Philippine Society of Nephrology - Philippine College of Physicians

2014-2015
The Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN)
envisions itself to be able to attain the highest
standards of excellence in training, research
and service in the field of nephrology for the
nation and for the world.
 It is a dynamic partner of Medical and
Professional Societies, and a foremost source
of knowledge and information. The PSN, Inc.
serves as a liaison between its members and
various support and regulatory institutions.
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The society is committed to the highest
quality care for patients as it leads renal
related public health programs,
especially those that are relevant to the
Filipino people.
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has mandated itself to ensure the
highest quality of patient care and
produce, promote and disseminate up to
date knowledge, training and research in
nephrology.
- Awarded PSN as one
of the Unsung Heroes
of Typhoon Yolanda,
July 25, 2014 held at
the Heritage Hotel –
attended by Drs. Susan
Añonuevo dela Rama
and Gina Nazareth
1. Calamity Loan for Members
2. PSN Secretariat Work Schedule
3. Addendum on the CME Units Guidelines
4. Board Resolution on Finance
We, the undersigned, constituting the Board of
Trustees (BOT) of the Philippine Society of
Nephrology, Inc. in a board meeting held at the
PSN Office in Mandaluyong City adopted the
following resolutions:
RESOLVED, that a calamity loan may be granted
to a member who was affected by a calamity,
qualified as significant loss or damage to
property.
RESOLVED , that the maximum loanable amount is
two hundred thousand (P200,000.00), payable in
two (2) years at no interest.
RESOLVED, that to qualify for this loan, the
member shall be in good standing, is practicing as a
nephrologist certified by the PSN chapter, must
submit a duly notarized affidavit stating the nature
of calamity, the extent and estimate of the damage
and the date of the incident.
RESOLVED, that the member shall accomplish the
application for loan stating the terms of payment
which shall include a surcharge of 0.5% per month
on the remaining balance if the loan is not paid in 2
years.
RESOLVED, that this loan may be given to a
maximum of 10 member applicants per year, must
be given on a first come, first served basis, granted
upon approval of the BOT and subject to
availability of funds.
We, the undersigned, constituting the Board of Trustees (BOT)
of the Philippine Society of Nephrology, Inc. in a board meeting
held at the PSN Office in Mandaluyong City on August 26, 2014
adopted the following resolutions:
RESOLVED, that requirements for a PSN member to be in good
standing based on Board Resolution #5 2012-2013 shall be as
follows:
1. He/she should earn at least 100 PSN CME units annually.
2. At least 20 PSN CME units should be earned from the local
chapter
3. He/she should have attended PSN annual business meeting
for two consecutive years.
RESOLVED, that PSN CME units shall be given to the following
activities:
1. PSN Annual Convention – 80 units
2. PSN Midyear Convention – 40 units
3. International Nephrology Convention – 30 units
4. Local PSN Chapter scientific meeting (1 day) – 10 units
5. Local PSN Chapter scientific meeting (half day) – 5 units
6. Nephrology postgraduate course initiated by PSN training
institutions – 10 units/day, not to exceed 30 units
RESOLVED, that industry initiated scientific meetings will not be
granted PSN CME units.
