Enrique Ona Dr. Enrique T. Ona is a Filipino surgeon and public servant. He is the current Secretary of the Department of Health, succeeding Dr. Esperanza Cabral. Recognized as one of the top surgeons in the field of vascular surgery and organ transplantation, he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Background Dr. Ona hails from Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. He is the son of the first Provincial Health Officer of Zamboanga del Sur.[1] Before being appointed by President Benigno Aquino III to the Health secretary post, Ona was the executive director of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (KNTI), the post he held for 11 years[2] and has been the president of the Transplantation Society of the Philippines since 1989. He also holds a medical license in the state of Massachusetts, United States. Health Secretary After being appointed to the Health Department post, president Benigno Aquino III has instructed him with regard to expediting universal coverage of PhilHealth, which was one of the campaign promises of Aquino considering that health is the third priority in the platform of the Aquino administration.[2] Awards and Recognition The Presidential Award of Recognition in Organ Transplantation, Year 2000. Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardee for Medicine in 1979. ry Enrique T. Ona Secretary Enrique T. Ona PrintPrintEmailEmailPDFPDF Secretary Ona The current Philippine Secretary of Health. On June 29, 2010, President Benigno Aquino III picked him as his Secretary of Health. Dr. Ona hails from Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. He is the son of the first Provincial Health Officer of Zamboanga del Sur and a periculture nurse. Before being appointed by Benigno Aquino III to the Health secretary post, Ona was the executive director of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, the post he held for 11 years and has been the president of the Transplantation Society of the Philippines since 1989. He also holds a medical license in the State of Massachusetts, U.S.A. PERSONAL DATA Place of Birth Sagay City, Negros Occidental Civil Status Married E-mail [email protected] EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Pre-Medicine and Bachelor of Science University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City, 1957 Doctor of Medicine University of the Philippines Manila, 1962 POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION Rotating Internship University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital, 1961-1962 Buffalo General Hospital Buffalo New York, U.S.A. 1962-1963 Surgical Residency 1st yr.-3rd yr. – Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., 1966-1967 4th yr. (Chief Resident) Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., 1966-1967 5th yr. (Fellowship in Surgery) Lahey Clinic, Boston, Massachusetts USA, 1967 6th yr-7th (Research Fellowship in Experimental Surgery) St. Claire Hospital New York, U.S.A. (John L. Madden) 1968-1969) Colombo Scholar in Organ Transplantation at Cambridge University (Addnbrooke’s Hospital), Cambridge, England (Prof. Roy Calne) (1973) Visiting Fellow of the Royal Society at Cambridge University, Addenbrooke’s Hospital England (1983) SPECIALTY BOARD 1968 Certified by the American Board of Surgery 1970 Certified by the Philippine Board of Surgery MEDICAL LICENSURE Republic of the Philippines State of Massachusetts, U.S.A. PROFESSIONAL POSITION Current Positions Secretary of Health Executive Director, National Kidney & Transplant Institute (1998-2010) President, Maria Corazon Torres Javier Foundation (2009-Present) President, Transplantation Society of the Philippines (1989 to Present) Membership Member, Editorial Board, International Venous Digest (1998) Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeons (1992) Editorial Consultant, Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties (1992) Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Philippine Medical Association (1987) Member, Editorial Board, Philippine Journal of Nephrology (1985) Associate Member, European Society for Organ Transplantation (1985) Member, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (since 1983) Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (1982) Member, Board of Directors, Philippine Board of Surgery (1975-2001) Fellow, American College of Surgeons (1973 to present) Member, Board of Governors, Philippine Board of Surgery (1971-2001) Past Positions President, Transplantation Society of the Philippines (2001-2009) Vice-Chair, Maria Corazon Javier Torres Foundation (1991-2008) Member, International Relations Committee, American College of Surgeons (1999-2005) President, Kidney Foundation of the Philippines (1998 to 2004) President, Asian Society of Transplantation (1997-1999) Chairman, Organizing Committee, 5th Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (1997) Governor, American College of Surgeons Philippine Chapter (1994-1999) Enrique Garcia Professor of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila (1993-1997) Vice-Chairman, Department of Surgery, PGH Medical Center (1992-1998) Member, Board of Directors, Dugong Buhay Foundation (1991-2005) Chairman, Philippine Board of Surgery (1980, 1994) Founding President, Venous Forum of the Philippines (1993) Associate Editor, Philippine Textbook of Surgery, 1st Edition, JMC, Inc. (1990)· President, Philippine College of Surgeons (1990) Vice-President, Philippine College of Surgeons (1989) Head, Division of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery National Kidney and Transplant Institute (1986-1998) Deputy Director for Medical Services, NKTI (1986-1992) Head, Division of Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery, UP-PGH Medical Center (1986-1998) Secretary, Philippine College of Surgeons, Board of Regents (1985-1986) President, Philippine Society for Vascular Surgery (1981 to 2005) Council Member, Association of Surgeons of southeast Asia (1981-1983) Chief, Section of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital (1975-1985) Director, Medical Education, Medical City General Hosptal Pasig City (1975-1985) Professor of Surgery-College of Medicine, UP-PGH Medical Center (1973-2001) Editor-in-Chief, Philippine Journal of Surgery Specialties (1972-1982) AWARDS RECEIVED (Past to Present) 1979 Ten Outstanding Young Men Awardee in Medicine (TOYM JAYCEES- Philippines) 1990 Most Outstanding Alumnus, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines 1991 Most Oustanding Son of Pagdian City, Zamboanga del Sur 2000 Presidential Award of Recognition in Organ Transplantation Philippine Medical Association 2004 Distinguished Service Award Philippine Medical Association 2007 One of the Five Most Outstanding Filipino Physicians Awardee (Philippine Jaycees Club) 2010 Outstanding Health Research Award by Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, DOST, and DOH (to be awarded tentatively on July 19, 2010) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES President, Valle Verde 3 Homeowners Association (1977-1980, 1994-1997) President, Valle Verde 3 Tennis Club Member, Rotary Club of Pasig Member, Philippine-British Society Past President, Medical Staff Organization, Medical CIty Genreal Hospital HONORARY LECTURESHIP Commencement Speaker, UP Graduating Class of 2008 Chancellor Alfredo T. Ramirez, M.D., Memorial Lecture (2008) Potenciano Baccay Memorial Lecture, University of the East 30th Alumni Homecoming (December 2000) Enrique Garcia Professional Lecture UP-PGH (1995)
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