ILOCOS NORTE MEDICAL SOCIETY
(A Component Society of the Philippine Medical Association)
Ilocos Norte Medical Society
First Virtual Annual Convention
March 21 -25, 2021
PRE CONVENTION PROGRAMME
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March 21, 2021
4:00 – 4:45 PM
Lecture: “2020 Hypertension Guidelines: Focus on International Society of Hypertension (ISH) & Philippine Society of Hypertension (PSH) Recommendations”
Speaker: Benjamin Juan A. Flor Jr., MD, FPCP, FPCC, FPSE
4:45 – 5:30 PM
Lecture: “Sports Cardiology: Pre-Participation Assessment in Athletics & Multifactorial Approach to Ensure Treatment Success in CCS (Chronic Coronary Syndrome) Patients”
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Second Lecture: "Cytoprotection in the Optimal Management of Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome."
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Speaker: Erdie C. Fadreguilan, MD, FPCP, FPCC
5:30 – 6:15 PM
Lecture: “Glycocalyx in Vasculopathies: Role of GAGs”
Speaker: Liza Marie Paz – Tan, MD
CONVENTION DAY 1 (March 22, 2021)
Moderator: Ma. Rosita S. Quitola – Manangan, MD, DPPS, FPCC, FPSE
5:00 – 6:00 PM
OPENING CEREMONY
In-charge: Jomelyn G. Agbayani – Bolompo, MD, FPOGS, FPSUOG
6:00 – 6:45 PM
Lecture: “Gadget Generation: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, Guidelines & Recommendations”
Speaker: Judy Gertudes P. Deveza, MD, FPPS, FPNA, FCNSP
6:45 – 7:30 PM
Lecture: “The Sweet Heart Syndrome: Breaking Trial
Speaker: Lani Linsangan – Flor, MD, FPCP, FPSEDM
7:30 – 8:15 PM
Lecture: “Efficacy & Timing of Anti-inflammatory Reliever (AIR): It Matters”
Speaker: Guilvic Tirso S. Aspiras, MD, FPCP, FPCCP
CONVENTION DAY 2 (March 23, 2021)
Moderator: Jerwin Johnted G. Asuncion, MD, FPCP
5:00 – 5:45 PM
Lecture: “Worrisome Headaches & Migraine: An Overview”
Speaker: Ma. Socorro F. Sarfati, MD, FPNA
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Lecture: “Hypothyroidism: A Threat to the Heart”
Speaker: Lani Linsangan – Flor, MD, FPCP, FPSEDM
6:30 – 7:15 PM
Lecture: “The Role of Fixed Dose Combination in the Treatment of CVD”
Speaker: Nelson S. Abelardo, MD, FPCP, FPCC
CONVENTION DAY 3 (March 24, 2021)
Moderator: Elizabeth C. Domingo MD, FPCS, FPSGS, FPALES, FPAHBS
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5:00 – 5:45 PM
Lecture: “Mask On – Mask Off: Impression Management in Offline & Online Interactions”
Speaker: Ms. Abbygale Arenas – De Leon
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Lecture: “Updates in the Management of Breast Cancer”
Speaker: Reiner I. Alfonso, MD, DPBS
6:30 – 7:15 PM
Lecture: “Updates in the Staging & Management of Cervical Cancer”
Speaker: Kathlene Giselle Samonte – Alfonso, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (March 25, 2021)
In-Charge: INMS Officers
5:00 – 5:30 PM
“COVID UPDATE: Team Ilocos Norte” COVID-19 pandemic: where are we now?
Speakers:
1. Norman Panfilo G. Rabago, MD, FPCP
2. Florina C. Corpuz, MD, FPCP
3. Marie Joyce Urnos – Santos, MD, FPCP, FPSMID
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5:30 – 5:45 PM
AVP Cathay Drug: “Repurposing Anti-Viral Drug”
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5:45 - 6:30 PM
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Scientific Committee
MEMBERS
Dr. Emely Pumaras
Overall Chair Annual Convention
Dr. Benjamin Juan A. Flor Jr.
Chairman, Scientific Committee
Dr. Agnes Manalo Cariaga
Dr. Johanna Violeta Perez-Villaloz
Dr. Jomarie Gamiao Ranada
WAYS AND MEANS
Dr. Lani Linsangan Flor
Dr. Faith Ballesteros
Dr. Rachel T. Cuaresma
PUBLICITY
Dr. Helen Catcatan
COMMITTEE ON AWARDS
Dr. Emma C. Pena
COMMITTEE ON CPD UNITS
Dr. Johanna Violeta Perez-Villaloz