Department of Dermatology

The Section of Dermatology of the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital has been in existence since 1973. It is a community of scholars whose mission is to attain excellence, respect and relevance in Dermatology through the development of competent dermatologists who serve the people, not for material gain but because of genuine concern for their welfare.

The vision of the section is to produce future dermatologists who are not only academically excellent, but also service-oriented, research-inclined, community- and civic-minded, willing and dedicated to impart knowledge, skills and proper attitudes; and potential leaders committed to the development of the Philippine society. Furthermore, it advocates the development of specialists imbued with moral, ethical and spiritual rigor inspired by love, compassion and respect for the dignity of human life.

The section has eleven highly competent consultants all of whom are active faculty members of the UP College of Medicine . In fact, the consultant staff consistently tops the evaluation of teachers by the students in the undergraduate levels.

The section has fifteen regular slots for residents in training. The three-year residency program is accredited by the Philippine Dermatological Society. Its objectives are to develop knowledge and skills in the systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, to acquire basic research techniques and undertake research studies relevant to skin diseases. Professional ethics and good interpersonal relationships with patients, students and colleagues are also emphasized.

The program includes actual case recognition and management, case presentations, lecture discussions, and demonstrations of dermatologic diseases encountered in the clinics, hospital and community. It also includes teaching, training and mentoring of undergraduate medical students from first year medicine proper to internship, discussions on patient-doctor interrelationships, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic intervention, preventive measures and research.

Each year, about 25,000 patients are seen at the outpatient department. The residents also see dermatology referrals in the wards, emergency room and intensive care units. Owing to the large volume of cases seen each year, clinical material is abundant. Residents and fellows are assured of excellent training as their mentors are not only recognized in their fields, but are dedicated teachers as well.

There is a one-year fellowship program in Dermatopathology accredited by the Philippine Dermatological Society. Its objective is to develop adequate knowledge and skills in the histopathologic diagnosis of cutaneous disorders.

The section, in partnership with the Medical Social Services Division of PGH, established the Psoriasis and Hansen’s Clubs, which are support groups for patients afflicted with either Psoriasis or Hansen’s Disease. Each group has more than 30 active members who meet twice a month. The bimonthly meetings include lectures on the clinical nature and management of these diseases, discussions on nutrition, stress management and building self-esteem, as well as livelihood training seminars.

A postgraduate course in dermatology is organized annually by the section, with the special feature of being held in different provinces of the country each year. For 15 years, it has succeeded in bringing new concepts in dermatology to colleagues throughout the country.

CONSULTANT STAFF

Clarita C. Maano, M.D., MHPEd – Chief of Section
Manuel O. Fernandez, Jr., M.D.
Fransisca C. Roa, M.D.
Evelyn R. Gonzaga, M.D.
Ma. Lorna F. Frez, M.D.
Georgina C. Pastorfide, M.D.,
Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, M.D.
Marie Eleanore O. Nicolas, M.D.
Clarissa D. Villarama-Cellona, M.D.
Adolfo B. Bormate Jr., M.D.
Belen L. Dofitas, M.D.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Skin biopsies by punch, wedge, excision, or shave, wide excision and skin grafting of tumors
• Electrodessication
• Cryotherapy
• Intralesional steroid injection
• Acne surgery
• Patch testing
• Slit-skin smears
• KOH smears
• Tzanck smears

EQUIPMENTS

• 10-headed Olympus microscope
• Immunofluorescence microscope
• Daavlin phototherapy unit for both UVA and UVB therapy

OTHERS

• Learning Units for 1 st to 5 th year medical students
• One-year fellowship program in Dermatopathology accredited by the Philippine Dermatological Society
• Psoriasis and Hansen’s Clubs
• Annual postgraduate course in dermatology

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. (2) passport size pictures not more than 1 year old
2. Photocopy of Transcript of Records
3. Photocopy of Medical Diploma
4. Photocopy of Residence Certificate
5. Photocopy of Certificate of Class Rank and General Weighted Average (GWA) from the Office of the Dean
6. Certificate of Internship
7. (For Fellows only) Photocopy of Certificate of Residency Training

CONTACT DETAILS
Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Philippine General Hospital , Taft Avenue , Manila , Philippines 1000

Telephone numbers:
5218450 loc 5105/5106
5262397 (Direct/Fax)