THE N.E.E.

D TO CHANGE: NEW EVOLVING EMERGING DIRECTIONS IN

PEDIATRICS
55TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
APRIL 8-11, 2018

PROGRAMME
PRE-CONVENTION
Day 1: April 08, 2018

TIME: 8:00 AM
3:00 PM
PROGRAMME: REGISTRATION
VENUE: PICC

TIME TOPIC
09:00 AM 33rd Dr. Alberto V. Tupas Memorial Lecture
10:00 AM "Matrix and Metrics of the Pediatric Residency Program in the Philippines"
Melinda M. Atienza, MD
Moderator: Genesis C. Rivera, MD
10:00 AM Strengthening The Pediatrician's Capacity in Tobacco Control
10:45 AM Susanne E. Tanski, MD
10:45 AM Hepatitis B Eradication: Vital Role of Pediatricians
11:30 AM Janus P. Ong, MD
Germana V. Gregorio, MD
CONVENTION

Simultaneous Symposium

TIME TOPIC
SS1: Sharing Best Practices: Guidelines and Recommendations I
Chair: Geraldine Anne S. Ramirez, MD
President, PPS Northeastern Luzon Chapter
02:00 PM Extraction of Decayed Milk Teeth: Indications & Complication
02:30 PM Noel Vallesteros, DMD
02:30 PM Drug Allergy Testing: To Do or Not To Do
03:00 PM Vicky Wee Eng-Biñas, MD
TIME TOPIC
03:00 PM Pediatric Blood Transfusion: Principles & Practices
03:30 PM Flerida G. Hernandez, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Edwin V. Rodriguez, MD
SS2: FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions I
Chair: Karen S. Mondonedo, MD
President, PSPGHAN
02:00 PM Probiotics: Use, Misuse or Abuse
02:30 PM Felizardo N. Gatcheco, MD
02:30 PM Expanded New Born Screening: Practical Concerns
03:00 PM Edgar Winston C. Posecion, MD
03:00 PM Infectious Diagnostic Tests: What Do We Need to Know?
03:30 PM Mary Antonette C. Madrid, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Ma. Charina Asteria R. Dizon, MD
SS3: Clinically Challenging Cases I
Chair: Joan R. Viado, MD
President, PPS Northern Luzon Chapter
02:00 PM Altered Sensorium: Toxicology Mimics & Look-ALikes
02:30 PM Irma R. Makalinao, MD
02:30 PM Motor Stereotypies: Habit Behaviors Vs. Movement Disorders
03:00 PM Margaret S. Modequillo, MD
03:00 PM Recurrent Fever, Rash & Arthritis: Spectrum of Autoinflimmation
03:30 PM Christine B. Bernal, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Marilyn A. Tan, MD
SS4: Year in Review I
Chair: Nerissa M. Buenaventura, MD
President, Central Luzon Chapter
02:00 PM Kawasaki Disease: State of the Art
02:30 PM Charles C. Cuaso, MD
02:30 PM Recurrent UTI: Implications & Intervention
03:00 PM Remedios D. Chan, MD
03:00 PM Febrile Seizures: New Syndromes
03:30 PM Rhea Angela M. Salonga Quimpo, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Maria Rosario F. Cabansag, MD
SS5: Screening in Pediatrics I
Chair: Cecilia O. Gan, MD
President, PAPA
02:00 PM HIV Screening in Children & Adolescents
02:30 PM Jo-Anne A. De Castro, MD
TIME TOPIC
02:30 PM Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening
03:00 PM Ma. Rhodora G. De Leon, MD
03:00 PM Updated on PPS Preventive Pediatrics
03:30 PM Maria Rosario S. Cruz, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Ma. Cecilia D. Alinea, MD
SS6: Trending Topics in Pediatrics I
Chair: Ma. Rochelle B. Pacifico, MD
President, PSDBP
02:00 PM Perinatal Programming for Brain Development
02:30 PM Alexis Socorro L. Reyes, MD
02:30 PM Thirty Million Words: Unlocking the Baby's Vocabulary
03:00 PM Ria Paz Rowena A. De Guzman, MD
03:00 PM Technology and the Young Mind
03:30 PM Michelle S. Alignay, MA, RP, RGC
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Rita Grace R. Villadolid, MD
SS7: Teen Health Talks I
Chair: Rosa Maria H. Nancho, MD
President, PSAMS
02:00 PM Newer Drugs of Abuse
02:30 PM Nerissa M. Dando, MD
02:30 PM Eating Disorders: Red Flags
03:00 PM Erlinda Susana C. Cruz, MD
03:00 PM Psychosocial Issues in Transgender Teens
03:30 PM Grace A. Macapagal, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Jimmy P. Dumlao II, MD
SS8: Emergency Encounters I
Chair: Corazon A. Omalin, MD
President, PPS Southern Tagalog Chapter
02:00 PM Animal Bites
02:30 PM Beatriz P. Quiambao, MD
02:30 PM Accidental and Intentional Ingestions
03:00 PM Tisha Ysabel T. Briola, MD
03:00 PM Drowning and Submersion Injuries
03:30 PM Alvin C. Florentino, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Marissa G. Salas, MD
SS9: PEDS101: Going Back to Basics I
Chair: Ma. Norma V. Zamora, MD
President, PNSP
TIME TOPIC
02:00 PM Neurologic Examination: A Case Based Review
02:30 PM Maria Antonia Aurora M. Valencia, MD
02:30 PM Basics in Ventilation: Tips to Trust
03:00 PM Ramon V. Najarro, MD
03:00 PM Parenteral Fluid Therapy: Perfecting the Art of Balance
03:30 PM Francisco E. Anacleto Jr., MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Paul Joseph T. Galutira, MD
SS10: Leading Change In Wellness I
Moderator: Jean Francis F. Alcantara, MD
President, Cebu Central Chapter
02:00 PM Mindfulness: Improving A Child's Self-Awareness
02:30 PM Maria Lourdes Rosita A. Mesa
02:30 PM Right Exercise Prescription For Children
03:00 PM Hercules Callanta, PhD
03:00 PM Age Appropriate Feeding and Sleeping Recommendations for the Growing Child
03:30 PM Almida A. Reodica, MD
03:30 PM Open Forum
04:00 PM Moderator: Melissa Joyce P. Ramboanga, MD
SS11: PPS Quiz Contest

