Ospital ng Makati Emergency Department

29/07/2026

🚨 The Ospital ng Makati Department of Emergency, Prehospital, and Disaster Medicine is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS for its Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program!

Are you ready to thrive in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Emergency Medicine? Join a program that will challenge you, sharpen your clinical skills, and prepare you to become a compassionate, competent, and confident emergency physician.

Why choose OsMak Emergency Medicine?
✅ Comprehensive, hands-on training in a high-volume trauma and emergency center
✅ Mentorship from experienced clinicians, educators, and leaders in Emergency Medicine
✅ Research opportunities in Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound, Prehospital Care, and Disaster Medicine
✅ Diverse clinical rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Toxicology, and other subspecialties
✅ Unique prehospital and disaster medicine exposure through our partnership with the Makati Search and Rescue Unit and the Makati Command Center
✅ Home of top-performing Emergency Medicine diplomates
✅ A supportive training culture that values learning, wellness, and work-life balance

As a 5-year accredited training institution by the Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine, we are committed to developing the next generation of outstanding emergency physicians.

📅 Pre-residency application opens: August 1, 2026
📅 Batch 1 Pre-residency begins: September 1, 2026

Train with purpose. Lead with compassion. Save lives.

For inquiries please message
+63 928 223 5027 via Viber.
Please look for Dr. Carmikhael Fontanilla / Dr. Cynara Alger

Join the OsMak Emergency Medicine family today!

Official page of the Department of Emergency, Prehospital, and Disaster Medicine

04/07/2026

As we conclude the 10th Postgraduate Course “SYNTHESIS: Evidence to Experience”, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible.

To our resource speakers, moderators, panelists, sponsors, organizing committee, and participants, thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and commitment to advancing Emergency Medicine. Your contributions made every session a meaningful opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and grow together as a community.

We hope the discussions over the past two days have provided insights that will continue to guide your practice and inspire better patient care.

Thank you for being part of SYNTHESIS 2026. We look forward to seeing you again at our future educational activities.

04/07/2026

DAY 2 – PANEL DISCUSSION – WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 SANCTUARY UNDER SIEGE
Gerome Cef L. Cuaresma, MD, FPCEM
Sandi Vinluan-Calica, RN, EMT
Gladwin Abram Y. So, REMT, PhD

"Remember that it is better to plan when it is not needed than not to have planned when it was necessary. Even if one is not sure that such an event may indeed occur, it is best to develop a plan."
- Dr. Gerome Cef L. Cuaresma

"The damaged Emergency Department must now pivot to become the primary surge center for city-wide victims, juggling internal survival with external responsibility. The strategic paradox arises from the need to make strategic commitments in strategic uncertainty."
- Sandi Vinluan-Calica, RN, EMT

"When a disaster strikes a tertiary hospital, it is considered an internal hospital crisis and a citywide mass-casualty event happening at the same time. It is exactly when external agencies have to step in: regional mutual aid, the National Health Cluster, and pre-planned field hospitals."
- Gladwin Abram Y. So, REMT, PhD

Disasters can transform the Emergency Department from a place of refuge into a disaster site itself. In this engaging panel discussion, the speakers explored strategies for maintaining operational continuity when healthcare facilities are directly affected by emergencies. The discussion emphasized disaster preparedness, hospital resilience, surge capacity, interagency coordination, and adaptive leadership, reinforcing that effective response begins long before a crisis occurs through comprehensive planning, collaboration, and decisive action.

Thank you to everyone who joined us live. Stay connected as we continue to bridge Evidence to Experience throughout the 10th Postgraduate Course.

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04/07/2026

DAY 2 - LECTURE 4 - WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 PREHOSPITAL JURISPRUDENCE
Atty. Antonio Alejandro D. Rebosa, MD, JD, BSCRIM, FCLM, DABLM

"Perceived violation of a patient's right to refuse necessary treatment, questions on who may provide consent, and the balance between clinical judgment and patient autonomy can all lead to legal consequences."

Navigating the medicolegal landscape requires more than knowledge of the law, it demands sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and meticulous documentation. In this insightful session, Atty. Rebosa examined the legal principles governing emergency and prehospital care, highlighting key issues surrounding informed consent, refusal of treatment, surrogate decision-making, physician liability, and documentation. The lecture emphasized that understanding these medicolegal foundations is essential to protecting both patient rights and the integrity of clinical practice.

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04/07/2026

DAY 2 - LECTURE 3 - WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 THE TOXIC CODE
John David L. Comandante, MD, MMHoA, FPCEM, FPSCOT

"The key to optimal antidote use is identifying situations in which their use might result in meaningful improvements in morbidity or mortality."

