Master of Science in Clinical Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Offered by Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Brief Description
The Master of Science in Clinical Medicine is designed to provide a Master’s level training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology, specifically for graduates of clinical training to be faculty members knowledgeable and skilled in teaching, research and administration. This is a 2 year program which may be completed in 5 years.
The Diploma in Clinical Medicine is an alternative program that has similar requirements without a thesis requirement.
Rationale and Objectives
Specifically, at the end of the course, the trainee will be able to:
- Apply appropriate teaching techniques and methods in the various levels of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, such as:
- undergraduate and graduate programs
- clinical programs
- other post-graduate programs
- Perform and supervise researches in the specialty that can be used in the improvement of clinical practice and biological science
- Evaluate and plan improvement in the organization and management of program in the specialty
- Contribute to the improvement of the clinical practice of the specialty through teaching
Highlights
Highlights of the program include the Perspectives and Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seminars in Obstetrics, Seminars in Gynecology and Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology. These courses emphasize the three-pronged objectives of the program: teaching, leadership and research. There is flexibility in the focus of the program as provided by the elective courses.
Admission Requirements
The applicant must pass a written exam.
Contact Details
University of the Philippines College of Medicine & Philippine General Hospital DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila 1000
Tel. No.: 8554-8400 loc 2300 or 7618-2129
Email address: ob-gyne.uppgh@up.edu.ph
List of Faculty Members with PhD
| FACULTY | RANK | POSTGRADUATE DEGREE | INSTITUTION | YEAR GRADUATED |
| Melissa DL. Amosco, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) | UP Diliman | 2016 |
| Efren J. Domingo, MD | Professor 12 | Doctor of Philosophy (Hormone Receptor Studies in Endometrial Cancer) | Kyoto Prefectural University, Japan | 1995 |
| Erlidia F. Llamas, Clark, MD | Professor 2 |
Doctor of Philosophy (National Center of Epidemiology and Population Health) Master of Science in Public Health |
Australian National University, Australia University of Adelaide, Australia |
2015
2004 |
| Cecilia L. Llave, MD | Clinical Professor | Doctor of Philosophy | Kobe University School of Medicine, Japan | 1993 |
| Filomena S. San Juan, MD | Clinical Professor | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science | Kobe University, Japan | 1990 |
List of Faculty Members with Masters’ Degree
| FACULTY | RANK | POSTGRADUATE DEGREE | INSTITUTION | YEAR GRADUATED |
| Angela S. Aguilar, MD | Professor 2 |
Master in Business Administration (Health) Master of Science in Reproduction and Development |
Ateneo University of Bristol, United Kingdom |
2010 2015 |
| Sybil Lizanne R. Bravo, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Master of Science in Clinical Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology) | UPCM | 2018 |
| Carolyn Z. Castro, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Master of Science in Medical Anthropology | UP-Manila | 2018 |
| Virginia R. De Jesus, MD | Clinical Professor | Master in Health Professions Education | NTTC, UP-Manila | 1999 |
| Madonna Victoria C. Domingo, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Master in Business Administration | Ateneo Graduate School of Business | 2017 |
| Ana Victoria V. Dy Echo, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Master in Health Professions Education | NTTC, UP-Manila | 2018 |
| Agnes S. Estrella, MD | Associate Professor 4 | Master in Health Professions Education | NTTC, UP-Manila | 2010 |
| Analyn F. Fallarme, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Master in Public Health | UP-Manila, College of Public Health | 2016 |
| Mario R. Festin, MD | Professor 12 |
Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology Master of Health Professions Education |
University of Pennsylvania NTTC, UP-Manila |
1998 1998 |
| Valerie T. Guinto, MD | Clinical Associate Professor | Master of Science in Clinical Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology) | UPCM | 1995 |
| Maria Antonia E. Habana, MD | Professor 12 | Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology | UPCM | 2000 |
