STANDING COMMITTEE

MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE

ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007

ACADEMICS – OVER ALL CHAIR : DR. DIVINA Y. BEATO
Admission

Chair - Dr. Elizabeth R. Reyes
Members: Dr. Elvira M. Abreu
Dr. Henry G. Falcotelo
Dr. Norman S. Garcia
Dr. Ruth Saquil-Sy

Objective:
General
• To increase the number of applicants for first year College of Medicine
• To screen all students applying for first year College of Medicine of their suitability for medical education

Specific
• To entice students from the different colleges of MCU to take up medicine in our institution
• To attract students from other school to consider MCU as an option in pursuing medical education
• To encourage offspring of alumni local and abroad to take up medical education in our institution

Accomplishments:
• Newspaper advertisement
• Career talk conducted to graduating students given by the Chair of the committee
• The committee has sent letters to 1043 Nmat Takers of December 2005 to encourage them to apply in our institution.
• Medicine week celebration in association with the MCUMAA showcasing College of Medicine was given by the Dean of the College-Dr. Divina Y. Beato.

Curriculum
Chair - Dr. Nenita A. Collantes
Members - Dr. Cesar M. Ong (Clinical)
Dr. Esmarliza Tacud-Luzon (Basic)
Dr. Elvira M. Abreu

Objectives:
General
• Evaluate the relevance of the medical curriculum of the MCU-FDTMF based on the standards set by APMC and CHED

Specific
• Initiate innovation and update of the medical curriculum
• Monitor all subjects with regards to:
1. curriculum folders including instructional design
2. evaluation tools and methods

• Recommend policies related to the implementation of the curriculum
• Conduct yearly evaluation of the curriculum
• Provide assistance to faculty to improve classroom instruction
• Produce quality and relevant researches on medical education.

Accomplishments:
• Recommended policies on attendance and examinations were submitted to the Dean for approval.
• Conducted a thorough evaluation of the curriculum in March 2006. Both faculty and students were asked to answer open ended questionnaires. The findings were presented to the Chairmen’s Meeting. A summer workshop was conducted on May 16, 2006 attended by Mrs. Estanislao, Dr. Quito, Dr. Beato, Dr. Abreu, and the chairs of all departments. Most of the proposed changes for the curriculum did not materialize. The CHED policy states that changes in the curriculum can only be implemented for the 1st year students. the administration is addressing the comments of the students regarding the facilities in the campus.

Textbook & Library

Chair - Dr. Ruth S. Sy
Members: Dr. Elizabeth R. Reyes
Mrs. Natividad Caballero

Objective :
General
• To upgrade the quality and usage of information resources and services of
MCU-FDTMF

Specific:
• To screen all textbooks and manuals
• To identify widely circulated journals and other references
• To evaluate journals for cancellation and replacement
• To facilitate needs of faculty and students
• To coordinate with other learning resources

Accomplishments:

• Requisition for the purchase of textbooks and renewal of journal subscriptions
• Recommendation for the subscription of journals for the basic departments – namely Biochemistry and Physiology
• Facilitated the requisition of journals and books of the different clinical departments
• Evaluation of departments’ manuals for its format and costing.
• Services rendered: Readers and circulation services, ID applications, library cards, technical services, bibliographic search services

Promotional Board

1st Year
Chair - Dr. Catherine G. Gironella
Dr. Norman S. Garcia
Dr. Nina Angelita M. Gonzales
Dr. Ruth Saguil-Sy
Dr. Mary Ann Virola-Leh

2nd Year
Chair - Dr. Quintin P. Babaran
Members: Dr. Cesar M. Ong (Pedia)
Dr. Ponciano M. Bernardo Jr. (Surgery)
Dr. Regta L. Pichay (OB)
Dr. Rolando C. Perez (Neuro-Psych)
Dr. Esmarliza Tacud-Luzon (Pharma)
Dr. Estela Marie C. Tanchoco (Patho)
Dr. Mary Ann Virola-Leh (FCM)

3rd Year
Chair - Dr. Ponciano M. Bernardo Jr.
Members: Dr. Mary Ann Virola-Leh (FCM)
Dr. Cesar M. Ong (Pedia)
Dr. Regta L. Pichay (OB)
Dr. Esmarliza Tacud-Luzon (Pharma)
Dr. Estela Marie C. Tanchoco (Patho)
Dr. Crisostomo T. Malabanan Jr. (Ophtha)
Dr. Emmanuel Tadeus S. Cruz (ENT)

