East Avenue Medical Center

Department of Dermatology

Year 1992 marked the birth of the Dermatology Residency Training Program at the East Avenue Medical Center. That time a mere 10 square meter room with 1 desk and 3 chairs served as office & outpatient clinic for the first 3 residents & consultant staff which included Drs. Monina A. Macam, Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, and Marcellano S. Cruz. With the vision of training competent dermatologists and developing future leaders in the field, the Section of Dermatology embarked on this endeavor with great enthusiasm and dedication, even if faced with seemingly insurmountable task of providing good training with no visible source of funding. During our humble beginning, surplus from dessert storm were donated to us where we acquired our first surgical instruments and wooden crates which we used as tables. It was not until 1994 that we acquired our very own Dermatology office, Conference room, & Library. In 1995, the Section moved to the OPD building. January 1999 marked another milestone in our history…we have been acknowledged as a Department.

Through the years, our Department has grown. But the challenge does not end here. We were fortunate to be awarded a 256 square meter clinic. In December 2003, we transferred to the newly built Out-Patient Department, which houses the new Dermatology Center. This serves as the Dermatology Referral Center of Quezon City, as well as the surrounding cities of Metro Manila Luzon. The Center is presently divided into several units which include the General Out-Patient Clinic, Contact Dermatitis, Phototherapy, Dermatologic Surgery, Skin Cancer, Genodermatoses and Infectious Dermatology. The Out-Patient Unit is located in a hospital wing dedicated solely for dermatology use. This serves as the area where primary assessment of patients with skin disorders is made. It has an attractive, comfortable setting furnished with amenities to serve the patient as thoroughly as possible. Consultations are either seen at the out-patient clinic or the hospital wards on a daily basis.

In our perseverance to complete the Department’s physical plan and facilities, we have pooled our resources to come up with the necessary equipments to address the needs of the patients. We have been able to upgrade our facilities by annual fund raising projects such as movie premieres, bingo bonanzas, raffle draws and acoustic nights. We have been able to acquire several instruments and equipment, including a Daavlin Phototherapy machine & a 5-headed microscope. The Departmental Library houses text books, journals, videos and discs in dermatology and allied disciplines. Computers with extensive graphics and word processing capacity are dedicated to trainee use.

The Phototherapy Center has benefited many psoriasis patients since its inception twelve years ago. Patients with psoriasis and other light responsive conditions are treated with UVB or PUVA in a manner which allows them to live normal lives. A convenient location and flexible appointment times ensure the highest quality of care and service.

The Hansen’s Disease Unit was created to ensure proper assessment and maximal care of patients diagnosed with this condition.

The Department’s outreach program is conducted as a commitment to serve people. We have several satellite clinics in the city which are now functional. We also have medical missions in the different areas within Metro Manila & in provinces nationwide, such as the Quezon Province, Baguio City, Palawan and the Bicol Region. It has been our priority as a Department to serve our people in the far-flung areas of the archipelago.

The Department is definitely not resting on its laurels; it strives to move on, surpassing difficulties to pursue its teaching goals. On a noble mission, it takes on the challenge with fearless steps & wise discretion guided by its vision of academic excellence & becoming a center for extending exceptional care to its constituents. After all these years, we are proud to say that we have indeed achieved so much, all of which have been realized through the spirit of whole-hearted volunteerism and resourcefulness of the consultant and resident staff. At present, we are all working hand in hand to continuously reach our goal of serving our fellowmen. We look forward to the years to come.

CONSULTANTS STAFF:

Monina A. Macam, MD – Head
Elizabeth P. Prieto, MD – Training Officer
Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD
Marcellano S. Cruz, MD
Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD
Leticia Dy-Nicol, MD
Francisco C. Rivera IV, MD
Milali Topacio-Torres , MD
Charleen S. Banayo, MD
Vilma Ocson-Pelino , MD

SERVICES OFFERED :

UVB and PUVA Therapy
Hansen’s Disease clinic
Patch testing
Acne Surgery
Intralesional steroid injection
Electrocautery
Extraction
Cryosurgery
Biopsy
Excision of benign and malignant lesions
Wood’s Lamp examination
Potassium hydroxide examination
Gram Stain
Bacterial index
Tzanck smear

QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANTS:

  1. An applicant must be conferred the degree of Doctor of Medicine in a reputable Medical School
  2. He/She should have passed the Physicians Licensure Examination given by the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC).
  3. Following the Administrative Order No. 29 series 1994 of the Department of Health (DOH), the Department strictly adheres to the issuance that residency training in DOH hospitals are strictly for Filipino citizens only. However, foreign nationals are allowed to observe for clinical exposure only.
  4. He/She should be of good moral character, diligent, hard working with pleasant disposition. He/She should be able to work and perform well even under difficult circumstances. An applicant must be willing to accept share of responsibility and quick to extend help among his/her peers.
  5. An applicant should have a well-rounded personality, willing to share one’s talents and skills for the benefit of the department.
  6. The applicant must not have completed a training program in any specialty in a government hospital except Pathology, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.
  7. He/She must have passed psychological and psychiatric test conducted by the hospital

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION:

  • Personal Data sheet with ID picture
  • Application letter – Hospital Director / Department Head
  • Transcript of Records
  • Diploma
  • Class Ranking
  • Certificate of Internship
  • Board Rating/ PRC Certificate
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Endorsement Letter
  • Essay – Why East Avenue Medical Center and Why Dermatology?

CONTACT DETAILS:
3rd Floor New OPD Building
East Avenue Medical Center
Telefax: 924-8877
Email address: eamcderma@yahoo.com

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