University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America
41st Annual Grand Convention
July 3 – 6, 2026 • Hyatt Regency San Francisco – Embarcadero
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Registration/Exhibits
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Board of Governors Meeting
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM — Pabidahan
“Pabidahan Theme: The Force Is With Us” (Star Wars Inspired Theme)
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Registration/Exhibits
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Breakfast for CME Registrants
7:45 AM – 12:00 PM — CME Sessions Day 1
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Alumni Business Luncheon
3:00 PM — Class Reunions
5:30 PM — Optional San Francisco Bay Cruise Dinner Party & Fireworks Viewing
(Details to come; separate payment required, first come, first served until boat capacity is reached)
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Registration/Exhibits
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM — Mass
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Breakfast for CME Registrants
7:45 AM – 12:00 PM — CME Sessions Day 2
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Mu/Phi Luncheons
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Medallion Ceremony for Silver and Golden Jubilarians
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM — Gala and Awards
Theme: “The Time Travelers Ball ” (Formal wear from different time periods)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Farewell Breakfast
Full Package Tickets
Our Full Package includes Pabidahan, Alumni Luncheon, Gala, and Farewell Brunch; does not include the Mu or Phi Luncheons. Full Package tickets are refundable until May 31, 2026, subject to a $100 processing fee.
Individual Events
Grab separate tickets for individual events: CME sessions, Pabidahan, Luncheons, Gala,and Farewell Brunch. Individual event tickets are non-refundable.
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May 31, 2026.
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The AAFP has reviewed Tomorrow’s Medicine Today and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits.
Term of Approval is from 07/04/2026 to 07/05/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency – Providers may choose to include the following in addition to the AAFP credit statement:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
7:00 AM — Registration / Breakfast for CME Registrants/ Exhibit Hall
7:45 AM — Introduction / Pre-Test
Session 1: Revolutionizing Care: Innovations in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies
Moderator: George G.A. Pujalte, M.D.
8:00 AM — Breaking Barriers: Portable HIV Resistance Testing for Every Corner of the Philippines
Speaker: Edsel Maurice T. Salvana, M.D.
8:20 AM — From Cradle to Community: The Future of Preventive Pediatric Medicine
Speaker: Kariktan Cruz, M.D.
8:40 AM — Targeted Tomorrow: Research-Driven Innovations Transforming Diagnostics, Therapy, and Precision Medicine
Speaker: Anna K.P. Serquina, M.D., Ph.D.
9:00 AM — The New Rx Revolution: Rethinking Weight, Wellness, and Chronic Disease with GLP-1 Therapies
Speaker: Kenneth L. Ligaray, M.D.
9:20 AM — Wired for Wellness: The New Era of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Virtual Care
Speaker: Remberto C. Paulo, Jr., M.D.
9:40 AM — Q&A Panel
10:00 AM — Exhibit Hall / Break
Session 2: Shaping Health Ahead: The Future of Preventive and Personalized Medicine
Moderator: Jennifer Co-Vu, M.D.
10:30 AM — Mind, Meals, and Movement: Redefining Geriatric Care Through Personalization
Speaker: Diana J. Galindo, M.D.
10:50 AM — From Treatment to Transformation: HIV Cure Research as a Model for the Future of Preventive and Personalized Medicine
Speaker: Allan Tenorio, M.D.
11:10 AM — Beyond the Stethoscope: Pranic Healing and Mindfulness in Contemporary Medicine
Speaker: Glenn Mendoza, M.D.
11:30 AM — The Thinking Machine: AI and the Future of Personalized Pulmonary Care
Speaker: Jonathan T.A. Castro, M.D.
11:50 AM — Q&A Panel
12:00 PM – Adjourn General Session /Exhibit Hall
6:30 AM — Mass
7:00 AM —Breakfast for CME Registrants / Exhibit Hall
7:45 AM — Introduction
Session 3: Reimagining Healthcare Delivery and Access: Building a Smarter, Fairer Future
Moderator: George G.A. Pujalte, M.D.
8:00 AM — Advances in Congenital Heart Defect Care: Expanding Access and Enhancing Outcomes
Speaker: Ernerio T. Alboliras, M.D.
8:20 AM — Opening Pathways: Expanding Access to Curative Therapies for Neuropathies and Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Speaker: Eric E. Floranda, M.D.
8:40 AM — Algorithms and Outreach: Reimagining Psychiatric Access Through Technology
Speaker: Katherine M. Napalinga, M.D.
9:00 AM — Health Where It Happens: The Impact of Social Determinants on Care Delivery and Outcomes
Speaker: Donnaville Ortiz-Zaballa, M.D.
9:20 AM — Q&A Panel
9:40 AM — Exhibit Hall / Break
Session 4: Educating the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders: Cultivating Vision, Innovation, and Impact
Moderator: Jennifer Co-Vu, M.D.
10:00 AM — Pulse Forward: Shaping Leaders and Smart Health Systems for Philippine Medicine
Speaker: Manuel M. Dayrit, M.D.
10:20 AM — Scalpels and Stewardship: Leadership in Filipino Surgical and Healthcare Training
Speaker: Dione A. Parreño-Sacdalan, M.D.
10:40 AM — Lighting the Path: Mentorship and Teaching for a Broader Impact in Infectious Diseases
Speaker: Bernard Jonas Macatangay, M.D.
11:00 AM — Beyond the Nephron: Cultivating Future Healthcare Leaders Through Vision, Innovation, and Mentorship
Speaker: Brian Michael I. Cabral, M.D.
11:20 AM — Gen Z in the Lecture Hall: Strategies for Teaching, Engaging, and Inspiring the Digital Generation in Medical School
Speaker: Maribel Amante-Aurelio, M.D.
11:40 AM — Q&A Panel
12:00 PM — Adjourn General Session / Exhibit Hall
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Rooms at Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero) are available through the UPMASA room block at $199/night plus applicable taxes and fees, with 50% off valet parking.
The discounted hotel booking link will appear on the Order Successful page after completing AGC registration checkout. Availability is limited until the room block is exhausted—please book early.
For every room night booked, Hyatt Regency San Francisco will provide a $5 rebate to support UPMASA.
Visitors Guide
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Meet our Team!
This convention is a result of the hard work between our event organizers and committee members.
