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Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Awards 2011

20^th DR. JOSE P. RIZAL MEMORIAL AWARDS

The Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards is given to outstanding Filipino physicians whose lives and works reflect the ideals of Rizal in their profession and practice, in their love for fellowmen, the country and God.

Initiated by the Southern Tagalog Association of Medical Practitioners (STAMP), the award hopes to inspire physicians and non-physicians to perpetuate the memory and legacy of Rizal. A toast to men and women whose selfless service that goes beyond the call of duty is a way of life: for the love of human life.

The award began in 1987, when a group of the PMA component presidents from the Southern Tagalog Region conceived of giving an award to an outstanding Filipino physician of the year. The STAMP regional council, headed by Dr. Galicano G. Espiritu (Cavite), and its project director, Dr. Aquilino Cariño II (Laguna), decided to give   the first ever award. Later, to make the award national in scope, STAMP sought the support of the Philippine Medical Association and United Laboratories, Inc.

The 5 Awards categories are in the fields of:

Outstanding Clinical Practice

Community Leadership

Government Service

Academe

Research

Five outstanding physicians will take their rightful places to join the prestigious roster of honorees in the 20th DR. JOSE P. RIZAL MEMORIAL AWARDS during the ceremonies to be held on May 20, 2011 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City.