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PANALIGAN, Roland M.

PANALIGAN, Roland M.

Asst. Prof. Roland M. Panaligan, MD, received his B.Sc in Medical Technology and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas in 2001 and 2006, respectively. He received his LLM in Medical Law and Ethics from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom in 2018. He is an internist-pulmonologist, an active Philippine College of Chest Physicians member, and the immediate past chairÌýof its Council on Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Dr. Panaligan is likewise active in the field of health research ethics as a member of the National Ethics Committee and the Committee on Information Dissemination, Training and Advocacy of the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board. He is a co-chapter head of Clinical Ethics from the Philippine College of Physician’s Textbook of Internal Medicine published recently.

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Asst. Prof. Roland M. Panaligan, MD, LLM,
FPCP, FPCCP

Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

rmpanaligan@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine and Management, Ateneo School of Business, 2022-ongoing
  • Masters of Law (Medical Law and Ethics), University of Edinburgh, 2016-2018Ìý
  • Doctor of Medicine,ÌýUniversity of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines,Ìý2001-2006
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Cum Laude),ÌýUniversity of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines,Ìý1997-2001

Eligibility

  • Professional Regulation Commission Physician Licensure Examination

Postgraduate TrainingsÌýÌý

  • Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2011-2013
  • Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2007-2010
  • Medical Internship, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2006-2007Ìý

Research Highlights

  • He has presented oral and poster research both locally and internationally with research interests in respiratory infections, COPD, end-of-life, and health research ethics.

Research Interests

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Medical Ethics
  • Pharmaceutical Medicine

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • Medical Ethics III
  • Medicine 2 (3rd year Medical Students)Ìý
  • IMATY MDI-3Ìý

Major Recognitions

  • Most Outstanding Fellow-in-Training, Philippine College of Chest Physicians, March 2013

Professional Activities

Academic AppointmentÌý

  • Assistant Professor 4, Department of Medicine, UST Faculty of Medicine & SurgeryÌý

ÌýAdministrative Appointments/PositionsÌý

  • Department Chair, Medical Ethics, 2019-present
  • Member, National Ethics Committee DOST, 2017-present
  • Member, Philippine Health Research and Ethics Board CIDTA, 2016-present

Past Positions

  • Council Chair Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Philippine College of Chest Physicians, 2016-2022
  • Department Secretary, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Department of Medical Ethics, 2017-2018

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, Philippine College of Chest Physicians
  • Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians

Hospital AffiliationsÌý

  • Active Consultant, UST Hospital
  • Active Consultant, Novaliches General Hospital, Inc.Ìý

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Impact of health education on the knowledge and awareness of tuberculosis among high school students R. Panaligan, J Guiang European Respiratory Journal 40 (Suppl 56) 5 2012
  • Comparison of active cycle breathing technique (ACBT)/forced expiration technique (FET) vs.Flutter device in facilitating sputum expectoration among stable COPD patients at… R Panaligan, F Mesina, M Mateo European Respiratory Journal 40 (Suppl 56) 3 2012P250
  • Incidence, clinical profile and outcomes of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a tertiary Hospital RM Panaligan, JP Guiang Thorax 65 (Suppl 4), A182-A182 2 2010
  • Safe, Nourishing, Accessible Community Kitchen (SNACK): A Community Kitchen Manual for Public Health Emergencies KN Cruzada, LB Mercado-Asis, JT Li-Yu, RM Panaligan Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas 6 (1), 898-905 1 2022
  • Cough Strength as Predictor of Extubation Outcome for Patients Weaned From Mechanical Ventilation R Panaligan, MK Simon, PG Moral Chest 142 (4), 938A 1 2012
  • Assessment of health status among COPD Patients using the Filipino translation of the COPD assessment test R Panaligan, L Cuenza, I Lanzona Chest 142 (4), 664A 1 2012Ìý
  • Prevalence of subjects enrolled in CPASS who have peak flow rate: height ratio of and 2.2liters/sec/meter2 S Villamonte, G Agra, CM Campomanes, T De Guia, H Isaac, …European Respiratory Journal 62 (suppl 67) 2023Ìý
  • Characteristics and treatment patterns of COPD patients according to GOLD classification in the Philippines BO Cruz, K Alberca, B Tan-Helera, D Teo, V Reyes, G Agra, … European Respiratory Journal 62 (suppl 67) 2023
  • Association of CAT and PHQ-9 scores for depression among COPD patients–a Philippinecohort. J Saron, G Agra, CM Campomanes, T De Guia, H Isaac, L Fernandez, … European Respiratory Journal 62 (suppl 67) 2023
  • IsiPAN (Isinusulong ang Psychiatry At Neurology): Kalusugan ng Diwa, Utak at Kaisipantungo sa malusog na Pamayanan at Kinabukasan. A Community-Based Mental Health Program JAS Catindig, RM Panaligan Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas 6 (1), 881-897 2022
  • Recommendation for the Resumption of Urgent and Elective Lung-related Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: April 2022 Interim Update MD Arquiza, N Bacabac, L Baclayon, GO Bancoro, R Beroncal, … AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS, 2 2022
  • Nutritional Status Assessment of Pulmonary Outpatients of the University of Santo Tomas Hospital SA Manibpel, R Panaligan RESPIROLOGY 23, 119-120 2018
  • End-of-Life Decision-Making; Ethics and Practices of the Respiratory Specialists: A Filipino Perspective RM Panaligan, MO Mateo RESPIROLOGY 18, 40-40 2013
  • Prediction of Clinical Severity and Outcome of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Hospital using The Vap Piro Scoring System: A 5-Year Retrospective Study RM Panaligan, ENJ Gacrama, CL Chavez RESPIROLOGY 16, 256-2572011
  • Incidence, Clinical Profile Outcomes of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Hospital: A 5-Year Retrospective Study RM Panaligan, ENJ Gacrama, JP Guiang RESPIROLOGY 16, 55-552011
  • Prediction of clinical severity and outcome of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a tertiary hospital using the VAP PIRO scoring system R Panaligan, C Chavez, M Panaligan European Respiratory Journal 38 (Suppl 55)