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.
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.
It 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: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Board Members: Bettina C. Cercenia, MD Ma. Angeles G. Marbella, MD Violeta M. Valderrama, MD Immediate Past President: Ofelia R. De Leon, MD Maria Rosario S. Cruz, MD Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD Maria Rosario F. Cabansag, MD Agnes A. Alba, 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: Members: Nenita A. Collantes, MD 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: The Medical City (2 years) Veterans Memorial Medical Center (3 years)
Coordinator: Elizabeth S. Montemayor, MD Chair: Adviser: Members: Jose Protacio D. Marcia, MD Dolores D. Bonzon, MD 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
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: Dr. Francisco Anacleto Dr. Carmelo Alfiler Dr. Dolores Bonzon Dr. Reylenn Pardillo Dr. Rommel Bataclan WCN, March 2015 XII Asian Congress of Pediatric Nephrology, Dec. 4-6, 2014
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 9-11, 2015 at Vigan Convention Center Activities: 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
SEC registered Activities: Kidney Family Day ICARE (PCP-PSN Joint activity) General Assembly Scientific meetings Movie premiere: The Hobbit Gift-giving 4 th 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
SEC registration in process Activities: 4 th 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
Activities: Family Day: Renal King and Queen Radio station interviews Lay for a 3 rd 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
SEC registration in process Activities: 2 nd 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
VMMC USTH NKTI
Year Level Total No. 1 st year fellow 35 51.5% 2 nd & 3 rd year fellow 33 48.5% Board eligible 0 0% TOTAL 68 100%
very difficult, poor discriminatory index 1 st yr- 33 items 2 nd yr 25 items Revised MPL 1 st yr 91.5/137 = 66.8% 2 nd yr 115.5/175 = 66%
Score Mean Score 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 1st yr 2nd yr Mean Score 82.26 100.76
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: Jeanne B. Bayaca, MD Co-Chair: Rene H. Francisco, MD Adviser: Sonny L. Antonio, MD Members: 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
Updating membership data Processed applications for reclassification from diplomate to fellow Recommended 26 fellows Disapproved 2 applications Endorsed 5 Life fellows 1 One time sickness benefit 1 Death benefit
Life fellows 47 Life Members 14 Honorary Fellow 1 Fellows 183 Diplomates 240 Board Eligibles 22 Member in Training 30 New Fellows 26 New Diplomates 40 New Members-in-Training 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 Makati Medical Center and Philippine Children s Medical Center
Philippine Society of Hypertension PSN is a member of the Hypertension Alliance: Hypertension Awareness Day (May 16, 2015) 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 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
4 Postgraduate Course for Non- Nephrologist Physicians on Duty 1 Postgraduate Course for Fellow in Training 1 Nurses Symposium 1Hemodialysis Technician Course
4 th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD June 18-20, 2014 5 th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD Sept. 17-19, 2014 6 th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD Dec. 12-14, 2014 7 th HD Postgrad for Non-Nephro POD Feb. 18-20, 2015
1 st HD Nurses Symposium Oct. 25-26, 2014
2 nd HD Summit Nov. 8, 2014
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
A pilot community-based initiative on primary renal health care that can serve as a model for future programs. Key performance indicators: o o o 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