The AMA School of Medicine participates in the third leg of the "Lab for All" Program in San Juan, La Union

The AMA School of Medicine (ASM/AMASOM) demonstrated its strong commitment to medical quality and community involvement by actively participating in the third leg of the global "Lab for All" program in San Juan, La Union. The Office of the First Lady is spearheading the initiative under the leadership of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Enhancing impoverished Filipino communities' access to essential health and social services is the main goal of her campaigning.

Through the "Lab for All" program, the First Lady continues to advocate for inclusive and people-centered governance, ensuring that local communities have access to vital government services. Her tireless efforts have improved access to digital services, livelihood support, social safety, and health care for families nationwide, particularly in underprivileged and remote areas.

ASM remains committed to producing medical professionals who are socially responsible and globally competitive as a proud member of the AMA Education System. In keeping with this objective, the ASM medical team provided free medical consultations, basic health screenings, and risk assessment services to residents of 41 San Juan barangays, assisting 1,476 patients and community members.

The activity was carried out in close collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Public Attorney's Office (PAO), Local Government Unit of San Juan, La Union, and other participating organizations.

The organization's substantial contribution was made possible by the dedicated effort of ASM's faculty physicians, who are all members of the school's academic and instructional personnel. Along with Drs. Dean Michael Maniwa headed the medical mission with John Rey Gonzales, Jonathan Iledan, and Eric De Leon, who exemplified ASM's ideals of clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care.

As evidence of ASM's growing international student body and commitment to multicultural medical education, four (4) medical clerks—international medical students enrolled at the institution—helped the faculty physicians. While assigned to the Risk Assessment Station, the clerks managed patient triage, preliminary screening, and cooperation with partner organizations, gaining hands-on experience in community-based healthcare delivery.

Their participation reflects ASM's strong emphasis on experiential learning, which develops students' teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and patient-centered competencies while enabling both domestic and international students to take part directly in national public health projects.

Through its continued involvement in the "Lab for All" project, the AMA School of Medicine reiterates its role as an essential partner in advancing the First Lady's objective of accessible, responsive, and integrated public services. It also strengthens ASM's position as a top medical school in the AMA Education System by fusing academic excellence, global perspective, and social responsibility.

Supporting the program's later stages, encouraging population health, preventative care, and cooperative public service, and producing qualified, compassionate, and community-focused physicians for the Philippines and the rest of the globe are all important priorities for ASM.