Medical Mission: Medipinas 2015

7/20/2015

Written Report regarding the Medical Mission held by the cooperation of Universidad Cardenal Herrera (CEU) and Rotary Club Manila in Rizal Medical Center last June 22-28, 2015.

The Medical mission team is composed of the following: Dr. Ramon Sousa Rodriguez, a General Surgeon and a Professor in University of Zaragoza, Spain, Dr. Vicente Alama, a Professor of Toxicology in CEU, Valencia Spain, Dr. Natalia Fischer Suarez, a gynecologist and volunteer doctor and breast cancer mission co-coordinator in the Philippines. Medical Students; Matias Gomez, Alvaro Ferragut, Laura Almandoz, and Diego Sousa

On June 22, 2015, they were introduced during the RMC flag ceremony held in our 5th floor auditorium. They were warmly welcomed and acknowledged by the medical director, executive committee and as well as the whole Rizal Medical Center staff. The medical mission team had their breakfast and after which, pre-surgery coordination with preoperative consultation was done. Dr. Souza, Dr. Fischer and with the 2 medical students went into RMC Surgery OPD for their pre-operative evaluation. The remaining medical students were sent to Emergency Room for them to observe our setting.

On the June 23-25 they started their scheduled operations with the assistance of consultants and residents from the department of surgery. They operated on nine cases of breast malignancies throughout their stay. They also visited a community clinic named Birhen Dela Salud Clinic in Tandang Sora, Quezon City where Dr. Natalia Fischer frequently visits and help out.

On the June 26, 2015 after a scheduled operation, The medical team went to Manila Polo Club where they were welcomed and entertained by the amiable Rotary Members. On June 27, 2015, Dr. Souza, Fischer and Alama held a seminar in Rizal medical Center Auditorium covering topics from Breast Surgery approach, extended Tamoxifen use to prevent Cancer recurrence and an introduction with regards to toxicology. The seminar was attended by consultants, residents, post graduate interns, junior interns and as well as the nursing service.

Accomplishments

1. The Rizal Medical Center Surgery Department was exposed to alternative approaches in dealing with Breast malignancies.

2. Exchanges of surgical techniques as well as novel treatment for breast malignancies

3. Lectures were given by Dr. Ramon Rodriguez, Dr. Natalia Fischer and Dr. Vicente Alama which were attended by residents, post graduate interns, junior interns and nursing services.

4. Foster the camaraderie between Universidad Cardinal Herrera (CEU) and Rizal Medical Center.

5. The MEDIPINAS team was able to extend their help in a community clinic in Tandang Sora, Quezon City

Additional Activities

1. Visited The Manila Polo Club Last June 25, 2015

2. Went shopping in Greenhills

3. Explored culinary cuisines around Pasig

4. Visited Pagsanjan Falls