Registration Fee

The registration fees for the 55th Annual Convention inclusive of 12% VAT are as
follows:

PPS Member
ON OR BEFORE DEC. 15, 2017
PRE-REGISTRATION
PHP 4,000
DEC. 16, 2017 ONWARDS
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
PHP 5,000
 Non-Member
ON OR BEFORE DEC. 15, 2017
PRE-REGISTRATION
PHP 5,000
DEC. 16, 2017 ONWARDS
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
PHP 6,000

Resident/Fellows
Government
Physician Allied
Health Profession
ON OR BEFORE DEC. 15, 2017
PRE-REGISTRATION
PHP 3,000
DEC. 16, 2017 ONWARDS
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
PHP 4,000

Foreign Delegates
ON OR BEFORE DEC. 15, 2017
PRE-REGISTRATION
USD 400
DEC. 16, 2017 ONWARDS
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
USD 500

PPS Member
Annual Dues

PHP 2,000
Pre-Registration Deadline: Dec. 15, 2017

Details

1. SS, Poster & Research Contest, Quiz Contest will be given same CPD units. Registration
Fee inclusive of 12% VAT.
2. Registration details + registration fee does not include meals.

 PPS members are required to pay their annual dues before registration.

 Residents and fellows in training except PPS members are required to submit certificate
of training signed by respective Chair or Training Officer to avail of discounted fees.

 Government physicians (Medical Officer/Municipal Health Officer) except PPS member

will be classified as residents and must show certificate of employment and/or valid ID.