On 27 June 2026, the Saint Louis University School of Advanced Studies (SAS) awarded certificates to seventeen (17) students of the Certificate in Teaching in Medicine (CIT-MED) Program and four (4) students of the Diploma in Disaster Risk Management (DipDRM) at the Fr. Theophile Verbist Hall, SLU Sacred Heart and Medical Center.
In her welcome address, SLU Vice President for Academic Affairs Felina P. Espique, PhD expressed her deepest gratitude to the late Dr. John Anthony A. Domantay for his unwavering dedication to introducing innovative programs that impact the professional growth and development of physician-educators.
In his message to the awardees, the University President, Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD, emphasized the need for continuing education for physicians and practitioners in disaster risk management in light of improving their knowledge and skills so as to provide excellent and quality services in their areas of work. “Every achievement expands our understanding, reveals new possibilities, and reminds us that growth is a lifelong pursuit. The most accomplished professionals are often those who never stop learning, never stop questioning, and never stop seeking ways to serve more effectively,” he told the awardees.
CIT-MED is a 9-unit program for physicians that can be completed during the regular semesters, either from August to December or January to May. On the other hand, the DipDRM is an 18-unit program for practitioners in disaster risk reduction and/or management and individuals who are interested in the field. The DipDRM program can be completed in two (2) regular semesters. Both programs are offered on a pure online modality. (Article and Photos by SLU SAS)
For inquiries about the CIT-MED program, please contact Dr. Dorothy Silva at teachedgpc@slu.edu.ph, and for the DipDRM program, please contact Dr. Marcelino Lunag Jr. at engggpc@slu.edu.ph. For Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027, classes will open on 10 August 2026.
