The search for outstanding physicians is on with the 19th Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Awards. The annual event is spearheaded by the Southern Tagalog Association of Medical Practitioners and presented by the Philippine Medical Association in cooperation with United Laboratories, Inc.
This event was launched last March 24th at the Discovery Suites with cocktails in honor of this year's new batch of judges headed by no less than Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Esperanza I. Cabral.
Four outstanding physicians will be chosen in the fields of Clinical Practice, Government Service, Academe & Research and Community Leadership. Apart from the honors and distinction that go with the award.Winners will also receive specially designed trophies, medallions and plaques courtesy of United Laboratories, Incorporated.
Each of the 12 category finalists will receive fifty thousand pesos worth of Unilab medicines for donation to any charitable institution of their choice.
The four category winners will receive one hundred fifty thousand pesos worth of Unilab medicines for donation to any charitable institution of their choice.
In addition, Unilab will also sponsor the attendance of the four category winners to a medical convention in the united states. The prize includes convention registration fees, air-fare, and hotel accommodations
All that in honor of the Filipino physicians of distinction!
Awarding ceremonies will be held at the Isla Ballroom of the EDSA Shangrila Hotel on May 21, 2010.
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