Name: JOSE VELASCO TECSON, III, MD, DHPEd, DPBO
Date of Birth: 19 March 1972
Place of Birth: Malolos, Bulacan
Nationality: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Mobile: +639*********
E-mail: ****@*****.***
Education
High School: Philippine Science High School,
Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City 1985-89
College: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Institute of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City 1989-93
Medical: Doctor of Medicine
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila 1994-99
Internship: Philippine General Hospital,
Taft Avenue, Manila 1999
Residency: Ophthalmology
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila 2001-03
Chief Resident, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2004
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila 2004
Fellowship: Contact Lens, Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery and Uveitis
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila 2005
Childhood Blindness Training Course on Low Vision
World Health Organization and Hong Kong Society for the Blind
Shamsuipo, Kowloon, Hongkong 2004
Graduate: Diploma in Health Professions Education
National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions
University of the Philippines, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila 2010
Master in Hospital Administration
College of Public Health
University of the Philippines Manila, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila 2009-present
Work Experience
Medical and Ancillary Director,University Physicians Medical Center
UP-PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building
PGH Compound, Taft Avenue, Manila Sept 2009-present
Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Mercado Medical Center
JP Laurel Highway, Tanauan City, Batangas March-August 2009
Attending Ophthalmologist, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2007-present
Philippine General Hospital
Taft Avenue, Manila 2007-present
MedicalDirector, Danuel Mercado Medical Center
JP Laurel Highway, Tanauan City, Batangas June 2006-February 2009
Attending Daniel Mercado Medical Center01 June 2006-
OphthalmologistJP Laurel Highway, Tanauan City, Batangaspresent
Project Officer for Philippine General Hospital01 January-31 EquipmentTaft Avenue, ManilaMay 2006
Medical DirectorTakeo Eye Hospital01 July-
Takeo, Cambodia30 September 2005
ConsultantTakeo Eye Hospital01 July-
OphthalmologistTakeo, Cambodia30 September 2005
Medical Officer IIIDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2005
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Chief ResidentDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2004
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Medical Officer VDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2004
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Medical Officer IVDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2003
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Medical Officer IIIDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2001-2002
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Medical OfficerPhilamcare Health Plans, Inc.1999-2000
Philamlife Building, United Nations Avenue, Manila
Research AssistantInstitute of Biology1992-1993
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Teaching Experience
Clinical AssociateDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2007-present
ProfessorCollege of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
P. Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
ProfessorDaniel Mercado Medical Center-Institute of Health Sciences2006 - 2007
JP Laurel Highway, Tanauan City, Batangas
Training Officer Takeo Eye Hospital01 July-
Takeo, Cambodia30 September 2005
Assistant ProfessorJONELTA School of Medicine2000
Las Pinas, Manila
InstructorInstitute of Biology1993-1994
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Licensure Examination
Passed, Physicians Licensure Examination
Manila, Philippines 1999
Passed, Specialty Board Examination
Philippine Board of Ophthalmology
Quezon City, Philippines 2005
Memberships in Organizations and Societies
Associate MemberCornea Club of the Philippines2008
MemberPhilippine Academy of Ophthalmology2006
Life MemberUniversity of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society2005
College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
MemberAssociation of Medical Alumni2004
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
MemberOphthalmology Resident Alumni Association2003
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
MemberPhilippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery2001
MemberPhilippine Medical Association1999
MemberMu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.1994
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
MemberPhi Kappa Phi International Honors Society1993
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
MemberPi Sigma Biological Honors Society1993
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
MemberInstitute of Biology Alumni Association, Inc1993
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
MemberUniversity of the Philippines Association of Biology Majors 1992
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
MemberPhilippine Science High School Alumni Association, Inc.1989
Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Position Held in Organizations and Societies
DirectorPhilippine Science High School National Alumni2011
Association, Agham Road, Quezon City
Corporate SecretaryMercado Ambulatory and Surgical Centers, Inc.2009
Taft Avenue, Manila
Chairman75th Diamond Anniversary2008
Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.
UP College of Medicine, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
MemberDirector’s Expanded Executive Committee and Advisory Board01 January-31
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, ManilaMay 2006
ChairmanTask Force on Medical Equipment01 January-31
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, ManilaMay 2006
MemberEndorsement Team for the Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal01 January-31
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, ManilaMay 2006
Representative Ophthalmology Resident Alumni Association2004-present
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
MemberCouncil for Hospital Advocacy and Media Promotional Strategies 2004-2006
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
MemberAlumni Homecoming Organizing Committee2004
University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society
UP College of Medicine, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Editor-in-ChiefPGH Bulletin2003-present
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Chairman70th Diamond Ball2003
Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.
