MOLINA, Ramon Miguel M.

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Dr. Molina holds an appointment as Assistant Professor I at the esteemed UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, where he brings his expertise as an internist and adult rheumatologist to the next generation of medical professionals. He is an alumnus of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and College of Science, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor’s degree, respectively. He is a diplomate and fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians, Philippine Rheumatology Association, and Philippine Society of Critical Care Medicine. He practices his craft in some of Manila’s leading hospitals, including The Medical City Ortigas, St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City, and Asian Hospital and Medical Center Alabang. He is the clerkship coordinator for rheumatology in UST-FMS, the current section head of Rheumatology at Unihealth Southwoods Hospital and Medical Center, and a member of the research committee of the section of critical care medicine at Asian Hospital. He has published and presented locally and internationally on a diverse range of topics, including the intricacies of systemic lupus erythematosus, febrile neutropenia, critical illness polyneuropathy, and the fascinating role of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in COVID-19 management.

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Asst. Prof. Ramon Miguel M. Molina, MD, FPCP, FPRA, FPSCCM

Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

rmmolina@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2007-2011
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2003-2007

Postgraduate Trainings

Emergency Neurological Life Support, Philippine Neurocritical Care Society / Neurocritical Care Society
Advanced Trauma Life Support, Philippine College of Surgeons
Fellowship in Adult Critical Care Medicine, Asian Hospital & Medical Center, 2020-2022
Fellowship in Adult Rheumatology, Chief Fellow, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2016-2018
Residency in Internal Medicine, Chief Resident, The Medical City Ortigas, 2013-2015
Post-graduate Internship, Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center, 2011-2012

Research Highlights

Dr. Molina’s research focuses on internal medicine and rheumatology, with a particular interest in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and critical care. His work spans basic science investigations to clinical applications, as evidenced by his publications and presentations at local and international conferences. Key Research Areas:

SLE and Infections: Dr. Molina has investigated the risk of tuberculosis infection in Filipino SLE patients and also explored the characteristics of gastrointestinal flares in this population.
Critical Care: Dr. Molina presented his critical care fellowship research, “Diagnostic accuracy of single nerve conduction studies in critical illness polyneuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” in Singapore during the annual APICS Convention in 2022. Furthermore, he has conducted investigational research on the role of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a potential marker for COVID-19 severity.
Meta-Analyses: Dr. Molina has expertise in conducting meta-analyses to synthesize evidence from multiple studies, as shown by his work on antibiotic prophylaxis for chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia and the relationship between female hormonal factors and SLE disease activity. Dr. Molina actively shares his research findings through presentations at both local and international conferences, including the Philippine Rheumatology Association Annual Convention and the Asia Pacific Intensive Care Symposium. He has also published his research in reputable journals like the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases and the Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine.

Research Interests

Adult Critical Care Medicine, Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
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Courses Handled

Medicine 1 – Physical Diagnosis (2nd year Medical Students)
Medicine 2 (3rd year Medical Students)
Medicine 3 – Clerkship (4th year Medical Students)

Major Recognitions

Rank 1, Philippine Specialty Board of Rheumatology, 2020

Professional Activities

Academic Appointment

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery

Present Administrative Appointments/Positions

Member, Research Committee – Asian Hospital and Medical Center Section of Critical Care Medicine
Member, Conference Committee – Mary Mediatrix Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine
Member, Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC) Course Committee – Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Past Positions

Head, Advanced Resuscitation Training, Asian Hospital & Medical Center
Research Coordinator/Faculty, Adult Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program, Asian Hospital & Medical Center
Training Committee Member, Department of Medicine, The Medical City Ortigas (2020)

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, Philippine Society of Critical Care Medicine
Fellow, Philippine Rheumatology Association
Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians
Visiting Lecturer, Chinese General Hospital College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Active Consultant, The Medical City Ortigas
Active Consultant, Asian Hospital & Medical Center
Active Consultant, The Medical City South Luzon
Active Consultant, Unihealth South woods Hospital
Active Consultant, Westlake Medical Center
Visiting Consultant, Quirino Memorial Medical Center

Selected Publications

Soldevilla HF, Molina RM, Navarra SV. Breast Lymphoma in Sjögren’s syndrome complicated by acute monocular blindness. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases; 2009;13 (2):164-170
Molina RM, Lim AA, Abad CL, Reside EV. Antibiotic prophylaxis for chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia in hematologic and solid organ malignancies; A meta-analysis. Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine.2016;54(2):1-7
Molina RM, Navarra SV. Characteristics and risk factors for tuberculosis infection among Filipino patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas (JMUST) – in press. Poster presentation 12th International Congress on SLE and 7th Asian Congress on Autoimmunity. Melbourne, Australia

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