Departments of the College of Medicine
Department of Anatomy
- Upgraded multi-media teaching of gross anatomy, histology & neuroanatomy
- Digital microscopes with built-in camera for micro-slide projections
- Electronic microscopes for student use in histology
- Cadavers and brains for dissections
- Laboratory manual integrated gross anatomy with histology
- Laboratory designed for self-directed learning in anatomy
- Dynamic faculty staff who are trained to teach both Gross Anatomy, Histology, and Neuroanatomy: a rare attribute
1956-1957 Jose M. Cuyegkeng, M.D. (acting)
1957-1962 Fidel Cuajunco, M.D.
1962-1973 Catalino C. Daroy. M.D.
1973-1976 Rosario Cerdena, M.D. (Officer In Charge)
1976-1986 Esperanza C. Lansang. M.D.
1986-1991 Natividad Salazar, M.D.
1991-1992 Adelia M. Quijano, M.D.
1992-1997 Esperanza C. Lansang, M.D.
1997-2000 Adelia M. Quijano, M.D.
2000-2002 Raul M. Quillamor, M.D.
2002-2004 Idelfa S. Elevazo, M.D.
2004-2006 Rita Rosario A. Catly, M.D.
2006-2008 Adelia M. Quijano, M.D.
2008-2010 Ma. Cristina S. Elma, M.D.
2010-present Luis Emmanuel O. Esguerra, M.D.
| Department of Anatomy | |
|---|---|
| Luis Emmanuel O. Esguerra - Head | Ma. Cristina S. Elma |
| Adelia M. Quijano | Melissa C. Calilao |
| Idelfa S. Elevazo | Pierette Y. Kaw |
| Imelda D. Rivera | Maj-Maj C. Deriada |
| Marivic Conchita V. Bustos | Alexandria R. Bayaoa |
Department of Biochemistry
- 1968 – Establishment of department with a grant from the China Medical Board of New York and the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Faculty are committed to teaching biochemistry with clinical applications
1956-1958 Wenceslao Pascual, M.D.
1958-1964 Juan Salcedo, M.D.
1965-1972 Elena E. Icayan, M.D.
1972-1986 Patria V. Rivera, M.D.
1986-2001 Lydia P. Tanseco, M.D.
2001-2006 Floro B. Madarcos, M.D.
2006-2009 Suzette M. Mendoza, M.D.
2009-present Ma. Milagros U. Magat , M.D.
| Department of Biochemistry | |
|---|---|
| Ma. Milagros U. Magat - Head | Marivic A. Villamor |
| Agnes A. Alba | Suzette M. Mendoza |
| Maria Lilia T. Reyes | Lourdes L. Balcueva |
Department of Physiology
- Merged with the Department of Biochemistry from 1956-1964 and with the Department of Pharmacology in 1967-68 and in 72-73
- Organized as a separate department in 1964
- Faculty Members in the Department have high academic preparations to teach
1958-62 Dr. Marciano Panis
1962-63 Dr. Juan Salcedo
1963-64 Dr. Wenceslao Pascual
1964-67 Dr. Marciano Panis
1967-68 Dr. Elena Ines-Cuyegkeng
1968-72 Dr. Marciano Panis
1972-73 Dr. Elena Ines-Cuyegkeng
1973-80 Dr. Marciano Panis
1980-81 Dr. Clarita Z. Zaballero
1981-86 Dr. Rolinda Alcazaren
1986-92 Dr. Edmee Y. Martinez
1992-93 Dr. Joven Cuanang
1993-96 Dr. Juliet Ver-Bareng
1996-2000 Dr. Carolina C. Jerez
2000-2002 Dr. Florina F. Estrada
2002-2010 Dr. Juliet Ver-Bareng
2010-present Dr. Milagros B. Rabe
| Department of Physiology | |
|---|---|
| Milagros B. Rabe - Head | Juliet Ver-Bareng |
| Rochelle C. Valera | Carolina C. Jerez |
| Elinor G. Bartolome | Lana Jomi H. Alcon |
| Ma. Theresa G. Cacas | |
Department of Pharmacology
- 1957 – Establishment of the Department
- 1977-83 – Department was merged with Physiology
- 1990 – Alternative and Complementary modalities in Medicine was taught in Pharmacology; Student research was started
- 1995 – Problem Based Learning was used as strategy for case discussion in Pharmacology course
- 1998 – The innovative curriculum included Pharmacology in all modules from second to third year
- 2002 – The Bi-annual Dr. Romulo P. Guevarra Sr. Memorial lecture in Pharmacology and Research was started in honor of the Department’s first chair
- A department of trail-blazing pharmacologists, educators who are oriented to student welfare and to physicians who value research
1957-1965 Dr. Romulo P. Guevarra, Sr.
1965-1972 Dr. Elena Ines-Cuyegkeng
1972-1974 Dr. Jose Villalobos
1974-1977 Dr. Rosabella Yap-Topacio
1977-1980 Dr. Marciano Panis, Jr.
