Employees appreciate the opportunities for professional growth at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, with fast promotions and valuable learning experiences. Staff members find serving patients rewarding and enjoy the diverse cases they encounter. The hospital provides a great learning environment with opportunities to practise specialisations and develop skills. Employees value the teamwork and camaraderie among colleagues, noting the supportive atmosphere and professionalism in building rapport with patients.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as the hospital being understaffed for its capacity, which can lead to long working hours including shifts exceeding 24 hours. Employees have noted that overtime is unpaid and contractual staff do not receive certain benefits such as hazard pay or night differential. The high volume of patients relative to healthcare professionals can be demanding, and administrative processes may take time due to the limited presence of some officials on hospital premises.