Workshop Block 1 - Magtanim (To Plant)

History of Fil-Am Physicians: From Colonial Subjects to Productive Citizens

This is the story of resilience, overcoming colonial subjugation, discrimination, and limited opportunities. From their early days as colonial subjects to becoming productive citizens, Filipino American physicians have played a vital role in shaping the healthcare landscape. Their legacy continues to inspire future generations of Filipino American physicians to excel in the medical profession and contribute to the well-being of society.

• Rommel L. Rivera, MD

Assisted by Aida N. Rivera, MD

Ginhawa: Communicating the Language of Healing in Filipino/Tagalog

This workshop / presentation hopes to address the importance of overcoming the language barriers and providing culturally appropriate care in a patient-to-provider setting to encourage more Filipinos to seek medical attention. The workshop aims to provide health care provider participants with basic vocabulary, conversational and courtesy phrases, and medical terminology to put the patient at ease towards a better health outcome.

• Nenita Domingo, PhD