President's Report for the January 2020 e meeting of the ... · Nerita Estampador- Ulep, M.D. ‘63 On December 18, 1945, Iloilo City Mayor Fernando H. Lopez and the Municipal Board

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020

President’s Report UPMASA Winter 2020 e meeting

Board of Governors January 21, 2020

_________________________________________________________ Request from UP Mindanao Foundation, Inc.(UPMFI) Dear Doctor Echiverri, Greetings from Davao City, Philippines! It is not unknown to you that I have been an active advocate of making available UP education in Mindanao. After years of gathering support from fellow UP Alumni in Mindanao and lobbying against opposition from influential private universities, we finally saw the establishment of the University of the Philippines Mindanao in 1995, becoming the 6th constituent university of the UP System. It was mandated to provide affordable quality education, scholarly research, and responsive and relevant extension services towards the development of Mindanao. In our recent Regional Alumni Institute, one of the resolutions submitted for approval to the President of the Philippines is the creation of a UP College of Medicine in UP Mindanao. These are exciting times. In support of the university, we formed the UP Mindanao Foundation, Inc.(UPMFI) in 1995 to solidify the commitment of the alumni by providing scholarships to poor but deserving students and professorial and research grants to faculty. To date, over 271 scholars have received stipend that helped them in the 4-5 year courses they undertook. More than 40 faculty members have received financial assistance to support their research. I take pride in seeing that the UP College of Medicine Alumni in Davao, the UPCM Class 79, and our personal contributions ( you included, as I gave the pocket money you handed to me during our reunion, to the Foundation ) are recognized in the roster of partners of UPMFI.

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020 But we can do more! With the rising cost of living and the needs for school materials, we know that we need to increase our funding to expand our reach and increase the monthly stipend to P 4000/ month per student. I will send by express mail a copy of our newsletter, souvenir program and leaflet on how to be a contributor. I pray that we can provide for you and your constituents in UPMASA a worthy venue to contribute to the development of UP, of Medicine, of Mindanao and of our country. With God’s blessing,

Celia C. Castillo, MD Trustee and Former President UPMFI Request from Dr Celia Castillo (UPCM class 79) Trustee, University of the Philippines Mindanao Foundation, Inc UPMASA Partnership with University of the Philippines Mindanao Foundation, Inc HOW TO PARTNER WITH UPMFI Continued active existence of the UPMFI, has been realized through the years with financial support from the UP Alumni, non-UP Alumni, Corporations, Foundations, and many other kind hearted individuals. Monetary contributions to UPMFI are deposited in banks or invested in secured higher interest time deposits. Only the interests are used in providing grants and in administering the foundation. UPMFI is managed by the Board of Trustees without any financial compensation, allowances or honoraria.

UPMFI's aim is to increase the number of faculty and student grantees and initiate more activities that will support UPMindanao Development Plan. In this regard, we invite you to partner with us. Here's how:

1. BE A MEMBER All UP Alumni may register as life time member by paying P5,000. This will entitle you to voting rights and attendance to events of UPMFI. 2. DONATE Financial contribution to the UPMFI trust fund is welcomed. Please choose any of the following categories:

Bronze: less than P25,000 Silver: P25,000 Gold: P50,000 Sapphire: P100,000


Ruby:P500,000 Diamond: P1,000,000and above

Please choose the following mode of payments: Cash – pay to UPMFI Treasurer Atty Glenn Sorila Check –pay to UPMindanao Foundation, Inc Bank transfer: UPMFI account at RCBC Savings, Bolton, Davao City Existing donors may upgrade their existing contribution. For further details and inquiries please refer to our DONATION FORM flyleaf: All payments will be issued an Official Receipt. 2. REFER If you have friends, other generous individuals or organizations who are willing to support us, please call our Admin Officer Jen Doromal at (63)(82) 2275326 3.VOLUNTEER Bonafide members can help in different committees in upcoming events of UPMFI and UPMindanao Projects. Please call our UPMFI office so we can connect you to the Board of Trustee in-charge. 4. CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES KABALIKAT, the official newsletter of UPMFI, accepts articles and pictorials that provide insights, encouragement and testimonies about this foundation and UPMindanao. Please submit entries to the Newsletter Committee two months before July and December issues. 5. ADVERTISE Support this newsletter by contributing P500.oo, P1000.oo or P2000. Your name or company will be published in two issues. We highly appreciate big and small efforts, cash and in kind donations. You will be formally acknowledged with Official Receipts, Acknowledgment Letters or Certificates of Appreciation as needed. Daghang Salamat sa tanan. Thank you for supporting UP Mindanao Foundation, Inc. and UP Mindanao. University of the Philipines, Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo Clinic Nerita Estampador- Ulep, M.D. ‘63

On December 18, 1945, Iloilo City Mayor Fernando H. Lopez and the Municipal Board members through Resolution 485 move to establish a branch in Iloilo. Congressman Oscar Ledesma endorsed the Resolution in Congress. On February 21, 1946, the U.P. Board of Regents endorsed the petition to Congress. On April 8, 1947 the Iloilo City Hall together with the site of 10 hectares was donated and on July 1, 1947, the UP Iloilo College (UPIC) was opened with Dr. Tomas Fonacier as first Dean. Two hundred and twenty two pioneer students registered.

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020 On May 31, 1979, the Board of Regents approved the establishment of the University in the Visayas as an autonomous member of the University of the Philippines System. On March 23, 1983 the Board of Regents placed U.P. Tacloban and U.P. Cebu College under the administration of U.P. Visayas. On September 24, 2010 the U. P.Board of Regents in their 1260th meeting elevated U.P. Cebu to that of autonomous unit of the U.P. system. On January 2011, U.P. Visayas consisted of three campuses, Miagao, Iloilo campus, the Iloilo city campus and Tacloban city.

There are two clinics under the Health Services Unit Of UP Visayas. The Iloilo City campus and Miagao clinics. UPMASA has decided to extend a helping hand in response from the Health Officer in Charge , Dr. Cecilia Villaruz’s request for donations to upgrade the facilities. UPMASA chose the Miagao clinic since the UPIC alumni has funded the Iloilo City campus clinic. So far UPMASA has donated furniture for the reception area. The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio/Tennessee (IKOT) chapter has donated $2000.00 which will be used to purchase a microscope. The clinic when busy having only one microscope has to borrow from other departments. There are four full time physicians and three part time physicians covering both clinics. There is always a physician covering the Miagao clinic. They serve the students, the faculty and administrative staff and their dependents and the neighboring communities. There are six dormitories, several faculty and administrative homes. The health unit serves 35 patients a day, and they are open 24/7. They have lab and x-ray facilities. Presently they are using a 1986 dental chair and are searching for a donor. Sincere thanks to Dr. Celso Antiporda, President of the IKOT, UPMASA chapter and the IKOT members and Dr. Susan Echiverri, the National UPMASA President for their generous support.

UPMASA will always try to make a difference.

Jan 2020:

Requests for help from UPCM/PGH graduates/ residents 1. Niño Richard C. Tan, class 2019: Received from the website:

Good Day!

I am Niño Richard C. Tan from Class 2019 and was a PEF scholar under Drs. Gil and Lutgarda Vasquez. I am interested in participating in the USMLE match this 2020. As an international medical graduate, aside from good USMLE scores, good letters of recommendations would help me find a spot for a residency program. I am humbly asking if you could help me find an observership program in Internal Medicine probably in New York during the months of June-August 2020. Thank you for your time and consideration!


Sincerely, Niño Richard C. Tan, MD UPCM Class of 2019

2. Assistance with the applications for residencies in the US from 2 UPCM grads 3. . Assistance with ideas for housing in the US for PGH Surgical Oncology Fellow.

Oct12 -23, 2020 Hillmann Cancer Center, Pittsburgh PA Oct 26 -Nov 6 2020 MSKCC, New York Nov 9 – 20, 2020 MDACC, Houston TX Nov 23-Dec 4, 2020 MDACC, Houston TX Dec 8 – 12, 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio TX

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020 December 17, 2019 Tour of the Department of Pediatrics Ward

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020 Wish List for Needed Medical Equipment – submitted by Dr. Lorna R Abad, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, UPCM-PGH

