Research Institute for Tropical Medicine of the Department of Health

The Section of Dermatology of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) of the Department of Health has undergone considerable growth in striving to keep pace with the community’s dermatologic care needs. Through the support, encouragement and unwavering assistance of the Medical Director of RITM, Dr. Remigio Olveda, the section has achieved its objectives of rendering the highest quality service to patients, providing an exceptional training program for its residents and conducting researches which aim to address public health concerns.

The dermatology section is under the Medical Department whose head is Dr. Rose Aplasca de los Reyes and the Medical Department is under the Clinical Division of RITM whose Chief is Dr. Beatriz Quiambao.

The section was founded in 1992, through the initiative of Dr. Gertrude P. Chan, who envisioned an ideal training program. Dr. Ma. Teresita Gabriel was the Section’s Training officer and Dr. Ma. Luisa Venida as consultant both shared her aspirations. Upon fulfillment of the requirements of a training program, the section was conferred full accreditation by the Philippine Society for Cutaneous Medicine (PSCM) in 1993. That same year, Dr. Flordeliz Casintahan was the section’s dermatopathologist.

Consultants and residents actively participate in local and international scientific meetings and conferences. The dynamism that has emanated from our residents enabled them to garner awards and gain distinction.

The current residency training program is designed to prepare the physician for a career in dermatology and its various subspecialties. The emphasis is to develop excellence as a clinician which will allow the graduate not only to be competitive in their field, but to attain leadership positions in the community, as well as provide unconditional service to indigent patients.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

In the methodological course of sixteen (16) years towards the turn of the millennium, the infrastructural capability of the RITM’s section of Dermatology was built through international and locally funded collaborative research works essentially in the detection, diagnosis, treatment and control on leprosy- saw in Culion the dramatic decrease of the prevalence rate of 290/10,000 population in the 1985 to less than 1/10,000 population in 2001, and the publication of said collaborative research works- 10 international, 7 local and 23 paper presentations in both foreign and local fora, and likewise, in collaboration with Culion Foundattion, Inc., with the aid of its illustrative reference book “On the Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Skin Disorders and Leprosy,” lectured and trained Municipal Health Doctors and workers from Tawi-Tawi, Siquijor, Bohol and Cebu, the 1992 initiated Dermatology Training Program to date has some 50 graduates paracticing dermatology nationwide.

Given our initial 16 years of historical dynamism, we the consultants, residents, and staff of RITM’s section of Dermatology will in synergy pursue to do justice with our legacy by measuring-up with dermatology demands of our times and achieving distinction in this field of specialty

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We are committed to offer a well-balanced training program among our residents and expect to produce strong-willed, resolute and devoted leaders among our consultant staff and residents in Dermatology.  We aspire to deliver sound dermatological health care to our patients through training, service and research, provide opportunities for academic and professional advancement and further encourage subspecialization in  the field of Dermatology.  We pledge to extend unconditional services to our less fortunate brothers in the community.

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CONSULTANT STAFF:

Dr. Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel Section Head / Leprosy Clinic / Vesicobullous Diseases / Eczemas / Laser unit
Dr. Gracia B. Teodosio Training Officer / Research Unit / Bacterial & Fungal Diseases
Dr. Gertrude P. Chan Consultant Adviser
Dr. Evangeline B. Handog Cosmetic Dermatology unitChair of Maria Duran Committee and International exchange

fellowship program of the International Society of Dermatology (ISD)
Dr. Reynaldo L. Ugalde Dermatologic Surgery Unit / Journal Club
Dr. Socoeur M. Oblepias Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Unit
Dr. Leilani R. Senador Phototherapy Unit
Dr. Elsie R. Honrado, MSc Dermatopathology Unit
Dr. Alexander R. Castillo Dermatologic Surgery Unit
Dr. Johannes F. Dayrit Dermatopathology Unit
Dr. Heidi P. Chan Contact Dermatitis Clinic
Dr. Dedee Murrell, MA, BMBCh, FAAD Head of Dermatology Department of St. George Hospital,University of New South Wales – Honorary consultant

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SERVICES OFFERED:

  • Outpatient and Inpatient Dermatologic Consultation and Treatment
    • Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
    • Hansen’s Disease Clinic
    • Contact Dermatitis Unit
  • Diagnostic Procedures
    • Patch Testing
    • Gram stain / Culture & Sensitivity
    • TB Culture
    • Wood’s lamp
    • KOH Testing / Fungal Culture
    • Tzanck smear
    • Dermatopathology (2-Headed and 5-Headed Microscope)
    • Leprosy Laboratory (AFS, ELISA)
  • Dermatologic Procedures
    • Acne Surgery
    • Chemical Peels
    • Microdermabrasion
    • Electrocautery
    • Intralesional Steroid Injection
    • Extraction (Moluscum Contangiosum & Mlia)
    • Biopsy (Skin Punch, Shave Excision, Wedge, Excisional surgery)
    • Incision and drainage
    • Curettage
    • Nail surgery
    • Sclerotherapy
  • Phototherapy Treatment
    • Narrow-band UVB machine
    • Daavlin UVA and UVB machine
    • PUVA treatment
  • Laser treatment
    • CO2 laser
    • Intense Pulse Light
    • Nd-YAG laser
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic

PATIENT SUPPORT GROUPS:

  • · Psoriasis Club
  • · Atopic Club

APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM / REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Letters of Application addressed to:Ma. Teresita Gabriel, MD, FPDS
    Department Chair, Section of Dermatology
    DOH-RITM

    and

    Gracia B. Teodosio, MD, FPDS

Training Officer, Section of Dermatology
DOH-RITM

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. 2×2 picture
  3. Diploma (M.D.)
  4. Class Ranking
  5. Transcript of Records
  6. Board Rating
  7. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
  8. Application form (RITM Section of Dermatology)

CONTACT DETAILS:

Department of Health Compound, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines

Telefax Number: +632-842-6282
Cellphone Number: 09276794107
Email Address: ritmdermatology@gmail.com