Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS
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De La Salle University Medical Center
The St. Miguel Febres Cordero FSC Neurodevelopmental Center of the De La Salle University Medical Center was established in 2003. As the neurodevelopmental center experienced rapid growth, there emerged a pressing demand for expanded training of developmental pediatricians to meet escalating needs. Answering this call were two founding members of the Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (PSDBP) and the NDC, Dr. Joel Lazaro and Dr. Ma. Rochelle B. Pacifico. Together with Dr. Madeleine Grace M. Sosa and the dynamic DLSUMC Department of Pediatrics, they established the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship training program in January 2016.
Since its inception, this three-year program has successfully graduated numerous candidates, all achieving a 100% pass rate in the PSDBP certifying exam. Furthermore, the program has made a substantial impact on De La Salle University Medical Center’s mission to become the foremost referral center for children with developmental and behavioral diversities. Presently, the program includes trainees from varied backgrounds and regions throughout the Philippines, spanning Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Bicol, and Davao.
MISSION
To transform pediatricians into competent, committed and compassionate developmental and behavioral specialists through mentoring and apprenticeship by providing:
- Fundamental body of knowledge for academic leadership
- Theoretical framework for assessment and management
- Appropriate and succinct clinical exposure in the different developmental conditions
- Transdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration with various stakeholders
- Trailblazing and translational research initiatives
- Opportunities for social advocacies and community linkages
VISION
CORE VALUES
Dedication, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence
Under the leadership of a distinguished team of Developmental Pediatricians, the program offers comprehensive training that includes:
- Clinical experience and proficiency in administering and interpreting various child development assessments.
- Supervised, hands-on exposure in assessing and managing children with developmental and behavioral conditions, as well as genetic/syndromic disorders.
- Apprenticeship and individualized preceptorship in real-world settings.
- Rotations in Pediatric Neurology, Child Psychiatry, Genetics, and Adolescent Medicine.
- Exchange fellowship programs with affiliated institutions both locally and internationally.
- Opportunities for teaching, active research involvement, and advocacy in child health and development.
As the program expands, it remains dedicated to advancing Developmental Pediatrics through excellence in clinical experience, intervention methodologies, and research, all pursued with compassion and integrity.