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#4 INFOGRAPHIC REGARDING TOPNOTCH OCTOBER 2025 PREMIUM PROGRAM

Based on March 19, 2025 Announcement

Date: May 1, 2025

Improvements Made for October 2025

Some important information on the OCTOBER 2025 Topnotch Premium Program are listed below. Read through them:

1. Program Schedule (July 1, 2025 – October 13, 2025)
   • Starts one month before most internship programs end, giving more time for self-study and preparation days per subject.
   • Relatively easier subjects (~12 hrs each) scheduled from July 1–31, 2025 to balance internship work and board prep.
   • Topnotch Pre-Season: June 15–30, 2025 → Access to Online Portal, bonus lectures, practice tests, infoposters, and study strategy lectures.
   • All synchronous sessions will be uploaded within 24 hours for on-demand viewing.
   • Includes 14 days for the Mastery Period (2nd reading of handouts).
   • Improved subject schedule: 4–6 days per subject (vs 3–4 days last Oct 2024).
   • Design per subject:
     • 8 hrs/day lecture videos (1x speed)
     • ~4 hrs self-study at night
     • 1-day buffer per subject for practice tests, flashcards, catching up
     • Sundays = rest days (for October batch)
   • Note: Mastery Period + rest days also help those unable to study from July 1–31 catch up.
2. Onsite Lectures (Optional)
   • 14 days onsite at Topnotch Fairview or Topnotch New Manila.
   • 8 hrs per day for 12 main subjects + 1 day for midterm & final exams.
   • Focus on select high-yield systems/modules.
   • All onsite sessions have identical online counterparts.
   • Limited seats → signup required (first-come, first-served).
3. Mother Goose (MG) adviser assigned to each student for academic & tech support. Video intro available by June.
4. Mentoring Program (free, strengthened, with quality control). Conducted online; some onsite mentoring available.
5. Mental Health Program: In-house psychiatrist (Topnotch alumnus) available via Academic Forum and discounted consults.
6. Topnotch Academic Forum: Official discussion board via Online Portal. Anonymous Q&A with teachers/mentors.
7. Practice Tests (7 sets): Divided into Priority & Legacy PTs.
   • Given via PDF (recommended to print & answer with pencil).
   • Diagnostic, Midterm, and Final Exams will use Google Forms.
8. Checkpoint Testing:
   • 20-item pre-test discussion at start of each subject.
   • 20-item post-test per subject during Checkpoint Days.
9. Main Handouts & Lectures revised for October 2025 (reflecting April 2025 board exam changes).
10. Topnotch Pearls B Lectures (100-item exam discussion) based on April 2025 feedback.
11. Formal Orientation: July 2, 2025 (Wednesday), 6PM via Online Portal. Recorded version uploaded after 24 hrs.
12. Onsite Topnotch Retreat Sessions: For board exam repeaters. Sessions at program start, midpoint, and near end. Includes mental health, spiritual, and academic coaching.

Enrollment & Updates

📌 Refer to Topnotch Announcement #1 for the official registration form to enroll for the October 2025 Premium Program.

📢 Follow the Topnotch Facebook Page for numbered announcements, updates, and enrollment instructions (especially after April 2025 boards).

Closing

Thanks everyone! Excited to see you soon.
We will personally guide you through your journey to the medical board exams.

— Dr. Enrico Paolo C. Banzuela & the Entire Topnotch Family