President:
Maria Rosario S. Cruz, MD
Vice President: Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
Secretary:
Maria Rosario F. Cabansag, MD
Treasurer:
Agnes A. Alba, MD
Board Members:
Bettina C. Cercenia, MD
Ma. Angeles G. Marbella, MD
Violeta M. Valderrama, MD
Immediate Past President:
Ofelia R. De Leon, MD
Adult Specialty Board (up to August 2014)
Chair:
Noel M. Castillo, MD
Members:
Ramon C. Mora, MD
Albert G. Lu, MD
Melvin R. Marcial, MD
Adult Specialty Board (effective September 2014)
Chair:
Albert G. Lu, MD
Members:
Melvin R. Marcial, MD
Juliet Chua Chiong-Noel, MD
Amiel Cornelio E. Dela Cruz, MD
Coordinator: Coralie Therese D. Dimacali
Written Examination: August 3, 2014
33/38 passed = 86.84%
Oral Examination:
August 10, 2014
33/33 passed = 100%
Induction of new members of the board:
September 30, 2014
Induction of new diplomates: April 16, 2015
Pediatrics Subspecialty Board
Chair:
Maria Rosario S. Cruz, MD
Members: Dolores D. Bonzon, MD
Maria Rosario F. Cabansag, MD
Ma. Angeles G. Marbella, MD
Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
Coordinator: Maria Gina C. Nazareth, MD
Chair:
Nenita A. Collantes, MD
Members:
Florencio J. Pine, MD
Froilan A. De Leon, MD
Delia V. Bayog, MD
Benjamin A. Balmores, Jr., MD
Raceme C. Erasmo, MD
Two Nephrology Training Institutions
applied for renewal of accreditation:
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The Medical City (2 years)
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Veterans Memorial Medical Center (3 years)
Coordinator: Elizabeth S. Montemayor, MD
Chair:
Jose Protacio D. Marcia, MD
Adviser:
Dolores D. Bonzon, MD
Members: Czarlota A. Valdenor, MD
Romina Jasmin P. Laguesma, MD
Arlene I. Afaga, MD
Reina Lynn G. Antonio, MD
Beverly Lynn Leano, MD
Michelle T. Yau, MD
Marie Stella L. Navarro, MD
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Lipat Kalinga now in Phase III of
implementation
◦ Transition Workshop: August 22, 2014
APKD Registry: on-going data collection
 Approved 5 travel grants for the year:
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◦ Dr. Francisco Anacleto
◦ Dr. Carmelo Alfiler
◦ Dr. Dolores Bonzon
◦ Dr. Reylenn Pardillo
◦ Dr. Rommel Bataclan
XII Asian Congress of
Pediatric Nephrology,
Dec. 4-6, 2014
WCN, March 2015
 Research
workshop on Research design,
authorship, sample size calculation and
critique of research protocols
◦ Dr. Arlene C. Crisostomo
◦ Drs. Ricardo A. Francisco, Jr., Michelle T. Yau,
Rachelle C. Dela Cruz, Elizabeth
Montemayor, Jose Protacio D. Marcia,
Czarlota A. Valdenor and Reina Lynn G.
Antonio
 Initiated
talks with PCQACL to assist us
in:
◦ Standardizing serum creatinine
determinations across the country
◦ Mandatory reporting of eGFR by
laboratories
Coordinator and Chair: Susan P. Añonuevo-dela Rama, MD
Members:
Nenita A. Collantes, MD
Delia V. Bayog, MD
Benjamin A. Balmores, Jr., MD
Dolores D. Bonzon, MD
Benita S. Padilla, MD
Lynn C. Almazan-Gomez, MD
Alberto T. Chua, MD
Libertad N. Rosales, MD
Florencio J. Pine, MD
Irmingarda P. Gueco, MD
Vicente V. Tanseco, Jr., MD
Antonio R. Paraiso, MD
Adriano G. Dela Paz, MD
Carmelo A. Alfiler, MD
Alberto O. Daysog, MD
Claver P. Ramos, MD
Coordinator and chair: Ramon Jose F. Suarez, MD
Members: Francisko K. Ontalan, III, MD
Jose P. Ty, MD
Cesar G. Quiza, MD
Gil N. Octaviano, Jr., MD
Sandra Pacursa-Oliveros, MD
President:
Francisco K. Ontalan, III, MD
Vice President: Glenn R. Butuyan, MD
Secretary:
Mary Judith R. Ragaza, MD
Treasurer:
Ofelia Dela Cruz-Datu, MD
Board Members:
Abraham T. Coquia, MD
Vivianne T. Labi-Untalan, MD
Edmund C. Bautista, MD
Immediate Past President:
Federick L. Parallag, MD
SEC registered as Northern Luzon
Association of Kidney Specialists
 Host for Midyear convention on October 911, 2015 at Vigan Convention Center
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Kabuhayan Raffle
CKD Postgrad Course
Chapter meetings
WKD 2015
President:
Ramon Jose F. Suarez, MD
Vice President: Darwin C. Darjuan, MD
Secretary:
Rocelia Delos Reyes-Gonzales, MD
Treasurer:
Marichel O. Pile-Coronel, MD
Board Members:
Genesere Bernabe-Vino, MD
Ritchie B. Rebong, MD
Rachelle S. Coloma, MD
Immediate Past President:
Mara Baking-Tugade, MD
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SEC registered
Activities:
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Kidney Family Day
ICARE (PCP-PSN Joint activity)
General Assembly
Scientific meetings
Movie premiere: The Hobbit
Gift-giving
4th year of Nephro Quiz Bee
President:
Jose P. Ty, MD
Vice President: Carlo M. Punzalan, MD
Secretary:
Gladys Maribal A. Diaz, MD
Treasurer:
Maritess Madrazo-Reynera, MD
Board Members:
Joseph Michael P. Abcede, MD
Margrette Ruth L. Bernardo, MD
Maria Ailsa A. Escobin, MD
Immediate Past President:
Edgardo F. Faustino, MD
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SEC registration in process
Activities:
 4th Postgraduate Course on Hemodialysis
(TICC) on June 29, 2014
 Scientific and general membership
meetings
 WKD 2015: Lay fora, Poster making
contest (Calapan), Talentadong Bato,
Fellowship night
President:
Cesar G. Quiza, MD
Vice President: Alexander U. Tan, Jr., MD
Secretary:
Danny Y. Yu, MD
Treasurer:
Juliet Chua Chong-Noel, MD
Board Members:
Ophelia C. Buot, MD
Monina Cristina S. Cabral, MD
Minnie H. Monteclaro, MD
Immediate Past President:
Vivina C. Chiu, MD
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Family Day: Renal King and Queen
Radio station interviews
Lay for a
3rd Postgraduate Course for HD Nurses
Renal Pathology Lecture
Lecture by new diplomate
WKD 2015: Zumba party
Doctors’ Forum
President:
Gil N. Octaviano, Jr., MD
Vice President: Ma. Daylinda Aniceto-Chung, MD
Secretary:
Ma. Remedios Ramon-Tomas, MD
Treasurer:
Ma. Bernadette I. Eslaban, MD
Board Members:
Jerome J. Pepingco, MD
Rene B. Blancaver, MD
Ma. Socorro J. Maravilla, MD
Activities:
 Zumba party
 Motorcade
 Lay fora
President:
Sandra Pacursa-Oliveros, MD
Vice President: Jeanette Romano-Ybiernas, MD
Secretary:
Maria Theresa L. Bad-ang, MD
Treasurer:
Philip Neri O. Lazo, MD
Board Members:
Margarita S. Abalon, MD
Rodelie A. Banico, MD
Noel B. Camique, MD
Immediate Past President:
Arnelia C. Bersales-Masendo, MD
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SEC registration in process
Activities:
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2nd Master Chef contest (Zamboanga)
Nephrology for non-nephrologists Forum
Mr. and Ms. Kidney (Davao)
Launched Mindanao Kidney Foundation
Lay fora and KT scientific lectures
Lupus postgraduate course
WKD 2015
Coordinator: Gina Nazareth, MD
Chair :
Anne Margaret J. Ang, MD
Members: Paul Joseph T. Galutira, MD
Tyrone Francis T. Coseip, MD
Marissa Elizabeth L. Lim, MD
Ma. Martina F. Alcantara, MD
Jehan Jill Llave, MD
Ma. Kristina Alolod, MD
Rachelle Reyleigh Geronimo, MD
Ivy Kathryn Ilagan, MD
November 29, 2014,
Veterans Memorial Hospital
“The Unlikely Pair Lupus in Male”
 February 28, 2015
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
“Asymptomatic Bacteriuria”
 March 27, 2015
National Kidney and Transplant Institute
“Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis”
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VMMC
USTH
NKTI
Year Level
Total No.
1st year fellow
35
51.5%
2nd & 3rd year
fellow
Board eligible
33
48.5%
0
0%
TOTAL
68
100%
very difficult, poor discriminatory index
1st yr- 33 items
2nd yr – 25 items
Revised MPL
1st yr – 91.5/137
= 66.8%
2nd yr – 115.5/175 = 66%
Score
Mean Score
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Mean Score
1st yr
82.26
2nd yr
100.76
Chair:
Advisers:
Members:
Edgardo F. Faustino, MD
Froilan A. De Leon, MD
Maaliddin B. Biruar, MD
Stephanie C. Andres, MD
Brian Michael I. Cabral, MD
Remedios D. Chan, MD
Donnah Franceska G. De Leon, MD
Bienvenido G. Manlutac MD
Tennille Tan, MD
Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Adviser:
Members:
Gladys Maribal A. Diaz, MD
Bettina C. Cercenia, MD
Maria Gina C. Nazareth, MD
Maria Ailsa A. Escobin, MD
Ma. Cecilia S. Manalo, MD
Glenda Eleanor P. Pamugas, MD
Melo Jane O. Paz, MD
Frederick H. Verano, MD
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Members:
Jose P. Ty, MD
Esther U. Tan-Medina, MD
Sonny L. Antonio, MD
Carmelle Joy A. Baclig, MD
Canileure C. Dayrit, MD
Marites M. Reynera, MD
Maria Eliza R. Navarro, MD
Maria Isabel M. Vilvar, MD
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Adviser:
Members:
Jeanne B. Bayaca, MD
Rene H. Francisco, MD
Sonny L. Antonio, MD
Reina Lynn G. Antonio, MD
Christina D. Guerrero, MD
Simeon H. Paps, MD
William Gregory M. Rivero, MD
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Adviser:
Members:
Gingerlita Alla-Samonte, MD
Frederick H. Verano, MD
Ofelia P. Javellana, MD
Agnes T. Cruz, MD
Paul Joseph T. Galutira, MD
Charito P. Malong, MD
Violeta Meneses-Valderrama, MD
Dexter Clifton C. Pe, MD
Eladio M. Peñaranda, MD
Carlo M. Punzalan, MD
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Adviser:
Members:
Pelagio L. Esmaquel, Jr., MD
Tyrone Francis T. Coseip, MD
Ricardo A. Francisco, Jr., MD
Joseph Michael P. Abcede, MD
Pompeyo R. Bautista, Jr., MD
Sandra C. Del Mundo, MD
Nemma N. Evangelista, MD
Glenn Kay V. Guce, MD
Joselito A. Mora, MD
Reden Alfonso A. Silva, MD
Pre-convention registrants: 154
Registrants: 736
Foreign Speakers:
Dr. Kevan Polkinghorne
Dr. Francesco Liberio Irineo
Dr. Dinna N. Cruz
Dr. Marcus Ketteler
Local PSN speakers: 16
Local non-PSN speakers: 8
Coordinator: Victor Doctor, MD
Chair:
Alberto Frederick M. Celestial, MD
Members:
Vincent Rafael A. Jocson, MD
Ma. Angeles G. Marbella, MD
Anna Liesel C. Santamaria, MD
Gingerlita Alla-Samonte, MD
Chair: Maria Rosario S. Cruz, MD
Members:
Alberto T. Chua, MD
Lynn Almazan-Gomez, MD
Ofelia P. Javellana, MD
PSN A-One Award:
Dr. Zenaida Antonio
Special Award for Medical Education:
Dr. Nenita Collantes
Presidential Special Service Award:
Sanofi
Presidential Service Awards:
Dr. Ricardo Francisco, Jr.
Dr. Anne Margaret Ang
Dr. Gingerlita Alla Samonte
Chair: Victor S. Doctor, MD
Members:
Maria Gina C. Nazareth, MD
Susan P. Añonuevo-Dela Rama, MD
Coralie Therese Dioquino-Dimacali, MD
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Updating membership data
Processed applications for reclassification
from diplomate to fellow
 Recommended 26 fellows
 Disapproved 2 applications
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Endorsed 5 Life fellows
1 One time sickness benefit
1 Death benefit
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Life fellows
Life Members
Honorary Fellow
Fellows
Diplomates
Board Eligibles
Member in Training
New Fellows
New Diplomates
New Members-in-Training
47
14
1
183
240
22
30
26
40
36
Total membership as of April 2015 - 639
Coordinator: Roberto C. Tanchanco, MD
Chair: Francisco K. Ontalan, MD
Members:
Michael C. Dela Cruz, MD
Amiel Cornelio E. Dela Cruz, MD
Glenn Kay V. Guce, MD
Joselito A. Mora, MD
Chair:
Anthony Russell T. Villanueva, MD
Members:
Donnah Franceska G. De Leon, MD
Marie Angeline Ledesma-Gumba, MD
Maria Eliza R. Navarro, MD
Marissa Elizabeth L. Lim, MD
Agnes A. Baston, MD
Coordinator: Frederick Verano, MD
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Makati Medical Center and
Philippine Children’s Medical Center
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Philippine Society of Hypertension
 PSN is a member of the Hypertension
Alliance: Hypertension Awareness Day (May
16, 2015)
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Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology
 Immediate Past President and President serve
as representatives
 Submitted a formal bid to host the Asia Pacific
Congress of Nephrology in 2018
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International Society of Nephrology
 Request to beef up membership from the
Philippines
Coordinator: Noel M. Castillo, MD
Chair:
Pelagio L. Esmaquel, Jr., MD
Adviser: Florencio J. Pine, MD
Members: Luis V. Limchiu, Jr., MD
Brian I. Cabral, MD
Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
Francisco E. Anacleto, Jr., MD
Rommel P. Bataclan, MD
Jose Protacio D. Marcia, MD
Chair:
Agnes A. Alba, MD
Members:
Gingerlita Alla-Samonte, MD
Rodelie A. Banico, MD
Amiel Cornelio Dela Cruz, MD
Edison SA. Guerrero, MD
Marie Fe Vergara-Lim Dy, MD
Rene H. Francisco, MD
Chair:
William Gregory M. Rivero, MD
Members:
Ma. Lorna Lourdes Simangan, MD
Jeanne B. Bayaca, MD
Esther U. Tan-Medina, MD
Tennille Tan,MD
Rene H. Francisco, MD
Glenn Kay V. Guce, MD
http://www.psn.ph
Coordinator: Helen T.Ocdol, MD
Chair:
Ricardo A. Francisco, Jr., MD
Adviser: Irmingarda P. Gueco, MD
Members: Dexter Clifton C. Pe, MD
Desirie B. Yano-Simbulan, MD
Dennis P. Fuentes, MD
Jocelyn L. Paragas-Javier, MD
Michael C. Dela Cruz, MD
Carmelle Joy S. Anduiza-Baclig, MD
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Postgraduate Course for NonNephrologist Physicians on Duty
 1 Postgraduate Course for Fellow in
Training
 1 Nurses Symposium
 1Hemodialysis Technician Course
4th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD
June 18-20, 2014
5th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD
Sept. 17-19, 2014
6th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD
Dec. 12-14, 2014
7th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD
Feb. 18-20, 2015
1st HD Nurses Symposium
Oct. 25-26, 2014
2nd HD Summit
Nov. 8, 2014
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Continuation of Postgrad Courses /
Symposium and Workshop for:
Fellows in Training
 Non-Nephro POD
 Nurses
 Technicians
HD Postgrad Course – Module III
Hemodialysis Postgrad Course for Manager /
Owner
Chair:
Antonio V. Cayco, MD
Members:
Juan Miguel Gil R. Ortiz, MD
Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
Mary Rose Y. Bisquera, MD
Ronnie S. Perez, MD
Melo Jane O. Paz, MD
Arlene B. Lamban, MD
Maria Rachel Uy, MD
Chair: Stephanie C. Andres, MD
Members:
Radcliff Y. Cobankiat, MD
Arlene B. Lamban, MD
Anthony Russel T. Villanueva, MD
Alexander Victor Victoriano, MD
Coordinator: Elizabeth Angelica Roasa, MD
Chair:
Gingerlita Alla-Samonte, MD
Members: Maaliddin B. Biruar, MD
Charito P. Malong, MD
Simeon H. Paps, MD
Arlene S. Muñoz, MD
Dennis S. Flores, MD
Marie Stella L. Navarro, MD
Family Day, June 8, 2014, San Andres Complex
“A healthy lifestyle makes your kidneys smile.”
A Postgraduate Course for
General Physicians, Residents
and Family Medicine
Theme: The Resilience of the
Filipino Kidney: Empowering
Health Professionals
June 13, 2014
USTH, Benavides Cancer
Institute
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A pilot community-based initiative on
primary renal health care that can
serve as a model for future programs.
Key performance indicators:
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decrease in incidence of common renal
diseases
Improvement in KSA scores
Improve KAP about Diabetes,
Hypertension, UTI and Chronic Kidney
Disease
Location: Barangay Balucuc, Apalit,
Pampanga
Partners: UST College of Nursing
LGU
Philippine Society of Hypertension
REDCOP
PCQACL
Chair:
Members:
Pelagio L. Esmaquel, Jr., MD
Benita S. Padilla, MD
Alberto T. Chua, MD
Lynn C. Almaza-Gomez, MD
Roberto C. Tanchanco, MD
Ofelia P. Javellana, MD
Concesa C. Casasola, MD
Elizabeth R. Sebastian, MD
Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
Marichel DLC. Pile, MD
Roland S. Dela Cruz, MD
Carina Dalay-Dizon, MD
Juan Paolo DLC. Lagunzad, MD
J. Meinard Nepomuceno, MD
Chair:
Members:
Delia V. Bayog, MD
Irmingarda P. Gueco, MD
Florencio J. Pine, MD
Lynn C. Almazan-Gomez, MD
Tyrone Francis T. Coseip, MD