Sis in Focus: Agnes Espinosa Dominguez-Mejia µΣΦ '77
Simple, well-organized and friendly - these are just few of the bountiful words that Dra. Agnes used to describe herself. Certainly she is all this and more.
Dra. Rosario Corazon “Beng” L. Nadorra, member of the UP College of Medicine Class 1976 and Mu Sigma Phi Sorority Batch 1976, is one of the most seasoned rheumatologists based in Texas, USA, with more than 35 years of clinical experience under her belt. Although successful in her field, she admits it took long for her to become the kind of doctor she wanted to be.
For renowned individuals such as Dr. Solita F. Camara-Besa, it’s not surprising for them to talk about their achievements as a professional. In case of Sis Lilit, there are much to talk about. Dra. Camara-Besa is recognized as the first Filipina to specialize in Biochemistry. She earned her medical degree and the distinction of cum laude from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1938. Shortly after, she travelled to United States where she was given the prestigious Barbour Scholarship.
Undergrad Course: BS Psychology, UP Diliman Age: 30 Interest: Surgery Hometown: Sinoloan, Laguna Hobbies: Reading, Sleeping Sport: Softball Food: Blueberry cheesecake at Banapple Motto in life: All for the Glory!!!
Surgeons are artists dazzled by each case presented to them unto the operating table. With every incision they make, they venture into the human body in search of the root of the problem, fix it to make people better, and hopefully, let them live better. There are plenty of calculated risks and there are no shortcuts. More than will power, a subconscious habit of success and extreme patience are needed in the course of every operation. These statements somewhat describe Apol’s current life as a surgeon and her ideals even before she entered the UP College of Medicine.
Hobbies:gardening,cooking, album-collection for pictures, scrapbooking, souvenir collecting
Describe yourself in three words:
devoted (to my family)
loving (to everybody)
dedicated (when it comes to profession/work)
Where do you see yourself ten years from now:God only knows; hopefully living and well, God-willing
Dr. Aurora Salegumba-Genuino is a pediatrician-neonatologist, professor, researcher, inspirational speaker and volunteer worker based in Manila. Despite assuming all these roles, she has been married to an equally accomplished anesthesiologist with whom she actively raised five children who grew up to be successful physician-specialists themselves.
Bernadette J. Madrid, µΣΦ 1983 Most Outstanding Services Award for Child Protective Services, given by the National Children's Advocacy Center of the United States
Agustina V. Domiguez-Abelardo, µΣΦ 1979 Dr. M Liborio Gomez Memorial Award and Lecture, given by the Philippine Society of Pathologists