UP PGH Department of Anesthesiology

The UP-Philippine General Hospital Department of Anesthesiology is now accepting applicants for our 2025 Residency and Fellowship Training Programs.

Apply now via the PGH Specialty Training Online Portal at https://apply.pgh.gov.ph

Deadline of applications: August 30, 2024

Requirements to be uploaded:
• 2x2 ID picture
• E-signature
• Proof of payment of application fee (300 php)
• General Weighted Average
• Transcript of Records
• MD Diploma
• Certificate of Internship
• PRC Board Rating (for already licensed MD)

For inquiries:
Dr. Alec Brandon Duñgo / Dr. Johanna Chloe Jazmines (Chief Residents)
📞 (02) 8554-8400 local 3322
📱 +63 908 329 7464
📧 [email protected]

See you on June 22! 🧠

Intraoperative hypotension is a dilemma that continues to challenge anesthesiologists in their practice. Determine whether your patient needs volume, pressors, or both in the session entitled: See It, Save It: Saving Lives Through Early Diagnosis Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Neurocritical Care.

Register now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd67QiOUFZBXImBLpiT0xzp6yTjecP_E_SP5VvivzXeScZNcA/viewform

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Merle Dela Cruz Odi is a professor and former chairwoman of the Department of Anesthesiology of the Philippine General Hospital. She is a former President of the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists, and founded the first fellowship training programs in Pain Medicine and Neuroanesthesia. Don't miss her during the breakfast symposium, to be moderated by Dr. Alexandra Nina Odi - an obstetric anesthesiologist, as she will refresh us on the Reversal of Neuromuscular Block: A Tale of Two Antagonists during the Breakfast Symposium.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Catch Dr. Karmi Margaret Marcial as she talks more about interventional pain strategies in neurosurgical patients during the 2nd session of Brainstorm:

Pain Killer: The PGH Approach

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Karmi Margaret Marcial is a clinical associate professor of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Aside from being a member of the Division of Pain Medicine of the Department of Anesthesiology of the UP-Philippine General Hospital, she is also an Interventional Pain Medicine specialist. She is one of the coordinators for National and International Linkages within the Department of Anesthesiology. She will enlighten us about interventional pain management for neurosurgery patients in the session, Pain Killer: The PGH Approach.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Make sure to watch Dr. Karl Sy Su as he talks about pain management in spine surgeries during the 2nd session of Brainstorm:

Pain Killer: The PGH Approach

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Karl Matthew C. Sy Su is a clinical associate professor of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He is also a member of the Department of Pharmacology of the College. Being an active consultant of the Department of Anesthesiology of the UP-Philippine General Hospital, he is a specialist in regional anesthesia and neuroanesthesia. Catch his lecture on pain management for spine surgery in the session, Pain Killer: The PGH Approach.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Catch our very own Dr. Kim Epino during the 2nd session of Brainstorm:

Pain Killer: The PGH Approach

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Kathrina Isabel M. Epino is a clinical associate professor of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She is a pediatric pain medicine specialist and the chief of the Division of Pain Medicine of the Department of Anesthesiology of the UP-Philippine General Hospital. She is the lead speaker for the session, Pain Killer: The PGH Approach.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Kathleen Joy Khu is an associate clinical professor of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She is a neurosurgeon and the Training Officer of the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences of the UP-Philippine General hospital. She will spearhed the session, Green Light, Red Light—Keeping Movements Under Control.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Roland Dominic Jamora is an associate professor and neurology consultant of the Department of Neurosciences of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital. He heads the section of Neurology of Cardinal Santos Medical Center. He also heads the Movement Disorder Service of St. Luke's Medical Center, Global City. Catch his discussion on the medical aspect of movement disorders in the session, Green Light, Red Light—Keeping Movements Under Control.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Theodore Vesagas is the clinical director of the Brain and Spine Tumor Center, and also of the Philippine Gamma Knife Center. He is the Executive Secretary of the Philippine Board of Neurological Surgery. He is the chairman of the Brian and Surgery Institute of Cardinal Santos Medical Center. He will discussing the surgical approaches to movement disorders in the session, Green Light, Red Light—Keeping Movements Under Control.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Jose Francisco Aguilar is the clinical director of the Philippine Movement Disorder Surgery Center in Cardinal Santos Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and clinical associate professor at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital. He will discuss the surgical approach for Parkinson and X-linked Parkinsonism in the session, Green Light, Red Light—Keeping Movements Under Control.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Dr. Geraldine Raphaela B. Jose is a clinical associate professor of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She is the chief of the Division of Neuroanesthesia of the Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, of which she is also a specialist in thoracic and cardiovascular anesthesia and critical care. She is the vice president of the Asian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care. Look out for her lectures in the sessions on anesthesia of patients with movement disorders and cerebral resuscitation in neurosrugery.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

With millions of neurons firing right now, the brain receives as much as 12% of cardiac output, even at only two percent of body weight. So how can this energy-hungry organ withstand a few moments of no flow? Find out in this session where we lay out how we resuscitate the brain after cardiac standstill. Learn how we manage cerebral hypoxia, ischemia, and reperfusion injury in neurosurgery. Just thinking about this makes our brains work a little harder!

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Pain killer—the PGH approach. Did you know that the brain itself is incapable of feeling pain? Learn what hurts and how it hurts after brain and spine surgery. In this session, we will tackle how pain works in neurosurgery and the modalities used in managing pain after surgery. This won’t hurt a bit!

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

See you on June 22! 🧠

Green light, red light—keeping movements under control. Get an exclusive insight into the realm of movement disorders, what they really are, and how they are treated. This session will present the common movement disorders in the Philippines, and the current approaches in management. We will highlight how unique techniques in anesthesia facilitate these novel approaches to treatment.

Register now at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Last day to register under our Early Bird promo!

Register now by scanning the QR code or by using this link: https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

Kindly settle the corresponding payments for your selected sessions to secure your slot!

The UP-PGH Department of Anesthesiology Division of Pain Medicine is accepting applicants for its 2-year fellowship training in Pain Medicine.

For inquiries, you may reach us at +63 969 241 2814 or send an email to [email protected]

Thank you!

The UP-PGH Department of Anesthesiology congratulates its graduates for a 100% passing rate in the April 2024 Written Clinical Examinations conducted by the Philippine Board of Anesthesiology. We are all proud of you!

One week left until the end of early bird registration. See you all on June 22! ☺️

Register at https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

Our very own consultant, Dr. Karl Sy Su, will be taking part on the 28th Post-Graduate Course of the UP-PGH Department of Dermatology entitled "It's Complicated 2".

Catch him on May 15 and learn practical tips on pain control in the practice of Dermatology!

Unlock the secrets to effective pain management in your dermatology practice! Join us to explore the significance of pain control and gain practical tips on adequate pain management in your practice.

Dr. Sy Su is a graduate of the residency training in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in Neuroanesthesiology at the Philippine General Hospital. He underwent medical observership in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management in Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System in California, USA. Specializing in neuroanesthesiology and regional anesthesia, Dr. Su currently holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of the Philippines. Additionally, he actively contributes his expertise as a consultant at renowned institutions such as the Adventists Medical Center-Manila, Medical Center-Manila, QualiMed Health Network, and the Philippine General Hospital.

The UP-PGH Department of Dermatology will be holding its 28th Postgraduate Course entitled “It's Complicated 2” on May 15, 2024 at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. Learn about the latest updates, trends, and strategies for managing complex cases in Dermatology, and pressing issues influencing our current practices. You may fill out our registration form through the following link: http://tinyurl.com/itscomplicated2. See you there!

Early bird registration runs until April 30.

See you on June 22! 🧠

Registration to BRAINSTORM is now open! You may scan the QR code or fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Register now to BRAINSTORM: Unraveling a Myriad of Innovative and Collaborative Ideas in Neuroanesthesia and the Neurosciences

Avail of our early bird rates! You may scan the QR code or fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/beL31KnvuXUiuoEH8

See you on June 22! 🧠

Details of registration will be announced on March 18, 2024 (Monday)! See you all on June 22!

The UP-PGH Department of Anesthesiology Division of Neuroanesthesia Post-Graduate Course: BRAINSTORM will be having lectures divided into 3 morning sessions and 4 workshops in the afternoon.

Details of registration will be announced on March 18, 2024 (Monday)!

See you all on June 22!

The UP-PGH Department of Anesthesiology congratulates its graduates for a 100% passing rate in the February/March 2024 Oral Examinations conducted by the Philippine Board of Anesthesiology. We are all proud of you!

The UP-PGH Department of Anesthesiology consultants, alumni, fellows, and residents at the recently held 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Singapore. Congratulations to everyone who delivered their lectures, workshops, and presented their researches!

The UP-Philippine General Hospital is proud to present the 8th Department of Anesthesiology Post Graduate Course hosted by the Division of Neuroanesthesia:

BRAINSTORM
Unraveling a Myriad of Innovative and Collaborative Ideas in Neuroanesthesia and the Neurosciences

Follow their page and stay tuned for more details!

The UP-Philippine General Hospital is proud to present the 8th Department of Anesthesiology Post Graduate Course hosted by the Division of Neuroanesthesia:

BRAINSTORM
Unraveling a Myriad of Innovative and Collaborative Ideas in Neuroanesthesia and the Neurosciences

June 22, 2024
7am-5pm
Henry Sy Sr. Hall
University of the Philippines Manila
Taft Avenue, Manila

Stay tuned for more details!

The Department of Anesthesiology congratulates the graduating fellows of 2023 from the different divisions! We are all proud of you!

The Department of Anesthesiology congratulates its graduating residents! We are all proud of you!