History
at Glance
1949
In February 3, 1949, the Philippine Society of Venereology was founded by Dr. Jose Amador Guevarra, the first Medical Director of Manila Rapid Treatment Center and Dr. Jaime O. Quiason, VD Expert and WHO Consultant. Most of the activities of the Society were conducted in the Manila Rapid Treatment Center. In the succeeding years, the society held refresher courses in venereology at different places of Metro Manila.
1949
In February 3, 1949, the Philippine Society of Venereology was founded by Dr. Jose Amador Guevarra, the first Medical Director of Manila Rapid Treatment Center and Dr. Jaime O. Quiason, VD Expert and WHO Consultant. Most of the activities of the Society were conducted in the Manila Rapid Treatment Center. In the succeeding years, the society held refresher courses in venereology at different places of Metro Manila.
1960
It was in year 1960, the SEC approved the societies incorporation
1960
It was in year 1960, the SEC approved the societies incorporation
1963
The 1st Post Graduate assembly of the PSVI was held on November 16, 1963 at the Philippine General Hospital, Manila with the theme of “Panel Discussion on Venereal and Dermatological Diseases.”
1963
The 1st Post Graduate assembly of the PSVI was held on November 16, 1963 at the Philippine General Hospital, Manila with the theme of “Panel Discussion on Venereal and Dermatological Diseases.”
1992
In August 28, 1992, with the leadership of Dr. Marcellano S. Cruz, PSVI was recognized by the Philippine Medical Association as affiliate society, and membership to the IUDVT Asia – Pacific, were likewise approved. Since then yearly scientific meetings, convention and postgraduate courses were held.
1992
In August 28, 1992, with the leadership of Dr. Marcellano S. Cruz, PSVI was recognized by the Philippine Medical Association as affiliate society, and membership to the IUDVT Asia – Pacific, were likewise approved. Since then yearly scientific meetings, convention and postgraduate courses were held.