DAVAO SOUTHERN MINDANAO CHAPTER
Philippine Pediatric Society
Pediatrics In Mindanao: The Beginnings
The Advent of Pediatrics as a specialty practice in Davao City started in 1952 through the efforts of Dr. Trinidad Concchu-dela Paz. She established and became the head of the first Department of Pediatrics in Davao, in Brokenshoire Memorial Hospital. Dr. Honorio dela Cruz, widely regarded as Mindanao’s “Father of Pediatrics” came to DAVAO a little later joined her and took over as head of the department of the said hospital in 1957.
“A more cohesive Society that is recognized nationally and internationally as leader in Philippine pediatric education and child advocacy”
Providing Best Services
Continuing Medical Education
Continuing medical education consists of educational activities.
Scientific Forums
A gathering of shared ideas, and exchange views.
Child Advocacy & Community
A collective effort to protect children’s well-being in their communities.
Research
A study of health conditions and diseases to improve human health and quality of life.
Training
Training other healthcare professionals.
Socials
Social and economic factors impact health and disease.
PPS DSMC & CITY HEALTH OFFICE
Districts
Our districts expands to Digos, Davao Del Sur & North Cotabato District, Cotabato City & South Cotabato District, General Santos City District, Tagum City & Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental District.
Our area representative in Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental.
JANELLE L. GAZMEN, MD
Area Representative
Our area representative in Davao del Sur, North Cotabato, Kidapawan and Digos City
