Hiraya: Diplomate Oath Taking Ceremony of the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Specialty Board

Today’s stamp of approval from the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Specialty Board. Now board certified in physiatry (rehabilitation medicine) in the USA and the Philippines. What a journey it has been! With much thanksgiving to God, family, friends, mentors, colleagues and all. Note: “Hiraya” is an ancient Filipino word for “the product of one’s […]

Nutrition for Dancers at Artists en Pointe Dance Studio

On Saturday morning January 11, 2025, Dr. Ma. Carissa Abelita (Doc Issa) and I were very grateful for the opportunity to give a talk titled Nutrition for Dancers: Myths and Facts. Doc Issa is in her last year of specialty training in Rehabilitation Medicine at the Philippine General Hospital. I half-jokingly said I was the […]