2. Southeast asian countries – ASEAN
History
Southeast asian countries – ASEAN
Academy of Medicine Singapore, 1957
Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, 1966
Academy of Medicine of Hongkong, 1993
Academy of Medicine, Philippines, 2013

3. Background & Objectives
2012 – Academy of Medicine, Malaysia
Philippine College of Physicians
Philippine College of Surgeons
Consulted with PBOM & invited
Philippine Obstetrical & Gynecological Society
Philippine College of Radiology
Philippine Society of Anesthesiology
Philippine Society of Pathology

4. The Academy was formally established
June 4, 2013
The Academy was formally established
The founding trustees and officers were elected
From left to right:
Dr. Priscilla Caguioa, Trustee (PCP), Dr. Raul Quillamor, Auditor (POGS), Dr. Alfred Belmonte, Vice President (PCS), Dr. Oscar Cabahug, President, (PCP), Dr. Grace Herbosa, Secretary (PSA), Dr. Danilo Sacadalan, Treasurer (PCR), Dr. Maximo Simbulan, Jr., Trustee (PCS)
Not in the Picture:
Dr. Herbert Pascual, Trustee (PSP), Dr. Rey Delos Reyes, Trustee (POGS)

5. Objectives of the AMP
To jointly set the standards for the academic training and certification of the Fellows of its member organizations, representing the recognized specialty divisions in Philippine medicine.
To unite the recognized specialty divisions by harmonizing their curriculums in accordance with the standards for training and certification set by the Academy.
To be the common representative of the Specialty Societies through its Governing Council and the Officers of the Academy.
To establish and regularly update the National Registry of Specialists in the country for submission to the Philippine Board of Medicine
To represent the specialty societies to the other ASEAN academies of medicine in the context of the MRA.

6. The AMP and the PRC
It is through the PRC Board of Medicine that the academy seeks to fulfill its role as the representative of the specialty colleges/societies to the other academies of ASEAN
The AMP can provide the PRC with the manpower and resources of the combined specialty societies to unify, implement, monitor and update the requirements for training, credentialing, accreditation, and CME of the specialists
The AMP with its existing relations with the Colleges/Academies of the ASEAN can assist the PRC in implementing the provisions of the MRA

7. Concepts on the Establishment of the AMP
UNIFIED:
Credentialing of the Specialist
Bring together all Specialty Societies in one body, especially those not categorized/recognized by the existing 8 specialty divisions
Harmonization of the academic activities of the Specialty Societies
Maintenance of ethical standards in the practice of specialty medicine

8. Credentialing of the Specialist
The Specialty Divisions and the Specialty Societies have developed their respective credentialing processes and only requires standardization.
Specialty Societies like Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Ophthalmology can be recognized as distinct specialty societies instead of being part of a major specialty division.
“ Pseudo-credentialing” by other medical organizations will be contained and hopefully eliminated
Only Fellows of the member specialty socities can become Fellows of the AMP. The different societies may retain their member or diplomate categories but only certified Fellows can become part of the Academy. This should encourage diplomates to achieve the fellowship status

9. Recognition of the Specialist
Conferment of Fellowship status by the AMP to be recognized by the ASEAN academies
Awarding of Certificates of Fellowship with the signature of the PBOM chairman especially for ASEAN MRA
Specification of the specialty in the PRC ID

10. Recognition of the Specialist
The public cannot distinguish which organizations represent true specalists (e.g. cosmetic surgeons, diabetologists, etc.)
- With the help of the PRC, the DOH and PMA, the Academy should spearhead recognition of the Specialist Societies for patient safety
Credentialing and recognition of sub-specialties shall initially be left to the Specialty Divisions and Specialty Societies

11. Boundaries of practice
Establish of the Core Competencies of the Specialist and how this differs from the generalist (Medicine/Pediatrics)
Establish the Core Competencies of the Sub- specialists in relation to that of the Specialist (General Surgery/cosmetic surgery)
Prepare for the Physicians Act that will define the competencies of the generalist, specialist and sub- specialist and certification for the MRA

12. Harmonization of the Academic Activities of the Specialty Societies
Self-regulation of the academic activities of the specialty organizations in terms of certification, accreditation and training will remain
The different specialty societies are currently in different stages of development with regards to these important committees – need to standardize

13. Harmonization of the Academic Activities of the Specialty Societies
Self determination of CME requirements
- the specialist organizations are the best evaluators of the CME needs in their respective fields and can competently recommend these to the PRC
Coordinate with the PRC regarding all academic activities with the latter having oversight functions

14. Maintenance of Ethical Standards of Medical Practice
To assist the PRC Board of Medicine in reviewing standards of care in the different specialties by bringing together its different Committees on Ethics and recommending sanctions for
- unethical practice
- gross deviation from standard practice for financial
or personal gains
- use of unaccepted management schemes especially
those which are expensive and potentially harmful

15. AMP STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Philippine Certifying Board for Specialists 2. Accreditation 3. Training 4. Continuing Medical Education 5. Credentials and Academic Titles 6. Ethics 7. External Affairs/International Relations

16. Academy LOGO Six (6) Laurel leaves Rod of Asclepius
Signifies the 6 Specialty Divisions that formed the Academy in 2012
Rod of Asclepius
Symbol associated with medicine and health care

17. THANK YOU!