Dr. Maria Minerva Patawaran Calimag. Dr. Calimag was cited for her exemplary achievements and exceptional professional competence with integrity in the exercise of her profession in the field of organized medicine as full professor of Pharmacology, Anesthesiology, and Clinical Epidemiology at the UST, 2-term President of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia of the Philippines, 2-term President of the International College of Surgeons Alliance, Diplomate and Vice-Chair of the Board of Examiners, Philippine Board of Anesthesiology, 2-term President of the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists. Her significant contributions to the advancement of the profession as author and co-author of numerous research papers that garnered for her several awards and recognitions, 14 times first prize, 5 times second prize, and 4 times third prize. She was also commended for her effective discharge of the professions social responsibility through involvement in community services such as her 24 years as volunteer Anesthesiologist in medical missions and an advocate for women’s health, her professional expertise as manifested in The Outstanding Physicians In the Community Service (TOPICS) Award, the USTMAA Thomasian Medical Alumni Award, UST Quadricentennial Dangal Award for Community Service and St. Cosmas and Damian Award. Dr. Calimag also exhibited excellent academic record – graduated Magna Cum Laude at the University of Santo Tomas, earned her Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, a scholarship grant from the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development and graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Management, Summa Cum Laude. The Eric Nubla Excellence Award intends to accord distinct honor to a professional who surpassed the qualification standard based on the criteria set forth to be an outstanding professional. Members of the panel of judges include: Justice Arturo B. Buena (Chairman) and Justice Apolinario D. Bruselas Jr. and Justice Jose C. Reyes Jr. (Members).
Sex: Female
Education:
- University of Santo Tomas, Manila, M.D., 1981
- University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Manila, M.S. in Science Epidemiology, 1999-2000
- University of Sto. Tomas (UST), Manila, Ph.D. in Education (Major in Educational Management), 2004
Field of Specialization:
Clinical Epidemiology, Anesthesiology, Pharmacology
Researches:
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (1986 D) Normative data on circoid ring size among Filipino in relation to acquired subglottic
Phlippines Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 8
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (1986 Ja -Mr) Filipino tracheal circumference as an index of correct cuff size: A study on volume-pressure relationship in inflatable cuffs
Journal of Manila Medicine Society, Inc. Volume 21, No. 3
Patawaran-Calimag, Ma. M.V., Co, B., () Principles of Drug Interaction Handbook of Medical and Surgical Emergencies
UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., Toledo, L., (2004 O) Nebulized midazolam: A new mode of sedation
Abstracts of the IUPHAR-7th Asian/Western Pacific Regional Meeting of Pharmacologists, Manila Hotel, Manila/Santo Tomas Journal of Medicines
Calimag, M.M.V.P, (1998 S) Drug monographs on non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs
Philippine National Drug Formulary
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., (1999 Jl-S) Drug utilization patterns and their determinants among self-medicators of common illnesses in Bgy. 402 Zone 41, 4th District, Sampaloc, Manila
Santo Tomas Journal of Medicine
Patawaran, G., Calimag, M.M.V.P., (1999 Jl S) A modified unipolar thermal wire system
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
Calimag, M.M.V.P, (2001) Changing the pre-anesthetic evaluation process for obstetric patients: A utility analysis
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 13, No. 92-98
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (2001) The need for an obstetric pre-anesthetic evaluation and management clinic: A prescription for change in health policy
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 13, No. 92-98
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., Lerma, D.V., Lerma, I.M., (2001) Utilization pattern of a students' Health Service: The UST experience
The Santo Tomas Journal of Medicine Volume 50, No. 0115-1126
Calimag, M.M.V.P., Ronquillo, J., () Pharmacodynamics of pre-emptive and time-contingent analgesic regimen for parecoxib in patients for major gynecologic surgery
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 17, No. 0115-2386
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., Matignas, M., (2003 N) Epidural bupivacaine-nalbuphine and IV ketorolac for postoperative pain relief
The Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 17, No. 0115-2386
Calimag, M.M.V.P, () The Renaissance University
Of Dreams and Reawakening the Moral Life of Schools
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (2006 D) Acoustic neuroma and pregnancy: A balancing act
PSA Annual Case Presentation Contest, Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology N2 Volume 18, No. 0115-2386
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., Martin-Braganza, C., (2004 N) Parecoxib vs. Ketorolac for postoperative pain relief in patients for gynecologic surgery
Scientific Paper presentation of the UST Anesthesia Department
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., Ronquillo, J., () Parecoxib vs. ketorolac for postoperative pain relief in patients for gynecologic surgery
Drug Safety/ISSN 0114-5916 (Impact Factor 3.327) Volume 28, No. 10
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., Policarpio, R., (2004 N) The perioperative questionnaire: A tool for risk stratification in adult surgical patients
Scientific Paper presentation of the UST Anesthesia Department
Calimag, M.M.V.P, (2006 Je) The perioperative questionnaire: A tool for risk strafication in adult surgical patients
Philippines Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 18, No. 011-2386
Calimag, M.M.V.P, () Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for preoperative evaluation of surgical patients
Philippines Society of Anesthesiology, Inc.
