The 36th Annual Grand Convention University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America
The Ritz Carlton Cleveland June 30 - July 4, 2021
Fellow UPMASANs: Coming from the heels of an unprecedented pandemic, the 36th Annual Grand Convention is finally here! The UPMASA National, Ohio Chapter and our Jubilarians persevered, reinvented and overcame the challenge to bring you an AGC that will be one for the books. In 2020, after the lockdowns and travel restrictions, we were asking ourselves: Will there be an AGC in Ohio ever again? The last time the AGC was in Ohio was in 1996, exactly 25 years ago; and how fortuitous that our current Golden Jubilarians Class of 1971 were celebrating then, their silver jubilee. And 1996, our current Silver Jubilarians graduated from our beloved University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM). Determined to make it happen, our chapter and national officers knew that planning the AGC would call for us to be fluid and adaptable. We had to get a virtual platform for our meetings and we invested in our Zoom account. We converted the CME “Staying Informed and Globally Connected Through the Pandemic and Beyond” into a virtual live offering that will allow not only our speakers from the Philippines to participate, but also allow for thousands to partake online during the event. Instead of the traditional Pabidahan the Welcome Reception will showcase the chapters and classes through their specially crafted video presentations. Another first, is publishing our commemorative book (UPMASA’s Enduring Heritage: Making a Difference in the World) which will immortalize not only the 36th AGC but more than 40 years of the UPMASA legacy. Our venue: located in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, the Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, is a 5 star hotel with stunning views of sunsets in Lake Erie. It is within a 10-minute walk of JACK Cleveland Casino and Rocket Mortgage Field House home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Catch the Cleveland Indians at the Progressive Field as they battle the Detroit Tigers and then Houston Astros while you are here. Take time to soak-in the sights of Cleveland such as the completely free and world renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, located at the Wade Oval where the Botanical Garden and Museum of Natural History are right across. Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a walking distance destination for music fans of all ages, the museum recognizes artists and musicians who have shaped music history since Cleveland DJ Alan Freed first coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll” in the early 1950s. The culmination of our AGC: the Gala and Awards Night on July 3 will celebrate not only Class '96 and Class '71 but by Class '95 and Class ‘70 as well, warmly hosted by their classmate and Ohio Chapter member Romy Miclat. Our newly elected UPMASA National Officers will be installed as well. We also salute and congratulate this year’s well deserving awardees – Mabuhay po kayo! The AGC 2021 is a result of the dedication and hard work of many: we are thankful for the guidance and support of Susan and Henry Echiverri, Joel Lucena, Gerry Gomez-Pinder, Lillian Tocyap-Aquino, Henry Ty and Pearl Ontalan. We had amazing committee chairpersons, led by our Chapter President Rachel Espiritu, our CME Chairpersons Tricia Bravo and Nats Samala, our Registration Chairwomen Carol and Cynthia Brawner, our Commemorative Book Chairperson Kit Belen and our Finance and Sponsorship husband and wife duo: Mark and Mitzi Regala. To our chapter members, too many to mention here, who did their heavy lifting to make what seemed like an impossible AGC possible, we are grateful. Finally, from the bottom of our hearts have a fabulous and memorable 36th Annual Grand Convention here in Cleveland! All the best, Jennifer Solivas-Maluyao Jonathan Troadio Castro
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 30, 2021 (Wednesday) 2 PM – 4 PM 4 PM – 5 PM July 1 , 2021 (Thursday) 7 AM – 8 AM 7:30 – 2 PM 9 AM – 12 NN 9 AM – 5 PM 6 PM – 11 PM
July 2, 2021 (Friday) 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM 7:15 AM – 11:40 AM 8 AM – 12 NN 9 AM – 5 PM 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM July 3, 2021 (Saturday) 7 AM – 9 AM 8 AM – 12:30 PM 8 AM – 12 NN 9 AM – 5 PM 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
4:30 PM – 6 PM 6 PM – 11 PM
July 4, 2021 (Sunday) 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Check-In / Registration Packet Pick Up Election Canvassing
Ballroom Foyer Chromium
Breakfast for Board of Governors Board of Governors Meeting Check-In / Registration Packet Pick Up Exhibits Welcome Reception Theme: Rock n Roll Casual
Radiant Radiant Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Foyer Ballroom
Breakfast for Onsite CME Participants CME Day 1 Check-In / Registration Packet Pick Up Exhibits Alumni Business Luncheon
Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Foyer Ballroom
Breakfast for Onsite CME Participants CME Day 2 Check-In / Registration Packet Pick Up Exhibits Greek Luncheons Mu Sigma Phi Phi Kappa Mu / Phi Lambda Delta Medallion Ceremony Gala Induction of Elected Officers Theme: Masquerade Formal Attire
Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Foyer
Mass with Father Arnel Lagman Post-Convention Breakfast
Ballroom Ballroom
Rock and Roll Fall of Fame
Muse Platinum Silver Grille Silver Grille
The Cleveland Museum of Art Severance Hall Home of the Cleveland Orchestra
Staying Informed and Globally Connected Continuing Medical Education Day 1 7:15 - 7:20 AM
Welcome
7:20 - 7:50 AM
Winlove Mojica, MD ‘06
7:50 - 8:50 AM
Edsel Salvaña, MD, DTM&H ‘01 (Keynote Speaker)
Communication in a Pandemic: Lessons from the Philippine General Hospital
The Philippine COVID19 Response: Successes, Failures and Lessons Learned
8:50 - 9:00 AM
Break
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Ernerio T. Alboliras, MD ‘76
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Vicente Jose M. Velez, MD ‘02
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Marvin R. Balaan, MD ‘79
Cardiac Involvement in Covid19 and Associated MIS-C
Practical Communication Skills for Time Efficiency, Building Trust & Shared Decision Making
Community Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines: What has Changed?
