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Brief History

The advancement of science has revealed the complex structure of man. Mere clinical diagnosis can no longer be considered adequate in assessing one's health condition. It is necessary not only to test reflexes, count the pulse, listen to the heart beat and feel the rhythm of lungs, but also to study the cells, observe the changes in their structure and composition, determine the chemistry of the blood and other body fluids, and isolate and identify the microbial pathogen. Hence, the need for medical technologist.

In keeping with the growing specialization in the medical and allied professions, The Philippine Women's University offered the Medical Technology course in 1967. An idea first conceived by the late Dr. Nelly A. Herrera, former Director of the PWU Health Center. The course apparently boomed. Under the College of Pharmacy, it developed rapidly necessitating the creation of a new unit in the University, the Institute of Medical Science and Technology. This was made official by resolution of the Board of Trustees on July 31, 1968. Dr. Elvira N. Fermin-Silva was appointed its first director until 1975. In 1976, Dr. Milagros P. Ocampo, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, became the Head of the Institute.

Highlights

The year 1994 was a memorable year for the Institute. Medical Technology graduates topped the board exams given in September, 1993: Ethel Cortez got 1st place, while Tessie Yu, the 9th place. While in September, 1999, Allan Canseco, another Med. Tech, graduate, got third place.

The PWU Medical Technology Degree Program was granted Formal Level Accredited Status by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) in 1994 and in 1997 it was granted reaccredited status.

The PRC National Awardee 2002 for Most Outstanding Medical Technologist was given to Marilyn Atienza, an alumna and the Product Management and Corporate Promotion Manager of Medical City. The Dean, herself, Dr. Nini Festin Lim was also given by PRC the National Award for Outstanding Medical Technologist in 2001.

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
• Master of Science in Medical Technology
• Master of Science in Health Systems Management

• Medical Transcription
• Phlebotomy

• Medical Technologist
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Researcher
• Medical Technology Educator
• Laboratory Manager
• Medical Representative
• Laboratory Entrepreneur