Recently concluded PBRM NTTC Test Construction Seminar

The PBRM together with the NTTC has concluded a successful seminar on Test Constrution, OSCE and Mini-CEX this April 22, 2006. It was held at the 12th Floor of Manila Doctors Hospital.


Dr. Jose Alvin Mojica together with Dr. Ma. Cecilia Alinea and Dr. Nomar Alviar gave their lecture on Test Construction, Mini-CEX, OSCE and Setting the passing rate respectively.

The following PBRM/PARM members who attended are:

BOE: Dr. Minda Cabrera
VMMC: Dr. Bobsie Cadiao, Dr. Tonette Gabua, Dr. Al Azarcon
UST: Dr. Det Dizon, Dr. Gerry Montes, Dr. Romil Martinez
POC: Dr. Raul Cembrano, Dr. Carmela Acacio
PGH: Dr. Mona Lim-Dungca, Dr. Dorothy Dy Ching Bing - Agsaoay
Present BOG: Dr. Arnel Malaya, Dr. Angie Garcia, Dr. Edmund Martinez, Dr. Pie Aycardo, Dr. Esi Morales

It was well received by the attendees. Lecture slides were graciously provided by the lecturers for reference. The meeting was also documented and will be transferred to DVD format for the the present and future PBRM officers, examiners and attendees to view and review.

PBRM would like to thank the lecturers and attendees for giving their weekend for this valuable step of PBRM.

PBRM would also like to thank Dr. Minda Cabrera, the new Board Examiner who came all the way from Iloilo to be with the PBRM seminar.

Pfizer graciously helped and supported PBRM for this event.

The goal of this seminar is to strengthen and pursue the PBRM's stand of making a better and quality exam for its constituents.

Other pictures of the event can be seen by clicking on the title of this blogpost.

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PBRM NTTC Seminar on Test Construction Schedule

As a continuation of the Seminar Announcement the list below is the Schedule of Activities for April 22, 2006

12 to 1 pm Registration/Lunch
1 to 1:15pm Welcome Address Dr. Malaya
1:15 to 2pm Expectation Setting Dr. JAP Mojica
Lecture 1: Planning for an Exam
Lecture 2:The Multiple Choice Question
2 to 2:30pm
Lecture 3: Mini Clinical Examination (Mini-Cex) Dr. MCD Alinea
2:30 to 3pm
Lecture 4: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Dr. N Alviar
3 to 3:30pm
Lecture 5: Setting the Minimum Pass Level Dr. N Alviar
3:30 to 5pm Working Break
Critique of Sample Written and Oral Examinations Dr. JAP Mojica, Dr. MCD Alinea, Dr. N. Alviar
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Workshop for PBRM examiners (VENUE REVISED as of April 19 2006)

The PBRM together with National Teacher Training Center (NTTC) for Health Professionals will be conducting a Workshop on Test Construction: Multiple Choice Question, Mini-Clinical Examination and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for Board examiners, officers and representatives from all PMR training institutions.

When: April 22, 2006 (Saturday) 12 Noon till 5 PM

Where: 12th Floor Manila Doctors Hospital, UN Ave Manila. Pay Parking beside Kalaw st (VENUE CHANGED as of April 19, 2006)

Who: Dr. Alvin Mojica together with 2 other lecturers will be conducting the seminar for the PBRM officers together with 3 representatives from all the 4 PM&R training institutions. (Veterans, UP, UST, POC)

This will be in preparation for the PBRM examiners and representatives from the training institutions in making and/or creating test questions for the PBRM examinees.

Any inquiries from the PBRM community please forward to our present PBRM Secretary or PBRM email.

Thank you and Happy Easter to all!

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Message from the Chairperson

Dr. Arnel Malaya our Chairperson placed his message on our ever first blogpost.
This is now reposted for everyone to read.
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Be an active Diplomate / Fellow.
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Dr. Malaya's Message:

Dear Diplomates!

Good Day to you all!

This is long in coming. This is the first time that I'm blogging you know.

First of all, I would like to congratulate Edmund, for creating this blogsite for PBRM. Now that he is on-board as a Governor, he has the mandate to put his interests in creative activities such as this.

May I therefore invite every Diplomate to visit our site and post comments so that we (Board of Governors) and the Board can serve you better.

One of the most important matter that needs the attention of every Diplomate is the updating of our By-Laws. This is important in the sense that the way we conduct the examinations can be influenced or modified.We have sent you copies of it & presented it to the body after the PARM Business Meeting. But if you have not received, then please inform us so we can send it through email.

We intend to present the revisions during the MidYear Convention of PARM. So, please send in your comments and suggestions.

The success of the Board depends on you the Diplomates!!

Thank You.

ARNEL V. MALAYA, M.D.
Chairman, Board of Governors

International Osteoporosis Foundation IOF

International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) website is a great source of information regarding current trends and updates on the management and treatment of Osteoporosis.

Click on the following for relevant sources of information:

1. IOF: For Health Professionals
with links to
a. Bone loading Exercise Recommendations

b. Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures

c. Teaching Resource Kit on Osteoporosis

2. IOF: Publications
with links there on a. On how fragile is her future? in pdf format.

b. Reviews and Editorials
c. Invest in your Bones
d. IOF videos
e. Reports on Osteoporosis in the EU

For other sources of slides click on Vertebral Fracture Initiative
That has over 90 slides for educational use.
(11 to 12 Megabytes for download)




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Evidence Based Research: Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

The Agency for Health Research and Quality has online evidence based research on Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal women: Diagnosis and Monitoring. (click on title to go to link)

The report explains in detail and summarizes in the conclusion section the evidence related to diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

Please share the report to all the training institutions' Fellows, Diplomates and trainees.

If you find any other reliable source of research or reports that are relevant to the upliftment of the Philippine PM&R profession please email us which is found below the blogsite.

PBRM and Training Institution Meeting: A Success!!

The PBRM together with the representatives of all rehabilitation training institutions and previous board members has successfully concluded the meeting (Feb. 17, 2006) regarding board examination and accreditation guidelines.



Other pictures are found here.
The Diplomates/Fellows who attended the meeting are the following:
1. Dr. Arnel Malaya
2. Dr. Angela Garcia
3. Dr. Victoria Morales
4. Dr. Svetlana Aycardo
5. Dr. Edmund Martinez
6. Dr. Ricardo Agbayani
7. Dr. Rafaelita Javier
8. Dr. Tonet Gabua
9. Dr. Ma. Theresa de Leon
10. Dr. Willy Gervacio
11. Dr. Ramon Herradura
12. Dr. Jose Bonifacio Rafanan
13. Dr. Editha Dizon
14. Dr. Lally Beredo

The guidelines that are agreed upon will be formally given to all training institutions for their reference.
The meeting was held at Mario's Restaurant Tomas Morato.

The PBRM would like to thank Sanofi-Aventis for supporting our continued upliftment of quality training.
Dr. Benedict Valdecañas presented a short topic on the company's product Orudis EC during Dinner.

The PBRM would also like to thank all the representatives from the training institutions (POC, UST, UP-PGH, Veterans) and the previous board of governors who attended to finalize previous issues.

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