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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

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Asst. Prof. Dionise Ysabelle V. Bawal, MD, FPCP, DPCEDM

Department of Medicine | Department of Biochemistry | Molecular Biology | Nutrition | Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

dvbawal@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2010-2014
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences (Cum Laude), University of the Philippines, Manila, 2006-2010

Eligibility

Professional Regulation Commission Physician Licensure Examination

Postgraduate Studies

Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, UST Hospital, 2019-2021
Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, 2016-2019
Postgraduate Medical Internship, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, 2014-2015

Research Highlights

Dr. Bawal’s impactful research spans diverse medical and psychological domains.
In 2021, a study investigated the impact of telemedicine on self-care activities and patient satisfaction among Type 2 diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, presented at the PSEDM Annual Convention and published in the Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas (JMUST).
In the field of diabetes, Dr. Bawal co-authored several trials including exploring the effectiveness of the mySugr App and telemedicine-based diabetes self-management education.
She was also a sub-investigator in the ARISE trial which investigated clinical effectiveness of Ryzodeg in a real-world setting. A third study was the effectiveness of Diabetes Self Management Education via telemedicine on Knowledge and Self-Care of T2DM patients.
In general endocrinology, Dr. Bawal authored a case report on bisphosphonate-induced severe musculoskeletal pain was published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Earlier works include comparisons in osteoarthritis treatments and fostering empathy in children with autism which was presented nationally.

Research Interests

Endocrinology
Diabetes
Metabolism

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Courses Handled

Medicine 2 (3rd year Medical Students)
MPPRC
Biochemistry

Major Recognitions

Finalist, Most Outstanding Fellow in Training, UST Hospital, 2020
2nd runner up, Most Outstanding Intern, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, 2015

Professional Activities

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

Assistant Professor 1, Department of Medicine and Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Nutrition UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS/POSITIONS

E-learning Specialist, UST Educational Technology Center
Junior Copyeditor, Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (JAFES)
Training Core, Veterans Memorial Medical Center

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians
Diplomate, Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Visiting Consultant, UST Hospital
Active Consultant, Veterans Memorial Medical Center

Selected Publications

The Effect of Telemedicine on Self-Care Activities of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Patient Satisfaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic at University of Santo Tomas Hospital: An Observational One Group Pretest/Postest Study (2021)
Presented as a digital poster in the PSEDM Annual Convention (March 2021)
Effectiveness of mySugr App for Self-Management Diabetes Education in insulin-treated Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Ongoing study)
Effectiveness of the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) via Telemedicine on Knowledge, Self- Care, and Glycemic Control of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (Ongoing study)
Severe Disabling Musculoskeletal Pain as a Side Effect of Bisphosphonates: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Abstract published in Journal of the Endocrine Society, Volume 4, Issue Supplement_1, April-May 2020, SAT-LB69
Presented as a digital poster in the PSEDM Annual Convention (March 2021)
ARISE “A Multicenter Prospective Non-Interventional Study Investigating the Clinical Effectiveness of Ryzodeg® (Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart) in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Real-World Setting (2020)
The Effect of N-acetylcysteine Supplementation on Blood Glucose Control of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Veterans Memorial Medical Center (2018)
Comparison of WOMAC Scores between Patients with Osteoarthritis on Chondroitin Sulfate Supplementation versus Patients on Standard Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort (2014)
Can they Care to Care? Developing Empathy among Children with Autism using Behavioral Modification Techniques (2010)
Presented at the fourth annual psychology students congress entitled, Psynergy 4: The Psychology of Social Responsibility and the Social Responsibility of Psychology, held at the Palma Hall Annex, University of the Philippines, Diliman last February 27, 2010. This conference was sponsored by the Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (PSSP), in partnership with Tatsulok, a network of psychology student organizations in Metro Manila.

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