I. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY VISION
A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-being of society and environment.
II. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
1. Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel of Jesus Christ; provide an environment
where Christian fellowship and relationship can be nurtured and promoted.
2. Provide opportunities for growth and excellence in every dimension of the University life in order to strengthen character,
competence and faith.
3. Instill in all members of the University community an enlightened social consciousness and a deep sense of justice and
compassion.
4. Promote unity among peoples and contribute to national development.
III. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL (SUMS)
A. History
The plan to establish what would later be the Silliman University Medical School started on October 20, 1997 when the first
meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee was called. This was attended by Dr. Jonathan C. Amante, Prof. Reynaldo Y. Rivera, Dr.
Brenda Diputado, Dr. Lynn Olegario and Dr. Erlinda Lim-Juan at the Cunningham Hall. This was a brain-storming meeting,
covering issues on curriculum, physical plant, and other related concerns.
The next day, Dr. Amante consulted with Dr. Fernando Sanchez in Manila, the latter being the Chairman of the Task Force
on Reformation of Medical Education and Executive Director of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC). The
outcome of the meeting was reported to Silliman University President Dr. Agustin A. Pulido, Vice President Academic Affairs
Teresita Sy-Sinda and the members of the Ad Hoc Committee. A series of follow-up meetings transpired in Manila until November
6, 1997 when the plan to hold a Symposium on Innovative Medical Curriculum was finalized. The symposium was held at the
Cunningham Hall on November 29, 1997, facilitated by the members of the Task Force and attended by members of the Silliman
University Administration, Ad Hoc Committee, and prospective SUMS faculty members. After two more meetings in February and
April 1998 in Manila of Dr. Amante and Dr. Sanchez with the Task Force members, Dr. Reyes and Dr. Tantengco, a Workshop on
Medical Curriculum planning was scheduled and was later implemented on April 24-25 1998. This was followed by a re—evaluation
meeting in Manila on May 6, 1998.
Meanwhile, the prospective Faculty Teachers’ Training was started on January 31, 1998 and almost every Saturday thereafter
at the Cunningham Hall. This was conducted by Prof. Reynaldo Rivera, University Registrar, Dr. Betsy Joy Tan, Dean of the College
of Education, and Prof. Loreta Lachica, Director of the Office of Instruction. The training ended on June 6, 1998.
Subsequently, the University Academic Council endorsed on August 18, 1998 the Silliman University Medical School Program
proposal for opening the following school year 1999-2000. It was only during the Board Of Trustees meeting on January 11, 2003
that a decision was reached: to open the new Medical School on the basis of an updated feasibility study and provided that quality
education is maintained.
An updated Feasibility Study was conducted by the 1998 Ad Hoc Committee, together with VPAA Dr. Everett Mendoza,
Internal Auditor Mr. Jenny Chiu and Prof. Reynaldo Y. Rivera. The results were later presented for re-evaluation to the Board of
Trustees on January 31, 2004. Finally, the Board of Trustees approved the Medical School Program on March 20, 2004. Dr. Agustin
A. Pulido publicly announced the approval during the Silliman University Commencement Exercises the following day. The
Commission on Higher Education approved the program for School Year 2005-2006, during its 243rd Commission en banc meeting
on April 25, 2005.
B. Vision
To become the leading institution in the region in providing quality medical education committed to produce competent
physicians who are guided by Christian principles in the provision of excellent health care.
C. Mission
To produce medical graduates [a] who can excel in any of the responsible roles as health providers, teachers, researchers,
administrators, and social mobilizers in the Philippine health care system; [b] who possess the necessary skills for a lifelong and
self-directed learning; and [c] whose caring, compassion and social consciousness emphasize the quality of such education.
D. Philosophy
This medical education is committed to the development of physicians who maintain and promote the health of the
community in line with changing medical needs and demands of the time in the pursuit of medical excellence.
Silliman University’s medical education is also committed to the development of educators who foster a student-centered
learning process, who can upgrade such medical education, and who can serve as student models. The development of quality
Christian education – as spelled out in the objectives of the School – is a commitment to excellence in the next millennium.
