1. Osteoblast Quantity in Iliac Bone Versus Osteoid Callus: A Comparative Histological Study

Authors: Brian Gil De Manuel, M.D. Xavier Anthony Francis Dael, M.D., Arvin G. Labine, MD

Co- Authors: Ronald Tangente, M.D., FPOA, Oscar Grageda, M.D., FPSP

• Winner, 8th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 2, 2006
• Presented in the Free Paper Presentation, 18th POA Midyear Convention, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, April 24, 2007
• Presented in the Free Paper Presentation, 58th POA Annual Convention, EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, November 22, 2007

2. Dynamic Compression Plating with Strategic Screw Fixation in Diaphyseal Transverse Fractures of the Radius: The Biomechanical Effect of Numbers of Screws

Authors : Ray Hendry, MD ; Delmar Junior Agawin, MD

3. An In-Vitro Study of the Activity of Ampicillin-Sulbactam and Gentamycin Antibiotic Beads

Authors : Jeremiah R. Morales, MD, Eldorado O. Dolloso,II MD

4. Intramedullary Cortical Screw and Knowles Pin in the Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fracture: A Biomechanical Study

Authors: Dan Bagarra, MD; Brian Gil De Manuel, MD; Arvin Labine, MD

5. Entry Point Issues in Antegrade Intra-Medullary Femoral Nailing: Pyriformis Fossa vs. Trochanteric Fossa vs. Trochanteric Tip - A Cadaveric Study

Authors: Bhaskar Raj Pant, MD; Romy Sutrisna, MD

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1. Summary of Papers Presented on IM Nail Fixation in International Meetings from Davao

Authors:  Diaz, Hilario, M.D., FPOA; Reyes, Espiridion, M.D., FPOA

Presented at the 6th Annual SIGN Convention, Richland, Washington, USA on September 21-23, 2006

2. Median Labiomandibular Glossotomy (Trotter’s Approach) in the Treatment of Type IIa Hangman’s Fracture:  A Case Report

Author: Rommel L. Tan, M.D.

Co-Author:  Ronald Tangente, M.D., FPOA

• Presented in poster presentation, POA annual convention, Edsa Shangri-la, Manila, Manila 2004
• Presented in the 1st Orthopedic Resident’s Graduation Ceremonies at Rancher’s Grill, Davao City, November 20,2004
• Presented at the 6th APOA Combined Congress of Spine and Pediatric Orthopedics in Taipei, Taiwan, November 23-28, 2005

3. S.I.G.N. Tibial Nail for Antegrade and Retrograde Interlocked Reamed Nailing for Femoral Fractures

Author : Alden Florencio Caalim, M.D.

Co-Author : Hilario Diaz, M.D. , Ronald Tangente, M.D.

4. A Comparison Between Russell-Taylor vs. SIGN Interlocking Nail : A Biomechanical Study

Author : Rommel Tan, M.D.

Co-Author : Ronald Tangente, M.D., Jose Miguel Pagsaligan, M.D., Manolo Palabyab, M.D., Hilario Diaz, M.D. and Rafael Bundoc, M.D.

5. Traction Spica Cast for Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children:  Phase II Study

Author:  Rowena Helena Evangelista

• 3rd Place:  4th Intradepartmental Research Forum, Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City, 2002
• presented in free paper presentation, POA Annual Convention, Edsa Shagri-la Hotel, Manila, December 2003
• Presented at the Mid-America Orthopedic Conference 2006, Texas, USA

6. Early Spica Cast Brace with Tension Controlled Skeletal Traction for Femoral Shaft  Fractures in Children

Author:  Noel Rex Penaranda, M.D.

Co-Author : Hilario Diaz, M.D.

• Presented in POA Annual Convention, Manila, December 1996
• Presented at 21st World Congress SICOT Convention, Sydney, Australia, April 1998
• Presented in the 16th Annual Mid-America Orthopaedic Convention, Acapulco Mexico, April 1998
• Presented at Special Meeting of the World Orthopedic Concern, Sydney Australia, April 1999

7. Entry Point Issues in Antegrade Intra-Medullary Femoral Nailing Pyriformis Fossa vs. Trochanteric Fossa vs. Trochanteric Tip- A Cadaveric Study

Author:  Pant, Bhaskar, M.D.; Sutrisna, Romy, M.D.

Co-Authors: Diaz, Hilario, M.D.; Reyes, Espiridion, M.D.; Tangente, Ronald, M.D.

Presented at the 8th Annual SIGN Convention, Richland, Washington, USA on September 17-20, 2008

1. Flexible Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children Age’s 6-14 y.o.:   DMC Experience (An Initial Result of the Study)

Authors: Heherson Cui, MD; Jeremiah Morales, MD

Co-Authors: Espiridion Reyes, MD, FPOA; Eugene Nalian, MD, FPOA

• presented in poster presentation at the 56th Annual convention of the POA and the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the ASEAN Orthopedic Association at Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila on November 14-20, 2005
• presented at the 7th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City on December 17, 2005
• presented in the Free Paper Presentation of the 578th Annual Convention of the POA at the EDSA Shangri-la hotel,Manila on November 19, 2006

2. Rotationplasty As Limb Salvage Surgery In Osteosarcoma of the Knee: A Case Report

Authors: Labine, Arvin, M.D., Sutrisna, Romy, M.D.

Co-Author: Penaranda, Noel Rex, M.D., FPOA

• Presented in poster presentation, POA Annual Convention, EDSA Shangri-la Manila, November 2006

3. Correlation of EMG-NCV and MRI in Lumbar Disc Herniation with Nerve Root Compression

Authors: Marsielles Renee Tan, MD; Xavier Anthony Francis Dael, M.D.

Co-Authors: Ronald Tangente, MD, FPOA

• Winner, 7th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City on December 17, 2005
• Accepted for presentation at the 18th POA Midyear Convention, Fort Ilocandia, Ilocos, April 2007

4. A New Method of Six Strand Tendon Repair: Pagsaligan-Tan Technique

Author : Marseilles Renee Tan, M.D.

Co-Author : Jose Miguel Pagsaligan, M.D.

• presented in the free paper presentation, POA Annual Convention, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Manila 2004

5. Three-dimensional Anatomical Description of Achilles Tendon Among Filipinos:  A Cadaveric Study

Author: Rommel Tan, M.D.

Co-author: Ronald Tangente, MD

• 1st place:  4th Intradepartmental Research Forum, Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City, 2002
• Presented in Free Paper Presentation, POA Annual Convention, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, December 2003

6. A Comparative Study of Single Dose vs Multiple Dose Prophylactic Antimicrobial Among Orthopaedic Patients:  DMC Experience

Author:  Jose Miguel Pagsaligan, M.D.

• 1st place:  PCS Mindanao Annual Research Forum, Cagayan De Oro City, 1999
• presented in the PCS Annual Research Forum, Manila, December, 1999

7. Surgical Infection Rates with the Use of Exposed Pins vs Unexposed Pins for Fracture Stabilization

Author:  Anthony Pascua, M.D.

• Presented during PCS Annual Mindanao Annual Research Forum, Manila, 1999
• Published in Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties

8. Comparative Study of Open Reduction of Radius and Ulna vs Plating of Radius and IM Pinning Ulna

Author:  Rheeniel Juyad, M.D.

• Presented in the Annual Residents’ Research Forum POA Midyear Convention, Cagayan De Oro City
• Published in Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics

9. Luque Rod Fixation and Posterior Fusion:  An Option for Multilevel Cervical Spine Injury

Author:  Jose Miguel Pagsaligan, M.D.

• 1st place:  PCS Research Paper Contest, Cagayan de Oro City, 2001

10. Neglected Posterior Elbow Dislocation:  Davao Experience

Author:   Anthony Pascua, M.D.

• Published in Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics

11. Diaz-Penaranda (DP) Technique:  A New Method of Tendon Repair

Author:  Hilario Diaz, M.D./  Noel Rex Penaranda, M.D.

• 2nd Place:  POA Annual Residents’ Research Forum, Manila, July 1997
• 2nd Place:  PCS Research Forum, Manila, December 1997

12. Olecranon Osteotomy for Old Posterior Elbow Dislocation

Author:  Hilario Diaz, M.D.

• Presented:  POA Residents’ Research Forum, Manila, July 1994

13. Autonomic Dysreflexia in OPLL: A Case Report

Author : Arvin Labine, MD

Co-Author : Ronald Tangente, M.D.

• presented in the free paper presentation, POA annual convention, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Manila, 2004

14. An In-Vitro Study of the Activity of Ampicillin-Sulbactam and Gentamycin Antibiotic Beads

Authors : Jeremiah R. Morales, MD, Eldorado O. Dolloso,II MD

• Presented, 9th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 15, 2007
• Presented, 59th POA Annual Residents’ Research Forum, Manila, November 18-22, 2008

15. First Virtual Poster Presentation on Rotationplasty

Authors: Dr. Bhaskar R. Pant, Dr. Noel Rex Peñaranda

Presented during 59th POA Annual Convention 2008 in Manila

1. Locally Designed Extramedullary Traction Device versus Stienmann Pin Skeletal Traction in the Proximal Tibia: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study

Authors: Cui, Heherson, M.D., Sutrisna, Romy, M.D.

Co-Author: Diaz, Hilario, M.D., FPOA

• Presented at the 8th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 2, 2006

2. Epidimiology of Motorcycle Accident Patients Admitted at the Department of Orthopedics , Davao Medical Center from

Author: Morales, Jeremiah, M.D., Dolloso, Eldorado, M.D.

Co-Author: Reyes, Espiridion, M.D., FPOA

• Presented at the 8th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 2, 2006
• 2nd Place, Inter-Departmental Research Forum, Wellness Center, Davao Medical Center, September 2007

3. Epidimiologic Study of Musculoskeletal Tumor Patients Admitted at the Department of Orthopedics, Davao MedicalCenter from January 2004- August 2006

Author: Labine, Arvin, M.D., Hendry, Ray, M.D.

Co-Author: Penaranda, Noel Rex, M.D., FPOA

• Presented at the 8th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 2, 2006

4. Patellar Tendon Graft versus Hamstring Tendon Graft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis of Treatment Outcome

Authors: Arvin Labine, MD; Ray Hendry, MD

Co-Authors: Manolo Palabyab, MD, FPOA; Noel Rex Penaranda, MD, FPOA

• presented at the 7th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at Royal Mandaya Hotel , Davao City on December 17, 2005

5. A Meta-analysis of Functional Outcome in Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children Ages 6-14 years Old Treated with Hip Spica Casting versus Flexible Intramedullary Nailing

Authors: Heherson Cui, MD; Jeremiah Morales, MD

Co-Authors: Espiridion Reyes, MD, FPOA; Eugene Nalian, MD, FPOA

• presented at the 7th Annual Intradepartmental  Residents Research Forum at Royal Mandaya Hotel , Davao City on December 17, 2005

6. Outcome of Acute Cervical Spine Injuries

Author : Rowena Helena Evangelista,MD

Co-Author : Ronald Tangente, MD, FPOA

• presented during the 5th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at The Marco Polo Hotel, Dec 2003

7. The Use of Ilizarov Half Ring As A Traction Device - An Experimental Study

Author : Loyd Anthony Tuvilla, M.D.

Co_Author : Espiridion Reyes, M.D.,FPOA

• presented during the 5th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at The Marco Polo Hotel, Dec 2003

8. Macrodactyly of the Foot: A Case Report

Author : Heherson Cui, M.D.

Co-Author : Ronald Tangente, M.D., FPOA

• presented during the 5th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Case Forum at The Marco Polo Hotel, Dec 2003

9. A Comparative Histologic Evaluation of Acutely Traumatized Chicken Thigh with and  without Application of Ice Pack

Author:  Alden Florencio Caalim, M.D.

• 2nd place: 4th Intradepartmental Research Forum, Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City, 2002

10. The Ilizarov Method:  Davao Medical Center Experience

Author:  Dante Quirapas, M.D.

• presented during the Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum, 2000

11. Osteoblast Quantity in Iliac Bone Versus Osteoid Callus: A Comparative Histological Study

Authors: Brian Gil De Manuel, M.D. Xavier Anthony Francis Dael, M.D., Arvin G. Labine, MD

Co- Authors: Ronald Tangente, M.D., FPOA, Oscar Grageda, M.D., FPSP 

• Winner, 8th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 2, 2006
• Presented in the Free Paper Presentation, 18th POA Midyear Convention, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, April 24, 2007
• Presented in the Free Paper Presentation, 58th POA Annual Convention, EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, November 22, 2007

12.  Dynamic Compression Plating with Strategic Screw Fixation in Diaphyseal Transverse Fractures of the Radius: The Biomechanical Effect of Numbers of  Screws

Authors : Ray Hendry, MD ; Delmar Junior Agawin, MD

• Winner, 9th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 15, 2007
• 4th   Place, 20th POA Midyear Convention at the Boracay Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on April 29-May 1, 2009
• Published in Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics

13. Intramedullary Cortical Screw and Knowles Pin in the Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fracture: A Biomechanical Study

Authors: Dan Bagarra, MD; Brian Gil De Manuel, MD; Arvin Labine, MD

• Presented, 9th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 15, 2007
• 2nd  Place, 20th POA Midyear Convention at the Boracay Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on April 29-May 1, 2009
• Published in Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics

14.  Entry Point Issues in Antegrade Intra-Medullary Femoral Nailing: Pyriformis Fossa vs. Trochanteric Fossa vs. Trochanteric Tip - A Cadaveric Study

Authors: Bhaskar Pant, MD; Espiridion Reyes, MD, FPOA; Hilario Diaz, MD, FPOA; Ronald  Tangente, MD, FPOA      

• Presented, 9th Annual Intradepartmental Residents Research Forum at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on December 15, 2007
• 1st  Place, 20th POA Midyear Convention at the Boracay Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on April 29-May 1, 2009
• Dr Pant will be the Ambassador of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association for Asia Pacific Orthopedic Convention in Hong Kong, China.
• Published in Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics

15.  Winds of Change: The Management of Musculoskeletal Tumor Patients in Davao Medical Center - Resection and Arthrodesis of the Knee Using the Enneking and Shirley Technique in the Management of Tumors about the Knee: The DMC Experience

Author: Morales, Jeremiah, MD; Penaranda, Noel Rex, MD FPOA

Presented as Poster Presentation in the 58th Annual Convention of the POA, EDSA Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City Philippines November 22-25, 2007

16.  Winds of Change: The Management of Musculoskeletal Tumor Patients in Davao Medical Center- Wide Resection of Large Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities: The DMC Experience

Author: Hendry, Ray, MD; Penaranda, Noel Rex, MD, FPOA

Presented as Poster Presentation in the 58th Annual Convention of the POA, EDSA Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City Philippines November 22-25, 2007

Author: Labine, Arvin MD; Penaranda, Noel Rex, MD FPOA

Presented as Poster Presentation in the 58th Annual Convention of the POA, EDSA Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City Philippines November 22-25, 2007

2003 LECTURES/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

The 7th Basic Course and Workshop on the Methods of Ilizarov – a workshop on the basic principles and applications of the Ilizarov External Fixator conducted by the ASAMI- Philippines and the Ilizarov and Limb Deformity Service, Dept of Orthopedics, UP-PGH in cooperation with POA-SM Chapter and DMC-Ortho, Held last August 16-17,2003 at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City.

2004 LECTURES/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. POA Tumor Workshop – 1st tumor workshop in cooperation with POA- South Mindanao chapter done at the Royal Mandaya Hotel on July 31, 2004 attended by Oncology experts from different Specialties.

2. Davao Children’s Cancer Fund, Inc. 1st Region-wide Seminar Workshop in Oncology – A multi disciplinary workshop on the treatment approach of children with cancer held at Davao Medical Center last November 13, 2004

3. Doctors in Court – A lecture/symposium of court rulings in court hearings involving doctors as witnesses conducted by the Women and Children’s Protection Unit of DMC held at Grand Men Seng Hotel last March 24, 2004.

2005 LECTURES/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. 6th APOA Combined Congress for Pediatrics and Spine Orthopedics, November 23-28 Taipei, Taiwan

2. AO Symposium on Practical Solutions to Complex Fractures & Difficult Periarticular Injuries , July 9-10, 2005 Philippine Orthopedic Center Quezon City, Philippines

3. The 3rd Postgraduate Course in Tumor Orthopedics “Diagnostics in Musculoskeletal Tumors: What do they Mean?”, June 25, 2005 Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines

2006 LECTURES/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

6th Surgical Implant Generation Network Annual Convention, September 21-23, 2006, Richland Washington, USA. - Dr. Diaz, the department Chairman and Dr. Reyes, were invited to the said conference to talk about our experiences with the SIGN nail in Davao and to present papers on the SIGN Nail done in DMC. Dr. Diaz was also made a panelist of the round table discussion on the topic “IM Nail Fixation of Femoral Fractures”

2007 LECTURES/ SYMPOSIA/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. ASEAN Senior Travelling Fellow Program – Dr. Reyes, the Founding Chairman of the department. represented the Philippines in the said program

2. POTS Postgraduate Course “ Ballistic Injuries” , Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila Dr. Angala, a voluntary consultant gave a lecture entitled “ Lessons Learned from the Davao City Bombings”. 2 residents were likewise sent.

3. Ambassadors’ Club of Davao Meeting, Davao City, March 2007- Dr. Diaz was invited to be the speaker on the said forum with the topic entitled “ Common Orthopedic Conditions”.

4. Spine Meeting , Vietnam November 2007 attended by Dr. Cauilan

2008 LECTURES/ SYMPOSIA/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. 8th Surgical Implant Generation Network Annual Convention, September 17-20, 2008, Richland Washington, USA- Dr. Gilbert Cauilan attended and Dr. Bhaskar R. Pant presented a paper entitled:

• Entry Point Issues in Antegrade Intra-Medullary Femoral  Nailing  Pyriformis Fossa vs. Trochanteric Fossa vs. Trochanteric Tip- A  Cadaveric Study.
• Innovations on Negative Pressure Dressing: The DMC Experience
• Sterile way of using of Commercial Drill

2.  Soft tissue Flap Course-Fresh Human Cadaveric Workshop,  September 12-15, 2008, Duke University Medical Center, Raleigh Durham, USA-Dr Bhaskar R. Pant

3.  Spine Surgery Fellowship , Aug 2008 Department of Neurosurgery/ Orthopedics Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA, attended by Dr. Ronald P. Tangente

4.  AO Spine Fellowship, April-May 2008 at Queen Mary Hospital and Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital University of Hongkong, attended by Dr. Gilbert E. Cauilan.

5.  AAOS 75th Annual Meeting,  March 5-9, 2008  at San Francisco, California was attended by Dr. Reyes and Dr. Chua.

6. AO Advance Course, July 2008 Manila- Dr. Richard John Pecson and Dr. Anthony Alberto Angala

7. Clubfoot Lecture & Workshop by  Dr. Julyn Aguilar, FPOA, May 31, 2008, Davao Medical Center, Davao City sponsored by Philippine Orthopaedic Association- South Mindanao Chapter.

