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LEARNING The 25 Postgraduate Course of the UP-PGH Section of Dermatology
CURVES
th
NOW: Connecting the Timeless

and Timely in Dermatology

By: Drs. Raisa Celine Rosete, Val Constantine Cua, Jay-V James Barit, and Winlove P. Mojica, FPDS

Event: NOW: Connecting the Timeless and Timely in Dermatology
UP-PGH Dermatology 25th Postgraduate Course
Date: May 8, 2019
Venue: Makati Diamond Residences
Moderator: Jolene Kristine G. Gatmaitan-Dumlao, MD, FPDS
Welcome Remarks: Winlove P. Mojica, MD, FPDS
Lecturers: Belen L. Dofitas, MD, FPDS • Edsel Maurice T. Salvaña, MD, FPCP, DTM&H, FIDSA • Maria
Christina Filomena R. Batac, MD, FPDS • Winlove P. Mojica, MD, FPDS • Iris Thiele Isip-Tan, MD, MSc,
FPCP, FPSEM • Arunee H. Siripunvarapon, MD, FPDS • Evelyn R. Gonzaga, MD, FPDS • Cynthia P. Ciriaco-
Tan, MD, FPDS • Ma. Socorro W. Toledo, MD, FPDS • Ma. Lorna F. Frez, MD, FPDS • Ma. Gia B. Sison,
Dr. Tin Batac discussing the role of the fungal MD, DPCOM • Chandra, Meghrajani-Co, MD, FPDS • Francisca DC. Roa, MD, FPDS • Michael L. Tee, MD,
microbiome in preserving our health. Here she MHPEd, MBA • Hanna E. Lucero-Orillaza, MD, FPDS • Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS
tells a story about restoring balance in a forest Total Number of Attendees: 230 Attendees
with the reintroduction of wolves

he University of the Philippines-Philippine
General Hospital Division of Dermatology Learning Pearls
Thosted its 25th Postgraduate Course last • Zero waste: a principle for lessening
May 8, 2019 entitled “NOW: Connecting the environmental impact by being mindful
of your choices, wherein whatever you
Timeless and Timely in Dermatology” at the produce or consume does not have
Legaspi Hall, Makati Diamond Residences. Dr. waste as an end product; simplified into
Winlove Mojica headed the course for the 5 Rs: refuse (single use plastic), reduce
second year as part of the preparations for the (mindful consumption), reuse, recycle,
Division’s centennial celebrations in 2022. Dr. Gia Sison, a breast cancer survivor and and rot (composting).
host of CNN’s G talks, giving an inspiring
The course was divided into seven sessions and enlightening talk on the value of introspection • The Journey to End AIDS in 2030:
exploring a diverse set of topics, ranging from Dermatologists can immensely
well-established but less-utilized drugs in Green Practice.” The day was capped off by the contribute to the success of the Fast
Track Strategy by detecting cutaneous
dermatology to new technology that can be used lecture of the Division Chief Dr. Eileen Cubillan, manifestations of HIV prior to
by dermatologists in their clinics. Dr. Arunee H. “Weeding Through Controversy”, an eye- progression to AIDS. In doing so, the
Siripunvarapon presented numerous mobile opening discourse on the therapeutic utility of Philippines may hopefully reach its 90-
applications that could reinvent the way we topical cannabis in dermatology. 90-90 targets, which is 90 of those with
conduct our clinical consultations in her lecture HIV know their diagnosis, 90% of those
entitled “At Your Fingertips”. Emerging issues The UP-PGH Section of Dermatology remains who know their diagnosis are linked to
with a global impact such as antibiotic resistance true to its promise of being relevant to the care meaning they are taking ARVs, and
were addressed in the lecture of Dr. Edsel T. needs of the society and “NOW: Connecting the 90% of those taking ARVs are virally-
Salvaña entitled “The Plaque of a New Era.” Timeless and Timely in Dermatology” continued suppressed.
Environmental responsibility was the focus of Dr. the Division’s legacy of excellence in medical • Tetrahydrocannabinol is the main
Chandra Meghrajani-Co’s lecture “Developing a dermatology. psychoactive cannabinoid found in
cannabis and is associated with the
sensation of getting “high.” This “high” is
due to the fact that THC is not degraded
by human enzymes. In comparison,
anandamide, a cannabinoid inherently
found in the body, does not produce the
same high because it quickly undergoes
enzymatic degradation. This may be a
pathway to use cannabinoids in topical
therapy in Dermatology. The type and
amount of cannabinoids a product
contains dictates its ability to treat
certain ailments as well as its potential
for abuse.
The UP-PGH Section of Dermatology consultants, residents, fellows, and alumni after the event
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