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Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine
a Component Society of the Philippine College of Physicians

Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine
a Component Society of the Philippine College of Physicians
was formed as a collegial merging of
the Philippine Society of Geriatric Medicine (a PCP Component Society)and
the Philippine College of Geriatrics and Gerontology (a PMA Affiliate Society)

PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

VISION

Our vision in the Association is to have
a fellowship of physicians united in the
common goal of acquiring the highest
levels of medical knowledge and skills
through continuing education and
research, and to promote the healing
ministrations of the physicians in the
delivery of health care to patients.

MISSION

A dynamic responsive and unified PMA
committed to serve its members thru
increased benefits, enhanced
professional development, and the
promotion and defense of the rights
and privileges of the Medical
Profession.

These efforts, in partnership with other
organizations and the Government,
shall contribute to excellent healthcare
delivery to its patients and the
community at large.

"PMA: In a dedicated selfless and
humane service of the Medical
Profession for a healthy Philippines
and for the Glory of God."

PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Vision

A world class organization of physicians that
sets the highest standards and ethical ideals
in the practice of Internal Medicine and
provides dynamic leadership in the
promotion of health and quality of life in the
management of disease and in the
formulation of relevant health policies.

Mission

To lead in setting the highest standards in
medical diagnosis, treatment, prevention and
service in the Philippines by:

* - Providing Continuing Medical Education
and training of its present and future
members and staff
* - Providing an environment that promotes
ethical, high-quality and cost-effective
medical care
* - Providing stimulus, advice and incentive
for research and publication
* - Providing timely communication and
advice to health agencies, governmental and
non-governmental organizations
* - Being the leading resource of education
and information to all internists
* - Being responsive to the changing
environment
* - Putting a premium on excellence,
competence and compassion
* - Putting service above gain

PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF
GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Vision

The PCGM, a world class
organization of Geriatricians,
influencing policy and
setting the standards in
Geriatric education, training
and practice; partnering with
and caring for older persons
in their unique environment.

Mission

To form an organization
that will enhance and
promote the subspecialty of
geriatric medicine to help
the Filipino older person to
achieve her/his maximum
potential and quality of life;
To establish and maintain,
through self-discipline, high
professional standards and
promote the study and
knowledge of the
subspecialty through
publications, meetings,
seminars, symposia and
other means;
To provide a continuing
program of professional
education for its members;
To provide a program of
continuing education for
other members of the
interdisciplinary geriatric
care team, in cooperation
with the Philippine Society
of Geriatrics and
Gerontology;
To provide leadership in
undergraduate and
postgraduate education in
geriatric medicine and
maintain administrative
facilities to achieve these
goals;
To administer a certifying
examination in the
subspecialty of geriatric
medicine thru the Philippine
Board of Geriatric Medicine;
To accredit training
institutions in the
subspecialty;
To assist institutions of
higher learning and
healthcare institutions in
identifying and developing
healthcare sites for training
in the subspecialty;
To advocate the concerns
of the Filipino older person
and the interdisciplinary
geriatric care team to the
government and non-
governmental
organizations, and
influence health policy
development affecting the
same, in cooperation with
the Philippine Society of
Geriatrics and Gerontology;
and
To do such other acts and
activities as may be
necessary for the
accomplishment of its
purposes.