100 YEARS OF SURGERY, PGH-STYLE
The Department of Surgery was born when the Philippine Civil Hospital was established on October 1, 1901 by virtue of Act 247 of the Philippine Commission. In 1905, Act 1415 authorized the creation of a medical school; hence, on June 10, 1907, the Philippine Medical School was formally opened. Surgery as a subject was then taught from the third to the fifth year medical students. The original staff was composed of Dr. John R. McDill, professor and chief of the surgery department of the PCH, Dr. Gregorio Singian and Dr. Dudley, both associate professors in surgery. The first surgical intern was Potenciano Guazon, , who later became the first Filipino professor and head of the department. It was not until 1952 that the department would again be headed by an American, Dr. William Reinhoff Jr.. A manual or guide for use of surgical interns, the so-called "Blue Book", was written by Hans Schiffbauer, the first senior resident in surgery.
The first postgraduate clinical courses for nurses in the country were given in the surgery department. Flora Gutierrez, RN, DDS, whose name was to become synonymous with anesthesia in the Philippines for the next 40 years , was an early product of the program. Proceedings of the surgical conferences were published as a regular feature of the Philippine Medical Association Journal, edited by Carmelo M. Reyes, from 1928 to 1941.
On December 8, 1910, the Philippine Medical School was formally affiliated with the University of the Philippines. During World War I, the surgical staff joined the Philippine National Guard. Dr. Guazon, then the chief of surgery, was made lieutenant colonel, the consultant staff majors, and the residents captains.
For a time, the surgical department was known as the Department of Surgery and Gynecology.The gynecology service became a separate department in 1923 under Dr. Fernando Calderon. The first assistant resident, Dr. Potenciano C. Guazon, who was assigned to the female ward, became a proficient gynecologist, while Dr. Jose Eduque, who was assigned to the male ward, became a pioneer urologist.
Vision: The Department of Surgery of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine-Philippine General Hospital shall be the leading center of excellence in the field of surgery responsive to the needs of the Filipino people.
Mission: The Department of Surgery shall:
› teach students of surgery to become competent, humane and ethical health professionals, educators, researchers and leaders;
› nurture its faculty and alumni to become highly motivated, competent and committed;
› generate relevant and outstanding researches;
› render quality health care;
› practice governance that is transparent and participatory; and
› augment our resources to support the different activities of the department.
We believe in the values of academic excellence, professionalism, social responsibility and accountability, compassion, leadership, integrity and nationalism.
A. General Objective:
To strive for excellence, leadership, and recognition in the specialty of surgery in the service of the Filipino people.
B. Specific goals and objectives:
To constantly upgrade and training program for residents and fellows.
2. To strengthen the open heart and organ transplantation program by recruiting trained faculty and coordinating with other departments to operationalize the program
3. To improve endoscopic and laparoscopic capability of the department and train residents to be proficient in the use of these equipment
4. To review and improve the MS Program in surgery as well as conduct postgraduate courses for further training not only for the faculty and residents but also for non- PGH medical personnel.
5. To provide placement program for the graduating residents of the department
6. To develop a competent, committed, compassionate and motivated core faculty by continuous training of the faculty introduction of values education and formation to faculty, and improve the teaching skills of the faculty
7. To maintain, replace and acquire additional physical facilities; equipment and resources to meet the training, research and service needs of the department
8. To promote and develop relevant researches for the advancement of the filed of surgery
9. To provide community service to the Filipino people through in-hospital missions and outreach programs.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
2007
| Chair |
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Dr. Serafin C. Hilvano |
| Executive Vice Chair |
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Dr. Eduardo R. Gatchalian |
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Assistant Chairs: |
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| Academic Affairs |
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Dr. Jose Macario V. Faylona |
| Services |
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Dr. Nelson D. Cabaluna |
| Special Projects |
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Dr. Jose Dante P. Dator |
| Training |
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Dr. A’ Ericson B. Berberabe |
| Research |
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Dr. Marie Carmela Lapitan |
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Executive Assistant and Planning Officer |
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Dr. Crisostomo E. Arcilla, Jr. |
| Finance Officer |
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Dr. Dennis P. Serrano |
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Division Chiefs: |
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| General Surgery |
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Dr. Rodney B. Dofitas |
| Colorectal Surgery |
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Dr. Manuel Francisco T. Roxas |
| Hepatobiliary Surgery |
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Dr. Ramon L. de Vera |
| Trauma |
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Dr. Eric S.M. Talens |
| Pediatric Surgery |
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Dr. Wilma A. Baltazar |
| Urology |
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Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr. |
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Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
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Dr. Jose Luis Danguilan |
| SICU |
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Dr. Rafael D.J. Consunji |
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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Dr. Francisco C. Manalo |
| Burns |
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Dr. Glenn Angelo Genuino |
| Endosurgery |
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Dr. Crisostomo E. Arcilla, Jr. |
| Transplant Surgery |
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Dr. Dennis P. Serrano |
