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2026 Upcoming Events

2026

SAMP Bootcamp and QOP

Our latest Student Advising and Mentoring Program for the MAHPED and DrHPED students has officially concluded on 13-14 March 2026, and the growth we’ve witnessed is incredible. This wasn't just about checkboxes; it was about the invaluable experience of becoming a high-impact scholar. The 2-day program highlights the:

• Research Bootcamp: An intensive deep-dive that sharpened methodological rigor and sparked new inquiries.

• Mentoring & Peer Review: Students moved beyond the classroom to engage in the critical, collaborative process of giving and receiving expert feedback.

• Quarterly Open Presentations (QOP): A vibrant online forum where research moved from "private work" to "public innovation," fostering accountability and community.

At NTTCHP, our HP300 and HP400 students are integrated into active research groups, ensuring that the next generation of educators is equipped not just with a degree but with the mastery to lead and transform health professions education.

Congratulations to our scholars for leaning into the challenge!

#SDG4 #SDG3 #SDG9 #SDG17

#HPEdResearch #ScholarlyCommunity #FutureOfHPEd #tatakNTTCHP

Panukat HPEd Webinar Series 1!

A sincere thanks to everyone who joined us on February 27, 2026, for the first session of the Panukat Webinar Series, “Ensuring Rigor in Assessment: Developing Valid and Reliable Tools for Health Professions Education.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to our esteemed speaker, Dr. Maria Teresita B. Dalusong, for sharing her expertise and guiding us toward excellence in assessment. We hope you gained valuable insights that you can apply to your teaching practice.

Stay tuned for details of our next sessions.

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #HPEd #PanukatWebinarSeries #AssessmentRigor

The 1st National Conference on Research Integrity

The NTTCHP Faculty participated in the First National Conference on Research Integrity, held at the Rizal Park Hotel, Manila. This two-day assembly, themed "Improving Philippine Research Integrity" serves as a vital platform for academic leaders to strengthen the ethical foundations of our nation's research landscape.

Date: February 12-13, 2026

Venue: Rizal Park Hotel, Manila

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #TatakNTTCHP

Flag Ceremony

PALATUNTUNAN SA PAGTATAAS NG WATAWAT

Ika-12 ng Enero 2026, 8:00 n.u.

Pinangungunahan ng: Pambansang Sentro ng Pagsasanay ng Guro sa mga Propesyong Pangkalusugan

Tema: "Pinag-iisang Layunin, Programa, at Kawani Para sa Makabagong Edukasyong Pangkalusugan"

-Joaquin Gonzales Hall Padre Faura St. Ermita Manila

2025 Events

2025 UPM Lantern Parade!

The NTTCHP Faculty and Staff, together with the UP Community, proudly joined the University of the Philippines Lantern Parade 2025!

It was a well-prepared and vibrant celebration by the UP community, showcasing the creativity and unity of the different lanterns crafted by various colleges and units. The event brought smiles to everyone within the vicinity, giving us all a moment to pause, reflect, and enjoy amidst our busy daily lives. Truly a heartwarming and meaningful UP tradition.

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #TatakNTTCHP

50th Parangal at Pasasalamat

The NTTCHP 50th Parangal at Pasasalamat was held last December 5, 2025 at the University of the Philippines Manila, Museum of History and Ideas. Thank you, Prof. Nemuel S. Fajutagana, for an inspiring and impactful lecture! Truly, we wrapped up our SIKHAY celebration with a bang!

It was wonderful seeing our awardees and alumni come together, sharing meaningful conversations and celebrating the legacy of NTTCHP.

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #NTTCHP50 #SIKHAY #TatakNTTCHP

2025 HPEd Expo Day 1!

The 2025 HPEd Expo officially kicked off today at the NTTCHP Auditorium with the theme “SIKHAY: Fueling the Future of Health Professions Education through Purpose-Driven Practice.” The event opened with an insightful keynote message from Prof. Erlyn A. Sana, setting the tone for three days of purpose-driven learning and collaboration.

A symposium on SIGASIG featured presentations by Doctor of Health Professions Education (DrHPEd) students from:

- Educational Leadership & Management (HPEd 361

- International Comparative Education (HPEd 364)

- Interprofessional Education & Collaborative Practice (HPEd 322)

In the afternoon, MHPEd and MAHPEd students showcased their creativity and scholarship through exhibits from:

- Psychological-Philosophical Foundations of Teaching & Learning (HP 201)

- Instructional Design in the Health Sciences (HP 221)

Day 1 ended with an engaging conversation on INTEGRIDAD, titled “Fueling the Future Responsibly: Research Integrity on Purpose-Driven Practice,” featuring students from Research Methods (HPEd 399 & HP 299) and Data Analysis (HP 293).

A meaningful day filled with learning, reflection, and collaboration among NTTCHP students.

And this is just the beginning—more exciting sessions await on days 2 and 3. Stay tuned!

