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Welcome,
Future Doctor!

Welcome to The Iris Diaries, where you can explore research-based illustrated stories inspired by Filipino doctors who faced the same questions you may be asking today. Through these stories, we celebrate the many doctors who choose to stay and serve their home country, the Philippines, showing how local practice can be purposeful, impactful, and deeply fulfilling.

About Us

What is The Iris Diaries?

The project is named after the Iris flower, a plant with healing properties that symbolizes hope & wisdom. It serves as a support system for Filipino pre-med & medical students around the country. This website and the stories were carefully crafted with you in mind.

This is your safe space.

SHORT STORIES

Kick back, relax, and listen to music with our short illustrated novels!

V. Del GallegoPhysician
"I would definitely recommend it especially to the younger, ano, to the younger aspiring doctors because for one, you would get a grasp– a good grasp of how it really is to be a medical professional in the Philippines."
S. BacaniMedical Technology Student
"It’s very eye opening. I would highly recommend."
G. MagaOptometrist
"It’s happening around us. Those scenarios (in the novels) are really happening around us. The situation of the medical practitioners is very bad, so it’s the reality."

GALING BALIKBAYAN

Kung Saan Ka Dapat

Santo

Lessons in Practice

REAL LIFE STORIES

Immerse yourself & learn more about doctors in the Philippines!

Meet the Hero Doctor Helping Fight COVID-19 By Developing a Filipino-Made Ventilator
April 20, 2020 | Written by Padayon UP
A Physician’s Purpose: The Story of Dr. Allen M. Quirit
“I wanted to become skilled enough to assist people who desperately wanted to live and continue fighting the challenges of life.” — Dr. Allen M. Quirit
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SUPPORT GROUPS

If you ever feel like you’re struggling, remember you don’t have to go through it alone. Here are some support groups that uplift medical professionals and students, helping them navigate the journey ahead.

Note: these organizations are not affiliated with our project, they’re shared as examples of networks available in the Philippines.

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"From caring comes courage"

- Lao Tzu

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