UP-PGH Department of Dermatology

About Us

Vision

To produce a community of scholars in dermatology who are: academically excellent, service-oriented, research-inclined, willing and dedicated to impart knowledge, skills, proper attitude, civic-mindedness, and is community-oriented.

To produce a community of scholars in dermatology who are: potential leaders in their chosen field, imbued with moral, ethical, and spiritual vigor, inspired by love, compassion and respect for the dignity of human life committed to the development of the Philippine society.

Integrity | Excellence | Compassion

Mission

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.

History

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES- PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL

The Department of Dermatology is the youngest department in the UP College of Medicine and the Philippine General Hospital. Until its creation as a separate Department which was enacted through a decision by the University of the Philippines Board of Regents in February 3, 2020, the Department had been one of the Divisions of the Department of Medicine. The then Division of Dermatology was created in 1922, with Dr. Perpetuo Gutierrez as the first chief. Because of the vast developments in the field of dermatology globally, the Department has responded to the universal framework for its service and training components and invariably its research endeavors. Since then, UP PGH Dermatology has fostered several multifaceted dermatologists all over the country, who are academically excellent clinicians, educators, researchers, social mobilizers, and administrators.

Facilities/Services Available

SUBSPECIALTIES

Adverse Drug Reactions
Aesthetic Medicine
Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Clinical Epidemiology
Contact Dermatitis
Community Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Dermatopathology
Diseases of the Hair
Diseases of the Nail
Laser Dermatology
Geriatric Dermatology
Immunobullous Diseases
Infectious Diseases and Venereology
Medical Mycology
Neurodermatology
Occupational Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
Photodermatology and Photobiology

DIAGNOSTICS

Dermatopathology
Dermoscopy, Onychoscopy, and Hair Follicle Analysis
Direct/Indirect Immunofluorescence
KOH, Tzanck Smear
Patch Testing/Photopatch Testing
Slit Skin Smear
Wood’s Lamp

Acne Surgery
Anoscopy for anal warts
Chemical Peels
Cryosurgery
Dermabrasion
Electrodessication and Curettage
Excision, Skin Grafting, and Flaps
Incision and Drainage
Intralesional Steroid Injections
LASER and Energy-based Devices
– Pico Laser
– 1064 Nd:YAG
– 585 nm
– Fractional CO2
Microneedling
Nail Biopsy
Phototherapy (UVA/UVB)
Punch/Wedge/Shave Biopsy
Scar Revision
Sclerotherapy
Ungiectomy

SUPPORT GROUPS

Eczema Club
Hansen’s Club
Psoriasis Club

Organizational Chart

Consultant staff

Top row, from left: Arunee H. Siripunvarapon-Dela Cruz, Carmela Augusta F. Dayrit-Castro, Emy Christine Onishi-Limchoa
Middle row, from left: Giselle Marie S. Tioleco-Ver, Maria Christina Filomena R. Batac, Winlove P. Mojica, Mae N. Ramirez-Quizon, Hanna E. Lucero-Orillaza
Front row, from left: Belen L. Dofitas, Clarita C. Maaño (Professor Emeritus), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan (Department Chair), Ma. Lorna F. Frez, , Claudine Yap Silva, Adolfo B. Bormate Jr. Not in photo: Georgina C. Pastorfide, Francisca DC. Roa, Eillen Luisa A. Chen, Charlene Marie U. Ang-Tiu, Josef Symon S. Concha, Vanessa M. Carpio, Dianne Katherine R. Salazar-Paras

