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About Us

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.

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

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 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.

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, Mia Katrina R. Gervasio, Felix Paolo J. Lizarondo, Jay-v James G. Barit, Val Constantine S. Cua, Maria Franchesca S. Quinio-Calayag, Leah Antoinette M. Caro-Chang

department chair

Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS

training officer

Claudine Yap Silva, MD, FPDS

1. Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS
   – Department Chair
   – Professor 10, UP College of Medicine
   – Chief, Division of Dermatopathology
   – Treasurer, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
   
   
2. Clarita Corazon C. Maaño, MD, FPDS
   – Professor Emeritus, UP Manila
   – Past Chief of Section of Dermatology
   – Department Adviser
   
   
3. Ma. Lorna F. Frez, MD, FPDS
   – Immediate Past Chief of Division of Dermatology
   – Department Adviser
   
   
4. Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD, FPDS
   – Past Chief of Section of Dermatology
   – Department Adviser
   
   
5. Francisca DC. Roa, MD, FPDS
   – Past Chief of Section of Dermatology
   – Department Adviser
   
   
6. Belen L. Dofitas, MD, FPDS
   – Coordinator for Research, Philippine General Hospital
   – Professor 4, UP College of Medicine
   – Chief, Division of Complex Wounds and Ulcers
   – Vice President, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
   
   
7. Claudine Yap-Silva, MD, FPDS
   – Vice-Chair for Postgraduate Training / Training Officer
   – Associate Professor 3, UP College of Medicine
   – Chief, Division of Immunodermatology
   – Corporate Secretary, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
   
   
8. Winlove P. Mojica, MD, FPDS
   – Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
   – Vice-Chair for Services
   – Vice-Chair for Support Services
   – Chief, Division of Infectious Dermatology
   – Learning Unit 3 Coordinator
   – President, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
   
   
9. 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
   – Chief, Section of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
   
   
10. 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
    – Assistant Vice-Chair for Postgraduate Training / Assistant Training Officer
    – Learning Unit 4 Coordinator
    – Assistant Corporate Secretary, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
    
    
11. Maria Christina Filomena R. Batac, MD, FPDS
    – Vice-Chair for Research
    – Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
    – Auditor, Dermatology Service Foundation, Inc.
    – Chief, Section of Mycology
    
    
12. 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
    
    
13. Adolfo B. Bormate Jr., MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Dermatopathologist
    – Hair Specialist
    
    
14. Carmela Augusta F. Dayrit-Castro, MD, FPDS
    – Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
    – Chief, Division of Pediatric Dermatology 
    – Assistant Vice Chair for Research
    – Learning Unit 5 Coordinator
    
    
15. Eillen Luisa A. Chen, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Surgery
    
    
16. Emy Christine C. Onishi, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Chief, Division of Laser and Aesthetic Dermatology
    
    
17. Charlene Marie U. Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Chief, Division of Dermatologic and Mohs Surgery
    
    
18. Giselle Marie S. Tioleco-Ver, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Chief, Division of Photodermatology
    
    
19. Vanessa M. Carpio, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Photodermatology Specialist
    
    
20. Josef Symon S. Concha, DPDS
    – Adjunct Professor, UP College of Medicine 
    – Chief, Section of Autoimmune Skin Diseases
    
    
21. Dianne Katherine R. Salazar-Paras, MD, DPDS
    – Adjunct Medical Consultant
    – Vice-Chair for Community Dermatology 
    
    
22. Mia Katrina R. Gervasio
    – Attending Physician
    – Dermatologic Surgery & Laser Specialist
    
    
23. Felix Paolo J. Lizarondo
    – Affiliate Physician
    – Dermatologic Surgery & Laser Specialist
    
    
24. Jay-v James G. Barit
    – Attending Physician
    – Cutaneous Non-Invasive Imaging Specialist
    – Complex Wound Care Specialist
    – Autoimmune Blistering Diseases Specialist
    
    
25. Val Constantine S. Cua
    – Affiliate Physician
    – Complex Wound Care Specialist
    – Hair & Nails Specialist
    
    
26. Maria Franchesca S. Quinio-Calayag
    – Attending Physician 
    – Hair Disorders Specialist & Hair Transplant Surgeon
    – Dermatopathologist
    
    
27. Leah Antoinette M. Caro-Chang
    – Attending Physician
    – Dermatopathologist
    
    
28. Veronica Marie E. Ramos-San Juan, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician
    – Cutaneous Non-Invasive Imaging Specialist
    
    
29. Nicole Marella G. Tan, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician 
    – Laser and Aesthetic Specialist
    
    
30. Blythe N. Ke, MD, FPDS
    – Attending Physician 
    – Hair Transplant Surgeon 
    
    
31. Amanda Christine F. Esquivel, MD, DPDS
    – Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
    – Affiliate Physician 
    – Autoimmune Skin Diseases Specialist  
    
    
32. Ysabelle Regina H. Ortiz, MD, DPDS
    – Affiliate Physician
    – Environmental and Occupational Dermatology Specialist

fellow

Amanda T. Chung, MD, DPDS – Dermatopathology

Resident staff

chief resident

Krisha K. Lim, MD

I. third year residents

From Left: Christine Bernadette O. Lo, Criselda Jean G. Cruz, Emmanuel Gabrielle M. Rivera, Maria Antoinette M. Valdez, Jemimah Gyra C. Escote, Karen B. Amora

II. second year residentS

From Left: Hannah T. Chito, Hannah Lois P. Co, Aldwin Matthew M. Baronda, Tranquil Matthew A. Salvador IV, Juan Antonio O. Poblador, Patricia N. Suanes

From Left: Tricianne Kyra N. Yamat, John Patrick Z. Gerardo, Erika Mae R. Sia, Nina Therese B. Chan, Vince Elic S. Maullon, Sael D. Rogriguez, M.D.

Services Offered

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
• ELISA (BP180, BP230, Dsg1, Dsg3)
• KOH, Tzanck Smear
• Patch Testing/Photopatch Testing
• Slit Skin Smear
• Wood’s Lamp
• HIV Screening

PROCEDURES

• Acne Surgery
• Anoscopy for anal warts
• Chemical Peels
• Cryosurgery
• 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
  • 595 nm Pulsed-Dye Laser
  • Fractional CO2
• Microneedling
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Nail Biopsy
• Phototherapy (UVA/UVB)
• Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Punch/Wedge/Shave Biopsy
• Scar Revision
• Sclerotherapy
• Ungiectomy

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Hansen’s Club
• Psoriasis Club

Residency 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 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (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

• Accomplish the online application form, and submit the softcopy of the following documents to the PGH Specialty Training Online Portal (STOP): .
• 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. The program is offered from July to June of the following year.

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Application Process

• Same as application process of residents listed above

Eligibility Requirements for Residents

• Filipino citizen fellows who have successfully completed a PDS accredited
• Dermatology residency program
• Filipino citizen fellows who have passed the Philippine Dermatology Boards, and have
  been certified as a Diplomate of the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ.
• Priority will be given to applicants who intend to practice in areas that lack
  dermatopathologists.