E. Objectives
To develop knowledgeable professionals who can define and manage the health problems of the patient, the family and
the community.
To nurture the creative thinking skills and problem-solving abilities of medical students.
To master the strategies for case analysis in a multi-disciplinary setting.
To encourage student resourcefulness in data gathering and interpretation.
To foster leadership capabilities among the students as well as enhance their active participation in a team of health
care providers.
To encourage students into a lifelong and self-directed learning.
To inculcate in students the feelings of sensitivity, empathy and compassion in dealing with patients, relatives and
colleagues in the health profession.
To promote ethical and moral values in the studentry.
To develop the students’ capability to use the holistic approach to patient care.
IV. CURRICULUM
The Silliman University Medical School has combined the best of traditional and innovative curricula. The Public Health subjects are
integrated in the curriculum. A unique feature incorporated in our curriculum are the Seminars in Medical Professionalism, Spirituality in
Medicine and Evidence-based Reproductive Health.
Traditional
SUMS
Innovative
College
Departmentalized
Departmentalized
No Departmentalization
Curriculum
Structure
Separate Subjects
by Discipline
Separate Subjects by
Discipline
Integrated by System
Structured
Learning
Structured then SelfDirected Learning
Self-Directed Learning
Teaching
Methods
Lecture-Based
Memorization
Teacher-Centered
Clinical
Teaching
Disease-Based
Hospital-Based
Complaint-Based
Variety of settings
(Hospital/Community)
By Teacher
By Teacher
Self-Evaluation
Component included
Evaluation
of Student
Performance
Combination
Small Group Activities
Problem-Based Solving
Student-Centered
Complaint-Based
Community-Based
Oriented; Variety of
other settings
Self-Evaluation
Component included
*Adapted from ―Towards An Innovative Medical Curriculum, A Guide for Medical Schools, APMCF, Inc. 1997‖
A. First Year to Fourth Year Subjects
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
UNITS
Second Semester
UNITS
ANATOMY
9
ANATOMY
9
HISTOLOGY
6
HISTOLOGY
6
PHYSIOLOGY
9
PHYSIOLOGY
9
BIOCHEMISTRY
6
BIOCHEMISTRY
6
MEDICAL RESEARCH
3
NEUROANATOMY
3
PATIENT-DOCTOR I
2
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION*
3
Total Units
38
MEDICINE (FCM) I
3
PATIENT-DOCTOR I
3
EPIDEMIOLOGY
3
Total Units
42
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
UNITS
Second Semester
UNITS
PATHOLOGY
8
PATHOLOGY
8
MICROBIOLOGY— PARASITOLOGY
4
MICROBIOLOGY— PARASITOLOGY
4
PHARMACOLOGY
5
PHARMACOLOGY
5
OB-GYNECOLOGY II
3
OB-GYNECOLOGY II
3
PEDIATRICS II
3
PEDIATRICS II
3
MEDICINE II
7
MEDICINE II
7
SURGERY II
3
SURGERY II
3
BIOETHICS
3
PATIENT-DOCTOR II
3
Total Units
39
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
MEDICINE (FCM) II
3
PATIENT-DOCTOR II
3
Total Units
39
THIRD YEAR
First Semester
UNITS
Second Semester
UNITS
MEDICINE III
7
MEDICINE III
7
SURGERY III
7
SURGERY III
7
OB-GYNECOLOGY III
7
PEDIATRICS III
7
OPHTHALMOLOGY
3
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
3
PSYCHIATRY
3
PSYCHIATRY
3
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING
3
LEGAL MEDICINE AND
PATIENT-DOCTOR III
3
SCHOOL HEALTH
EDUCATION*
3
JURISPRUDENCE
3
PATIENT-DOCTOR III
3
ENVI. HEALTH &
HEALTH EDUCATION
3
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
MEDICINE (FCM) III
Total Units
36
Total Units
3
39
FOURTH YEAR
12-Month Rotating Internship
Department of Medicine
Department of Surgery
Department of Pediatrics
Department of OB-Gynecology
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Psychiatry Rotation
Duration
3 months
2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months & 2 weeks
2 weeks
* Optional Courses
These are credited courses leading to Certificate in Public Health. Grades are excluded in the
QPA computation of the medical curriculum. The diploma can be issued upon completion of the
3rd year level.
V. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
A. Faculty Room
Venue where faculty meet with
students to discuss their concerns.
B. Lecture Room
C. Learning Resource Unit
Equipped with the latest in online multimedia technology.
Provides fast internet access for updated
review of medical literatures. Contains
electronic journals annual subscriptions
(OVID), educational CDs, printed materials,
and printing equipment.
D. Basic Sciences Laboratory
\
Equipped with the Powerlab for basic sciences experiments. State of the art Olympus
binocular microscopes with digital camera and projector are available.
E. Anatomy Laboratory
A facility for cadaver dissection, and features disarticulated
bones and life-size models.
VI. MANAGEMENT
A. ADMISSION GUIDELINES
Enrollment in the University is selective. An Admissions Committee determines who among graduates of approved schools are
competent to pursue a program of study at Silliman University.
Applications for admission are submitted as early as January for those seeking admission the next school year. Admission is
done every first semester only. Applications with incomplete requirements are not accepted. Application forms can be obtained
from the Office of the University Registrar, the Silliman University Medical School, or the University website.
REQUIREMENTS
Freshmen Applicants
1. Must be a holder of any baccalaureate degree. Application for admission of qualified students must be
submitted to the Office of the Registrar and Admissions as early as January for the first semester of the school
year.
2. Must have taken the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) which is given every December and April. For
inquiries, please contact the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM):
CEM Main Office
24th FIr. Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower
2210 Don Chino Roces Avenue Makati City
(02) 813-3694
CEM Cebu Office
Suite 104 Arborville
308-A Osmena Blvd. Cebu City
(032) 256-3082
3. Must submit to the Medical School office the following documents, together with a duly accomplished
application form available at the Office of the Registrar and Admission or downloaded from the University
website (www.su.edu.ph)
A. Birth certificate authenticated by the Local Civil Registrar ( 2 copies)
B. Certificates of good moral character from two (2) professors in college
C. Official transcript of records showing completion of a degree course with certified GWAG (General Weighted Average
Grade) from the Registrar’s Office.
D. For graduate of private schools the transcript of record is validated by a Special Order from CHED, while graduate of public
school, diploma or certificate of graduation must be presented
E. Certified true copy of NMAT score.
4. Must undergo an interview with the Admissions Committee as soon as requirements for admission are
complied.
5. Students with any of the following qualifications can apply only during the first week of May:
A. NMAT less than 45
B. Silliman University graduate student with QPA of less than 2.5
C. Non-Silliman University graduate students with QPA or GWAG of less than 3.0 with grading system of 4 as highest or
equivalent to 2.0 with grading system of 1 as highest; or < 85 for numerical grading.
6. The following students are not encouraged to apply:
A. No NMAT result
B. Those who failed in another medical school
C. Application for lateral entry in any year level
D. Those who avail the SUMS 1 year student retention program and failed twice on the same subject
7. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mail, fax, e-mail, or phone call whichever is
applicable.
Final Registration
All students are expected to complete as scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Only the courses listed on the
enrollment form will be considered for credits. Enrollment in absentia is not permitted.
B. FACULTY
Qualified and dedicated faculty members who are respected professionals in their academic and
clinical practice.