department chair

Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS

training officer

Claudine Yap Silva, MD, FPDS

Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS
– Department Chair
– Professor 3, UP College of Medicine
– Chief, Division of Dermatopathology
– Treasurer, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
Clarita Corazon C. Maaño, MD, FPDS
– Professor Emeritus, UP Manila
– Past Chief of Section of Dermatology
– Department Adviser
Ma. Lorna F. Frez, MD, FPDS
– Immediate Past Chief of Division of Dermatology
– Department Adviser
Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD, FPDS
– Past Chief of Section of Dermatology
– Department Adviser
Francisca DC. Roa, MD, FPDS
– Past Chief of Section of Dermatology
– Department Adviser
Belen L. Dofitas, MD, FPDS
= Vice-Chair for Research
– Associate Professor 4, UP College of Medicine
– Chief, Division of Complex Wounds and Ulcers
– Learning Unit 5 Coordinator
– Vice President, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
Claudine Yap-Silva, MD, FPDS
– Vice-Chair for Postgraduate Training / Training Officer
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Chief, Division of Immunodermatology
– Corporate Secretary, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
Winlove P. Mojica, MD, FPDS
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Vice-Chair for Support Services
– Assistant Vice-Chair for Postgraduate Training / Assistant Training Officer
– Chief, Division of Infectious Dermatology
– Learning Unit 3 Coordinator
– President, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
Mae N. Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Vice-Chair for Patient Services
– Vice-Chair for Undergraduate Training
– Chief, Division of Hair & Nails
– Learning Unit 6 Coordinator
– Assistant Corporate Secretary, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
Arunee H. Siripunvarapon-Dela Cruz, MD, FPDS
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Chief, Division of Cutaneous Non-Invasive Imaging
– Finance Officer, Department of Dermatology
– Member of Training Committee
– Learning Unit 4 Coordinator
Maria Christina Filomena R. Batac, MD, FPDS
– Vice-Chair for Community Dermatology
– Assistant Vice-Chair for Research
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Auditor, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
Hanna E. Lucero-Orillaza, MD, FPDS
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Chief, Division of Environmental and Occupational Dermatology
– Assistant Finance Officer, Department of Dermatology
– Member of Training Committee
– Learning Unit 7 Coordinator
Adolfo B. Bormate Jr., MD, FPDS
– Attending Physician
– Dermatopathologist
– Hair Specialist
Carmela Augusta F. Dayrit-Castro, MD, FPDS
– Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
– Chief, Division of Pediatric Dermatology
Eillen Luisa A. Chen, MD, FPDS
– Attending Physician
– Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Specialist
Emy Christine C. Onishi, MD, FPDS
– Attending Physician
– Assistant Vice-Chair for Support Services
– Chief, Division of Laser and Aesthetic Dermatology
Charlene Marie U. Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
– Attending Physician
– Chief, Division of Dermatologic and Mohs Surgery
Giselle Marie S. Tioleco-Ver, MD, FPDS
– Attending Physician
– Chief, Division of Photodermatology
Vanessa M. Carpio, MD, FPDS
– Photodermatology Specialist
Josef Symon S. Concha, DPDS
– Autoimmune Skin Diseases Specialist
Dianne Katherine R. Salazar-Paras, MD, DPDS
– Community Dermatology Specialist

fellow

Juan Paolo David S. Villena, MD, DPDS – Dermatopathology

Resident staff

chief resident

Amanda Christine F. Esquivel, MD

third year residents

From Left: Marian Rosel D. Villaverde, Jerson Jerick N. Taguibao, Ysabel Regina H. Ortiz, Maragaille R. Capiroso, Roy Luister C. Acos, Kimberly Anne G. Ednalino

second year resident

From Left: Ruben C. Valeza, Noelle Fidelis D. Villacorta, Amanda T. Chung,
Maria Emilia Ruth V. Eusebio, Maria Carla E. Buenaflor, Denise Marie B. David

first year resident

From Left: Ma. Veronica Pia N. Arevalo, Glen Aldrix R. Anarna, Alyssa Felsophie S. Silor, Marius Lorenzo U. Marquez, Krisha K. Lim, Vinz Troy M. Solanoy

Resident Program

The department’s three-year residency training program in dermatology, established in 1969, is the first in the country. It is also the first training program to be accredited by the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) in 1971.

The program allows residents to manage medical and surgical cases at the outpatient department, as well as attend to dermatology referrals in the inpatient wards, emergency room, and intensive care units. The residents also rotate in the Department of Medicine as regular Medicine residents and as Ward In-house Dermatologists.

The residents get exposure from different dermatology subspecialties that include phototherapy, dermatopathology, laser surgery, dermatologic surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery, aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology, immunodermatology, hair and nails, occupational and environmental dermatology, and infectious disease and venereology.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Application Process

Residency application forms and list of requirements may be obtained from the Office of the Deputy Director for Health Operations (ODDHO; Tel 8554-8400 local 2008, G/F Philippine General Hospital main building)
Deadline for submission of application and requirements to the ODDHO is 3 days after the September PLE of every year.
Applicants will then be contacted for the schedule of the written exam
Qualified applicants will then be informed of their interview schedules.
Qualified applicants after the interview will be contacted to start their pre-residency

Eligibility Requirements for Residents

Filipino citizen
A graduate of a duly recognized medical school
Has completed a year of internship in an accredited hospital
Has passed the medical board examination
Has passed departmental screening for admission

FELLOWSHIP IN DERMATOPATHOLOGY

The department has a one-year fellowship program, which was established in 1993, to produce dermatopathologists who will serve in areas of the country in need of the expertise. The program provides a comprehensive exposure to the histopathologic diagnosis of cutaneous disorders and neoplasms. Fellows under this program are also trained to perform basic skin tissue processing procedures and conduct research studies on dermatopathology.

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS