SPMC Department of Dermatology

12/11/2025

The Southern Philippines Medical Center Department of Dermatology proudly congratulates its residents for their remarkable achievements at the 48th Annual Philippine Dermatological Society Research Forum held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City.

🏅 Dr. Silvino Rey H. Pino – Top 5 Finalist, Experimental Research Category
🏅 Dr. Preeti Joan J. Buxani – Top 7 Finalist, Case Report Category
🏅 Dr. Maria Inez S. Benedicto – Research Achievement Award (Local) and Research Publication Award

The Department commends your outstanding contributions to the field of dermatology and celebrates this milestone that highlights SPMC’s continuing pursuit of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

25/09/2025

LAST 5 DAYS TO APPLY!
📢 Important Update: The Panel Interview has been rescheduled from October 3 -> October 4, 2025.

18/09/2025

🌍✨ World Psoriasis Day 2025 ✨🌍
📌 Theme: Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities: Understanding the Domino Effect

🗓 October 3, 2025 | Robinsons Place, 2F Atrium, Tagum City
🗓 October 29, 2025 | Venue to be announced

💜 Registration is FREE!
✅ Free Consultation
✅ Free Meal and Snacks
✅ Exciting Freebies

Let’s come together to raise awareness, support patients, and strengthen advocacy. Bring your family and friends in this yearly celebration. Everyone is welcome! 💜

🌍✨ World Psoriasis Day 2025 ✨🌍

In the spirit of promoting health awareness and patient advocacy, the Psoriasis Foundation of the Philippines, together with the Philippine Dermatological Society – Southern Philippine Chapter, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Department of Dermatology, Davao Regional Medical Center Department of Dermatology, and the University of Southeastern Philippines School of Medicine, warmly invite you to join us in celebrating World Psoriasis Day 2025.

📌 Theme: Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities: Understanding the Domino Effect
🗓 October 3, 2025 | Robinsons Place, 2F Atrium, Tagum City
🗓 October 29, 2025 | Skin Institute, 5th Floor, Eye Center and Medical Arts Building, SPMC

💜 Registration is FREE!
✅ Free Consultation
✅ Free Meal and Snacks
✅ Exciting Freebies

Let’s come together to raise awareness, support patients, and strengthen advocacy. Bring your family and friends in this yearly celebration. Everyone is welcome! 💜

18/09/2025

🌍✨ World Psoriasis Day 2025 ✨🌍
📌 Theme: Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities: Understanding the Domino Effect

🗓 October 3, 2025 | Robinsons Place, 2F Atrium, Tagum City 🗓 October 29, 2025 | Venue to be announced

💜 Registration is FREE!
✅ Free Consultation
✅ Free Meal and Snacks
✅ Exciting Freebies

Let’s come together to raise awareness, support patients, and strengthen advocacy. Bring your family and friends in this yearly celebration. Everyone is welcome! 💜

🌍✨ World Psoriasis Day 2025 ✨🌍

In the spirit of promoting health awareness and patient advocacy, the Psoriasis Foundation of the Philippines, together with the Philippine Dermatological Society – Southern Philippine Chapter, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Department of Dermatology, Davao Regional Medical Center Department of Dermatology, and the University of Southeastern Philippines School of Medicine, warmly invite you to join us in celebrating World Psoriasis Day 2025.

📌 Theme: Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities: Understanding the Domino Effect
🗓 October 3, 2025 | Robinsons Place, 2F Atrium, Tagum City
🗓 October 29, 2025 | Skin Institute, 5th Floor, Eye Center and Medical Arts Building, SPMC

💜 Registration is FREE!
✅ Free Consultation
✅ Free Meal and Snacks
✅ Exciting Freebies

Let’s come together to raise awareness, support patients, and strengthen advocacy. Bring your family and friends in this yearly celebration. Everyone is welcome! 💜

21/08/2025

The Psoriasis Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (PFPI), in coordination with the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Dermatology Department and University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) warmly invites you to our 2nd Psoriasis Talk 2025 with a theme:

🤝 HAWAK-KAMAY: Pagbuo ng Matibay na Samahan para sa mga may Psoriasis

If you're living with psoriasis, this is your safe space. Join us for an empowering and supportive talk focused on building a strong community for people with psoriasis. Let’s come together to share stories, find hope, and support one another in our journey.

🗓️ August 27, 2025 | 11:00AM - 4:00PM
📍 Skin Institute, 5th Floor Eye Center & Medical Arts Building
🎟️ FREE Registration
🍽️ FREE Lunch and Snacks! 🍪

Let’s talk, listen, and support each other—hand in hand.
💬 See you there!

The Psoriasis Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (PFPI), in coordination with the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Dermatology Department warmly invites you to our 2nd Psoriasis Talk 2025 with a theme:

🤝 HAWAK-KAMAY: Pagbuo ng Matibay na Samahan para sa mga may Psoriasis

If you're living with psoriasis, this is your safe space. Join us for an empowering and supportive talk focused on building a strong community for people with psoriasis. Let’s come together to share stories, find hope, and support one another in our journey.

🗓️ August 27, 2025 | 11:00AM - 4:00PM
📍 Skin Institute, 5th Floor Eye Center & Medical Arts Building, SPMC, Davao City
🎟️ FREE Registration
🍽️ FREE Lunch and Snacks! 🍪

Let’s talk, listen, and support each other—hand in hand.
💬 See you there!

18/08/2025

📢 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS!

We are now accepting applications for our 3-year Residency Training Program in Dermatology!

📍 We are the only Philippine Dermatological Society-accredited residency program in the Visayas and Mindanao.

🗓 Application Timeline:
Deadline of Submission: September 30, 2025
Written Examination: October 1, 2025
Panel Interview: O̶c̶t̶o̶b̶e̶r̶ ̶3̶, ̶2̶0̶2̶5̶ -> October 4, 2025
Adjunctship Period: October 6–31, 2025

📨 Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a dermatologist!

For inquiries, contact:
Dr. Silvino Rey H. Pino
Chief Resident
📱 0998 563 4751
✉️ dermadmc@yahoo.com

14/08/2025

📢 Public Advisory: August 2025 Holidays

To our valued patients, please be informed that the Dermatology Outpatient Department (OPD) Clinic will be CLOSED on the following dates: August 15, 21 and 25, 2025. Please be guided accordingly.

08/08/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Shannon Kimberly Soriano! ✨

The Department of Dermatology of the Southern Philippines Medical Center proudly congratulates Dr. Shannon Kimberly Soriano for being crowned Miss SPMC 2025. This victory marks a back-to-back-to-back (three-peat) win for the Department of Dermatology.

Your SPMC Dermatology family celebrates this remarkable milestone with you. May your journey continue to reflect the passion, excellence, and brilliance that inspire everyone around you.

We are incredibly proud of you! 👑

15/07/2025

We are proud to share that two of our residents garnered the top 2 places in the recently concluded Orthopedic Humanitarian Initiative (OHI) Collaboratory Explorations 2025, hosted by the SPMC Department of Orthopedics in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic!

🥇 Dr. Maria Inez Benedicto and co-author Dr. Mary Jo Kristine Bunagan for winning 1st Place with their poster:
“Tuberculous Gumma in a Young Adult: A Diagnostic Challenge in a Nonhealing Ulcerated Plaque”

🥈 Dr. Silvino Rey Pino and co-authors Dr. Mary Jo Kristine Bunagan and Dr. Bryan Edgar Guevara for winning 2nd Place with their poster:
“Scaling Life’s Challenges: The Debilitating Impact and Genetic Insights of Lamellar Ichthyosis”

✨ We are proud of you! Keep raising the bar for SPMC Dermatology! 💜

08/07/2025

🌍 Celebrating World Skin Health Day this July 8! 🌍

World Skin Health Day is a global initiative led by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD). Held every July 8, it highlights the importance of skin health and calls for action to ensure fair and equal access to dermatological care for all.

📌 This year’s theme:
“No Health Without Skin Health”
A reminder that skin health is an essential part of overall well-being—and everyone deserves the right to quality skin care, wherever they are in the country or the world.

🔔 We call on all Filipinos across the nation to take part in the celebration of World Skin Health Day this July 8. Let’s work together to promote healthy skin for all!