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Greetings!
It is a great honor and privilege for the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA JONELTA Foundation School of Medicine to virtually host the 55th APMC Annual Convention on June 13-16, 2023 with the theme: "BALANCING ACADEMICS, PROFESSIONALISM, MENTAL STRENGTH, AND COMPETENCE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION TO PRODUCE THE RESPONSIVE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN."
As healthcare providers in the academy, we share a common goal of improving the skills and competency of our students as they journey towards becoming equipped physicians in the future. This convention presents a unique opportunity to come together to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in our field. We have assembled a comprehensive program that includes plenary sessions as well as symposiums with prestigious panels in the medical field.
The general objective this year is to seek ways to produce primary care physicians who are suited to respond to the challenges of the human resource to follow through with the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
I want to express my appreciation to the organizers of this event for their dedication and hard work in putting together a world-class program and to our sponsors for their generous support. I hope that you all have a productive and enjoyable time at this convention.
PRESIDENT:DeanMadeleineGraceM.Sosa
VICEPRESIDENT:DeanReyH.delosReyes
TREASURER:DeanSusanP.Nagtalon
MEMBERS:
Dean Martiniano C. Zanoria
Dean Doris A. Mendoza
Dean Angeline D. Alabastro
Dean Charlotte M. Chiong
Dean John Anthony A. Domantay
Dean Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao
Dean Norbert Lingling Uy
Dean Cenon A. Alfonso
EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR:
Dr. Ramon L. Arcadio
DIRECTOR:
Dr. Alberto B. Roxas
CORPORATESECRETARY: Atty. Diosdado G. Madrid
CHAIRMEMBERS:
Dr. Coralie Dimacali
Dr. Warren Roraldo
Dr. Maria Isabelle M. Atienza
Dr. Cezar Ong
Dr. Walden Ursos
Dr. Ricardo Gallaga, Jr.
Dr Alfacetta, Luisa Tan Reyes
SCIENTIFICCOMMITTEECHAIR:Dr.Wilhelmina-MaPineda
SCIENTIFICCOMMITTEEVICECHAIR:Dr.VirginiaCrisostomo
PLENARY:
CO-CHAIR:Dr Nancy Anchores
Dr ConstantineDella
Dr JudithPerez
Dr RaymondCruz
Dr JoseAnthony Jocson
Dr JonathanSalvador
Dr Abigail Ramos
Dr FranciscoValenzuela
Dr Mary Leisly Herradura
SIMULTANEOUSSESSION/ SATELLITESYMPOSIUM:
CO-CHAIR:Dr BenjamirCabrera
Dr.InaIrabon
Dr NatVillanueva
Dr Manuel Valdez
Dr KarenFortes
Dr JoanBalistoy
Dr DavidOlveda
Dr.Racquel Jocson
REGISTRATION:
CHAIR:Dr Wendy Nicanor
Dr KatBalmores
Dr KristineBrillo
Dr Jewell Nunez-Sangcate
Dr PatriciaMendiola
Dr JanethCarreon
Dr JenniferMateo
Dr VictorVesuna
CHAIR:Dr JacquelineRoseBurgos
Dr JehrisseSoriano-Ocampo
Dr. MelVillanueva
Dr RJValdez
Dr RannieBaquiran
Dr GrethelVasquez
Dr RogelioAcosta
Dr EthelPineda-Garcia
Dr DinarazadMiranda
TECHNICAL:
CHAIR:Dr CharleneRobelleRamos
Dr MarleneRicci
Dr DomilineArca
Dr BeeJaneMartinez
WAYS&MEANS:
CHAIR:Dr.AlmaRamirez
Dr NestleBernadetteSilveri
Dr GaudencioAbratique
Dr AllenPalon
Dr Ma VictoriaTurla
Dr RodolfoPascual
Dr.KarlaMotol-Mallari
Dr Audrey AngeliAndres
Dr LiborioSoledad
RESEARCH:
CHAIR:Dr JoseAntonioPaulino
Dr AnnaMacalalad-Josue
Dr NatashaIpac
Dr Lu
Dr.MarieAlelideCastro-Malig
Dr Elrey Navarro
Dr MarianneDuco
Dr IreneTan
CHAIR:Dr ElaineMarieMadamba
Dr JaniceAsuncionMacazo
Dr FranzBiboso
Dr JohnTimojinTawasil
Dr ApolloSalango
Dr GeorgetteLee
Dr JacklynSo-Cabahug
Dr Mabel Macas
Dr.KathleenGonzales
Dr DeannaJeanSope
The general objective this year is to seek ways to produce primary care physicians who are suited to respond to the challenges of the human resource to follow through the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
Specific objectives that will be discussed during the plenary sessions:
To discuss how the curriculum in Philippine medical education has evolved
To define the expectations of the DOH for all physicians
To assess the alignment of the current medical curriculum to the national health care plan
To discuss the parameters that ensure quality online medical education
To describe the specialist’s role in the delivery of primary care
To discuss the prospects and ways of enticing more new physicians to join the Doctors to the Barrios program
To explain how the medical student can meet the struggles and future demands of becoming a physician suited for health care delivery
To narrate different experiences of overcoming struggles in becoming a physician, and how these experiences can contribute to character as a physician
Specific objectives that will be discussed during the plenary sessions (continuation):
To describe how mindfulness can help medical students develop the mental strength to become the country’s future physicians
To discuss issues pertaining to the wellness of Filipino medical students using a biopsychosocial framework
To discuss how a Filipino clinician can teach effectively when confronted with competing priorities
To explain how art can be used as a tool to augment observational skills and emotional intelligence
To explore other intellectual, spiritual, and recreational pursuits as a physician scales down his or her medical practice
The University of Perpetual Help Rizal JONELTA Foundation School of Medicine is dedicated to developing a professionally competent and holistic healer, socially responsive to the needs of humanity and imbued with moral, ethical and spiritual values.
The University of Perpetual Help Rizal JONELTA Foundation School of Medicine, believing that Christian character building through quality education is nation building, aspires to be an outstanding center of excellence in medical education, training, research and community service committed to the achievement of the highest quality of life.
To develop the complete physician, instilled with values geared towards health promotion.
To enhance faculty development through sustained and relevant learning programs cascaded to the studentry.
To contribute to the upliftment of the community through relevant and viable health services.
To promote research in the appropriate medical services, with significant impact to society
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