| Stella Marie L. Jose, MD | Associate Professor 7 | Master in Health Professions Education | NTTC, UP-Manila | 1999 |
| Ricardo M. Manalastas, Jr., MD | Professor 12 | Master in Bioethics | UPCM | 2016 |
| Eileen M. Manalo, MD | Professor 7 | Master in Human Assisted Reproduction and Embryology | University of Valencia, Spain | 2020 |
| Virgilio M. Novero, Jr., MD | Associate Professor 7 | Master in Human Assisted Reproduction and Embryology | University of Valencia, Spain | 2017 |
| Ma. Bernadette R. Octavio, MD | Associate Professor 7 | Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology | Prince of Songkia University, Thailand | 1994 |
| Jean Anne B. Toral, MD | Professor 2 | Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology | UPCM | 2012 |
| Ernesto S. Uichanco, MD | Professor 7 | Master in Management, Major in Hospital Administration | Philippine Christian University | 2016 |
Progression of Course
| FIRST SEMESTER | SECOND SEMESTER | |
| FIRST YEAR | Clinical Statistics | Psycho-philosophical Foundation in Learning-Teaching in the Health Sciences |
| Fundamentals of Clinical Epidemiology | Instructional Design in Health Sciences Courses | |
| Basic Research Methodology (prerequisite: CE 211) |
Organization and Management of Health Program | |
| Total Units | 9 | 7 |
| SECOND YEAR | Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology | Seminars in Gynecology |
| Perspectives and Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology | Electives/Cognates | |
| Seminars in Obstetrics | ||
| Total Units | 8 | 7 |
| THIRD YEAR | Thesis Writing | Thesis Writing Defense |
| Total Units | 6 |
Teaching Learning Activities
| COURSE | FACULTY COORDINATOR | CONTENT | TEACHING STRATEGIES | EVALUATION |
| OB-GYN 220: Perspectives and Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Ana Victoria V. Dy Echo, MD, MHPEd | History and current trends in obstetrics and gynecology, and its subspecialties Clinical practice guidelines Critical appraisal of journals Bioethics |
Lectures SGDs Oral presentations Self-directed learning |
Attendance Performance assessment (SGD and oral presentation grades Final paper grade |
| OB-GYN 299: Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Maria Antonia E. Habana, MD, MSc | Research question development Conceptual framework Research objectives Research design Review of related literature Sample methods and sample size computation Statistical analysis Ethical considerations Budget and timeline Research protocol development |
Lectures Mentoring Oral presentations Self-directed learning |
Attendance Performance assessment (oral presentation grades) Research protocol grade |
| OB-GYN 297.1: Seminars in Obstetrics | Valerie T. Guinto, MD, MSc | Diagnosis and treatment of obstetric cases Understanding and using current and best evidences for patient care |
Conference (Staff Conference, Preoperative Conference) Preceptorials/ Case management Self-directed learning |
Attendance Performance assessment (preceptorial grades) Final paper grade |
| OB-GYN 297.2: Seminars in Gynecology | Sybil Lizanne R. Bravo, MD, MSc | Diagnosis and treatment of gynecology cases Understanding and using current and best evidences for patient care |
Conference (Staff Conference, Surgical Pathology Conference) Preceptorials/ Case management Self-directed learning |
Attendance Performance assessment (preceptorial grades) Final paper grade |
Program Structure
| A. Core Courses (16 units) | ||
| CE 205 | Clinical Statistics | 5 |
| CE 211 | Fundamentals of Clinical Epidemiology | 2 |
| CE 212 | Basic Clinical Research Methodology | 2 |
| HP 201 | Psycho-philosophical Foundation in Learning-Teaching in the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HP 221 | Instructional Design in Health Sciences Courses | 3 |
| HP 261 | Organization and Management of Health Program | 2 |
| Total | 16 | |
| B. Major Courses (8 units) | ||
| OB-GYN 220 | Perspectives and Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2 |
| OB-GYN 299 | Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology | 3 |
| OB-GYN 297.1 | Seminars in Obstetrics | 3 |
| OB-GYN 297.2 | Seminars in Gynecology | 3 |
| Total | 11 | |
| C. Electives/Cognates (4 units) | ||
| Electives may be taken from other graduate courses of the College of Medicine. Cognates may be taken from other disciplines. | ||
| D. Thesis (6 units) | ||
| May be a clinical, basic science and/or social science thesis depending on individual interests. Thesis must involve Philippine settings/situations. | ||