NTTCHP UP Manila

NTTCHP UP Manila National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions - University of the Philippines Manila WHO then commissioned RTTC faculty members Drs. R.

The history of health professions education in the Philippines commenced with the founding of the National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions, University of the Philippines Manila in 1975. Before this period, the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) conducted a series of “teaching institutes” on various topics related to medical education.1 Faculty members in th

e other health sciences discipline like dentistry and public health were also occasionally invited in these teaching institutes. Nursing, on the other hand, had its own series of activities to improve the instructional competence of its teachers since the discipline includes nursing education. After UPCM faculty Dr. Corazon Paulino Gonzalez trained in the Regional Teacher Training Center (RTTC) in Sydney, Australia in 1974, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified a potential leader in the Philippines who could pioneer health professions education. Bandaranayake and F. Rundle in December7-14, 1974 to conduct a feasibility study on the creation of a national teacher training center in the Philippines. Within the next seven days, the two WHO consultants held a series of meetings with UPCM Dean Florentino B. Herrera, Secretary of the Department of Education and Culture Dr. J. Manuel, Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. C. Gatmaitan, Executive Director of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges, Dr. Fernando S. Sanchez, other deans of the country’s big medical schools such as the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical

Center, University of Santo Tomas, Manila Central University and the Far Eastern University. Representatives from the China Medical Board and the deans of the UP College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and the Institute of Public Health were likewise consulted. These individuals and the institutions they represented, together with the Board of Medical Education strongly recommended to UP President Salvador P. Lopez “the creation of a national teacher training center for the health sciences under the auspices of the College of Medicine of the University of the Philippines.”

NTTCHP

Vision
- The NTTCHP as the recognized Center of Excellence in health professions education in the Asia-Pacific Region. Mission

- 1. Develop educational program designers, evaluators, researchers and leaders
- 2. Advocate best practice in all educational settings
- 3. Generate new knowledge for the advancement of health professions education

We would like to invite you to the NTTCHP Panukat Webinar Series #2 - "Refining Measurement: Establishing Content Valid...
15/05/2026

We would like to invite you to the NTTCHP Panukat Webinar Series #2 - "Refining Measurement: Establishing Content Validity in Assessment Tools."

Join us as our esteemed speaker, Niña F. Yanilla, Assistant Professor breaks down the essential process of establishing content validity to ensure your tools meet the standards of academic and clinical excellence.

Date: July 10, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00nn

registration link: https://tinyurl.com/PanukatWebinar2

14/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Dolores Bonzon and Dr. Mario Festin on their appointment to the Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine of the Professional Regulation Commission last April 30, 2026.

The University of the Philippines looks forward to their leadership in ensuring the highest standards of competence, ethics, and technical proficiency in the medical profession.

Webinar Series on Mentoring in Health Professions EducationRegister here: https://up-edu.zoom.us/.../register/9kxGrVciQ-...
08/05/2026

Webinar Series on Mentoring in Health Professions Education

Register here: https://up-edu.zoom.us/.../register/9kxGrVciQ-O2k1OIB85DfA

For more information, email [email protected]

COMING UP: Webinar Series on Mentoring in Health Professions Education

The 21st Century Health Professions Mentor
📅 May 25, 2026 (Monday)
⏰ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Mentoring Models in Health Professions Education
📅 June 29, 2026 (Monday)
⏰ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Symposuim on Mentoring Programs in HPEd
📅 July 27, 2026 (Monday)
⏰ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Register here: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/9kxGrVciQ-O2k1OIB85DfA

For more information, email [email protected]

NTTCHP ISO Team and UPM QAO Internal Auditor Isaiah Ocampo (Far left, seated) during the audit last May 5,2026. The NTTC...
07/05/2026

NTTCHP ISO Team and UPM QAO Internal Auditor Isaiah Ocampo (Far left, seated) during the audit last May 5,2026. The NTTCHP ISO Team is composed of (L to R) Admin Officer Frederick Dantes, Librarian Maira Aquino, SRE Patrozenda del Rosario, Dean Maria Elizabeth Grageda, DRC Divinagracia Maling, ISO Focal Person Claire Pastor, and Research QA Focal Person Monica Walet.

One Family, One Goal! A Healthier Future!Our Healthy Ohana Program (HOP) recently brought together our faculty, staff, a...
05/05/2026

One Family, One Goal! A Healthier Future!

