3,845 pass licensure exam for physicians in October

A total of 3,845 out of 6,600 individuals passed the physicians licensure examination this October, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Davao Medical School Foundation's Isaac Edron Orig topped the exam with a rating of 89.33%, followed by Rolter Lorenz Lee of the University of Santo Tomas (89.25%), and Jerickson Rodney Cua of the University of the Philippines Manila (89.17%).

Nijell Potencioso of Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) placed fourth (89.08%), while UST's Kiel Christian Alday landed fifth (88.83%).

UP Manila's Ryan Delfin Encarnacion and Martin Aaron Mamangon tied for sixth place (88.33%).

Rounding out the top 10 are UP Manila's Frances Dominique Ho (88.00%), Anne Corine Ramos of Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (87.83%), Christian Lloyd Loo of CIM (87.75%), and UST's Chelseah Denise Torres (87.67%).

The PRC said the date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony would be announced later. — VBL, GMA Integrated News