MEDICAL BOARD REVIEW FOR AUGUST 2012

The Medical Board Review for August 2012 will start on May 7, 2012 and will last until July 6, 2012, 8:00 am to 12:00 nn. This is open to UERM and Non-UERM Graduates. Deadline for enrollment will be on May 4, 2012. Interested students may inquire from the Medical Board Review Office located at PBL Room A and look for Dr. Edward Santos or Mr. Edrian Beltran, Tel. # 715-08-61 loc. 351.

Short Course on Orthotic and therapeutic management of stroke patients: Manila, April 17 - 18, 2012

The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc, Philippine School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (PSPO) and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) with the support of the Nippon Foundation are hosting an ISPO Short Course on the Orthotic and Therapeutic Management of Stroke, April 17th and 18th, 2012.

This first ISPO seminar in the Philippines includes internationally renowned speakers; Mr. Roy Bowers, (Prosthetist/Orthotist) and Ms. Elizabeth Condie (PT and former Vice-president of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy), both of the Strathclyde University, (UK), J.Hans Arendzen, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (NL) and Mark Smith Consultant Physiotherapist - Stroke Rehabilitation (UK) as well as local experts in the field of stroke rehabilitation.

The objective of the short course is to promote awareness and understanding of best practices in the management of Stroke.

This course offers a unique opportunity for collaboration within the multidisciplinary team and will provide participants with a holistic view of stroke rehabilitation. Medical doctors, therapists, prosthetists/orthotists, and other healthcare-team professionals will benefit from participation.

Venue:
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
College of Allied Rehabilitation Science
UERMMMCI Campus, Aurora Blvd., Quezon City, Philippines

To register, please log on this link -
http://sites.google.com/a/apos-asia.org/ispo-short-course/

LIST OF ACCEPTED APPLICANTS FOR FIRST YEAR MEDICINE SCHOOLYEAR 2012-2013

The following is the List of applicants who have been interviewed and who have submitted all their application requirements who are recommended for admission by the Committee on Admission to the First Year Class, College of Medicine, school year 2012-2013 upon the submission and satisfactory completion of all the requirements at the Registrar’s Office. To reserve their slots, they must pay a non-refundable reservation fee on or before Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Due to the limited CHED approved QUOTA, the reservations of applicants for slots will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.

Please click HERE to see the list.

Announcement on Acceptance of Applications / Nominations for Vacant Key Positions in the Academic Division

This is to formally announce the acceptance of applications / nominations for the unfilled key official positions of the Medical Center, to wit:

1. DEAN, COLLEGE OF NURSING

Basic Function:
Manage, implement and monitor academic programs and resources in order to achieve and fulfill the vision and mission as elaborated in the Corporate Strategic Plan.

Qualification Guides:
Education: Registered nurse in the Philippines with current and valid PRC ID with a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MAN, MN, MSN)

Experience: Has at least one year clinical practice and five years teaching, administrative, supervisory experiences in nursing education.

Skills: With excellent communication skills.

Others: - Must be of good moral character
- Member in good standing of accredited professional nursing organization
- Physically and mentally fit
- Has no other teaching assignments or administrative positions in other teaching institutions
- Upon appointment, should have a duly notarized employment contract of at least one (1) academic year renewable annually. The contract should specify academic rank.

2. DEAN, COLLEGE OF ALLIED REHABILITATION SCIENCES

Basic Function:
Manage, implement and monitor academic programs and resources in order to achieve and fulfill the vision and mission as elaborated in the Corporate Strategic Plan.

Qualification Guides:
Education: Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist with the following qualifications:
- Must be a holder of a Master’s degree in Health Science, MA Educational Administration or appropriate master’s degree in a related discipline.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of clinical and/or teaching experience.
- Must be a member in good standing of the PRO accredited professional association
OR
A licensed Physician and Board Certified Physiatrist

Experience: - A minimum 5 years of clinical and/or teaching experience
- Proven track record as a leader and teacher

Skills: Very strong skills in verbal and written communication, organization, budget preparation, developing and implementing goals, managing resources, strategic planning and interdisciplinary scholarly skills.

Others: - Must be the head of only one institution at a time
- Must be of good moral character.

3. DEAN, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Basic Function:
Manages, implements and monitors the academic programs and resources in order to achieve and fulfill the vision and mission as elaborated in the Corporate Strategic Plan.

Qualification Guides:
Education: Licensed Doctor of Medicine with Master’s Degree

Experience: - Minimum experience of five (5) years in a college of medicine both administrative and teaching.
- Must have experience in administrative positions

Skills: Leadership and management skills

Others: - Holds at least the rank of Assistant Professor
- Must have leadership qualities


Applications / nominations are open for both internal and external aspirants.

