PSPC to hold Postgraduate Course and 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Philippine Society of Pediatric Cardiology (PSPC) in celebrating its 25th year anniversary this year. The annual postgraduate course will be held on May 22 to 23, 2017 at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City with the theme: Surviving CHD- The Grown-up Congenital Heart (Uncorrected, repaired, moving on)- “Nabigo, nasaktan, nakabangon”. The over-all Chair of this year’s postgraduate course is PSPC Vice-President Dr. Maria Bernadette Azcueta.
In the Opening Ceremonies, our Silver Anniversary President Dr. Maria Corazon A. Estevanez will lead a tribute to the society’s Past Presidents to honor their leadership and commitment to the society. The Past Presidents include Dr. Wilberto Lopez (Founding President), Dr. Luis Mabilangan, Dr. Asuncion Reloza, Dr. Edgardo Ortiz, Dr. Teofilo Cantre, Dr. Ma. Lourdes SR. Casas, Dr. Rhodora G. De Leon, Dr. Della G. Pelaez, Dr. Aurora S. Gamponia, Dr. Aurelia Leus, Dr. Magdalena J. Lagamayo and Dr. Eden D. Latosa.
A Fellowship Night will be held on May 22, 2017 which will be a night of enjoyment and fun, renewed camaraderie and friendship among the members of the society.
The Scientific Program includes topics on the following:
First Day: May 22, 2017
Overview of Grown Up Congenital Heart Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Juliet J. Balderas, MD
Access to Care and Transition of Care: Transition from Pediatric to Adult
Rachelle Angeli R. Niñalga, MD (Pediatric Cardiology)
Efren R. Vicaldo, MD (Adult Cardiology)
Genetics in Congenital Heart Disease: Channelopathy and Cardiomyopathy
Eva Maria Cutiongco – Dela Paz, MD
Non-Surgical Intervention: Cardiac Catheterization and Devices
Juan G. Reganion, MD (Pediatric Cardiology)
Ronaldo H. Estacio, MD (Adult Cardiology)
Natural History of Congenital Heart Diseases and The Complications
Eden D. Latosa, MD
Emergencies in Adolescents and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Efren R. Vicaldo, MD
Pregnancy and Contraception in Uncorrected, Palliated and Corrected CHD
Ma. Socorro C. Bernardino, MD
Psychosocial Issues and Quality of Life in Grown Up Congenital Heart: Education, Athletics, Employment, Insurance
Maria Concepcion C. Sison, MD (Pediatric Cardiology)
Ma. Rosario C. Sevilla, MD (Adult Cardiology and HMO)
Second Day: May 23, 2017
Imaging in Grown Up Congenital Heart
Pacita Jay L. Ballelos, MD (Pediatric Non-Invasive Cardiology – Echocardiography)
Tamara Louise R. Razon, MD (Cardiac CT and MRI)
Jean Antonio G. Villareal, MD (Pedia Invasive Cardiology – Hemodynamic Studies)
Anesthesia and Peri-Operative Care in Grown Up Congenital Heart
Florian R. Nuevo, MD (Cardiovascular Anesthesia)
Cardiac Surgery in GUCH: Are There Specific Challenges?
Reynante T. Gamponia, MD
Malignant Arrhythmias and Implantable Devices
Erdie C. Fadreguilan, MD
Post-Operative Care of the Palliated and Corrected CHD
Acyanotic CHD: Residual Shunts, Regurgitation, Stenosis
(Edison T. Ty, MD)
Simple Cyanotic CHD
(Ma. Bernadette Afliccion A. Azcueta, MD)
Complex Cyanotic CHD (Aurora Muriel S. Gamponia, MD)
Non-Cardiac Surgery in Grown Up Congenital Heart
Rudy A. Amatong, MD (Pediatric Cardiology)
Chito C. Permejo, MD (Adult Cardiology)
Special Concerns of Adolescents: Rheumatic Heart Disease, Kawasaki Disease, Takayasu Arteritis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Maria Ronella T. Francisco – Mallari, MD
| The Organizing Committee of the Postgraduate Course are as follows: | |
| Over-all Adviser: | Wilberto L. Lopez, MD |
| Overall Chair: | Ma. Bernadette A. Azcueta, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Virginia Mappala, MD |
| Cecillienne S. Acosta, MD | |
| SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE | |
| Adviser: | Eden Latosa, MD |
| Magdalena J. Lagamayo, MD | |
| Chair: | Rachelle Angeli Ninalga, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Blandina Ferrera, MD |
| Maria Ronella Francisco, MD | |
| Members: | Edison Ty, MD |
| Ninfa Villanueva, MD | |
| Connie Sison, MD | |
| Glenda Tubianosa, MD | |
| PUBLICITY AND INVITATIONS | |
| Adviser: | Maria Corazon Estevanez, MD |
| Chair: | Regente Lapak, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Virginia Mappala, MD |
| Leah Arceo, MD | |
| Members: | Rachelle Ninalga, MD |
| Helen Aragones, MD | |
| Leng Mandigma, MD | |
| Mindanao: Sheldon Paragas, MD | |
| Cebu: Junjun Remotigue, MD | |
| PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT | |
| Adviser: | Teofilo C. Cantre, MD |
| Chair: | Maria Theresa Claudio-Rosqueta, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Jean Antonio Villareal, MD |
| Members: | Kim Tolentino, MD |
| Dolores Victor, MD | |
| Pacita Jay Ballelos, MD | |
| REGISTRATION | |
| Adviser: | Magdalena Lagamayo, MD |
| Chair: | Mavic Esguerra, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Margaret Foronda, MD |
| Andrea Orei S. Valle, MD | |
| Members: | Bernadette Valdez, MD |
| Mae Dagooc, MD | |
| Alma Bascos, MD | |
| Emy Rebutoc, MD | |
| AUDIO VISUALS AND DOCUMENTATIONS | |
| Chair: | Gerry Acosta, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Paul Tan, MD |
| James Angtuaco, MD | |
| Members: | Froilan Vinuya, MD |
| Ada Vinluan-Mercado, MD | |
| Suzette Perfecto, MD | |
| Mercy Yap, MD | |
| SOUVENIR PROGRAM | |
| Chair: | Pacita Jay Lopez-Ballelos, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Mayette Claudio, MD |
| Members: | Jeanna Ples, MD |
| Dolores Victor, MD | |
| Fellow: | Junex Java, MD |
| POSTER AND RESEARCH | |
| Adviser: | Aurora Gamponia, MD |
| Chair: | Ninfa Villanueva, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Martha Santiago, MD |
| Jonnie Bote, MD | |
| Members: | Maria Concepcion C. Sison, MD |
| Ruzenette Hernandez, MD | |
| Evelyn Hilario, MD | |
| WAYS AND MEANS | |
| Adviser: | Della Pelaez, MD |
| Aurelia G. Leus, MD | |
| Chair: | Juan G. Reganion, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Ma. Estrellita A. Alarcon, MD |
| Members: | Regente Lapak, MD |
| Mavic Esguerra, MD | |
| Myles Anupol, MD | |
| AWARDS | |
| Adviser: | Maria Rhodora de Leon, MD |
| Chair: | Maria Marinella Francisco, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Ma. Ina dela Paz Bunyi, MD |
| Dolores Victor, MD | |
| Members: | Emy Rebutoc, MD |
| Monette Pasumbal, MD | |
| SOCIALS | |
| Chair: | Aurora Gamponia, MD |
| Co-Chair: | Rhodora De Leon, MD |
| Members: | Jonnie Bote-Nunez, MD |
| Suzette Perfecto, MD | |