28th PAMET National Midyear Convention
Revolutionizing Healthcare through Innovation: Pioneering Pathways for Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Scientists
hosted by: PAMET Quezon Province Chapter
May 16-18, 2024
Batis Aramin Hotel & Resort in Lucban, Quezon Province
Only those who are successfully registered to the 28th PAMET National Midyear Convention can access the virtual platform. Livestream of the event will start on May 16, 12:30pm (Opening Ceremony).
Virtual platform will open on May 15, 2024, 12:00nn.
We are delighted to extend an invitation to the 28th PAMET National Midyear Convention on May 16-18, 2024, at the picturesque Batis Aramin Hotel & Resort in Lucban, Quezon Province. This year's theme "Revolutionizing Healthcare through Innovation: Pioneering Pathways for Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists;" promises three days of powerful plenary lectures, symposia, vibrant discussions, a fellowship night, and an educational trip. This year’s convention will include updates on various clinical laboratory techniques, as well as information to assist PAMET members in developing their professional skills and capacities.
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Schedule of Activities
as of May 9, 2024
as of May 9, 2024
1st Day (May 16, 2024)
| 7:30 - 8:30am | Registration | |
| 8:30 - 8:45am | Pre-Convention Workshop Opening | |
| 9:00 -11:00 am | Chapters Meeting | |
| 8:45 - 10:15am |
Pre-Convention Workshop 1 (Limited to 200 slots only)
Updated Recommendation in the Internal Quality Procedures for Hematology |
Mark Raymund G. Nava, RMT, MPA, MSMT, CBP, IFBA (PC) |
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| 10:15 - 11:45am | Pre-Convention Workshop 2 (Limited to 200 slots only)
Understanding the Errors in Clinical Laboratory, Special Forum on New Trends in Specific Protein Testing |
Sanjaymon Kandarathil |
| 11:45 - 1:00pm | OPENING OF EXHIBITS: RIBBON CUTTING | Gov. Angelina “Doktora Helen” D.L. Tan, MD, MBAH
PAMET National President: Luella A. Vertucio PAMET Quezon President: Dr. Danilo Andro S. Garcia Jr. |
| 1:00 - 1:30pm | OPENING CEREMONIES | |
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Opening Salvo by PSL Dancers
Processional Entrance of Colors - SLSU ROTC Officers Doxology - CEFI Chorale National Anthem Lalawigan ng Quezon Hymn PAMET Hymn |
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| Welcome Remarks | Mahaliza C. Marin, RMT, MPH
PAMET Quezon – Past President |
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| Formal Opening of 28th PAMET National Midyear Convention | Dr. Danilo Andro Garcia, PhD, RMT, IFB PC
PAMET Quezon – President |
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| Message | Luella A. Vertucio, RMT
PAMET National President |
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| 1:45 - 2:45 PM | Keynote Address and 1st Scientific Session
Universal Health Care: Pioneering Pathways for Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists |
Hon. Angelina “Doktora Helen” D.L. Tan, MD, MBAH
Governor Province of Quezon |
| 2:45- 3:00 PM | Snacks / Intermission Number | |
| 3:00 - 4:00pm | Philippine Quality Framework Aligning Competencies for Medical Technology Profession | Dr. Leila Lany Monserrat-Florento, RMT, PhD, IFBA (PC) |
| 4:00 - 5:00pm | Updates on the Future of Molecular Laboratory | Myla A. Velgado, RMT, DMM, MPM-HG |
| 5:00 - 5:30pm | Lifestyle Medicine: The Primary Care Perspective | Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma, MMMHA, CFP, DBLM, DPLCM, FPCLM, FA CLM |
2nd Day (May 17, 2024)
| 7:00 - 8:00am | Thanksgiving Mass | Rev. Fr. Joey Faller “The Healing Priest” |
| 8:00 - 9:00am | The MUST KNOW in Pediatric Blood Transfusion | Dr. Aimee Elaine Ausa, DPPS, DPSHBT, DPSPH, FPSPO |
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| 9:00 - 10:00am | From Disappointments to Fulfillment: Conquering Disillusionment and Living the Life of Contentment | Azenith Joan F. Puertollano, MA Psy, RPsy, RMT |
| 10:00-11:00am | A Review on Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations and how it affects the Medical Tehcnology Profession | Atty. Paul Mercado |
| 11:00-12:30pm | Lunch Symposium | |
| Overview of Flow Cytometry Applications | Jero Rullan
Senior Clinical and Application Specialist, Biosciences |
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| Feedbacking as a Productivity Tool | Larry Jay B. Langaman, RMT, ASCP, CBP, IFBA(PC) | |
| Dialogue Matters: Quintessential in Conducting Performance Appraisal | Zenaida M. Banzon, RMT, MAHA | |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Imagineering Your Life “A Personality Development Talk” | Engineer Sheena M. Estanero |
| 1:30-2:30pm | Diagnostic Test Performance Characteristics: Interpretation and Application | Ms. Lerma L. Paris, RMT, MSPH |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Quality: Is it still relevant in the laboratory? A different perspective in the Laboratory | Dr. Marlon L. Bayot, MD, MPH, RMT, FRSPH, CHA, DipHLM |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Biosafety Committee in a Clinical Laboratory Setting | Dr. Fedelyn P. Estrella, PhD, MPH, RMT, CBO, IFBA PC |
| 4:30-5:30pm | Occupational Health and Safety in the Clinical Laboratory | Dr. Dawn Aldrin Pimentel, MD, MHA, DFM, DPCOM |
| 6:00 pm | Fellowship Night
THEME: 70’s Retro Grand Hall 2 & 3 |
3rd Day (May 18, 2024)
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Christian Discipleship in the Lives of Modern Health Professionals | Rev. Fr. Ramonato C. Abril |
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| 9:00- 10:00am | Laboratories in the Crosshairs: Virtual Threats in the Virtual Realm | Prof Oliver Shane R. Dumaoal, RMT, MSMT, CBO, IFBA (PC) |
| 10:00-11:00am | Ensuring Chemical Safety and Spill Response in the Laboratory | Louie Berlin C. Cadao, RMT, IFBA PC |
| 11:00-12:00nn | From a Blood Drop to Diagnosis: Unveiling the Coagulation Story in POCT | Merlito L. De Torres, MSMLS, RMT, AMT, CPHQ, CPP |
| 12:00 -1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| CLOSING CEREMONIES | ||
| Message |
Danilo Andro S. Garcia Jr., PhD, RMT, IFBA PC
President, Quezon Chapter |
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| Turnover Ceremonies & Invitation |
Imelda A. Duque, RMT, MPH
PAMET-Pangasinan President 2025 National PAMET Midyear Convention Host |
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| Closing Remarks | Jasmin O. Villa, RMT | |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Educational Tour (Limited Slots) |
REGISTRATION PROCESS