Philippine Board of Neurological Surgery Grants SPMC Neurosurgery A 2-Year Level A Accreditation

December 2, 2023

The Philippine Board of Neurologic Surgery (PBNS) recently granted the Southern Philippines Medical Center Neurosurgical Training Program a 2-year Level A Accreditation last December 2, 2023 at EDSA Shangri-La, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. This accrediation formally establishes the  Southern Philippines Medical Center Neurosurgical Training Program as an independent program officially recognized by the PBNS. This strengthens our vision of rendering accessible, affordable, quality,  and appropriate neurosurgical care to the people of Mindanao. 

The certificate of accreditation being received by the SPMC-NSRTP Chairman, Dr. Gonzales, and Training Officer, Dr. Del Rosario (Left to Right: Dr. Theodor Vesagas, Dr. Jaime Rama Jr., Dr. George Sy, Dr. Silvestre Gonzales, and Dr. Jose Nicanor Del Rosario III)

The SPMC-NSRTP in attendance at the Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons Annual Convention 2023. (Left to Right: Dr. Russel Sasing, Dr. Eric Palabyab,  Dr. Jose Nicanor Del Rosario III, Dr. Silvestre Gonzales, Dr. Joselv Albano, and Dr. Dominique Louise Aniñon)