PERALTA, Cheryl R.
PERALTA, Cheryl R.
Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH, PTRP
Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs | Department of Physical Therapy
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- Doctor of Public Health, major in Epidemiology, University of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines, 2015
- Master in Health Professions Education, University of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines, 2006
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2003
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, (Cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1997
Research Highlights
Research Interests
- Quality Assurance in Physical Therapy Education and Clinical Practice
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
- 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awardee, University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association, Inc.
- 2014 St. Antoninus of Florence Outstanding Alumni Award, University of Santo Tomas Graduate School
- 2012 Gawad San Lorenzo Ruiz, University of Santo Tomas
- 2010 Outstanding Professional in Physical Therapy, Professional Regulation Commission
- 2010 Gawad Santo Tomas – Associate Professor, University of Santo Tomas
- 2005 Gawad Santo Tomas – Instructor, University of Santo Tomas
Professional Activities
- Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Santo Tomas (2017-Present)
- Chair, Commission on Higher Education Technical Committee for Physical Therapy Education (2014-Present)
- Member, Commission on Higher Education Technical Panel for Health Professions Education (2014-Present)
- Member, Professional Regulation Commission Continuing Professional Development Council for Physical Therapy (2014-Present)
- Member, Commission on Higher Education Regional Quality Assurance Team – National Capital Region (2007-Present)
- Member, Commission on Higher Education Regional Quality Assurance Team – Region 4A (2011-Present)
- Dean, UST College of Rehabilitation Sciences (2012-2017)
- Journal Reviewer, ACTA Medica Philippina & Mariano Marcos State University Science and Technology Journal
- Board of Trustees Member, University of the Philippines – Manila – Corazon Paulino Gonzalez Memorial Foundation, Inc., National Teachers Training Center for the Health Professions (2015-Present)
- Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (2007-Present)
- Lifetime Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association (1997-Present)
- Program Lead for Physical Therapy, UST Graduate School (2006-2017)
- Chair, UST College of Rehabilitation Sciences – Department of Physical Therapy (2009-2012)
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
- Correlates of Exercise Recall and Performance with Exercise Compliance Among Well-Elderly Aged 65-75 Years Old (Abstract), (2010), Hongkong Physiotherapy Journal, 28(1), 27-28.
- Physical Therapy Examination of Patients with Stroke in Clinical Affiliations of a University, (2007), Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 1(2), 4-9.
Latest Paper Presentations
Latest Paper Presentations
- Peralta CR; Abenir MAD, DSD; Nava JBP, PTRP; Chunsim AP, Corpuz RM, De Jesus CP, Genterola ZD, Lim AD, Mercado CJ, Nival SM, Sevilla J. Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Health Disability Profiling in Naga, Bicol. Bartolome delas Casas Community Development Research Forum 2017, University of Santo Tomas, March 2017
- Peralta CR; Abenir MAD, DSD; Nava JBP, PTRP; Villafania JAP, MAEd; Bueno CL, Castro PV, Espenido TM, Icuspit MM, Murase MF, Ruan KL, Sy CS. Assessment Tool Development for a Research-Based CBR Program in Naga City. Bartolome delas Casas Community Development Research Forum 2017, University of Santo Tomas, March 2017
- Peralta C, Grageda ME, Gabor MG, Agarpao K, Aguinaldo I, Bacani TM, Berina CJ, Kato ST, Legaspi KA, Osmena F, and Tahir SH. Developing Attitudes Towards Lifelong Learning. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, May 2015.