University Degrees
2023: Master of Education (MEd) in Health Sciences Education (HSE), University of Alberta, Canada
2019: Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Alberta, Canada
2006: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of the Philippines - Open University, Philippines
1995: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines
1989: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Postgraduate Medical Training
2011: Medical Communication Assessment Project, University of Calgary, Canada
2001: Diplomate (Certified Specialist), Philippine Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (DPBO-HNS)
1997-2000: Residency: Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (Chief Resident, 2000), Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Philippines
1995-1996: Postgraduate Internship (12 months; Award: Outstanding Intern), Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Philippines
Certificate Programs
2017: Certificate, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
2017: Certificate, Patient Safety and Quality Management, University of Calgary - Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
2016: Basic Certificate, Quality and Safety, Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Open School (online)
2015: Certificate, Project Leadership (A 6-course program in Project Management), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Employment
2023-present: Research Director, Division of Care of the Elderly, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta
2014-2023: Research Coordinator, Division of Care of the Elderly, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta
2012-2014: Grant Writer, Covenant Health Research Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
2009-2012: Project Coordinator and Research Assistant (several contracts), Knowledge Utilization Studies Program, University of Alberta
2001-2009: Assistant Professor, Dr. Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines