills but also with the confidence and insight needed to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the ever-evolving medical landscape.

 

While faculty members of SLMCCM are primarily responsible for their teaching duties, they are also expected to enrich the teaching-learning environment through research and scholarly activities. By generating knowledge through research and applying it to improve teaching and practice, faculty can better navigate the evolving demands of education. However, research output remains a challenge in many institutions, including SLMCCM. Common barriers to research productivity include poor attitudes toward research, lack of interest, and insufficient skills or training.