C. List of Faculty and Staff Members for School Year 2009-2010
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC SCIENCES
DR. SYLVANO ALCANTARA
B.S. General Science, S.U. – 1985
Medical School: Gullas College of Medicine, Cebu City – 1989
Residency Training in Radiology, Veteran’s Memorial Medical Center—1996-1999
Diplomate, Philippine College of Radiology—1999
Fellow, Ultrasound Society of the Philippines—2000
DR. BRENDA V. DIPUTADO, Pediatrics and Neurology
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1975
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1980
Residency Training in Pediatrics, UP-PGH Manila – 1984
Residency Training in Neurology, UP-PGH Manila - 1992
Fellow, Philippine Neurological Association - 1994
DR. LEOPOLDO R. HORTALEZA, Pathology
B.S. Zoology, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - 1992
Medical School: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - 1997
Residency Training in Anatomic Pathology, Ospital ng Maynila - 2007
Residency Training in Clinical Pathology, Ospital ng Maynila - 2008
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Pathology
DR. EMMANUEL P. KATADA, Orthopedic Surgery
B.S. General Science, S.U. – 1980
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1984
Trauma Fellow, Philippine Orthopedic Center - 1989
Residency Training in Orthopedic Surgery, Philippine Orthopedic Center - 1993
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Orthopedic Surgery – 1994
DR. GEENA PRISCILA B. MACALUA, Internal Medicine and Oncology
B.S. Medical Technology (cum laude), S.U. – 1991
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1995
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, U.P-PGH, Manila - 2000
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians – 2001
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology – 2004
DR. ROGELIO S. MCINTIRE, Pathology
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U. 1985
Medical School: Angeles University Foundation - 1990
Residency Training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Veterans Memorial Medical Center - 1998
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Pathology - 2000
DR. DANILO V. OLEGARIO, Orthopedic Surgery
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1976
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1980
Residency Training in Orthopedic Surgery, USAF Regional Medical Center, Clark - 1986
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Orthopedics
Fellow, Philippine Orthopedic Association
Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons - 1991
DR. LORENZO S. SERILLO, JR., General Surgery
B.S. Nursing, S.U. – 1992
Medical School: Western Visayas State University – 1999
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Surgery - 2005
DR. GERALDINE F. SINGCO
B.S. Medical Technology, Velez College – 1992
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine – 1997
DR. WALDEN R. URSOS, Internal and Nuclear Medicine, M.S. Clinical Epidemiology
B.S. Biology (cum laude), S.U. – 1984
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1988
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Silliman Medical Center – 1997
Fellowship Training in Nuclear Medicine, UP-PGH - 2000
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Nuclear Medicine - 2002
Master in Clinical Epidemiology (Candidate), U.P. College of Medicine – 2001
DR. MILAGROS D. UY, Internal Medicine and Hematology
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1983
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1987
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Holy Child Hospital - 1992
Fellowship Training in Hematology, UP-PGH Medical Center - 1994
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians - 1995
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion - 1998
DR. MA. CARMELITA N. VERACRUZ, Anesthesiology
B.S. Zoology, U.P. – 1981
Medical School: UE-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Manila, 1986
Residency Training, Philippine Orthopedic Center – 1991
Fellow, National Kidney Institute - 1993
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Anethesiology – 1993
DR. FRANCIENNE P. VASQUEZ
B.S. in Medical Technology (magna cum laude), S.U. – 1996
Doctor of Medicine, Cebu Institute of Medicine – 2000
Residency Training in POGS, Cebu (Velez) General Hospital – 2005
Fellowship Training in OB-Gyne Ultrasound – 2007
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
DR. EDNA V. ALCANTARA, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology
Bachelor of Business Administration (magna cum laude), S.U. – 1982
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1990
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, SMC and Holy Child Hospital - 1995
Fellowship - Endocrinology and Metabolism, UST – 1997
DR. JONATHAN C. AMANTE, Internal Medicine and Nephrology
B.S. General Science (magna cum laude), S.U. – 1977
Medical School: UE-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Manila – 1981
Residency Training in Internal Medicine – The Medical City General Hospital - 1985
Fellowship in Nephrology – UP-PGH – 1986-1987
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians - 1988
