Distinguished Teacher
DISTINGUISHED TEACHER OR TRAINOR IN A RECOGNIZED MEDICAL SCHOOL OR INSTITUTION.
ROJoson has distinguished himself as a medical teacher, trainor or educator in recognized medical schools in the Philippines, namely, University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) and Zamboanga Medical School Foundation / Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine (ZMSF/ADZU-SOM).
Please see also the following for more information on ROJoson as a distinguished medical-surgical educator:
· Essay – Medical-Surgical Education
· Supporting Documents – PAST EMPLOYMENT; HONORS AND RECOGNITION; PROFESSIONAL/MEDICAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE OF JOSON REYNALDO
Here are excerpts from the Essay – Medical-Surgical Education.
ROJoson’s Achievements and Contributions to Society in the Local and National Level
From 1982 to 2019 (37 years), ROJoson was deeply involved in medical-surgical education to undergraduate medical students and medical school faculty. He has taught basic medical education (Surgery and Management) and medical profession education (for medical school faculty).
He has done at least the following for UPCM and ADZU-SOM:
· Faculty and consultant, UPCM and PGH (1985 – 2014 – with post-retirement appointment up to present - 2019)
· Faculty, Medical Education Unit, UPCM (1993 to 2014)
· Chief, Division of Head and Neck, Breast, Esophagus, and Soft Tissue Surgery, Department of Surgery, Philippine General Hospital (July 13, 1994 - 2000) (Acting Chief – 1992 – 1994)
· Chairman, Year Level 7 Committee, UPCM (1988)
· Designer and Developer of an innovative medical curriculum (problem-based, competency-based, community –based) and Faculty Trainor of Zamboanga Medical School Foundation / Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine (1993 – 1996)
ROJoson has used the following teaching-learning strategies and activities in his medical-surgical education for medical students:
· Large group learning
· Small group learning (inclusive of small group discussion)
· Individualized instruction
· Active learning
o Problem-based learning (See ROJoson’s Pioneering Effort in Problem-based Learning) [Links: https://rojosonmedicaleducation.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/problem-based-learning-in-medicine-rojosons-notes/; https://sites.google.com/site/problembasedlearninginmed/home; https://rojosonmedicaleducation.wordpress.com/2017/05/25/incorporation-of-the-problem-based-learning-approach-into-the-present-year-level-iv-surgery-curriculum/; https://rojosonmedicaleducation.wordpress.com/category/problem-based-learning/]
o Self-directed learning
o Demonstration and return demonstration
· Lecture
· Blended learning (combined face-to-face and online learning)
· Distance education in medicine and surgery [Links: https://rojosonmedicaleducation.wordpress.com/2017/04/03/distance-education-in-medicine-rojosons-course-pack/; https://sites.google.com/site/rojoson70memoir/distance-education-in-general-surgery---an-accomplishment---a-legacy; https://rojosonommcsurgeryfilesandnotes.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/distance-and-on-line-education-in-a-department-of-surgery-in-the-philippines-abstract/]
· Modules and self-instructional programs, printed and online
· Books
ROJoson has pioneered the following innovative teaching-learning strategies in medical-surgical education in the Philippines:
· Problem-based learning in medicine and surgery
· Innovative medical curriculum – problem-based, competency-based and community-based medical curriculum
· Distance education in medicine and surgery
· Debate in teaching and learning surgery
· Narrative medicine (Medical Anecdotal Reports)
ROJoson has received the following awards and recognition in medical-surgical education:
· UPMAS 2003 Outstanding Educator Award
· UPAA 2004 Professional Awardee in Medicine
· UPAA 2015 Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awardee
· Lino Ed Lim Award for the Most Outstanding Medical Teacher in Clinical Sciences – UPCM – 2004
· Most Outstanding Teacher in Oncology – Philippine Society of Oncology – 2006
· Centennial Professorial Chair, UP Manila – 2008
· Recognition of ROJoson’s Contribution to Zamboanga Medical School Foundation (ZMSF) / Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine (ADZU-SOM) – 1994 - 2019
· Finalist, Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards in Academe and Research, Philippine Medical Association – 2004 and 2005
· Hall of Fame Award, Surgery Consultant, Department of Surgery, PGH – 1986
· 4th Dr. Rodolfo C. Dimayuga Memorial Lecturer, Angeles University College of Medicine - February 22, 2001
· 16th Alfredo T. Ramirez Memorial Lecturer, UP-PGH Department of Surgery - September 7, 2016
IMPACT:
Overall, ROJoson’s medical-surgical education endeavor promotes development at least if not produces, rational, effective, efficient, cost-effective, compassionate and community-oriented physicians in the Philippines. This redound to better or improvement of health care delivery services in the Philippines through the medical students that he has positively influenced.
ROJoson’s designing and developing the innovative medical curriculum (problem-based, competency-based, community –based) of Zamboanga Medical School Foundation / Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine (1993 – 1996) has produced the following outcome and impact:
· Majority of graduates are practicing in the region - 80% are practicing in the underserved municipality in Western Mindanao.
· Graduates are serving as municipal health officers in underserved communities in the region.
· 55% increase (n=20 to 31) in the number of municipalities of Western Mindanao with a doctor, mostly graduates of the medical school.
· Improved infant mortality rate in the region. The information that I gathered, the infant mortality rate in the region has decreased by approximately 90% in 2011 compared with a national change of approximately 50% in the same time period
· First medical school in the Philippines with a dual MD-MPH degree program which started in 1998; has produced 381 MD-MPH graduates as of 2018.
· 2nd medical school that has offered a Master in Health Profession Education in the Philippines; has produced 16 Masters in Health Profession Education from 1999 to 2018.
· The medical school is has a Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award from the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC).
· Feedback of Dean Fortunato Cristobal on the 25th anniversary of the ZMSF/ADZU-SOM in July 2019:
o “I still feel that ADZU SOM owe much to you for setting us 25 years ahead of the rest of the Medical School in the country. What they are talking now about Terminal Competencies, 5 star physicians and Outcome Based education, OSCE etc, you had well articulated them in the ADZU SOM curriculum. These cannot be erased in our history."
o "Looking back your mind set was way ahead of our times by 20 year+. It is only now the other medical schools are considering seriously about Terminal Objectives, and about the 5-star physicians, when in fact you were the first to introduce the terms: Physician Clinician, Physician Manager, Physician Researcher, Physician Leader / Manager, and Physician Teacher ..... You were also the first to introduce PBL, competency-based, and COME curriculum in the Philippines, not to mention assessments like OSCE."
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