Section of Dermatology

STANDING (L-R): Lonabel A. Encarnacion, MD, Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, Nancy Garcia-Tan, MD, Nora R. Cortez, MD SEATED (L-R): Ma. Pilar L. Leuenberger, MD, Amelita Tanglao-De Guzman, MD, Bernadette B. Arcilla, MD, Benjamin B. Bince, MD, Ruth B. Medel, MD, Gilbert C. Yang, MD, Camille B. Angeles, MD

The UERMMMC Section of Dermatology was established in 1988 under Drs. Juanita Arcilla, Nora Cortez and Rosario Lim to provide post graduate training in Clinical Dermatology. A year later, it was accredited by the Philippine Dermatological Society.

The section is under the Department of Medicine whose head is Dr. Norbert Uy.  It offers training in basic and advanced clinical dermatology to junior and senior residents. Besides the daily out-patient consultations, the residents also see dermatology referrals in the wards, emergency room, and intensive care units.  The trainees are also provided with additional clinical exposure through their rotations in the Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Surgery, UERMMMC.  The senior residents also have three months rotation in Pediatric Dermatology at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center under the preceptorship of Dr. Roberta Romero, three months rotation in Dermato-Immunology at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center under Dr. Benjamin B. Bince, and one month rotation in Laser Surgery at MedDerm Asia under  Dr. Nancy Garcia-Tan.  Medical Mycology Course is taken by seniors at either the UP Institute of Public Health or at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Santo Tomas.  Furthermore, the section continually updates itself by active participation of its staff members in Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education courses, both locally and internationally.

The section has thirteen highly competent consultants all of whom are fellows of the Philippine Dermatological Society.  All the consultant staff of the section actively participates in the teaching process of the residents.  Subspecialty training include dermatological surgery headed by Dr. Amelita Tanglao-De Guzman, phototherapy and photomedicine headed by Dr. Bernadette B. Arcilla, infectious skin diseases and venerealogy headed by the current section chief Dr. Gilbert C. Yang, dermatophathology headed by Drs. Eileen A. Cubillan and Dr. Ma. Katherina Lat-Herrin, lasers and light sources headed by Drs. Nancy Garcia-Tan and Dr. Ma. Pilar L. Leuenberger, environmental and occupational dermatology headed by Dr. Lonabel A. Encarnacion, dermato-immunology headed by Dr. Benjamin B. Bince, pharmacodermatology headed by Dr Ruth B. Medel, pediatric dermatology headed by Dr. Cindy Jao-Tan, and research headed by the present training officer Dr. Camille B. Angeles.

The section has a phototherapy unit which has benefited many psoriasis patients and other patients with light responsive conditions since its inception several years ago.

The UERMMMC dermatology program is a holistic dermatology training program with equal portions of cosmetic and pathologic clinical exposure based on a teaching hospital setting geared primarily towards academic excellence.  To maintain its high quality of training, the section limits the number of residents it accepts into the program.

CONSULTANT STAFF

Gilbert C. Yang, MD

Section Head

Camille B. Angeles, MD

Training Officer

Benjamin B. Bince
Bernadette B. Arcilla, MD
Ruth B. Medel, MD
Nora R. Cortez, MD
Lonabel A. Encarnacion, MD
Eileen Liesel A. Cubillan, MD
Nancy Garcia-Tan, MD
Ma. Pilar L. Leuenberger, MD
Amelita T. De Guzman, MD
Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD
Cindy Jao-Tan, MD

SERVICES OFFERED

1. Dermatologic consultation
2. Dermatologic procedures
   • Acne Surgery
   • Electrocautery
   • Intralesional injection
   • Phototherapy
   • Minor surgery
     • Molluscum contagiosum extraction
     • Milia extraction
     • Shave excision/ biopsy
     • Skin punch biopsy
     • Excision biopsy
     • Incision and drainage
     • Nail surgery
3. Diagnostics Tests
   • Patch testing
   • KOH test
   • Wood’s lamp
   • Tzanck’s smear
   • Histopathology

Requirements for Residency

The program shall be open to all licensed physicians who have completed their medical degree from a reputable medical college. Applicants shall be further screened by the Staff of the Section of Dermatology. The chosen applicant shall be recommended by the Section Chief to the Department Head of Internal Medicine, UERMMMC.

Screening procedures are given in the form of written examinations and interview. Requirements for application include:

2 copies each:

Curiculum vitae (to include summary of work experience)
Transcript of Records
Class rank (letter from the Dean)
Dean’s letter of recommendation
Diploma
Certificate of Internship
Board Rating
1 copy:
Letter of Application addressed to
Gilbert C. Yang, MD, FPDS, Head, Section of  Dermatology
Letter of Application addressed to
Norbert Uy, MD, Chairman, Department of Medicine

4 copies:
2 x 2 picture (colored)
1 copy:
NBI or Police Clearance
SSS E-1 form
Residence Certificate
TIN
PMA Membership
Processing/exam fee

Submission of requirements for residency for the year 2010 will start on June 2009.
CONTACT DETAILS

Dr. Lian C. Jamisola or Dr. Ria D. Lizardo
UERMMMC Section of Dermatology outpatient clinic
Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City
Telefax: (02)7166561
uermderma@yahoo.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Section of Dermatology, in cooperation with Quezon Medical Society, will hold its 11th Postgraduate Course entitled “Dermatology Essentials in General Practice” on May 14, 2009, 730am to 300pm, at Ugu Bigyan’s Place in Tiaong, Quezon province. The course will cater to practicing dermatologists, resident dermatologists from different hospitals, general practitioners and other specialties, and other allied medical professionals. Topics include the following: differentiating common pruritic dermatoses, skin eruptions in childhood, common skin infections and infestations, the truth about glutathione, rational steroid use, and herbal and folk medicine. A maximum of 100 participants can be accommodated in this event. For inquiries, please call 02-7166561 or 0908-4422164 and look for Dr. Jamisola or Dr. Lizardo. Or email at uermderma@yahoo.com. (Note: This activity precedes the Pahiyas Festival, which will be held on May 15, 2009 in Lucban, Quezon.)

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