Poisoned patients in cardiac arrest and critical toxicologic emergencies require more than standard resuscitation algorithms. In this engaging session, Dr. Comandante’s discussion highlighted the role of targeted antidotes as time-sensitive interventions that can reverse life-threatening toxic effects when used appropriately. The lecture reviewed evidence-based indications, limitations, and practical considerations for antidote administration, reinforcing the importance of early recognition, accurate toxidrome identification, and integrating antidotal therapy into modern resuscitation strategies.

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04/07/2026

DAY 2 - LECTURE 2 - WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 FROM CROWDING TO CRISIS
Ma. Lourdes Concepcion D. Jimenez, MD, MSc, FPCEM

"Inpatient bed shortages directly lead to boarding, and when that happens, the Emergency Department loses capacity, slowing the entire healthcare system. Boarding is not merely a consequence, it is a manifestation of system failure."

Emergency Department boarding is more than an operational challenge, it is a patient safety issue that demands strong leadership and coordinated action. In this insightful session, Dr. Jimenez’s discussion emphasized the importance of hospital-wide strategies to address overcrowding, optimize patient flow, and reduce boarding. Participants gained valuable insights into capacity management, escalation protocols, and executive leadership decisions that support timely, safe, and efficient emergency care, even during periods of extreme demand.

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04/07/2026

DAY 2 - LECTURE 1 - WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 RE-EVALUATED AND RESUSCITATED
Warren M. Roraldo, MD, MHPED, FPCS, FPSGS, FACS

"Not every trauma patient needs immediate rapid sequence intubation. Knowing when to proceed and when to delay is one of the most critical decisions in trauma care. Resuscitate before you intubate."

Trauma care continues to advance with emerging evidence and evolving best practices. In this comprehensive session, Dr. Roraldo reviewed the latest Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) updates, highlighting key changes in the initial assessment, resuscitation, airway management, hemorrhage control, imaging, and decision-making in trauma care. By integrating current evidence with practical clinical application, the lecture reinforced the importance of adapting established ATLS principles to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a systematic approach to the injured patient.

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03/07/2026

Thank you for being part of Day 1 of SYNTHESIS: Evidence to Experience!

What an incredible first day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful discussions. From our keynote address to every lecture and panel session, we hope today's insights have enriched your practice and inspired new perspectives in emergency, prehospital, and disaster medicine.

To all our speakers, moderators, organizers, sponsors, and participants, thank you for making Day 1 a success.

The journey isn't over yet. We'll see you tomorrow for Day 2, where another exciting lineup of expert speakers and timely topics awaits.

📅 Day 2: July 04, 2026�
💻 Via Zoom

If you encounter any issues accessing tomorrow's sessions, please check your registered email (including your Spam/Junk folder) for your Zoom access link.

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03/07/2026

DAY 1 - PANEL DISCUSSION - WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 THE PATH FORWARD
James Ibn Aristotle B. Lingad, MD, FPCEM
Kingsley Macaire S. Shi, MD, FPCEM
Jeremy A. Cordero, MD, FPCEM

"Choose Critical Care if you are willing to commit beyond the initial save and continue caring for the sickest patients even after the emergency phase."
- Dr. James Ibn Aristotle B. Lingad

"Dedicated fellowship in POCUS exists not to replace other specialties, but to equip emergency physicians with the expertise to use ultrasound as an immediate bedside extension of the physical examination."
- Dr. Kingsley Macaire S. Shi

"Whether you begin as a first responder or an EMS director, a career in Emergency Medical Services builds skill, purpose, and opportunity - in Philippine communities and around the world."
- Dr. Jeremy A. Cordero

The panel discussion explored the diverse career pathways available after Emergency Medicine residency, highlighting opportunities in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Critical Care, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Through personal experiences and practical advice, the panelists shared valuable insights on fellowship training, professional growth, and the evolving role of emergency physicians beyond the Emergency Department. The session encouraged participants to pursue careers aligned with their interests while continuing to advance the specialty through innovation, leadership, and service.

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03/07/2026

DAY 1 - LECTURE 3 - WEBINAR UPDATE

🚨 HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
Lovie Hope O. Go-Chu, MD, FPPA

"You can never go wrong with a good physical exam. The physical examination is designed to identify life-threatening abnormalities and uncover further explanations for acute behavioral changes."

Acute behavioral changes should never be attributed to a primary psychiatric condition without first excluding an underlying medical cause. In this engaging session, Dr. Go-Chu emphasized the critical role of a thorough history and physical examination in identifying reversible and potentially life-threatening conditions that may present with psychiatric symptoms. Participants were reminded that recognizing medical illness hidden behind behavioral changes is a fundamental responsibility of every emergency physician.

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