UP College of Medicine, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Assistant ChiefDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2003
ResidentPhilippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
MemberMedia and Publicity Affairs Council2003
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
RepresentativePhilippine General Hospital Physicians Association2001-2002
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
MemberCommittee on Documentation2000
33rd Association of Philippine Medical Colleges Convention
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
ClassUniversity of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society1999-present
RepresentativeUP College of Medicine, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
MemberAlumni Homecoming Organizing Committee1999
University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society
UP College of Medicine, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Corporate SecretaryPhilippine Science High School Alumni Association, Inc. 1999-2000
Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Most Exalted BrotherMu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.1996-1997
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
RepresentativeDean’s International Circle1996
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Member90th Foundation Committee1996
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Presiding OfficerInter-Fraternity Council1996-1997
University of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
ChairmanCommittee on Resources, Inter-Fraternity Council1996-1997
University of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
MemberCommittee on Security, Inter-Fraternity Council1996
University of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
Brother RecorderMu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.1995-1996
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
ConvenorInter-Fraternity Council1995University of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
SignatoryInter-Fraternity CouncilAccord1995University of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
ChairmanFoundation Week1995
Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.
UP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Guardian ofMu Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.1994-1995
the TempleUP College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila
Board MemberPhilippine Science High School Alumni Association, Inc.1994-1995
Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Papers Presented
Tecson JV III and APD Santiago. Profile of Childhood Cataracts Seen at the Philippine General Hospital. 21st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Singapore. 10-13 June 2006.
Tecson JV III and APD Santiago. Profile of Childhood Cataracts Seen at a Tertiary General Hospital. Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Convention Residents Research Paper Contest 2003.
Tecson JV III and MV Aquino. A Relapsing Acute Lymphoid Leukemia Manifesting as Hypopyon Uveitis. UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2003.
Tecson JV III and R Limbonsiong. Pharmacology of Amphotericin B and Natamycin. UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2003.
Tecson JV III and R Limbonsiong. IOL Edge Design: Is it an Important Edge against Post-operative PCO and Glare. UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2002.
Tecson JV III and LR Mangubat. Plastic-Lacrimal Clinic: A 5-Year Review. UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2002.
Tecson JV III and HS Uy. A Literature Review on the Pharmacologic Prevention of Posterior Capsule Opacity. UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2002.
Tecson JV III and MR Pe-Yan. Parry-Romberg Syndrome: A Case Report. Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Convention 2001.
Research Papers
Profile of Childhood Cataracts Seen at the Philippine General Hospital. Tecson JV III and APD Santiago. Resident Research Paper, UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2003.
Oral Acute Toxicity Study of the Crude Seed Extract of Swietenia Macryphylla king on Mus muscullus. Pharamacology Research Paper, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila 1995.
The Determination of Blood Glucose and Pyruvate Levels in Normal Individuals and Cancer Patients. Biochemistry Research Paper, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila 1994.
A Preliminary Study on the Effects of Alum Solution on Wound Healing in the Cheek Pouch and Thighs of Hamsters. Physiology Research Paper, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines
Manila 1994.
Effects of Vitamin E on the Toxicity of Mercury on the Brain of Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings. Undergraduate Thesis, Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman 1993.
Low-Temperature Superconductors from Common Metal Oxides. Azarraga JJ, Francisco RS, Mamaril MA and JV Tecson, III. Senior Research Paper, Philippine Science High School 1989.
Lectures Delivered
Health Assessment Course for Nurses. Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila. 15 December 2005.
Cornea: Anatomy, physiology and pathology. Ophthalmic Nurse Training Course, Takeo Eye Hospital, Takeo, Cambodia. 13 September 2005.
Orbit: Anatomy, physiology and pathology. Ophthalmic Nurse Training Course, Takeo Eye Hospital, Takeo, Cambodia. 6 September 2005.
Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Guidelines. Workshop for Eye Doctors and Nurses. National Maternal and Child Health Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 25 August 2005.
Dry Eye Disease. Workshop for Eye Doctors and Nurses. National Maternal and Child Health Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 25 August 2005.
Low Vision Rehabilitation. Takeo Eye Hospital Staff Conference, Takeo, Cambodia. 4 August 2005.
Low Vision Assessment. Takeo Eye Hospital Staff Conference, Takeo, Cambodia. 21 & 28 July 2005.
Central Microbial Keratitis. Takeo Eye Hospital Staff Conference, Takeo, Cambodia. 14 July 2005.
Conferences, Courses, Lectures, Seminars and Workshops Attended
A. Hospital Administration
Course on Baldrige Criteria in Healthcare. Grand Millenium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 10-11 November 2010.