4th Year
Chair - Dr. Crisostomo T. Malabanan Jr.
Members - Dr. Rodolfo E. Tamse (CPS)
Dr. Elvira M. Abreu (College Secretary)
Dr. Sui Hoc Sy Ferrer (Compre Com)
Dr. Aileen Guzman-Banzon (Med)
Dr. Pauldion Cruz (Surgery)
Dr. Edna C. Banta (OB)
Dr. Roland C. Perez (Neuro-Psych)
Dr. Nepthalie R. Ordonez (Pedia)
Dr. Noel P. Perez (Ophtha)
Dr. Emmanuel S. Samson (ENT)
Dr. Ma. Rosario E. Bonagua (FCM)

Objectives:

General
• Assess the students’ academic performance on a semestral and yearly levels.

Specific:
• Implement the institution’s policies on promotion, retention, and debarment of students
• Identify poorly performing students in the different subjects who may need referral to the Advisorship, Guidance, and Counselling.

Accomplishments:
• 1st and 2nd year level: Intensive analysis and deliberation of the performance of all students. See detailed performance of all students in the individual report of the year level co-chairs.
•Dr. Abreu chaired the 3rd year level which is composed of the last batch of the Innovative Curriculum. Very closed monitoring of the performance of the students was done. There were about 20 special and summer classes conducted for this last batch.

Review                                                                  Compre

Chair: Dr. Julieta V. Dizon                            Chair: Dr. Sui Hoc Sy-Ferrer
Dr. Concepcion R. Comia                               Dr. Concepcion R. Comia
Dr. Marie Clare V. Robles                              Dr. Marie Clare V. Robles
Dr. Ma. Rosario E. Bonagua                          Dr. Ma. Rosario E. Bonagua
Dr. Gedeonino V. Padilla                               Dr. Gedeonino V. Padilla
Dr. Catherine G. Gironella                           Dr. Catherine G. Gironella
Dr. Monserrat S. Chichioco                          Dr. Monserrat S. Chichioco
Dr. Lucita P. Aguilar                                     Dr. Lucita P. Aguilar
Dr. Maya Fe N. Darjuan                                Dr. Maya Fe N. Darjuan
Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez                         Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez
Dr. Cynthia P. Kapangyarihan                  Dr. Cynthia P. Kapangyarihan

Objectives: (Review)
a. Objectives
• General Objectives: To help the students attain 100% passing rate in the comprehensive exam and above the national passing rate in the physician licensure examination
• Specific Objectives:
1. To provide continuous review programs that will address the needs of our students: refresher course, review courses for the August and February Boards, comprehensive exam reviews, and SI and JI review programs.
2. To prepare evaluation tools for the different programs
Accomplishments (Review)
• SI and JI Reviews: conducted from November 7, 2005 to April 6, 2006 – Mondays and Thursdays 3 – 5 pm; 102 JIs and 51 SIs attended the review but attendance was very irregular.
• Review for the comprehensive exam: conducted from March 17 – 31, 2006 – Mondays to Fridays 8 – 8 pm; 30 3rd year students and 1 post JI graduate attended the review. Passing rate in the comprehensive exam was 45%.

b. Objectives: (Compre)
i. General Objective: To determine if the candidates for graduation have met the standards of competence required by the MCU – FDTMF
ii. Specific Objectives:
1. To evaluate by means of examination the capabilities of the students to qualify for graduation
2. To train our candidates for graduation on the conduct of the medical board examination.
3. To improve our graduates’ chances of passing the medical board examination.

c. Accomplishments: (Compre)
i. Comprehensive Exams given:
1. July 20, 22, 27 and 29, 2005
# of examinees 17; passing rate 53%
2. October 19, 21; November 9, 11, 2005
# of examinees 47; passing rate 40%
3. January 18, 20, 23, and 25, 2006
# of examinees 42; passing rate 71%

4. April 3, 5, 7, and 10, 2006
# of examinees 50; passing rate 48%
ii. Cumulative Exams given
1. June 2005 – given to Batch 2008
2. May 2006 – given to Batch 2008 and Batch 2009

Committee on Scholarship/Awards

Chair: Dr. Estela Marie C. Tanchoco
Dr. Crisostomo T. Malabanan Jr.
Dr. Nina Angelita M. Gonzales
Dr. Esperanza F. Rivera
Honorary Member – Dr. Lutgarda C. Quito

d. Objectives
i. General Objectives:
1. To produce graduates who are potential board topnotchers
2. To support financially deprived students.
ii. Specific Objectives:
1. Recruit deserving students for various scholarship grants offered by the institution
2. Maintain scholarship grantees and monitor status of students.
3. Search for benefactors for various programs
e. Accomplishments:
i. Recommended guidelines for the scholars and grantees
ii. Recommended 10 prospective scholars to the MCUMAA in America: 1 full scholar and 9 partial scholars; only 6 scholars enrolled.
iii. Formulated guidelines and chose the Most Outstanding Student of the graduating class 2006.

 

FACULTY/STUDENT DEVELOPMENT – OVER-ALL CHAIR:
DR. ELVIRA M. ABREU
Sub-committee

Rank & Tenure
Chair - Dr. Teresita N. Rabanal
Dr. Elvira M. Abreu
Mrs. Perseveranda S. Lecaroz
Mrs. Amadelyn F. dela Cruz
Objective:
• To utilize an objective and acceptable evaluation system of faculty based on their personal and professional contributions to the college goals.
• Study the evaluation criteria and propose revision for faculty academic ranking

Faculty Affairs
Chair - Dr. Marie Clare V. Robles
Dr. Ma. Luisa L. Malabanan
Dr. Marissa V. Nualla
Objective:
• To uplift the spiritual well-being of the faculty.
• To develop a physical fitness program and sportsmanship for the faculty members.
• To teach the faculty the health system methodology for a Quality Assurance Program in teaching & in the hospital.
• To make the faculty aware of her/his social responsibilities and foster camaraderie among the faculty members.
• To enhance personality development and get pointers on how to prevent stress-related aging.

Student Advisory/
Guidance Counseling
Chair - Dr. Nina Angelita M. Gonzales
Dr. Ronnie R. Cruz
Dr. Melba V. Masigan
Dr. Cynthia P. Kapangyarihan
Dr. Genuina Ranoy
Dr. Rolando R. Ligon

Objective:
• Identify the medical students whose personal problems may affect their academic performance and/or other aspects of their well-being.
• Provide avenues of communication for student problems
• Raise the awareness of the students as to the availability of services that will directly address their psychological and physical needs.
• Assists faculty members in preparing for the handling the task as student-advisers.
• Refer students with special concerns which need further management to appropriate persons, programs or services and
• Help improve the students’ psychological well-being to better prepare them for a medical career.

Student Affairs

Chair - Dr. Ma. Lilybeth R. Tanchoco
Advisers of Organizations : Dr. Marie Clare V. Robles
Dr. Nina Angelita M. Gonzales
Dr. Cesar B. Isidro

Student Discipline Board
Chair - Dr. Dante P.Bornales
Dr. Rodolfo E. Tamse
Dr. Imelda B. Batar
Dr. Cesar B. Isidro
Dr. Antonio Rebosa

Information Technology
Chair - Dr. Roland C. Perez
Members: Dr. Renato C.Tanchoco Jr.
Mr. Cristeto dela Cruz

Objective:
• Acts as advisory group to ongoing computerization of the College pf Medicine.
• Conducts/promotes computer literacy program for staff members.
• Construct and maintain the MCU-FDTMF Website.
• Education of Committee members regarding Medical Informatics by registering to Philippine Medical Informatics Society based in PGH
Newsletter
Special Edition - Dr. Emmanuel Tadeus S Cruz
Ms. Ma. Teresa Gonda

Objective:
• To disseminate information among members of the MCU-FDTMF Community
(Local and International)
• To serve as a forum for people & events
• To increase utilization of the newsletter as a forum for re-change of ideas and opinions of members of the MCU-FDTMF Community.

PSJ
Editor-in-Chief - Dr. Regta L. Pichay
Members: Dr. Felizardo N. Gatcheco
Dr. Estela Marie C. Tanchoco
Dr. Angelita R.Teotico
Dr. Rodolfo E. Tamse
Dr. Emmanuel Tadeus S. Cruz
Dr. Cesar M. Ong
Advisers: Dr. Lutgarda C. Quito
Dr. Divina Y. Beato
Dr. Antonia C. Basa
Dr. Esperanza F. Rivera

Objective:
• To publish the official journal of MCU-FDTMF – THE PHIL. SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL twice a year.
• To continue improving the contents of the journal by resourcing for quality papers among consultants, PGTs and other prominent MCU personalities recognized in their field of specialty.
• To widen the circulation of journal to reach other MCU Alumni both locally and internationally.
• To source funds by looking for advertisements in the journal.

Post Graduate Course

Chair - Dr. Cynthia P. Kapangyarihan
Members: Dr. Ronnie R. Cruz
Dr. Emmanuel Tadeus S. Cruz