Dr. Dionise Ysabelle V. Bawal obtained her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS). She completed internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Veterans Memorial Medical Center. She further sub-specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. She is currently an Assistant Professor 1 in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Nutrition at UST-FMS. With a constant thirst for acquiring new skills and knowledge, she assumes several roles in different organizations. She is an E-learning Specialist at UST Educational Technology Center, a Junior Copyeditor for the Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (JAFES), and is a writer/contributor in PCEDM Updates, the official newsletter of the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Bawal is a Fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She actively contributes as a Visiting Consultant at UST Hospital and an Active Consultant and Training Core member at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center