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine Society of Nephrology –1988/1990
DR. ANGELO JESUS ARIAS, Psychiatry
B.S. Biology, De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila-1990
Medical School, DLSU Cavite – 1995
Residency Training in Psychiatry at the National Center for Mental Health – 2001
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Psychiatry – 2007
Diplomate, Philippine College of Addiction Medicine
DR. GLIMAR Y. CARRIAGA, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U. – 1987
Medical School: Gullas College of Medicine - 1992
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Holy Child Hospital - 1998
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians - 2003
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Gastroenterology - 2005
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy – 2005
DR. SUSAN DENURA, Internal Medicine and Cardiology
B. S. Medical Technology, S.U. – 1982
Medical School: Cebu Doctor’s College of Medicine – 1987
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Silliman University Medical Center—1982
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Cardiology
DR. BRENDA V. DIPUTADO, Pediatrics and Neurology
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1975
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1980
Residency Training in Pediatrics, UP-PGH Manila – 1984
Residency Training in Neurology, UP-PGH Manila - 1992
Fellow, Philippine Neurological Association - 1994
DR. GAMALIEL N. GARCIA, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases
B.S. Chemistry (cum laude), S.U. – 1992
Medical School: Fatima College, Valenzuela, Manila – 1996
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Silliman Medical Center - 2001
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians – 2001
Fellowship Training in Infectious Disease - 2004
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases — 2006
DR. MANSUETO M. GUMBAN, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
B.S. Medical Technology, Cebu Velez College – 1992
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Chong Hua Hospital - 2001
Diplomate, Philippine Rheumatology Association
Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians – 2004
DR. CAESAR ANTONIO O. LIGO, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1982
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1986
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, SMC and Holy Child Hospital - 1992
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Chest Physicians
DR. PERPETUO S. LOZADA, Psychiatry
B.S. Medical Technology (magna cum laude), S.U. – 1970
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1974
Fellow, Philippine Society of Psychiatry
DR. GEENA PRISCILA B. MACALUA, Internal Medicine and Oncology
B.S. Medical Technology (cum laude), S.U. – 1991
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1995
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, U.P-PGH, Manila - 2000
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians – 2001
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology – 2004
DR. SILAHIS O. ROSARIO, Internal Medicine and Cardiology
B.S. Medical Technology (cum laude), S.U. – 1983
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1987
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Cardiology
DR. BOBBIN G. SY, Internal and Pulmonary Medicine
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U. – 1985
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1989
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, SMC and Holy Child Hospital – 1995
Residency Training in Pulmonary Medicine, Phil. Heart Center - 1997
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians - 2001
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Chest Physicians -2002
DR. WALDEN R. URSOS, Internal and Nuclear Medicine, M.S. Clinical Epidemiology
B.S. Biology (cum laude), S.U. – 1984
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1988
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Silliman Medical Center – 1997
Fellowship Training in Nuclear Medicine, UP-PGH - 2000
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Nuclear Medicine - 2002
Master in Clinical Epidemiology (Candidate), U.P. College of Medicine – 2001
DR. MILAGROS D. UY, Internal Medicine and Hematology
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1983
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1987
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Holy Child Hospital - 1992
Fellowship Training in Hematology, UP-PGH Medical Center - 1994
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians - 1995
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion - 1998
DR. REYNALDO Y. RIVERA
AB Political Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1978
M.A. Political Science: UP-Dilliman, Quezon City – 1985
AB Philosophy, S.U. – 2001
M.A. Philosophy, University of San Carlos, Cebu City – 2003
Ph.D. Philosophy, University of San Carlos, Cebu City – 2005
DR. PABLITO DELA RAMA
B.S. in Industrial Education Minor in Agriculture, S.U.
M.A. in Education Major in Educational Management, S.U.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Research and Evaluation.
DR. LEAH T. VERDILLO
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, UP-Dilliman, Quezon City – 1993
Medical School: University of the East RMMMC— 1998
Residency Training in Internal Medicine, Capitol Medical Center - 2002
Masters in Diabetes, Thesis forthcoming Institute for Studies in Diabetes Foundation, Inc. Marikina City, Phils. - 2005
Masters in Public Health, UP Open University - 2008
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians - 2008
DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
DR. REMI GRACE S. APLA-ON, Pediatrics
B. S. Biological Sciences, West Visayas State University - 1992
Medical School: West Visayas State University – 1996
Diplomate, Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. – 2006
Residency in Pediatrics, Western Visayas Medical Center - 2003
DR. SHEILA MARIE LOO FLORES, Pediatrics
B. S. Medical Technology, Velez College – 1994
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine – 1998
Fellowship in Hematology, Philippine Children’s Medical Center – 2006
Residency in Pediatrics, Chong Hua Hospital – 2002
DR. CATHERINE C. GENOVE, Pediatrics
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U. – 1989
Medical School: De La Salle University, Cavite – 1993
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine Pediatrics Society
DR. ROSANA R. HABAÑA, Pediatrics
B.S. Biology, S.U. – 1985
Medical School: Cebu Doctor’s, Cebu City – 1991
Residency Training in Pediatrics, Cebu Velez Gen. Hospital
Diplomate, Philippine Pediatrics Society - 2002
DR. ELMINDA B. ORACION, Pediatrics
B.S. Pre-Medicine, University of Santo Tomas – 1969
Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas – 1973
Residency Training in Pediatrics, UST Hospital, Manila – 1978
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Pediatrics – 1986
Fellow, Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. – 1994
DR. JOY ROXANNE TUBOG, Pediatrics
B.S. Biology (magna cum laude), Velez College – 1994
Medical School, Dr. Jose P. Rizal College of Medicine – 1997
Residency Training in Pediatrics – 2005
DR. IDELLE MARIE A. YURONG, Pediatrics
B.S. Biology, S.U. - 1987
Medical School: Cebu Doctors’ College of Medicine -1992
Residency Training in Pediatrics, Chong Hua Hospital - 2000
Diplomate, Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. - 2004
Diplomate, Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmunologists - 2006
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
DR. MARC JUVIC S. BAVIERA, Urology
B.S. Biology (cum laude), West Visayas State University – 1986
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1990
Residency Training in Surgery, Riverside Medical Center – 1996
Residency Training in General Surgery-Urology, UERMMMC - 2002
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine Urological Association
DR. GERARDO P. CINCO, Ophthalmology
B. S. Medical Technology, Velez College – 1987
B. S. Pharmacy, University of San Carlos – 1989
Doctor of Medicine, Xavier University - 1995
Residency Training, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center - 2002
Diplomate, Board Exam of Ophthalmology – 2006
DR. SIMON FLORES, Otorhinolaryngology
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U. - 1994
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, 1998
Residency Training in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center - 2005
Diplomate, Philippine Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery—2006
DR. KERWIN MARK L. GUBANTES, Otorhinolaryngology
B.S. Nursing, University of Sto. Thomas, 1993
Medical School: University of Sto. Thomas, 1998
Residency Training in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center - 2003
Fellowship, Neuro-Otology and Audiology, University of Sto. Thomas
DR. EMMANUEL P. KATADA, Orthopedic Surgery
B.S. General Science, S.U. – 1980
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City – 1984
Trauma Fellow, Philippine Orthopedic Center - 1989
Residency Training in Orthopedic Surgery, Philippine Orthopedic Center - 1993
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Orthopedic Surgery – 1994
DR. DANILO V. OLEGARIO, Orthopedic Surgery
B.S. General Science (cum laude), S.U. – 1976
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1980
Residency Training in Orthopedic Surgery, USAF Regional Medical Center, Clark - 1986
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Orthopedics
Fellow, Philippine Orthopedic Association
Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons - 1991
DR. CAESAR MA. RAYMUND B. RANA, General Surgery
B.S. Biology. University of the Philippines, 1988
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, 1992