Annual Conference for Hospital Managers in Asia. Hospital Management Asia 2009. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 13-14 August 2009.
Philippine Hospital Association 59th Annual Convention. Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. 26-28 November 2008.
Best Practices in Hospital Management and Administration. Center for Global Best Practices and St. Luke’s Medical Center, The Peninsula Hotel, Makati City. 07 March 2008.
Philippine Hospital Association 58th Annual Convention. Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. 25-27 November 2007.
Philippine College of Hospital Administrators 32nd Annual Convention. Traders Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. 26 November 2007.
Executive Forum. Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. 17 August 2007
Philippine Hospital Association 57th Annual Convention. Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. 22-24 November 2006.
PhilHealth Benchbook Orientation. Bayview Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. 20 November 2006
Philippine Society for Quality in Healthcare 11th Annual Convention. Manila Pavilion, United Nations Avenue, Manila. 6-7 October 2006
Hospital Management Program. Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business-Health Unit. Ateneo Professional Schools, Makati City. 14-19 August 2006.
Executive Course in Hospital Administration. UP Manila College of Public Health and SEAMEO-TropMed Regional Center for Hospital Administration. UP Manila College of Public Health, Manila. 3-7 April 2006.
Philippine General Hospital Management Action Planning Workshop. Holiday Inn Hotel, Pampanga, Philippines. 31 March-2 April 2004
B. Professional
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2009 Annual Meeting. SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines. 18-20 November 2010.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2009 Annual Meeting. SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines. 27-29 November 2009.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2008 Annual Meeting. SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines. 27-29 November 2008.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2007 Annual Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 07-09 December 2007.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2006 Annual Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 26-28 November 2006.
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 21st Meeting, Singapore. 10-13 June 2006.
1st Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology-American Academy of Ophthalmology Joint Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 28 November- 1 December2005.
Workshop for Eye Doctors and Nurses. National Maternal and Child Health Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 25 August 2005.
Refractive Surgery and LASIK Course. Vision Laser Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. 12 March 2005.
World Health Organization Childhood Blindness Training Course on Low Vision. Hongkong Society for the Blind, Shamsuipo, Kowloon, Hongkong. 15 November-11 December 2004.
Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Quarterly Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 19-20 June 2004.
Cardinal Santos Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology 7th Postgraduate Course “A National Neuro-Ophthalmology Update. Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines. 21-22 May 2004.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Midyear Convention. Boracay Beach Resorts, Philippines. May, 2004.
International Blind Sport Federation Medical Classification Seminar. Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City, Philippines. 21 February 2004.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2003 Annual Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 24-26 November 2003.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 6th Interhospital Clinico-Pathologic Conference. Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines. 13 July 2003.
Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Quarterly Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 7-8 June 2003.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Midyear Convention. Camp John Hay Manor, Baguio City, Philippines. 9-10 May 2003.
Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Quarterly Meeting. Clark Field, Pampanga, Philippines. 22-23 March 2003.
Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Quarterly Meeting. Dusit Hotel Nikko, Makati City, Philippines. 1 December, 2002.
Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Quarterly Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 29 September 2002.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2002 Annual Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. November, 2002.
Southeast Asian Glaucoma Interest Group Biennial Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 26-28 September 2002.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 5th Interhospital Clinico-Pathologic Conference. Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines. 13 July 2002.
Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Quarterly Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 30 June 2002.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Midyear Convention. Clark Field, Pampanga, Philippines. 18-19 May 2002.
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2001 Annual Meeting. Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Philippines. 29 November – 1 December 2001.
Institute of Ophthalmology 14th Postgraduate Course “Pediatrics and Ophthalmology: Partners in Eye Care. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines. 20 October 2001.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Annual Surgical Course. Philippine General Hospital,Manila, Philippines. 16 & 23 September 2001.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Annual Clinical Course. Philippine General Hospital,Manila, Philippines. 2 & 9 September 2001.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Basic Course Lectures in Ophthalmology. Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines. 27 January – 4 March 2001.
Papers Published
Tecson, Jose III V. and Pauline D. Santiago. Profile of childhood cataract cases seen at the Philippine General Hospital. Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 29(3): 140-143.
Awards and Honors Received
2nd PlaceResidents Research Paper Contest (Clinical Level) 2003
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Convention
Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
1st Place6th Inter Hospital Clinico-Pathologic Conference2003
TeamPhilippine Academy of Ophthalmology
Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines.
Outstanding Otorhinolaryngology 1999
InternPhilippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Leadership Institute of Biology1993
AwardUniversity of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
ValedictorianReserve Officers Training Corps 39-A1989
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
1st PrizeSenior’s Research Paper Contest1989
TeamPhilippine Science High School, Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
1st HonorableImmaculata Academy of Malolos1985
MentionMalolos, Bulacan