The Southern Philippines Medical Center Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism launched its training program in May of 2024. It is the first institution in Mindanao to provide a training program in Endocrinology. Currently, the section has 7 consultants and 3 fellows. It is the goal of the section to nurture outstanding, service-oriented future Endocrinologists and improve the lives of Filipino patients with endocrine diseases.
Start of training program 2024
Presently on Probationary Status
Chief: Dr. Suzette Quiaoit-Alegarbes
Training Officer: Dr. Amor Evora
Junior Fellows:
Dr. Marcus Albert P. Belen
Dr. Princess Daulah Lagasi-Bedol
Dr. Jenny Isis Castañeda Pareñas
The PCEDM is a sub-specialty society of the Philippine College of Physicians, a founding member of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, and a member of the International Society of Endocrinology.