1979-1981 Dr. Clarita Z. Zabellero
1981-1983 Dr. Rolinda G. Alcazaren
1983-1988 Dr. Alfaretta Luisa T. Reyes
1988-1989 Dr. Ruth B. Medel (OIC)
1989-1990 Dr. Ruth B. Medel (Chair)
Jun-Oct 1990 Dr. Ma. Luisa D. Dela Cruz
Nov 1990-1998 Dr. Alfaretta Luisa T. Reyes
1998-2004 Dr. Maria Petrina S. Zotomayor
2004-2010 Dr. Ronaldo Marcelo G. Macaraig
2010-present Dr. Ma. Angeles G. Marbella
| Department Pharmacology | |
|---|---|
| Ma. Angeles G. Marbella - Head | Alfaretta Luisa T. Reyes |
| Ma. Henrietta Teresa O. dela Cruz | Ma. Petrina S. Zotomayor |
| Glenn V. Guevara | Ronaldo Marcelo G. Macaraig |
| Maria Paz S. Garcia | Lynn de Leon-Rivadillo |
Department of Pathology
- 1957 – Establishment of the Department under Dr. Jose M. Cuyegkeng
- 1981 – Establishment of Residency Training Program in Anatomic Pathology
- 1983 – Problem Based Learning strategy was used in teaching pathology integrated with pharmacology
- 1989 – Establishment of Residency Training in Clinical Pathology
- 1997 – Innovative curriculum was used, pathology was integrated in all organ systems taught in second and third years
- 2006 – Strengthening of some aspects of the curriculum to make it more congruent to the board exams
1957-1969 Jose M. Cuyegkeng, M.D.
1969-1976 Restituto G. Nocum, M.D.
1976-1982 Angelina T. Tantengco, M.D.
1982-83, 1996-98 Domingo R. Paulino, M.D.
1983-1986 Fernando S. Sachez, Jr. M.D.
1986-1987 Domingo R. Paulino, M.D.
1987-1991 Joselli Rueda-Cu, M.D.
1991-1996 Angelina T. Tantengco, M.D.
1996-1998 Domingo R. Paulino, M.D.
1998-2001 Teresita P. Bailon, M.D.
2001-2003 Janet L. Dy, M.D.
2003-2008 Tomasino D. Padla, Jr., M.D.
2008-present Araceli P. Jacoba, M.D.
| Department Pathology | |
|---|---|
| Araceli P. Jacoba - Head | Tomasino D. Padla, Jr. |
| Janet L. Dy | Joselli Rueda-Cu |
| Ma. Lourdes A. Tilbe | Teresita P. Bailon |
| Ma. Josefa D. Mesina | Socorro C. Yanez |
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
- 1956 – Establishment of the section of Microbiology under the Department of Pathology
- 1970 – Establishment of the Department initially named as Department of Microbiology and Immunology
- 1978 – Merging of the Department with Pathology
- 1987 – Re-emergence of the Department separate from Pathology, now named as Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
- Faculty with post-graduate training in the microbiology, tropical medicine and immunology obtained Abroad.
1956-1969 Jose M. Cuyegkeng, M.D.
1970-1973 Benjamin Limson, M.D.
1975-1976 Francis E. Ongchua, M.D. (Acting)
1978-1987 Angelina T. Tantengco, M.D.
1987-1995 Teresa L. Yap, M.D.
1995-Aug 1997 Eleanor P. Padla, Ph.D.
Sept 1997-present Disraeli V. Europa, M.D.
| Department of Microbiology and Parasitology | |
|---|---|
| Disraeli V. Europa - Head | Teresa S. Ludovice-Yap |
| Benida A. Fontanilla | Margarita V. Eduardo |
| Arlene L. Santos | Eric Constantine G. Valera |
Department of Preventive and Community Medicine
- 1958 – Establishment of Department
- 1964 – Preventive Medicine taught from first to fourth year; Epidemiology course is strengthened
- 1968 – Exposure of students to Rural Reconstruction
- 1970 – Establishment of extramural Community health Program; inclusion of community medicine in clinical clerkship
- 1981 – Establishment of Community Based Health Programs, Primary Health Care was taught
- 1982 – Problem Based Learning Strategy was used in Teaching
- 1988 – Research Methods was taught
- The only department which has produced 3 deans among its faculty members
- 2004 – The Medical Center, through the department’s efforts, became a Master Tubercolosis Educational Awardee.
- 2005 – The department spearheaded the creation of a program for the urban community as part of the social accountability mission of the college.
- 2006 – A separate course called Disease Prevention and Control was added
1958-1961 Romeo Y. Atienza, M.D.
1961-1964 Alejandra Paz-Garcia, M.D. (OIC)
1964-1975 Presentacion C. Peralta, M.D.
1975-1976 Fernando S. Sanchez, Jr., M.D., M.P.H.
1976-1983 Presentacion C. Peralta, M.D.
1983-1986 Fernando S. Sanchez, Jr., M.D.
1987-1995 Cristina A. Canbantog, M.D.
1995-2002 Georgina T. Paredes, M.D., M.P.H.
2002-2005 Joseph Antonio Molina, M.D.
2005-2006 Jennifer M. Nailes, M.D. (Acting Head)
2006-present Jennifer M. Nailes, M.D.
| Department of Preventive and Community Medicine | |
|---|---|
| Jennifer M. Nailes - Head | Georgina T. Paredes |
| Niño Dal M. Dayanghirang | Grace Encelan-Brizuela |
| Franciosa Luningning G. Gavino | Edith M. Regalado |
| Jose Ronilo G. Juanco | Ramon Jason M. Javier |
Department of Medical Humanities
- 1992 – The Department was established to coordinate Human Life Cycle, History of Medicine, Perspectives in Medicine, Bioethics, and Legal Medicine
- 1998 – Special Topics was added to the medical curriculum under the department
- 2002 – Junior Intern rotations at the PNP-Crime Laboratory for hands-on experience with medico-legal autopsies and cases was started
- 2003 – Workshops in Palliative Medicine were started
- 2005 – Seminar-workshop on End of Life Issues was given by Dr. Benjamin Rigor
- 2006 – Policies/ guidelines for End of Life issues were thoroughly discussed in the Department of Medicine with the different sectors represented (Bioethics/ Legal/ Religious Priest/ Palliative care)
1992 to present Dr. Natividad A. Salazar
| Department of Medical Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Natividad A. Salazar - Head | Ma. Cristina S. Sombilon |
| Sheila R. Yap | Vinna Marie T. Quinones |