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| Obstetrical and Gynecological Society of the Philippines | |
|---|---|
| Name | Obstetrical and Gynecological Society of the Philippines |
| Formation | 20th century |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Manila |
| Region served | Philippines |
| Leader title | President |
Obstetrical and Gynecological Society of the Philippines is a professional association for specialists in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and women's health based in the Philippines. The society interfaces with national institutions such as the Department of Health (Philippines), collaborates with academic centers like the University of the Philippines Manila and Ateneo de Manila University, and participates in international fora including the World Health Organization and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. It functions alongside regional counterparts such as the Philippine Medical Association and engages with professional bodies like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
The society traces roots to early 20th-century medical organizations active during the American colonial era near institutions like the Philippine General Hospital and the University of Santo Tomas, and evolved through periods marked by events such as World War II and postwar reconstruction involving figures from the Department of Health (Philippines) and the Philippine Medical Association. During the Martial Law period under Ferdinand Marcos the society navigated public health challenges in coordination with entities like the National Nutrition Council and academic partners including the University of the Philippines Manila. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries it expanded links with international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the Asian Pacific Council on Contraception, and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics while contributing to national policy dialogues with the House of Representatives of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.
Governance follows a board and officer structure comparable to associations such as the Philippine Medical Association and the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society regional chapters, with elected presidents who often hold faculty appointments at universities like the University of the Philippines Manila, University of Santo Tomas, and Ateneo de Manila University. Leadership has included clinicians who trained at institutions such as the Philippine General Hospital, St. Luke's Medical Center (Quezon City), and The Medical City, and who have served on committees with organizations like the Department of Health (Philippines), the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, and international panels convened by the World Health Organization. The society maintains standing committees for areas aligned with global bodies such as the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics and regional groups like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations health working groups.
Membership comprises consultants, fellows, residents, and affiliate members drawn from hospitals including Philippine General Hospital, St. Luke's Medical Center (Taguig), Makati Medical Center, and teaching programs at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Training activities align with certification standards akin to those of the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and educational frameworks employed by institutions like the Philippine Medical Association and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The society collaborates with residency programs, fellowship tracks, and continuing medical education providers such as the Philippine College of Physicians and international partners including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
The society organizes annual conferences, symposia, and workshops held in venues across Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City, often featuring speakers from the World Health Organization, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and universities such as Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins University. Programs emphasize maternal and neonatal health initiatives connected to agencies like the Department of Health (Philippines) and projects supported by donors such as the World Bank and United Nations Children's Fund. Collaborative activities include clinical guideline development, simulation-based training with partners like The Medical City and multicenter quality improvement projects modeled after efforts by the World Health Organization and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The society publishes conference proceedings and promotes research in journals and platforms connected to institutions such as the University of the Philippines Manila, University of Santo Tomas, and international periodicals affiliated with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Research priorities include maternal mortality reduction, perinatal care, and reproductive health topics that intersect with programs by the Department of Health (Philippines), the National Institutes of Health (United States), and regional research networks such as the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver where cross-disciplinary methods are applied. The society supports multicenter trials, registries, and guideline adaptation projects in partnership with organizations like the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development and universities such as Ateneo de Manila University.
Advocacy work targets maternal and reproductive health policies debated in the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives of the Philippines, collaborates with the Department of Health (Philippines) and nongovernmental organizations like Philippine Red Cross and Population Council affiliates, and engages with global health agencies including the World Health Organization and the United Nations Population Fund. Initiatives have addressed issues intersecting with laws and programs such as national health insurance administered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and maternal health strategies aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3. The society has issued position statements and technical recommendations used by policymakers, hospital networks like Philippine General Hospital, and academic centers such as the University of the Philippines Manila.
The society confers awards and honors recognizing clinical excellence, research, and service, analogous to distinctions given by organizations like the Philippine Medical Association, the National Academy of Science and Technology (Philippines), and international bodies such as the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Recipients have included faculty from the University of the Philippines Manila, University of Santo Tomas, and hospital leaders from St. Luke's Medical Center (Quezon City) and Makati Medical Center, and award ceremonies are often held alongside conferences attended by delegates from the World Health Organization and regional partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Category:Medical associations in the Philippines