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The program aligns to the normal learning approach had its
goals for Modern Medical Educa- most valued clientele- the stu-
tion to standardize the learning dents- hurdling to comply with the
outcome and general competen- needed academic requirements.
cies; provide options for customiz- The University puts prime
ing the learning process adaptive importance on the emotional and
to local trends and needs; at the mental vigor of its faculty mem-
same time providing opportunities bers and students amid these
to experience in research, policy struggles. University President Dr.
making, education- reflecting the Ricmar P. Aquino reminded the
broad role played by physicians. faculty on the University’s new
The University has started normal policy of utmost lenien-
laying-off the foundations of the cy in the delivery of instruction,
College of Medicine at ISU-Ech- during his virtual orientation
ague Main Campus, along with message last September for the
the proposed learning-conducive First Semester of Academic Year
facilities. The potential feeder pro- 2020-2021.
grams to the College of Medicine In support to these, a week-
are already recognized, accredited long Semester Reflection Break
and existing academic programs in was declared in November 2020
the University, namely: BS Biology, to unburden the students and
BS Psychology, and BS Nursing. teachers in their academic loads in
With these, the University is opti- the hope of revitalizing their zeal
mist in its new-found commitment and optimism on learning conti-
in developing able physicians not nuity amid the pandemic. And in
only for local communities, but the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses
also for national and international onslaught, the University as well
deployment. announced a week-long Academic
Ease to relieve the students of the
Vibrance in Student academic stress amid the events
Development of severe flooding in the Cagayan

The efforts of the University Valley.
in the pursuit of learning continu- In an effort to curve the
ity amid the pandemic are indeed internet connectivity problem,
worth applauding. However, there as manifested from the result of
remains unfortunate circum- electronic survey in the crafting
stances that surround any deci- of blended-learning guidelines,
sive plans. The demands of new the University formed partnership

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