2009 Joint Annual Convention

With the way the Philippines, especially Luzon, had been in the recent weeks when the storms, Ondoy and Pepeng, inundated the country, the Radiology community had a reason for optimism for holding the months before slated 2009 CT-MRISP Annual Convention pushed through as planned. It just goes to show that life goes on in the face of adversity and that surely, one cannot put a resolute venture down. (more…)

2009 CT-MRI Teaching Seminar Workshop: Boracay

The excitement stirred among radiologists by the formal announcement during the latter part of 2008, specifically during the joint annual convention of CT-MRISP and USP, of the venue for the 2009 CT-MRI teaching seminar Workshop, did not wane until this very day – BORACAY ISLAND! And who would not be hyped up by the mere thought of one of the world’s most sought paradise nestled in the Visayas; the sights, sound, sea and sands of Boracay will definitely drift one off of one’s day-to-day care. (more…)

1998 to 2007: 1st to 8th Teaching Seminar Workshops

It was the joint efforts of Dr. Renato Carlos and Dr. Cesar Co that led to the advent of teaching seminars, which concentrated on a specific organ system at a time. This approach aimed to give radiologists more detailed knowledge of the clinical applications of CT and MRI to specific organs of the body. (more…)

2008 Joint Annual Convention

2008 Joint Annual Convention

The 2008 joint annual convention of the CT-MRI Society of the Philippines   (CT-MRISP) and Ultrasound Society of the Philippines (USP) was held on October 9 to 11 at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. The theme of the convention was “Expanding and Refining our Vision”. Distinguished foreign and local speakers were invited to share their respective fields of specialization. (more…)

2007 Joint Annual Convention

2007 Joint Annual Convention

The joint annual convention of the CT-MRI Society of the Philippines and the  Ultrasound Society of the Philippines was held last October 25 to 27 at the Manila Hotel Centennial Hall. The theme of this year’s joint annual convention was “Transcending Borders with Ultrasound, CT and MRI.” (more…)

2002 CT-MRISP Annual Convention

The 5th Annual Convention of the CT-MRI Society of the Philippines was held last October 12-13, 2002 at the CME Auditorium at the Medicine Building of the University of Santo Tomas. Aside from being an annual membership meeting of the CT-MRI Society of the Philippines, the convention featured scientific sessions designed to help radiologist and clinicians evaluate the imaging features, radiologic staging as well as a post therapeutic assessment of the cancers of the different systems.

Dr. Rafael Joson started Day one of the scientific sessions with an interesting discussion of “Advanced Imaging in Brain Tumors”. He was followed up by Dr. Jonas Francisco Santiago with his Informative “Positron Emission Tomography” Dr. Vincent F.H. Chong the Society’s invited discussant from Singapore, delivered his lecture on “Cervical Nodes: What Radiologists Should Know”, “Head and Neck: Post Theraoeutic Complications” and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Imaging Issues” which were remarkable for their simplicity and clarity.

The seconda Day saw Dr. Ramon Santos-Ocampo talking on “Bronchogenic Carcinoma” while “Hepatocellular Carcinoma was presented by Dr, Pedro Danilo Lagamayo. After a short coffee break, Dr. Rosanna Fragante tackled “Urinary Tract Neoplasm” , Dr. Manuel Mejia Jr. closed the lecture series with this presentation of “Pelvic (Gynecologic) Tumors”. Dr. Jocelyn Cuyos and Dr. Ann Margaret Salamat served as moderators.

It was a well attended affair, thanks to the efforts of this year’s organizing committee composed of Dr. Ruben Carreon, Dr. Benigno Santi II, Dr. Ann Margaret Salamat, Dr. Francis Villanueva, Dr. Ronald Cervantes, Dr. Arnaldo Tantoco and Dr. Ma. Cartrini Cruz. Dr. Manuel Mejia Jr. and Dr. Cecilia Villamor served as advisers to the committee.