Calimag, M.M.V.P, (2006 Ag) Information and communication technology (ICT) integration in anesthesia: Trends, themes and threads for curriculum re-design
The Journal of the Philippines Society for Education Research and Evaluation Volume 7, No. 1656-376X
Calimag, M.M.V.P, () From scientism to humanism: Situating learning scenarios in Medical Education
Journal of Medical Education Impact Factor
Calimag, M.M.V.P, (2007) Patterns of volatile anesthetic utilization among anesthesiologists
The Journal of the Philippine Medical Education Volume 86
Patawaran-Calimag, M.M.V., (2007 S) Opioid use in the Philippines - 20 years after the World Health Organization (WHO) analgesic ladder
European Journal of Pain Volume 6
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (2003 Ap 8) Population Pharmacodynamics of Epidural Blockade with 0.5% Ropivacaine and Varying Concentrations of Glucose among Patients Scheduled for Major Gynecologic Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, (Thesis) Funded by the Leopoldo Pardo Research Chair in the Basic Science and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (2006 D) Acoustic neuroma and pregnancy: A balancing act
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 18, No. 0115-2386
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (2001 N) Patients Scheduled for Major Lower Abdominal Surgery:A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
Abstracts the 12th ASEAN Congress of Anesthesiologists, Cebu City
Calimag, M.M.V.P., (2001 N) The Effect of Glucose Concentration on the Epidural Spread of 0.5% Ropivacaine Among Patients Scheduled for Major Lower Abdominal Surgery:A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
Abstracts the 12th ASEAN Congress of Anesthesiologists, Cebu City
Awards:
- PCHRD Scholarship and Thesis Grant, PCHRD, 1999 Ag 27
- Research Chair Holder Dr. Leopoldo Pardor Research Chair in the Basic Sciences , UST -Health Science Research Management Group, 2000 O 25
- UST Reseach Award Silver Series 1998-2000, Plaque of Recognation, UST Research Foundation , 2000 F 28
- UST Reseach Award Gold Series 2000-2002, Plaque of Recognation UST Reseach Foundation , 2003 F 28
- Dangal Award Gawad Sto.Tomas Oustanding Faculty in Research 2003, Tropy USTFU-UST, 2003 Jl 18
- UST Research Award Gold Series 2002-2004, Plaque of Recognation UST Reseach Foundation , 2005 F 28
- Casiano Leadership Award Oustanding Component Society President 2002- 2003 2003 -2004, Plaque of Recognation ,Philippines Medical Foundation, 2003-2004 My 25-23
- Leadership Award, Plaque of Recognition ,Philippines Medical Association, 2005 My 27
- Full Professional Rank (as of June 2004), Professional Medallion UST Academic Affairs, 2005 Jl 05
- The Oustanding Physicians Community Service, Tropy Phlippines Medical Association Auxiliaryb, 2006 O 27
- Dangal Award Gawad Binavidez Service Award (20 years )2006 , Medal USTFU-UST, 2007 D 12
- Oustanding Thomasian For Leadership In Health And Health-Related Issues, Trophy Medical Alumni Association, 2006 D17
- Chief Resident , Residency Training in Anesthesiology, 1983-1986 My
- Chief Resident , Residency Training in Anesthesia, 1983-1986 My
- Diplomate, Phlippines Board of Anesthesiology , 1988 O 21
- Fellow , Philippine Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology