CURRENT CHAIR Dr. Mary Ann V. Leh
FACULTY STAFF
Dr. Suzuette S. Armin
Dr. Cathrina D.L. Aspra
Dr. Ma. Rosario E. Bonagua
Dr. Lily Ann H. Cabuling
Dr. Janice De Leon
Dr. Delia R. Lim
Dr. Claire P. Ong
Dr. Raquel S. Sayo

HISTORY

Originally, the present Department of Family and Community Medicine started as the Department of Hygiene. It was first headed by Dr. Regino Padua. During the succeeding years, the Department was combined with the Department of Bacteriology and Clinical Laboratory which was headed by Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda.

In 1953 it was renamed the Department of Bacteriology and Preventive Medicine. The Department was again rechristened the Department of Microbiology, Hygiene and Laboratory Diagnosis in 1954 under Dr. Eusebio Y. Garcia. In 1955 the Department was divided into two: the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Preventive Medicine.

In the late fifties, Dr. Jacinto Dizon headed the Department of Preventive Medicine.

In 1961, while still under Dr. Dizon, the department was officially called the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. Dr. Dizon continued to chair the department. Dr. Manuel Manahan succeeded him until the late seventies when Dr. Secundino Jao took over as chairperson.

In 1985 Mrs. Aurora Cudal was appointed the department chair. To insure community exposure of the clinical clerks, she coordinated with the Caloocan Health Department in developing a community program within the area.

The changing of names ended in 1987 when the department adopted its final name-Department of Family and Community Medicine. Professor Aurora Cudal continued as chairperson, in a hold -over capacity from the previous term.

Frenetic changes took place during the late eighties. A Residency Training Program was started by Dr. Raquel So-Sayo and Dr. Annie Francisco. Phase I Accreditation of the residency training program by the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) was awarded to the department. Affiliation with several hospitals like San Lazaro Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center and Dermatology Training Center was facilitated.

On November 4, 1987 the Bagong Silang Health Center was inaugurated to help the under-privileged families in that community. Clinical clerks and FCM staff were assigned on a regular basis to the area.

In 1988, the PAFP awarded the department Phase 2 Accreditation of the Residency Training program.

In 1989 Dr. Raquel So-Sayo, was appointed chairperson after she completed her master’s degree course at UP College of Public Health . The department continued its march forward to the nineties. In 1990 two pioneer residents, Drs. Dinah Navarro-Medel and Grace Vaterio-Villanueva, completed their residency training. The following year, Dr. Medel was granted a scholarship to the SEAMEO-TROPMED at the University of Mahidol, Thailand while Dr. Valerio passed her oral and written examinations given by the Board of Specialty of the PAFP.

In 1991, St. Peter St. John Health Center was included in the community work being handled by the department. This was facilitated by UNICEPS Chairperson Dr.Manuela Unite.

In 1992, the PAFP awarded the Phase 3 Accreditation of the Residency Training Program to the Department. Research as a separate subject was incorporated into the curriculum.

Meanwhile, members of the faculty staff gained recognition outside the institution. Dr. Primitivo Chua was elected President of the Philippine Medical Association for two terms. Dr. Patrocinio Dayrit was elected Vice-President of the PAFP. Dr. Raquel So-Sayo became the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the Philippine Medical Association for two terms and was a member of the Specialty Board of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians from 1990 to 1996.

The following residents of the department passed the written and oral diplomate examination of the Board of Specialty of the PAFP: Drs. Dinah Medel, Irmina Beltran and Matilda Gonzales. Dr. Roberto Viguilla, the first male resident of the department, and Dr. Lily Ann Hadloc-Cabuling finished their residency training.

Dr. Lily Ann Hadloc-Cabuling topped the Diplomate Board Exam given by the Specialty Board of PAFP in 1993. Drs. Delia Lim, Mary Ann Virola and Sharon Rebong graduated from the residency program and, the following year Drs. Lim and Virola passed their diplomate examination. Full accreditation of the FCM training program was given by the PAFP in 1994.Dr. Cathrina de Leon and Dr. Erwin Fabros, recent graduates of the residency program, passed both the written and oral examinations.

In 1995 Dr. Jesse Cortez, at that time still a postgraduate trainee of the department, won first prize in the first PMA Resident Case Presentation during the 88th PMA Annual Convention held on May 24, 1995 at the PICC. In the same year, the department successfully held its First Annual Postgraduate Course in Family Medicine on August

In 1996 Dr. Delia R. Lim won the First prize in the 13th Annual Research Contest held during the 35th Anniversary and Annual Convention of the PAFP on March 2, 1996 with the paper entitled 'Protective Effect of Vitamin A on Children 0-5 years Old."

Presently, the department continues its strong residency training program and its role in the education and development of medical students. It looks forward to the future with optimism after having reaped its hard earned accomplishments in the past.

In June 1998 Dr. Irmina Beltran was appointed chair of the department to take the place of Dr. Raquel So-Sayo who was appointed Chief of Chief of Professional Services.

Upon the resignation of Dr. Beltran, in August 2000, Dr. Delia Lim was appointed as Chairman of Family and Community Medicine.

In 2006 up to the present Dr. Mary Ann V. Leh was appointed as the Department Char of Family and Community Medicine.

THE FAMILY…………

RESEARCH PAPER CONTEST HISTORY MCU-FDTMF

1. An Analysis of Emergency Health Care Services
MCU-FDTMF Hospital, June 1991
Author Irmina Beltran, MD
Grace Valerio, MD
Published in Philippine Scientific Journal, July-December 1991

2. The Effect of Acute Sleep Deprivation on the Cognitive Performance of Nurses in MCU-FDTMF Hospital
Authors: Grace Valerio, MD, Lily Ann H. Cabuling, MD
2nd Prize Winner – 1st Research Contest for Consultants and Faculty Members, July 16, 1992
Published in Philippine Scientific Journal, July – December 1992

3. Emergency Room Trauma Triage: The Use of Trauma Score, Injury Severity Score and Injury Mechanism
Author: Matilda R. Gonzales, MD
Published in the Philippine Scientific Journal, January - June 1992

4. A Multicenter Study of the Use of Growth Charts in Children 0-6 Years
Author: Nilda Sunico-Castro, MD, Raquel So-Sayo, MD
Faculty Research Contest – July 17, 1995
Nominee PMA Nutrition Award – 1995 (WNC) – January – June 1993

5. Factors Predisposing to Suicide A One Year Prospective Study
MCU-FDTMF Hospital, June 30, 1993
Author: Mary Ann Virola-Leh, MD
Finalist: RRPPC – July 16, 1993
Published on Philippine Scientific Journal – January- June 1994

6. Perceived Self Efficacy and AIDS Prevention Practice for Drug Addicts in Bangkok, Thailand
Author: Dinah N. Medel, MD
2nd Place PAFP Annual Research Contest Presented: World Congress of Physicians, February 8, 1993
Published: JPAFP Vol .31 No. 2 – April – June 1993
: The Philippine Scientific Journal, January – June 1994

7. MCU Medical and Paramedical Personnel Practices in Preventing Transmission of Blood borne Infectious Diseases, MCU-FDTMF Hospital, June 30, 1994
Author: Cathrina De Leon, MD
3rd Price 17th PGT RPPC, July 15, 1994
Nominee: PMA Abbott Raul Rivas Award, March 1996 (WNC)

8. Multicenter Study in the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Husbands on Family Planning: Its Implication on Responsible Parenthood, July 15, 1994
Author: Manuela Unite, MD
3rd CRPPC, July 15, 1994
Nominee: PMA/Abbott Raul Rivas Award 1995 (WNC)

9. Protective Effect of Vitamin A Diarrhea of Children 1-5 years old
Author: Delia R. Lim.,MD, June 6, 1995
Read: 4th Case Report Contest , July 14, 1995
PCHRD Funded (Granted)
Nominee: PCHRD Outstanding Health Research Award (Parangal Saliksik – WNC)
1st Prize: PAFP Research Award

10. A Survey of Health Care Delivery System of MCU-FDTMF Hospital,
January –May 1996
Author: Jesse C. Cortez, MD

11. Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes about AIDS Among MCU High School Students, September 1996
Author: Sharon Rebong, MD

12. A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Ipil-Ipil and Niyug-niyogan in the Treatment of Ascariasis Among Children 3-7 Years Old, June 6, 1996
Author: Ma. Rosario E. Bonagua, MD
Finalist: 20th Annual PGT Research Paper Contest , June 20, 1997
Published: Philippine Scientific Journal, January-March 1998

13. Fraternal Responsibility on the Nutritional Status of their Children
Author: Raquel Hisoler, MD, June 6, 1997

14. Time Motion Study on the Diagnostic Procedures Done on Admitted Pay and Clinical Division Patients, MCU-FDTMF Hospital from April 1- June 30, 1997, March 10 1998
Author: Gerard P Zuniga, MD

15. An Evaluation of the Ambulatory Care System at OPD MCU-FDTMF Hospital, March-April 1998; July 1, 1998
Author: Suzuette S. Armin, MD
Finalist: 21st Annual Residents Research Paper Contest
Submitted copy to PCHRD, March 7, 2000

16. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Basic Life Support), Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Laypersons at Bagong Silang – Phase 8, A Preliminary Report
Author: Porfirio B. Villena, MD
17. An Evaluation on the Effectiveness of the DOH IDD Prevention and Control Program Among Elementary School Children in Northern Leyte, June 30, 1999
Author: Diosdado O. Magbanua Jr., MD
1st Prize: 22nd Annual Residents Research Paper Contest – July 15, 1999
Published: Philippine Scientific Journal, July- September 1999

18. Health Seeking Behavior in Medical Consultation of Mothers in Phase 8-B Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, February 7, 2002
Author: Jocelyn T. Dayanan, MD

19. Presence of Tuberculosis Among High Risk Intitutionalized Filipino Infants and Children, November 21, 2003
Author: Yvonne Quijano-Baroquillo, MD

20. Survey of Hypertension Among Residents of Pahse 8, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, A Descriptive Study, January 7, 2004
Author: Jonathan U. Velasquez, MD

21. Effect of Iron Fortified Product with Sangkap Pinoy Seal on the Hemoglobin Hematocrit Level of Pre-school Children at Mystical Rose School of Caloocan City, January 8, 2004
Author: Cecilia M. Sacro, MD

22. Profile of Suicide Patients: A One Year Prospective Study, MCU-FDTMF Hospital, January 8, 2004
Author: Janice De Leon, MD

23. Effects on Sexuality of Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Among Patients in Three Municipalities in Catanduanes, June 18, 2004
Author: Cristina D. Morcillo, MD
3rd Prize; 27th RPT’s Research Paper Contest, July 15, 2004

CASE REPORT

1. The Sound of Silence - An Unspoken Trauma
Author: Dinah N. Medel, MD
Published, Philippine Scientific Journal, July – December 1989

2. Achondroplasia: A Growing Family Crisis
Author: Jesse Cortez, MD, January 28, 1994
1st Prize: 1st PMA Case Report Contest, may 24, 1995
Published: Year 2004

3. Diabetes, Hypertension and Parotid Gland Tumor: A Family’s Multiple Problems
Author: Ma. Rosario E. Bonagua, MD, January 27, 1995

4. Cardiomyophathy
Author: Gerad P. Zuniga, MD, January 31, 1996
Finalist: 15th Interdepartmental Case Report Contest (February 23, 1996)

5. A Second Look at Vaginal Bleeding of Patients with SOL
Author: Raquel Hisoler, MD, February 10, 1997
Finalist: 16th Interdepartmental Case Report Contest (February 28, 1997)

6. Septic Arthritis: a Child’s Enemy
Author: Suzuette S. Armin, MD, February 10, 1998

7. Tetralogy of Fallot: A Family Case Report
Author: Jocelyn T. Dayanan, MD
Finalist: 18th Interdepartmental Case Report Contest (May 11, 1999)
Published: Philippine Scientific Journal, January – March 1999

8. Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney: A Family Case
Author: Porfirio B. Villena IV, MD, January 27, 1999

9. TB of the Kidney
Author: Diosdado Magbanua, MD, February 4, 1999

10. Crouzon’s Syndrome: a Family Case Report
Author: Arlyn De Pena, MD, November 28, 2000
Finalist: 20th Resident Physician’s Case Report Contest, (March 2, 2001)
Published: Philippine Scientific Journal, January-June 2001

11. Congenital Bilateral Hearing Loss: A Family Case Report
Author: Cecilia M. Sacro, MD, December 12, 2002
Finalist: 22nd Residents Case Report Contest - February 21, 2003
Published: Philippine Scientific Journal, July – December 2003

12. Macrodactyly: The Puzzle of the Footprint
Author: Cristina D. Morcillo, MD, February 1, 2003
Finalist: 22nd Residents Case Report Contest, (February 21, 2003)

FUTURE PLANS OF THE DEPARTMENT OR UNIT

1. Total revision of FCM manuals
2. Monitor students performance for First year to Fourth year
3. Monitor the integration of TB DOTS on the curriculum
4. Monitor the Family Health Care Program---SPSJ/ Bagong Silang
5. Introduction of Wellness Program - Bagong Silang
6. To recruit new Residents
7. To help in recruiting new medical students
8. To encourage faculty to attend different workshop for the
improvement of the Curriculum
9. To encourage faculty to made their own research.

PRESENT ACTVITIES/ EVENTS

1. 13th Annual Department of Family & Community Medicine Postgraduate Course with the theme of “Role of Family Physician: From Illness to Wellness” will be held on August 18, 2007, at the Hotel Rembrandt. \
Dr. Janice de Leon will be the Postgraduate Course Director of the year.

2. 17th Midyear Convention of Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, September 2007, Angeles City. Pampanga.

3. 47th Annual Convention of Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, March 1-3, 2008, Philippine International Cultural Center, Manila.

4.   Interns’ Community activities