UpToDate is Now Available for Access

We are pleased to inform you that UpToDate is now available for access to any computers linked at the UERM Information Technology Department (formerly MISD). Log on to www.uptodate.com/online.
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MD Consult now available @ UERM Portal

MD Consult is now available for access through the UERM Portal and any computer located at the UERM Campus, log on to www.mdconsult.com

MD Consult offers the most comprehensive information available in one convenient online resource. With instant access to full-text articles from over 80 medical journals and Clinics, 50 leading medical references across a wide range of specialties, clinically relevant drug information, and over 10,000 patient handouts MD Consult is truly all you need.

We advice everyone to create/make their own MDC account inside the campus so you can access MDC offsite. Visit the library for details/assistance in creating your account at MDC.

Message of President Benigno Aquino III for the Blessing and Inauguration of the BSPO Building

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.

Dr. Josephine Bundoc Receives Physicians for Peace Award

Josephine Bundoc, MD Faculty of the College of Medicine and Physical Therapy and Course Coordinator of the new Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics to receive Medical Diplomat Award at Physicians for Peace Gala on October 15, 2011 at Norfolk, Virginia, USA. For details, please visit www.physiciansforpeace.org/news/aug-31-11/pfp-honors-doctor-philippines.html

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UERM MEDICAL STUDENT CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE TEN OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011

First year medical student Julius Paul Juen (Class 2015) was recently chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) for 2011. The TOSP is an award and formation program established by businessman Jose Concepcion Jr., Chairman of RFM Corporation and RFM Foundation, as "a way of encouraging the youth to act for national progress". TOSP honors graduating college students who have not only excelled academically but also lived a life of dedicated service to the people that is distinctive from others in their respective fields of interest. Julius is an embodiment of that student. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod with a BS degree in Biology and was involved in various extracurricular activities where he exhibited exemplary leadership skills and community involvement.

GROUND BREAKING OF THE FIRST SCHOOL OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Last July 19, 2011, the College of Physical Therapy faculty and staff spearheaded the Ground Breaking ceremony for the new Philippine School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (PSPO) building along Kapiligan Street in Quezon City. The event took place at the UERMMMCI Gymnasium and at the future PSPO site which is conveniently nestled behind the UERMMMCI College of Nursing building. Placing of the Time Capsule at the PSPO site: (Fr. L to R) Pres. Ester Garcia,

Dean Cabazor, Dr. Licuanan, Mr. Mike Scott, Dr. Lucio Tan, Dr. Divinagracia, and

Mayor Bautista

This important milestone in the path to sustainable and accessible services for persons with disability was graced by the Honorable Chairperson of the Commission for Higher Education, Dr. Patricia Licuanan, who was the guest speaker of the event. Other honored guests who attended included the Honorable Secretary Jesse Robredo from the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Honorable Mayor Herbert Bautista, Undersecretary Celia Yangco from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and former Governor Grace Padaca, who also gave her response as a representative of the PWDs. Other important guests from the NGOs included Mr. Washington Sycip, Ms. Catherine Vasseur, the program director of Handicap International, the EVP and CEO of Tahanan Walang Hagdan,Ms. Joy Garcia, and Mr. Lauro Purcil, representative to the UN convention for the rights of the PWDs, to name a few. Proponents of the project also attended the event headed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UERMMMCI, Dr. Lucio Tan, UERMMMCI President, Dr. Romeo Divinagracia, Mr. Michael Scott, the Country Director of Cambodia Trust, and President Ester Garcia of UE-Manila.

The honored guests were led by the Dean of the College of Physical Therapy, Dr. Raquel Cabazor and Program Director, Ms. Helen Cochrane to place a time capsule at the future site of the PSPO building. The planned four-storey building made possible by the University of the East, will house the classrooms, technical and clinical laboratories and library of the Philippine School of Prosthetics and Orthotics. These facilities will be fully equipped and staffed with the generous support of the Nippon Foundation of Japan.

Chairman Lucio Tan and Vice-Chair Wilson Young ......................Mayor Bautista and Secretary Robredo

Former Governor Grace Padaca................................................ Mr. Mike Scott of Cambodia