History

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The Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI) was formally established in 2003 as a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing primary skin health care in the Philippines. It was founded by a group of committed physicians who shared a common goal: to promote safe, ethical, and effective dermatologic and aesthetic practices at the primary care level.

The incorporators of PAPSHPI are: Grace M. Lopez, MD; Ferdinand A. Abon, MD; Anna Joycelyn C. Deriquito, MD; Joan T. Suratos, MD; Shirley L. Lee, MD; Ma. Carmelita G. Vergara, MD; Cecilia I. Barin, MD; Lilian L. Partosa, MD; Meriam N. Isla, MD; Ma. Luisa Rospi P. Cruz, MD; Elise Christine D. Tompong, MD; Meilyn P. Chua, MD; Cecilia C. Magsumbol, MD; Rosenelle Raemunde P. Barcelona, MD; and Larissa A. Donato, MD.

The first Board of Trustees included: Grace M. Lopez, MD; Ferdinand A. Abon, MD; Ma. Lilia S. Marquez, MD; Evelyn V. Morales, MD; Anna Joycelyn C. Deriquito, MD; Joan T. Suratos, MD; Shirley L. Lee, MD; Ma. Carmelita G. Vergara, MD; Cecilia I. Barin, MD; Lilian L. Partosa, MD; Meriam N. Isla, MD; Ma. Luisa Rospi P. Cruz, MD; Elise Christine D. Tompong, MD; Meilyn P. Chua, MD; Cecilia C. Magsumbol, MD; Rosenelle Raemunde P. Barcelona, MD; and Larissa A. Donato, MD.

From its beginnings, PAPSHPI has focused on education, training, and collaboration among its members. Through scientific meetings, conventions, and continuous learning programs, the organization continues to help raise the standard of skin health practice across the country.