Lesson 2.2 & 2.3 - History of Medical Technology

• What was the capital of the Spanish empire in the late 16th century?


  Manila
• Why was Hospital Real moved to Manila in 1565?


  To cater to military patients
• What types of institutions were established in Manila during the Spanish era?


  • Health institutions for the poor
  • Educational institutions for the elite
• When was San Lazaro Hospital established in Manila?


  In 1578
• Who built San Lazaro Hospital in Manila?


  The religious Franciscans
• What was the purpose of the Hospital de San Juan de Dios established in 1596?


  To serve poor Spaniards
• Which university was founded in 1611 in Manila?


  The University of Santo Tomas
• What significant faculties did the University of Santo Tomas establish?


  The first faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy
• When was the Laboratorio Municipal de Manila established?


  In 1887
• What was the purpose of the Laboratorio Municipal de Manila?


  For laboratory examination of water, food, and clinical samples
• What is the current status of the Laboratorio Municipal de Manila?


  It is now the National Institutes of Health of the University of the Philippines-Manila
• When was the Bureau of Government Laboratories established?


  In 1901
• Who established the Bureau of Government Laboratories?


  The US Government through the Philippine Commission
• Where was the Bureau of Government Laboratories located?


  In Calle Herran, Ermita, Manila
• Who headed the Spanish Military Hospital after the fall of Manila?

  Lt. Col. Henry Lipincott
• What did Richard P. Strong utilize the laboratory for?


  To perform autopsies and examine blood, feces, and urine
• What significant changes occurred in medical technology training in the Philippines in 1947?


  • Training program for high school graduates revised
  • No definite period of training set
  • No certificates given to trainees
• What was introduced in 1954 regarding medical technology training?


  A six-month laboratory training program with a certificate upon completion
• Who prepared the syllabus for the 1954 training program?


  Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana
• Who joined Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana in the training program?


  Dr. Tirso Briones
• What happened to the clinical laboratory after the US Army left in 1945?


  It was rendered non-functional for some time
• Who formally organized the Manila Public Health Laboratory in 1945?


  Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda
• Who assisted Dr. Pio de Roda in organizing the Manila Public Health Laboratory?


  Dr. Mariano Icasiano
• What was the introduction of Medical Technology practice in the Philippines after World War II?


  • Introduced by the 6th US Army
  • Established the first clinical laboratory at 208 Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
  • Training of high school graduates as laboratory technicians started in 1944
• Where was the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines established?


  At 208 Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
• When was the first five-year Bachelor of Science degree course in Medical Technology offered?

  In 1954
• Who was the pioneer in Medical Technology education in the Philippines?

  Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick
• What contributions did Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick make to Medical Technology education?


  Developed the first course curriculum and established the first Medical Technology school
• Who assisted Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick in establishing the first complete laboratory in the Philippines?


  Mrs. Antoinette McKelvey
• What did Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco work on in 1960?


  The feasibility of offering a medical technology course in Centro Escolar University
• What role did Mrs. Suaco have at Centro Escolar University from 1960 to 1963?


  She automatically became the dean
• When did Centro Escolar University produce its first graduates?


  In 1963
• Who was the first medical technology graduate from Philippine Union College?

  Mr. Jesse Umali
• What did Mr. Jesse Umali do after graduating?


  He took his medical studies in FEU and became a successful OB-Gynecologist
• How many medical technologists graduated in the summer of 1955?


  Two
• What elective was offered to pharmacy students in the school year 1957-1958?


  An elective by Dr. Antonio Gabriel and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
• When was the 1st - 3rd year medical technology course approved by the Bureau of Education?


  June 30, 1960
• When was the fourth year (internship) program approved?

  June 12, 1961
• What is significant about UST in relation to Medical Technology education?


  It is the first and only school to offer a Doctorate Degree in Medical Technology
• When did FEU start its School of Medical Technology?


  In 1960