Those who are interested to apply / nominate may submit the following documentary requirements, to wit:

A. INTERNAL APPLICANTS

1. Application Letter
2. Duly Accomplished Application Form (to be secured from HRDO)
3. Applicant’s Updated Resume
4. Academic and Other Credentials
5. 2 pcs. (1 ½ x 1 ½ ) colored pictures

B. INTERNAL NOMINEES

1. Nomination Letter with Nominee’s Conformity
2. Duly Accomplished Application Form (to be secured from HRDO)
3. Nominee’s Updated Resume
4. Academic and Other Credentials
5. 2 pcs. (1 ½ x 1 ½ ) colored pictures

C. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

1. Application Letter
2. Duly Accomplished Application Form (to be secured from HRDO)
3. Applicant’s Updated Resume
4. Academic and Other Credentials
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character Issued by a
Reputable Member of the Community / Church
6. 2 pcs. (1 ½ x 1 ½) colored pictures
 
D. EXTERNAL NOMINEES

1. Nomination Letter with Nominee’s Conformity
2. Duly Accomplished Application Form (to be secured from HRDO)
3. Nominee’s Updated Resume
4. Academic and Other Credentials
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character Issued by a
Reputable Member of the Community / Church
6. 2 pcs. (1 ½ x 1 ½ ) colored pictures

to the HRD Office anytime from 8:00 am to 12:00 nn; and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Mondays thru Fridays. The last day for submission of applications / nominations shall be on February 29, 2012.

Further inquiries or concerns appurtenant to this announcement may be directed to the HRD Office.

For your information and guidance.

College of Nursing will celebrate its 53rd Foundation Rites and Golden Jubilee Celebration

ALL UERMMMCI Nursing Alumni Association members
Invites you to the 53rd Foundation Rites Anniversary
of the College of Nursing
and
General Alumni Homecoming and Golden Anniversary Celebration of BSN class 1962 (Pioneer class)

THEME: 62@50:evidence_of_excellence-uerm~con
WHEN: February 2 – 6, 2012
WHERE: At the UERMMMCI Campus

For more information, kindly contact Louie or Razelle at telephone numbers 713-3309 ; 715-0861 local 289.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM FOR GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING FEBRUARY 2012

Date/Time	Activities	Venue		Participants
February 2 (day 1)
6 am	FUN-RUN - “ STRIDE for LIFE”	Aurora Blvd around Araneta Avenue		Administration, staff, faculty, alumni, students, family, friends
10 am	Opening of Exhibit	UERM College of Nursing		Alumni, faculty, students
2pm	Purita F. Asperilla Memorial Lecture			Administration, Alumni, Faculty, Students
5m	Mr. and Ms. Nursing 2012	UE Theater/ UERM Gym		Administration, staff, faculty, alumni, students, family, friends
February 3 (day 2)
8am – 12nn	CCD Multi-track Concurrent Balik Handog Lecture Series: Track A – Practice Track B – Education Track C – Research* Track D – Leadership & Management *Launching of the CCD Balik Handog Lecture Dr. Erlinda C. Palaganas, ‘75 - 1st Lecturer		UERMMMCI	Alumni, students, faculty, RNs in based-hospital, other multi-disciplinary professionals same
2pm	EM Dumlao Lecture Series		Amphi A
February 4 (day 3)
7am	Family Day and College Fair		UERM Gym	Alumni, family, friends, faculty, students, administration
5pm	Convocation Presentation of Celebrating Classes Gintong Medalyong Parangal para sa BSN 1962 Pinilakang Medalyong Parangal para sa BSN 1987 Dinner-dance: “Sama-sama, salo-salo, at pagpaparangal sa mga Haligi ng Husay at Tagumpay”		UERMMMCI
February 6 (day 4) 6pm	Grand Alumni Welcome Party for the different colleges sponsored by Administration			All Alumni, faculty

*Pre-Homecoming Events: January 30 – Medical Mission and Visit to adopted communities ; January 31 - Blood letting; February 1 – Thanksgiving Mass (First Wednesday)

Opening and acceptance of applicants and transferees for SY 2012-2013

The UERMMMCI is now accepting applicants and transferees for B.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY and B.S. PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS. For more details, please contact us at 713-33-12 or 715-08-61 loc.291

New Name and Organizational Change of the College of Physical Therapy

The College of Physical Therapy has been undergoing major changes these past few months with the offering of the new Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics. The College will now be called the College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences (CAReS) under which there will be 2 courses offerings: The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) and the Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSPO). A new seal will also be used by the College in all its documents and transactions.

COLLEGE OF ALLIED REHABILITATION SCIENCES

( formerly College of Physical Therapy)

The symbol of the serpent entwined around a staff is an adaptation from the Rod of Asclepius that signifies medicine and healing –achieving optimal health through rehabilitation. Its golden color represents the core values of integrity, commitment, social accountability and compassion.

The book placed beneath the staff signifies quality education towards promoting optimal health.

The laurel leaves stands for knowledge and learning .

The blue ribbon stands for the trademark of excellence, competence and compassion.

The circle signifies unity, wholeness and infinity towards achieving quality education.

The blue and yellow color represents the official color of the college.