The Department of Internal Medicine was conceptualized when Dr. Teresita E. Perez, the founding Chairperson, came back from the United States of America after finishing her fellowship training in Cardiology. The department started its operations in 1960 with two residents, namely Dr. Claudio Bangoy and Dr. Divina Sitjar, back when Davao Medical Center (DMC) was situated where the Davao Mental Hospital is presently located. DMC, together with the Department of Internal Medicine, transferred to its present location and was later named Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). It takes pride in being the first hospital outside Metro Manila to have an accredited training program in Internal Medicine.
The three-year residency training program of the Department of Internal Medicine has been accredited by the Philippine College of Physicians since 1965. So far, the Department has produced 130 graduates who mostly serve the people of Mindanao. At present, it has a total of 74 consultants and 32 residents serving patients in Mindanao.
Vision
As we pursue this vision, we will produce outstanding health professionals and significant ethical medical studies and researches through quality training and education programs – along with sustainable and viable resource management initiatives that could transcend economic, socio-cultural and political barriers – to ensure excellent, accessible and sustainable healthcare services.
Mission
To be East Asia’s Premier Medical Center, SPMC shall pursue excellent healthcare: an accessible and self-sufficient medical center that fosters excellence through credible and ethical linkages, along with lasting and viable economic and financial programs towards nurturing a timely healing environment that allows total and holistic care.
Staff
Consultants
Dr. Heide Palaca – Abdurahman | Dr. Alex Alcasid |
Dr. Suzette Qulaoit – Alegarbes | Dr. Rosalita Alejandro |
Dr. Lowel Amoguis | Dr. Maria Carmen Ang |
Dr. Eva Aranas – Angel | Dr. Katherine Ano-os |
Dr. Meldi Anuta | Dr. Grace Aquitania |
Dr. Joel Araniego | Dr. Manilee Araune |
Dr. Marilyn Arguillas | Dr. Allan Arreola |
Dr. Maria Theresa Bad-ang | Dr. Tommy Bangayan |
Dr. Rodelie Banico | Dr. Roy Barcinas |
Dr. Marie Yvette Barez | Dr. Elfred Batalla |
Dr. Iris Ruth Batalla | Dr. Alisa Bernan |
Dr. Francis Besas | Dr. Jerome Blaya |
Dr. Reagan Cabahug | Dr. Bernard Chiew |
Dr. Dizza Dujali | Dr. Clarissa Equipado |
Dr. Teodora Amor Evora | Dr. Bermillon Faderan |
Dr. Pamela Ferrer | Dr. Dorotheo Floresca |
Dr. Judy Therese Fortinez | Dr. Karl Fernand Franco |
Dr. Abdiel Galicia | Dr. Marisol Gallemaso |
Dr. Liza Garcia | Dr. Franklin Guillermo |
Dr. Syril Bren Guillermo | Dr. Francis Ho |
Dr. Jill Itable | Dr. Vanina Javier |
Dr. Maria Salud Jaylo | Dr. Arlyn Lacuna |
Dr. Felycette Gay Lapus | Dr. Miguelito Lasala |
Dr. Raymund Darius Liberato | Dr. Marilyn Lim |
Dr. Catherine Macapagal | Dr. Joyce Madayag |
Dr. Marilou Maglana | Dr. Aida Maranian |
Dr. Chita Matunog | Dr. Amherstia Morelos |
Dr. May Uyking – Naranjo | Dr. Eleanor Ong |
Dr. Marcos Ong | Dr. Jessie Orcasitas |
Dr. Gemma Otero | Dr. Orlino Pacioles |
Dr. Arnold Pasia | Dr. Geovanni Patalinhug |
Dr. Cathy Pepito | Dr. Jun Pilapil |
Dr. Karen Queriquincia | Dr. Edgar Ramiterre |
Dr. Bernard Ramos | Dr. Jasper Ramos |
Dr. Annabel Lao – Reyes | Dr. Jennifer Togonon – Leano |
Dr. Larisa Lara Torno | Dr. Romulo Uy |
Dr. Aaron Velasco | Dr. Jeanette Ybiernas |
Residents
FIRST YEAR | |
Arjay Amba | Luisa Malnegro |
Rikki Kent Ba-aco | Jason Rey Maningo |
Rizalyn Banga | Joanna Marie Misterio |
Winnie Grace Ann Baraquia | Deo Paolo Palaca |
Abdul Walli Cana | Katia Charmaine Ponce |
Venice Claudine Cuizon | Dan Arjeanold Razo |
Vill Patrick De Leon | Roy Rondez |
Jayvee Rho-an Descalsota | Sandy Faye Salmasan |
Vun Bryann Elido | Elson Elmo Serrano |
Carmelle Ayra Ferrer | Junmar Valdez |
Elyssa Marie Fuentes | Fort Neil Viernes |
Jinky Guilonsod | Marianne Kristelle Yarra |
Romel Khan | Maria Rheena Flor Zamora |
Bryan Bernabe Limansag | Evita Zaportiza |
SECOND YEAR | |
Tasnim Nabila Angkaya | Joanne Marie Jusay |
Benjo Ato | Michael Lacsamana |
Dorothy Joy Bacomo | Webelle Hope Lim |
Glennilyn Bantilan | Jayson Lumasag |
Jonathan Barnachea | Wilster Madamba |
Maureen Braga | Christopher Maglana |
Sheila Dauz | Almera Manan |
Kia Melissa Edillon | Mohamad Muhammad |
Meccar Elino | Michael John Pecaoco |
Mikhail Paolo Felix | Christopher Quadra |
Leah Marie Francia | Neil Carlo Ramos |
Precious Marlynne Fronda | Donna Subaldo |
Justine Galdo | Karen Urbiztondo |
Ranillo Gamutan |
THIRD YEAR | |
Riel Baclayon | Mikhail Olalo |
Bin Rashid Chin | Demi Suzanne Ong |
Elikim Ino Chomi | Gerald Manuel Ong |
Denise De Los Reyes | Dave Mar Pelere |
Adrian Espino | Kim Merck Ranggan |
Kathrina Lauro | Raina Mae Rombaoa |
Francis Lumancas | Reuben Sabay |
Bonn Ma | Jestoni Suguran |
Mer Lorraine Mahilum | Mateo III Te |
Gerard Mangubat | Rochelle Anne Tarrazona |
Nadia Manlegro | Aivan Wee |
Kristoffer Chase Mascardo | Rowel David Yap |
Hissam Musanip | Christian Zamoranos |
Gerard Nocom | Von Lovel Zarra |