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LEARNING St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dermatology
CURVES

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019

LASERS in Dermatology: The Magic of Light

By: Dr. Lisa Denise A. Encarnacion
ast July 31, 2019, the St. Luke’s Medical
Center Department of Dermatology Event: St. Luke’s Medical Center – Continuing Medical
Lhosted its Continuing Medical Education Education 2019 “LASERs in Dermatology: The Magic of Light”
conference entitled, “LASERs in Dermatology: Date: July 31, 2019
The Magic of Light”. The key message of this Venue: Henry Sy, Sr. Auditorium, 5th Floor Main, St. Luke’s
event was to uphold the responsible use of Global City
lasers as the PDS DermAuthority. Moderators: Drs. Regina S. Pastor, FPDS and Ma. Angela M.
Lavadia, FPDS
The first lecture of the afternoon was an
introduction to laser concepts and parameters Welcome Remarks: Dr. Cynthia Ciriaco Tan, FPDS
entitled, “LASERSPEAK”, delivered by Dr. Case Presenters/Lecturers: Drs. Lisa Encarnacion and Felina Dy
Lisa Encarnacion. This provided a good Reactors: Drs. Mia Verzosa, FPDS; Rhesa May Martinez, FPDS;
foundation to open the discussion. Following Ma. Pilar Leuenberger, FPDS
this was “Journey of the Scars”, a case series Special Guests: Dr. Wei-Chih Ko, Dr. Anthony Uygongco and Dr. Wei-Chih Ko giving a lecture on Optimising
of laser-treated tumors presented by Dr. DOH Undersecretary Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo Clinical Outcomes of Pulsed Dye Laser
Felina Dy, with a reaction by Dr. Mia Angela food for thought for those in the audience with
Verzosa, head of the laser unit in St. Luke’s Total Number of Attendees : 190 physical attendees, 303 hospital-based practice. Then, the final lecture
Quezon City. After this was a case series of webinar attendees for the CME was a primer on the Universal
pigmentary lesions, “Pigments and Particles”, Health Care Bill, delivered by Undersecretary
treated with laser, also delivered by Dr. Dy Following the case series was a lecture by Dr. of the DOH, Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo.
followed by a reaction by laser specialist Dr. Wei-Chih Ko, a dermatologist and international Dr. Domingo shared a very timely and relevant
Rhesa May Martinez. For the final showcase speaker from Taipei, Taiwan. He elaborated on lecture regarding the Universal Health Care Bill
of vascular lesions treated with laser, a case pulsed dye laser as the industry gold standard in terms of its population coverage, service
series entitled “Conquer the Conduits” was for treating vascular lesions. From clinical coverage, and financial coverage, and explained
presented by Dr. Lisa Encarnacion, followed experience, he shared that PDL has increased the goals of UHC in the coming years. Dr.
by a reaction by laser unit head and chair of patient satisfaction because of its clinical effect, Domingo who also currently holds the position
the Department of Dermatology at St. Luke’s and emphasized that dualwavelength platform of FDA OIC, engaged the PDS membership to
Global City, Dr. Ma. Pilar Leuenberger. Dr. lasers can treat a wider range of indications. be active partners in promoting public safety
Leuenberger urged PDS dermatologists to against the improper sales of medicated drugs.
advocate responsible use of LASERs as the The afternoon continued with a segment on
DermAuthority with specific action, including professionalism moderated by immediate PDS In the end, the CME served to enlighten
setting realistic expectations, always securing past president Dr. Ma. Angela Lavadia. First, a the attendees, not only with regards to the
informed consent, being mindful of data lecture was given by Dr. Anthony Uygongco, responsible use of lasers in dermatology, but
privacy, practicing patient accountability, and regarding “Merging the Crafts: A Hospital CEO also with regards to other relevant issues in
educating patients on treatment options other – Physician or Non-Physician”. This provided our medical practice as well!
than laser if applicable.

St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dermatology (GC & QC) Speakers Drs. Mia Leuenberger, Wei-Chih Ko, Dr. Mia Verzosa, and Rhesa Martinez
given due appreciation at the end of the first panel discussion

Speakers DOH USEC Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo and Dr. Anthony Uygongco
given due appreciation after the segment on Professionalism
Semi-Wacky Shot of the St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dermatology (GC & QC)
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