1. Emergency Crash Cart 2. Portable Cardiac Monitors with Pulse Oximeters 3. Vein Finder (green light) 4. Automatic BP cuff in different sizes 5. Infusion Pumps for portable use 6. Syringe Pumps for portable use 7. Transport mechanical ventilator 8. Adjustable PEEP valves x 20 pcs 9. Transcutaneous bilirubinometer 10. Neonatal Resuscitation unit (NeoPEEP) 11. UV sterilizer for breast milk and Breast Pumps and Bottles 12. CPAP machines 13. Oxygen Regulator with humidifier 14. ABG machine (caplet) 15. Pediatric ambu bag 16. Infant ambu bag 17. Neonatal ambu bag

18. SensorMedics 3100A (High flow oscillator ventilator)


Meeting with the Dean and her team December 17, 2019

CHARLOTTE M. CHIONG, MD, PhD Professor & Dean Coralie Therese D. Dimacali, MD Associate Dean for Academic Development Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzalez, MD, MSc Associate Dean for Faculty & Students Angela S. Aguilar, MD, MHA, MSc Assistant to the Dean for External & International Linkages Benjamin P. Sablan, Jr., MD, MDM Assistant Associate Dean for Faculty & Students Joven Jeremius Q. Tanchuco, MD, MHA, FPCP, FPCCP Acta Medica Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, UP Edsel Salvana, MD, DTM&H, FPCP, FIDSA HIV


Topics discussed: Medical Science Building P35000/sq meter

Funding Clinical Simulation cost P385M. P185M From the UP President - P120 M (increased from P70 M) From the Chancellor Dr David-Padilla – P 150 M for the Simulation Program From the PGH Director, Dr. Legazpi - P 50 M for the Simulation Program

UPMASA Scholarship Coordination with Greek organizations Identification of students on temporary or permanent LOA Identification of students with multiple grants Students’ letters to their donors

Professorial Chairs

Barriers to granting and renewal of awards UPMASA – gives most number of available grants Not all slots are filled. Sometimes too restrictive (specific) Cycle timing: q year Burden of paperwork and scheduling of deadlines

$1500 per year from UPMASA/year End of year cycling q year 3 months before end of year, nominations come from Department College of Medicine reviewed and vetted Chancellor’s office also has to sign off

Visiting Teachers Program

Cooperation with the Postgraduate Institute re topics Length of Engagement May present off site through Webinars Repetition

Acta medica

Joven Tanchuco - Biochem Acta Medica Editor Operational Perspective - infrastructure. Server space. Unable to maintain server stability and expense Servers $2000-3000 Need stability to be included in PubMed


6 issues a year 80-90 pages per issue. Editors and peer review

Internationalization –

International students, faculty Included in return service3 years New MSB – will have 40 new slots

HIV/UPMASA Mars Custodio Project

HIV positive Pregnant mothers problematic: need Viral load measurement as this decides mode of delivery (C section vs vaginal). Price: Viral load P5K per test - baseline then 3 months. If not responding with meds, this is due to increased resistance. Money left in account: P11K

Wish List Digital Anatomy sets – have 4 sets now, need more;

Virtual microscopy site scanner: For Pathology education and practice, for Anatomy, for Help with Diagnostic problems Can disseminate slides; Cost: P13 M/$26000.00 Freezer for Cadavers Professorial Chairs funds not used- can they be diverted to PGFD

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020 Meeting with the Scholars:


Meeting with Agnes Mejia and Rody Sy

Discussed Funding of the medical Science Building Discussed the PEF donation that will be used for the perpetual Reserve Fund of the Medical Sciences Building Deed of Donation is still unsigned Memorandum of Agreement cannot be completed

Susan C Echiverri, MD January 18, 2020 President’s Report prepared for the UPMASA Board of Governors Winter e-meeting, January 2020 Disaster Relief Funds to Cotabato Earthquake Victims January 2020 Dear Dr. Echiverri and UPMASA,

Happy new year!

May I submit to you our post mission report. We can’t thank you enough for the support of UPMASA. Let’s continue to be partners in extending our help to our kababayans!

May God continue to Bless UPMASA!

All the best,

Dr Hilario Diaz

Department of Orthopedics

Southern Philippines Medical Center




Class 1979 Homecoming

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President's Report for the January 2020 e meeting of the ... · Nerita Estampador- Ulep, M.D. ‘63 On December 18, 1945, Iloilo City Mayor Fernando H. Lopez and the Municipal Board