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Surgery, 2000
Fellow, Philippine Society of General Surgeons, Inc., 2001
Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons, 2002
DR. ROLANDO E. REGALADO, EENT
B.S. Zoology, U.P. – 1976
Medical School: UE-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Manila, 1980
Residency Training in Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, UERMMMC - 1987
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Ophthalmology - 988
Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons - 1992
DR. LORENZO S. SERILLO, JR., General Surgery
B.S. Nursing, S.U. – 1992
Medical School: Western Visayas State University – 1999
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Surgery - 2005
DR. ANGELO MICHAEL A. SINGCO, General Surgery
B.S. Medical Technology, Velez College – 1985
Medical School: Gullas College of Medicine, Cebu City – 1989
Residency in General Surgery, Gullas College of Medicine – 1989
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Veterans Memorial Medical Center-2003
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY
DR. MA. ANTONIA GEM C. AUSTRIA, Obstetrics and Gynecology
B.S. Medical Technology (cum laude), S.U. – 1980
Medical School: West Visayas State University, Iloilo City – 1985
Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center - 1990
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 1996
Fellow, Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc. - 1998
DR. DAPHNE LYNN R. RANA, Obstetrics and Gynecology
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U., 1991
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine, 1995
Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center - 2001
Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecological Society - 2003
DR. VERNA T. REYES, Obstetrics and Gynecology
A. B. Pre-Medicine, Saint Paul College of Dumaguete - 1968
Medical School: University of Sto. Tomas, 1972
Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, SUMC - 1979
DR. ERLYNN B. QUIÑANOLA, Obstetrics and Gynecology
B.S. Medical Technology, S.U., 1988
Medical School: West Visayas State University, 1992
Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cebu Puericulture
and Maternity House, Inc. – 2001
DR. FRANCIENNE VASQUEZ
B.S. in Medical Technology (magna cum laude), S.U. – 1996
Doctor of Medicine, Cebu Institute of Medicine – 2000
Residency Training in POGS, Cebu (Velez) General Hospital – 2005
Fellowship Training in OB-Gyne Ultrasound – 2007
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEDICINE
DR. JENNIFER H. EMPERADO, Family Medicine
B.S. Biology, Mindanao State University – 1987
Medical School: Mindanao State University – 1993
M.S. Public Health major in Immunology, U.P. College of Public Health Manila – 1997
Medical Resident, Family Medicine, Holy Child Hospital - 2000
Diplomate, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians – 2001
Fellow, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians – 2003
MICHELLE A. NARANJO, Nutrition and Dietetics
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, Silliman University, 1990
Masters in Public Health, Silliman University – 1998
DR. JULIA V. QUEVENCO
B.S. Zoology, Far Eastern University, 1980
Medical School: Virgen Milagrosa University Institute of Medicine, 1984
DR. MA. LOURDES E. URSOS, Public Health
B.S. Biology, S.U. – 1982
Medical School: Gullas College of Medicine, Cebu City – 1986
Master in Public Health, University of the Philippines, Manila – 2000
LEGAL MEDICINE AND JURISPRUDENCE
DR. EDUVIGIO EDILBURGO B. RUPERTO
B.S. in Natural Science, Ateneo De Manila University, 1958
Medical School: UE-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Manila – 1965
Bachelor of Laws (Ll.B.): Foundation University, 1971
ATTY. SHEILA LYNN M. CATACUTAN-BESARIO
B.S. in Chemistry, S.U. – 1998
Bachelor of Laws (Ll.B): S.U. – 2003
Post – Graduate Diploma: International Humanitarian Law, Nalsar University of Law,
Hyderabad India – 2007
Introduction to USA Law, University of California (Davis),
Davis, CA, USA – July 2009
Masters of Law in Biotechnology and Genomics, Arizona State University, Temple, AZ, USA – May 2010
LIST OF STAFF
Ms. Koren A. Fontelo, Secretary
B.B.A. Major in Management, Silliman University - 2002
Mr. Greg R Dandal, Learning Resource Staff
B.S. Computer Science, Central Visayas Polytechnic College - 2003
Mr. Fortunato B. Paalan, Laboratory Technician
B.S. Mathematics, MSU- Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography - 1988
Ms. Annabelle V. Torralba, Laboratory Assistant
B.S. Management - Marketing, St. Paul University - 2003