Our Healthy Ohana Program (HOP) recently brought together our faculty, staff, and students for a day dedicated to wellness and connection. From monitoring our health status to sharing our unique creative sparks with one another, the energy was truly inspiring!

At the heart of HOP is a simple belief a healthier workplace begins with a supported community. Here’s to many more days of thriving together and looking out for our amazing co-workers.

April 27, 2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last April 24, 2026 in our webinar entitled: “From Play to Practice: IP-Drive...
04/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last April 24, 2026 in our webinar entitled: “From Play to Practice: IP-Driven Innovation for HPEd and a Healthier Future.” We explored how innovation can prove that intellectual property is not just a legal concept but it is also a driving force in HPEd.

Congratulations also to the winners of the 3rd NTTCHP IP Quiz Show namely: Maria Dorothy S. Salvacion, Michael S. Maniwa and Patrozenda E. Del Rosario.

Let us all keep the spirit of “Ready, Set, Innovate” alive!

Are you ready to innovate? Join us for an action-packed two-day celebration at the 2026 World IP Day Webinar and our fla...
21/04/2026

Are you ready to innovate? Join us for an action-packed two-day celebration at the 2026 World IP Day Webinar and our flagship 3rd NTTCHP IP Quiz Show!

Date: April 24, 2026

Part 1 Webinar: 10:00AM - 12:00nn via Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/rTrvhTlDRhy84SaeNTAhAA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Part 2 IP Quiz Show: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: NTTCHP 3rd flr Auditorium

The future of health professions education just got a whole lot brighter!Warmest congratulations to the NTTCHP Universit...
16/04/2026

The future of health professions education just got a whole lot brighter!

Warmest congratulations to the NTTCHP University and College Scholars for 2026! Your dedication, resilience and passion have brought you to this milestone. NTTCHP is incredibly proud! We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in HPEd.

Jovelyn T. Amodia, MHPEd,University Scholar FS 2025-2026
Jeejane A. Bonggao, MHPEd, University Scholar FS 2025-2026
Gerra Carla A. Fetalvero-Santuele, MHPEd, University Scholar FS 2025-2026
Ma. Teresa C. Lita, MHPEd, University Scholar FS 2025-2026
Joey Kyle T. Mallari, MHPEd, University Scholar FS 2025-2026
Michael S. Maniwa, MHPEd, University Scholar SS 2024-2025 | College Scholar FS 2025-2026

Myera Angelica G. Ancheta, MAHPEd, University Scholar FS 2025-2026
Mylene M. Monteclaro, MAHPEd, University Scholar 2025-2026
Rahimyar T. Ramos, MAHPEd, University Scholar 2025-2026
John Patrick Dela Torre Ramos, MAHPEd, University Scholar FS 2025-2026

Naomi S. Nocheseda, DrHPEd, University Scholar SS 2024-2025
Jayson S. Austria, DrHPEd, College Scholar SS 2024-2025 | FS 2025-2026
Maria Geraldine S. Chanco, DrHPEd, College Scholar SS 2024-2025 | University Scholar FS 2025-2026

15/04/2026
Are you ready to innovate? Join us for an action-packed two-day celebration at the 2026 World IP Day Webinar and our fla...
14/04/2026

Are you ready to innovate? Join us for an action-packed two-day celebration at the 2026 World IP Day Webinar and our flagship 3rd NTTCHP IP Quiz Show!

Date: April 24, 2026

Part 1 Webinar: 10:00AM - 12:00nn via Zoom

Part 2 IP Quiz Show: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Where: NTTCHP 3rd flr Auditorium

We are conducting a brief, 9-item survey to understand the tools currently to measure quality blended teaching. Your ins...
25/03/2026

We are conducting a brief, 9-item survey to understand the tools currently to measure quality blended teaching. Your insights will be instrumental in supporting the promotion of the Blended Teaching Assessment Tool (BTAT) a framework specifically developed to elevate teaching standards in our local context.

Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAFGHfh8XoYYSJQdry04oG-YvjO2IRNFUmj9NpIbKH-5E1UQ/viewform

Thank you for your time and for contributing to the advancement of Philippine education!

-Maria Teresita B. Dalusong, DrHPEd

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