Associate Professor

• Feb 2022 - Present

Assistant Dean for Academics, Basic Sciences

• Apr 2018 - Present

Assistant Professor

• Apr 2016 - Mar 2022

Course Director, Clinical Skills VAssistant professor of clinical skills and systems and diseaseResponsible for:• teaching basic medical knowledge through lectures and in-class demonstrations.• teaching the principles of conducting a thorough medical interview and writing a concise but complete SOAP note• teaching medical students the principles and techniques of physical examination of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, integumentary system, central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, abdomen, head, and neck.• conducting active case analysis and discussion through clinical reasoning sessions• evaluating the knowledge and skills of medical students through written examination, physical examination checkouts, and clinical skills assessment• developing and evaluating written block and final examinations in addition to conducting in-depth item analysis of examination questions for improvement in succeeding semesters.• reviewing and discussing relevant medical articles with students• providing advice and guidance to students in writing their research literature review and analysis• conducting workshops on basic clinical skills like blood extraction, intravenous cannulation, injections (intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal), and suturing techniques• providing general career and academic advice to medical students specifically for current approach to studying their courses and preparation for their shelf, exit, and USMLE exams as well as options and strategies for their future specialization and training. Show less

Advisor

• May 2015 - Apr 2016

Advisor

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

• Provided competent financial advice to prospective and existing clients on budgeting, basic financial planning, life and health insurance, retirement and mutual fund investments • Underwent extensive training in insurance product knowledge, sales and marketing of life and health insurance and wealth products, use of electronic application, financial needs analysis and plan presentation utilizing proprietary software from Sun Life • Exercised complete compliance to Financial services industry standards especially those which concern strict confidentiality of client information, transactions, and records Show less

Investment Advisor Assistant

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

• Actively provided support and assistance to various activities of Senior Investment Advisors at the Private Client Division by developing leads and conducting follow-up calls to prospective clients. • Actively provided support and assistance to various activities of Senior Investment Advisors at the Private Client Division by developing leads and conducting follow-up calls to prospective clients.

Assistant Professor

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2011

• Worked with other faculty members to evaluate and update the medical curriculum • Effectively taught Preventive Medicine, Dermatology,Community Medicine and Basic Research Methodology to medical students using problem-based learning methods and tutorials. • Evaluated and prepared reports on medical student performance using MS Word and Excel • Advised students on research projects and career options in medicine • Coordinated with the University Research Department Head to facilitate on-going research activities of faculty members in the College of Medicine Show less

Dermatologist

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

• Diagnosed and treated patients with diseases of the skin, hair and nails • Performed dermatological procedures like excision biopsy, punch biopsy, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, electrodessication and curettage, and acne surgery • Attended and participated in monthly continuing medical education meetings and annual dermatology conventions • Supervised bi-monthly journal club of dermatology residents-in-training discussing the current gold-standards of dermatology clinical practice • Supervised clinical procedures done by residents-in-training Show less

Dermatology Resident

• Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

• Diagnosed and treated patients who consulted for skin, hair and nail problems • Served as Chief Resident in the final year of training and supervised the academic and clinical training of junior dermatology residents and interns • Assisted in various dermatological procedures like hair transplant surgery, laser surgery, excision biopsy, and cryotherapy • Prepared materials and visual aids for weekly scientific meetings and evidence-based scientific updates in various dermatological subspecialties like dermatopathology, allergic and contact dermatitis, dermatological surgery and sexually transmitted infections. • Organized modules and activities and prepared materials for hands-on-workshops for the annual dermatologic surgery conference of the section of dermatology • Invited and assisted practicing dermatologists, family physicians and residents-in-training from other hospitals who took part in the annual workshops • Photographed before-and-after pictures of patients, microscopic slides for dermatopathology, and conference events participated in by the hospital staff • Mediated in conflicts and disputes among residents • Developed and published research papers on cases seen as a resident-in-training Show less

Instructor - Preventive and Community Medicine

• Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

• Prepared and delivered lectures on Preventive and Community Medicine and Basic Research Methods to undergraduate medical students • Supervised Problem-Based tutorial for medical students • Served as community medicine coordinator supervising the activities of medical clerks in under-served communities in the Philippines; helped establish a community pharmacy providing herbal medications and generic drugs for the residents • Evaluated the clinical performance of medical clerks and post-graduate interns during their month-long clinical duty in the community setting Show less