Medical practice in the whole world is in a crossroad. Some were able to easily and rapidly adapt because they already have policies in place that can both govern the profession and institutionalize the basic framework of the health system. In the Philippines however, the scenario is different since there are a lot of forces coming from different fronts; global, regional and local organizations with new policies and institutionalized regulations that affect the medical system in the midst of what we are experiencing today. These same forces trigger the reshaping of dermatological practice in the Philippines.

As your president, I’m taking the responsibility to renavigate PDS to this journey. I would like to assure everyone that I will remain focused on our vison for PDS to be the recognized and respected leader in dermatology by pursuing excellence in skin health.