Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1871)
Latest News and Events
2019
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2018
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| June 19, 2018 | De Jesus, Torres, MD alumni, awarded as 2018 Outstanding Rizaleños |
2017
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2016
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2015
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| December 31, 2015 | Medicine declared Center of Excellence |
| September 30, 2015 | Luna of Medicine wins 3rd place in DOST-RICE for pelvic model |
| July 26, 2015 | Calimag delivers lecture during APAME 2015 Convention |
| July 6, 2015 | Naguit of Medicine recognized as Best Delegate in ASEAN youth exchange |
Degree Programs
Doctor of Medicine
Master in Clinical Audiology
Master in Pain Management
Research Center
The Research Center for the Health Sciences (RCHS) is the university’s flagship unit for the health sciences. It is the research arm of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS). Based in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, the center was tasked in 2003 to provide laboratory facilities for medical research evidenced by the establishment of the Molecular Biology Laboratory. Currently, It is involved in multiple research projects addressing immediate national and global health problems and making a difference in promoting health and health equity.
Research Journal
Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas, Manila (JMUST)
Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas (JMUST) is a bi-annual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal. It is the official publication of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
JMUST is dedicated to provide healthcare practitioners with the best and most updated information in health science research and education. Its mission is to assist healthcare practitioners through education, in delivering the best care to their patients.
All articles in the JMUST are subjected to a rigorous process of peer-review and editing before publication. This is to ensure that anything thereon is scientifically accurate and is free from any form of plagiarism.
JMUST accepts for contribution qualitative and quantitative original research papers, review articles, commentaries, letters to editor, researches on medical education, and approved research proposals.
Student Organizations
Asian Medical Students’ Association
Medical Missions, Inc. – Student Group
UST Medicine Glee Club
UST Pax Romana – Medicine Unit
UST Terpsichorian Circle
Alumni Partners
The Anargyroi Foundation provides scholarships to deserving medical students.
Our Identity
Vision
By the year 2018, the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is the premiere medical school in the country and a benchmark of holistic Catholic medical education in Asia and in the world.
MIssion
The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas commits herself to the pursuit of excellence in medical education, health science research and community services, guided by Christian ethics and values.
The UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery affirms her task in the development and formation of competent, compassionate, and committed Thomasian physicians in the delivery of health care services of global standards and in accord with the needs of the nation.
Objectives
- To remain the Center of Catholic Medical Education in the country
- To be the recognized Center of Innovative Medical Curriculum
- To be the model of Christ-centered community extension services and projects in the country
- To be a recognized center of health science researches
- To establish strong and sustainable national and international networks and linkages
- To implement a pro-active and systematic governance
Graduate Attributes
The Thomasian graduate must be a competent, committed, compassionate:
- Health Care Provider
- Teacher / Academician
- Researcher
- Administrator/ Manager
- Social Mobilizer
Patron Saints
Sts. Damian & Cosmas
Administrators, Academic Officials, and Office Staff
Asst. Prof. Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao, MD, Dean
Rev. Fr. Angel A. Aparicio, O.P., Regent
Assoc. Prof. Estrellita J. Ruiz, MD, Assistant Dean
Mr. Dexter Clifton C. Pe, MD, Faculty Secretary
Faculty Council
Asst. Prof. Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao, MD, Chair
Rev. fr. Angel A. Aparicio, O.P., Member (Ex-Officio)
Assoc. Prof. Estrellita J. Ruiz, MD, Member (Ex-Officio)
Prof. Alejandro C. Baroque II, MD, Member
Prof. Norberto V. Martinez, MD, Member
Prof. Clara R. Rivera, MD, Member
Prof. Tim S. Trinidad, MD, Member
Prof. Remedios D. Chan, MD, MHPEd, Member
Prof. Larry S. King, MD, Member
Mr. Dexter Clifton C. Pe, MD, Ex-Officio Secretary
Coordinators
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Simbahayan) Assoc. Prof. Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD |
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e-LEARNING SPECIALIST (Educational Technology) Mr. Earl Louis A. Sempio, MD |
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STUDENT WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT Assoc. Prof. Alfred H. Belmonte, MD |
Support Staff
Contact Information
Address
2/F St. Martin de Porres Building, University of Santo Tomas,
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Philippines
Telephone Numbers
Telephone: +63-2-8741-4314 | +63-2-3406-1611 loc. 8239 / 8244
Fax: +63-2-8731-3126