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50 #TatakNTTCHP

HPEd Expo Day 2

HPEd Expo Day 3

Nov Monthly Seminar!

Join us in another engaging learning session during our Monthly Seminar with the theme "Transformative Leadership in Health Professions Education: Aligning Values with Global Goals"

We are joined by our esteemed speakers who will be sharing on the following topics:

Topic 1: "Educating for the SDGs: The Strategic Role of Health Professions Educators in Global Transformation" Speaker: Michelle R. Palumbarit, PhD

Topic 2: "Leading with Core Values: Catalyzing UHC Integration through Educational Leadership"

Speaker: Fernando Alejandro C. Ligot, PhD

Date: November 24, 2025

Time: 1:30PM to - 3:30PM

Platform: via Zoom

Registration Link: http://up-edu.zoom.us/mee.../register/tjoF5ObITLaOjD870TyQjg

#UPManila #NTTCHP #NTTC@50 #TatakNTTCHP #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG17

Congratulations!

Your NTTCHP Ohana is truly proud of you!

Niña, congratulations on your outstanding contributions - not only to NTTCHP but to the entire University. Your cheerful and optimistic spirit in serving out students, faculty, staff and the various offices of UPM is commendable.

Betchay, Ricky and Ed, thank you for your dedicated and excellent service to NTTCHP and to UP Manila. Your hard work and commitment continue to inspire us all.

#UPM #TatakNTTCHP #SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50

UP Manila’s NTTCHP and RUMC Forge New Partnership

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formally signed between the National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP) of the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus (RUMC), Penang, on August 7, 2025.

The partnership was represented by UPM Chancellor Dr. Michael L. Tee and RUMC President Prof. Karen Morgan. Witnessing the signing were Assoc. Prof. Maria Elizabeth Grageda, Dean of NTTCHP, and Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abdul Rashid Khan, Dean of RUMC.

Also present during the ceremony were Prof. Colin Bradley of RUMC and NTTCHP faculty members Prof. Nemuel Fajutagana, Assoc. Prof. Emely Dicolen, Asst. Prof. Monica Walet, and Asst. Prof. Maria Lourdes Dorothy Salvacion. Joining them was Prof. Erlyn Sana, retired NTTCHP faculty member and former Dean of NTTCHP.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing health professions education through academic exchange, research collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives between the two esteemed institutions.

#UPM #NTTCHP #TatakNTTCHP #NTTCHP@50 #SIKHAY

Monthly Seminar

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined the NTTCHP Monthly Seminar held on September 29, 2025, entitled: “Simulation That Works: Practical Approaches for Teaching and Training” with Dr. Maria Julieta V. Germar as Resource Speaker.

This well-attended virtual event welcomed 300 participants on Zoom and many more via YouTube livestream.

Your active participation continues to make our seminars meaningful and impactful. We look forward to learning with you again in our upcoming sessions!

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #NTTCHPMonthlySeminar #TatakNTTCHP #SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50 #SDG3 #SDG4

2025 Gawad Chancellor

The University of the Philippines Manila is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2025 Gawad Chancellor Awards in line with the celebration of the 43rd UP Manila Day and the 46th Anniversary of the Health Sciences Center Autonomy this October 2025.

The Gawad Chancellor Awards aim to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements and exemplary service of UP Manila constituents.

Awardees will receive a plaque of recognition and a cash award of Php 50,000.00. Nominations must be submitted via the official Google Form on or before 19 September 2025 (Friday), 11:59 PM. Strictly no extensions will be granted.

Inter-University Workshop 2025

The Inter-University Workshop on Transforming Health Professions Education: Advancing UHC-Aligned Teaching Across the Continuum of Care—co-organized by the National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP) and the Palawan State University–School of Medicine (PSU-SoM)—was held on August 7–8, 2025, at the Aziza Hotel in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

The event brought together over one hundred participants from health professions institutions across the country. Prof. Erlyn A. Sana, PhD, former faculty member and Dean of NTTCHP, delivered the keynote address on The Global Call Towards Transformative Learning in Health Professions Education. Prof. Colin Bradley, MD, from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD) Malaysia Campus—widely known as RUMC—presented a lecture on Aligning Health Professions Education to Meet Health Systems Needs Through Transformative Learning.

Other featured speakers included Assoc. Prof. Maria Elizabeth M. Grageda, Prof. Nemuel S. Fajutagana, Assoc. Prof. Emely D. Dicolen, and Asst. Prof. Monica H. Walet.

The workshop was also honored by the presence of distinguished guests: Prof. Ramon Docto, PhD, President of PSU; Prof. Helen Sigua, PhD, founding Dean of PSU School of Medicine; Prof. Karen Morgan, President and CEO of RUMC; and Dato’ Prof. Abdul Rashid Khan, Dean of the Department of Public Health Medicine at RUMC.

#SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG17 #UP #UPManila #SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50 #TatakNTTCHP

Welcome Freshmen!