8. Teleconference with Manila Hand Society and Lecture & Workshop on Vacuum Assisted  Closure& Updates on Supracondylar Fractures of the Femur by Dr. Albert Dy, FPOA, June 28, 2008, Davao Doctors Hospital, Davao City sponsored by Philippine Orthopaedic Association- South Mindanao Chapter.

9. Lecture & Workshop Type & Indication of amputation  in Diabetic Foot, Total Contact  Casting Osteoarthritis “ The Dawn of New Era” by Dr. Emiliano Tablante, FPOA, September 26, 2008 at Grand Regal Hotel sponsored by Philippine Orthopaedic Association- South Mindanao Chapter.

10.POTS Annual Convention and Quiz Bowl, July 2008 at Manila, participated by Dr. Jeremiah Morales and Dr. Eldorado O. Dolloso, II. Dr. Espiridion Reyes also presented Retrograde IM Nailing (SIGN).

11.Arthroscopic Surgery in Orthopaedics Bone Saw Workshop at Manila, December 2008, attended by Dr. Jeremiah Morales and Dr. Eldorado O. Dolloso, II.

2009 LECTURES/ SYMPOSIA/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. Instructional lectures and surgeries on Hip using the New SIGN Hip System with Dr. Lewis Zirkle, Jr. in Surgical Implant Generation Network, Richland Washington last December 2-5, 2009.

2. 2nd Pedro Velasco Memorial Lectureship Dr. Lewis G. Zirkle, FAAOS from (Surgical Implant Generation Network, Richland, Washington, USA, held at Davao Medical Center last December 5, 2009.

3. Philippine Orthopaedic Association 60th Annual Congress held at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines last November 9-14, 2009.

4. Hand Clinic and Instructional Surgical Cases with Dr. Tammy dela Rosa and Dr. Emmanuel Estrella from UP-PGH last October 22-23, 2009.

5. Spine Fellowship in Malaysia last October 26-30, 2009 attended by Dr. Ronald Tangente and Dr. Gilbert Cauilan.

6. Lecture and Workshop on Sports Medicine with Dr. Edgar Michael Eufemio from UP-PGH last August 14-16, 2009.

7. Lecture on Diabetic Tendinopathy by Dr. Emiliano Tablante of Philippine Orthopedic Center,  Manila; Lecture & Workshop on Amputee Post Op Care & Amputations by Dino Christodoulou of Handicap International held at Yahong Restaurant, F. Torres St., Davao City last   August 28, 2009.

8. 2009 Annual SIGN (Surgical Implant Generation Network) Conference last August 12-15, 2009 held in Richland, Washington, USA. Dr. Espiridion Reyes, Dr. Noel Rex Peñaranda, Dr. Brian Gil De Manuel and  Dr. Bhaskar R. Pant attended the said conference.

9. Asean Orthopedic Association Senior Travelling Fellowship 2009, Dr. Manolo Palabyab was the Senior Travelling Fellow 2009.

10. Flap Course held in Los Angeles, California last August 10-11, 2009. Dr. Espiridion Reyes, Dr. Noel Rex Peñaranda, Dr. Brian Gil De Manuel and Dr. Bhaskar R. Pant attended the said conference.

11. 20th Philippine Orthopaedic Association Midyear Convention held at the Boracay Beach Resort   & Convention Center April 29, 2009 to May 1, 2009 and was attended by the consultants and residents of the department.

12. Post graduate Course- Orthopedic Nursing “Principles and Management of Common Cases” last March 28, 2009, Magonany Room, Jica Bldg., Davao Medical Center participated by staff nurses of DMC, nursing students, consultants and residents of the department.

13. Spine Workshop with Dr. Dheera Anathakrishnan from Orthopedic Links in Atlanta, Georgia from last March 2009.

14. Spine and Orthopedic Trauma Observership in University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA attended by Dr. Brian Gil De Manuel and Dr. Bhaskar Pant last August 17-21, 2009