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DIAZ, Joselito B.
DIAZ, Joselito B.
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Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- Doctor of Medicine (Magna cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1999
- Master of Science in Hospital Administration, St. Bernadette of Lourdes College – Quezon City, 2018
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1995
Eligibility
- Licensed Physician, Republic of the Philippines
Research Highlights
- Initiated studies on food insecurity and resilience among urban poor Filipinos
- Initiated studies on health access behavior among urban poor Filipinos living with tuberculosis
Research Interests
- Food Security
- Health Vulnerability
- Disaster Resilience
- Social Gerontology
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Undergraduate Level
- Anatomy
- Biological Science
- Medical-Surgical Foundations for Adult Physical Dysfunction
- Neuroscience for Communication
- Neuroscience in Occupational Therapy
Major Recognitions
- 2019 Interns’ Choice for Best Teacher in the Basic Sciences, UST Department of Occupational Therapy
- Top 5 in the 2000 Physician Licensure Examinations, Professional Regulation Commission
Professional Activities
- Clerkship Supervisor, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine (2018-present)
- Training Officer in Neurology, UST Hospital Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine (2018-present)
- Consultant, Diliman Doctors Hospital, Inc., Mary Chiles General Hospital, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, World Citi Medical Center
- Member, Philippine Medical Association (2000-present)
- Regular Member, Philippine Psychiatric Association (2006-present)
- Fellow, Philippine Neurological Association (2006-present)
- Fellow, Philippine College of Psychopharmacology (2011-present)
- Member, Philippine College of Physicians (2014-present)
Selected Publications
Researches
- Lipardo, D.S., Leung, A.Y.M., Gabuyo, C.M.A., Escuadra, C.J.T., Leung, P.A., Aseron, A.M.C., Hernandez, K.A.V., Diaz, J.B., & Tsang, W.W.N. (2020). Cross-Cultural Adaptation and PsychometricProperties of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International in Filipino Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42(9), 1292-1298.