10:30 - 10:40 AM
Break
10:40 - 11:10 AM
Editha Liu, MD ‘96 Integrative Medicine
11:10 - 11:40 AM
Jesus Salvador Ligot, Jr., MD ‘01 Mental Health During the Pandemic
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Iris Thiele Isip-Tan, MD, MSc ‘96 Telemedicine: A Call to Action
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Monica Therese Cating- Cabral, MD ‘01 Chronic Kidney Disease and Mineral Bone Disorder 1
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Brian I. Cabral, MD, MMM ‘01 Chronic Kidney Disease and Mineral Bone Disorder 2
9:30 - 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 - 10:15 AM
Ulysses J. Magalang, MD ‘83
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Francisco Sy, MD, DPH ‘75 (Keynote Speaker)
11:15 - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 - 12:00 PM
Ian Soriano, MD ‘97
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Alex Drilon, MD ‘04
Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding Results of Randomized Controlled Trials
Confronting Emerging Diseases and Neglected Diseases: Successes and Opportunities
Optimizing Bariatric Surgery Outcomes through ERAS and Robotics
Targeted Therapy Development for Oncogene-Driven Cancers
The AAFP has reviewed Staying Informed and Globally Connected through the Pandemic and Beyond and deemed it acceptable for up to 8.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 07/02/2021 to 07/03/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2020 UPMASA Outstanding Alumni Awards Dr. Norma Calderon-Panahon, ’67 Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. MacArthur A. Elayda, ‘72A Outstanding Medical Researcher Award Dr. George Pujalte, ‘01 Outstanding Medical Educator Award Dr. Ian S. Soriano, ’97 Outstanding Medical Educator Award Dr. Glenn M. Batiller, ’80 Outstanding Community Service Award Dr. Modesto S. Rivera, III, ’71 Outstanding Community Service Award Dr. Edgar N. Oteyza, ‘75 Meritorious Service to UPMASA Award Dr. Arelyne B. Pacho-Ramos, ’76 Meritorious Service to UPMASA Award Dr. William H.E. Romero, ’81 Meritorious Service to UPMASA Award
2020 Presidential Awards Dr. Francisco Sy Dr. Lillian Tocyap-Aquino Dr. Jovic Ventura Dr. Marie Cristina Cleto-Quiaoit Dr. Pauline Almeda-Camacho Dr. Enrique Ostrea, Jr.
2021 UPMASA Outstanding Alumni Awards Dr. Geraldine Gomez-Pinder, ’71 Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Luz M. Sison-Fonacier, ’78 Outstanding Medical Researcher Award Dr. Catherine Tayag-Kier, ’90 Outstanding Medical Educator Award Dr. Joy Lin De Luna, ’96 Outstanding Community Service Award Dr. Leonardo Leonidas, ’68 Outstanding Community Service Award Dr. Rosario Nenette Santos-Chua, '81 Meritorious Service to UPMASA Award Dr. Victor Rivera, ’66 Meritorious Service to UPMASA Posthumous Award
2021 Presidential Awards Dr. Mariano Yogore, III Dr. Jess Socrates Dr. Anita Jongco Dr. Roberto Velasco Dr. Victoria Altavas-Arcega
Dr. Solita F. Camara-Besa Academic Distinction Award Dr. Enrique Ostrea, Jr.
2021 AGC Organizing Committee Overall Chair Co-Chair Ohio Chapter President Finance & Sponsorship Committee Chairs CME Program Chairs Commemorative Book Chair Registration Committee Chairs Jubilarian Liaisons; Gala & Awards Chairs
Jennifer Solivas-Maluyao, MD '99 Jonathan Troadio Castro, MD '01 Rachel Espiritu-Asilo, MD '02 Mitzi Regala, MD '06 Mark Regala, MD '06 Lulette Tricia Bravo, MD '01 Renato Samala, MD '00 Mariquita Belen, MD '04 Carol Brawner Cynthia Brawner, MD '73 Angela Galang-Lewis, MD '08 Rachel Espiritu-Asilo, MD '02
UPMASA National Officers 2019-2021 President President-Elect Immediate Past President Chair, Board of Governors Vice Chair, Board of Governors Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Auditor
Susan Concepcion-Echiverri, MD '79 Lourdes Publico, MD '77 Jose M. David, MD '83 Henry Echiverri, MD '81 Cecile Pasion-Bregman, MD '78 Winston Umali, MD '94 Felicitas Lardizabal-Lacbawan, MD '84 Edwin Palileo, MD '72A Glenn Batiller, MD '80 Elizabeth Fong- De Leon, MD '75
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