The NTTCHP Student Orientation 2025 a simultaneous Zoom meeting hosted by the University of the Philippines Manila.

Get ready to meet your fellow students, learn more about campus life, and discover what it means to be part of the NTTCHP community!

Aug 18, 2025

Thank you UPM-HRDO for this recognition

The Human Resource Development Office held a Flag Raising Ceremony on August 11, 2025 at the College of Nursing Auditorium. Part of the ceremony was a recognition program for UP Manila offices that demonstrated excellence and responsibility by achieving 100% PES/IPCR submission compliance.

-IPPAO

#NTTCHP #NTTCHP@50 #TatakNTTCHP #SIKHAYNTTCHP@50 #SDG3 #SDG4

Congratulations Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the NTTCHP Class of 2025!

The National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP) proudly congratulates its 21 graduates from the following programs: Doctor of Health Professions Education (DrHPEd), Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences by Research (PhD by Research), Master of Arts in Health Professions Education (MAHPEd), Master of Health Professions Education (MHPEd - old program), and Master in Health Professions Education (MHPEd - Professional Track).

Their degrees were officially conferred during the 116th Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines Manila, held on July 22, 2025, at the World Trade Center.

The celebration continued on July 23, 2025, with NTTCHP’s 10th Recognition Ceremony at the Manila Prince Hotel, featuring Prof. Erlyn A. Sana as Guest Speaker and Corazon Paulino Gonzalez Memorial Lecturer.

#NTTCHP #NTTCHP@50 #TatakNTTCHP #SIKHAYNTTCHP@50

SDG#3 SDG#4

Academic Excellence Awardees for 2025!

The National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP) is proud of its Academic Excellence Awardees for 2025: Maria Teresita B. Dalusong (DrHPEd), Janice Jill K. Lao (MAHPEd), Marie Arlene Christine T. Valerio (MHPEd – old program), and Ellen M. Palomares (MHPEd – Professional Track)

Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Go forth and make NTTCHP proud!

#NTTCHP #NTTCHP@50 #TatakNTTCHP #SIKHAYNTTCHP@50

SDG#3 SDG#4

2025 Strat Planning

Facilitated a workshop on ‘Cultivating Mindful Presence’ for NTTCHP, my College and Ohana, to kickstart our Strat-Planning and Team Building Program.

Thank you Ohana for this wonderful session and for the opportunity to share mindfulness practices for a healthy organization. Look at this beautiful mandala. Each object, each intention, contributes to the wholeness and strength of NTTCHP. May this visual reminder of our collective presence and purpose support us all as we move into the new academic year.

-Monica Walet

#MBSR #healthyohanaprogram

Monthly Seminar

Thank you for joining us! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our Monthly Seminar for the month of June, entitled: "From Data to Decisions: The Role of Data Science in Health Professions Education" June, 30, 2025

Stay tuned for more upcoming seminars as we continue to advance innovation and excellence.

SDG#4 #TatakNTTCHP #UP #UPManila #NTTCHP@50 #SIKHAY@50

Congratulations!
Assistant Professor Glenda Sanggalang Ogerio

Congratulations! to our new Faculty member, Assistant Professor. Glenda Sanggalang Ogerio! We are proud to celebrate her official oath-taking last March 24, 2025, held at the UP Manila Joaquin Gonzales Compound. The ceremony was graced by the presence of NTTCHP Dean, Dr. Maria Elizabeth M. Grageda.

#UPM #NTTCHP #TatakNTTCHP #SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50

UP Manila Faculty Conference

The NTTCHP Faculty actively participated in the "UP Manila Faculty Conference 2025: Transforming Paradigm in the 21st Century" held on March 20-21, 2025, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City, Philippines.

#UP #UPManila #NTTCHP #SIKHAY #TatakNTTCHP

23rd AUN-QA Tier l Training Course for Accomplishing Programme Assessment Bangkok, Mar 11-14,2025

Assoc. Prof. Emely D. Dicolen attended the 23rd AUN-QA Training Course (Tier 1, version 4) held on March 11-14, 2025, at Crowne Plaza, Lumpini Park, Bangkok, Thailand.

#SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50 #UPM #TatakNTTCHP

Mentoring the Health Professionals

Thank you for joining our Monthly Seminar, "Mentoring the Health Professionals," held on February 24, 2025. This seminar aimed to empower and guide health professionals through effective mentorship, fostering growth, leadership, and excellence in the field. We appreciate your participation and dedication to continuous learning and professional development.

#SIKHAY #NTTCHP@50 #UP #UPManila

Golden Anniversary! Research Conference

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the 50th Golden Anniversary of NTTCHP! Together, we honor half a century of excellence, dedication, and innovation. Let’s cherish the memories, achievements, and milestones that have shaped our journey and look forward to a bright future ahead!

#SIKHAY #TatakNTTCHP #UPManila #NTTCHP