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CHED grants approval to three new programs of DLSMHSI

July 30, 2022 | 7:30 pm

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has released the approval for PhD in Health Sciences by Research, Doctor of Dental Medicine and BS in Clinical Psychology.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences by Research aims to develop a high level of competence among health professionals in carrying out independent health research for the advancement of science and practice of their specific discipline as well as the broader health sciences. It highlights inter-professional approach and evidence synthesis as essential elements for the advancement of health care practice and education. This is a higher degree program by research. Full-time students can finish the program in three years while part-time students can complete it in 4-5 years.

The Doctor of Dental Medicine program is a combination of Pre-Professional and Professional courses that covers the Basic Medical subjects initially followed by the professional subjects specializing in Dentistry.

The BS in Clinical Psychology program covers a wide range of professional education subjects that will equip future graduates in helping individuals with mental health problems and apply psychological principles in real-life situations. It is a four-year semestral undergraduate program that caters to mental health wellness, different therapeutic interventions to treat and diagnose psychological behaviors, and proper administration of psychological tests. It is designed for students who want to pursue their careers in educational institutions, industrial companies, and health care settings.


Torrens University Australia names Dr. Pagatpatan as Adjunct Research Fellow (Public Health)

Graduate Studies in Medical and Health Sciences Dean Dr. Celso P. Pagatpatan is conferred with the honorary title of Adjunct Research Fellow (Public Health) by Torrens University Australia. The 5-year appointment involves working with higher degree research students, researchers and academicians on research about public health in low/middle income countries and exploring possible collaborations between DLSMHSI and Torrens University on teaching, learning and research.

Congratulations, Dr. Pagatpatan!


Academics celebrate milestone with outgoing and incoming administrators

The Academics Turnover Ceremonies with the theme “A Moment of Recognition and Appreciation” was held on July 27, 2022 via Zoom Webinar. The event recognized the contributions and service of the outgoing administrators of the Center for Community Engagement and Health Development Program (CCEHDP), The Registrar and The Student Affairs. It also served as a formal welcome to the incoming administrators for SY 2022-2023 of the said Academic Services. Outgoing CCEHDP Director Maria Corazon  E. Gurango, MD, MPH, FPAFP delivered the words of appreciation for and on behalf of the outgoing administrators.


DLSMHSI holds face-to-face Commencement Ceremonies for Class of 2022 

DLSMHSI held the face-to-face commencement ceremonies for Medicine, Graduate, Undergraduate and Special Health Sciences Senior High School Class of 2022 at De La Salle Animo Center. This is the first time when DLSMHSI has conducted a face-to-face graduation program after almost 3 years of battling and braving the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thanksgiving Mass / Baccalaureate Mass

College Date
College of Medical Imaging and Therapy (CMIT) June 24, 2022
College of Nursing (CN)
Graduate Studies in Medical and Health Sciences (GSMHS)
June 28, 2022
College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS)
College of Rehabilitation Sciences (CRS)
Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP)
College of Medicine (CM) July 21, 2022
Senior High School (Grade 12) July 4, 2022

Commencement Exercises

College Date Time Venue
General Assembly Graduation Rites
CRS / CMLS June 30, 2022 9:00am 10:00am DLS Animo Center
CN / CMIT/ DMQCP/ GSMHS June 30, 2022 3:00pm 4:00pm DLS Animo Center
Senior High School (Grade 12) July
5, 2022
3:00pm 4:00pm DLS Animo Center
CM July 22, 2022 3:00pm 4:00pm DLS Animo Center

Guest speakers were CHED Regional Office IV Director Dr. Amelia A. Biglete for the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, former DLSMHSI Senior High faculty Br. Mark V. Salvan FSC for the Special Health Sciences Senior High School ceremonies, College of Medicine alumnus and infectious disease expert Dr. Joseph Adrian Buensalido for the College of Medicine ceremonies.

Minimum standards for health and safety were observed before, during and after the program. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

The last commencement ceremonies shall be held on August 31, 2022 for the College of Allied Health Sciences BS Biochemistry Class of 2022.


Team Academics welcomes its new members in the A-TEAM

The Academics welcomes the following appointments:

Alicia P. Catabay, MSc, PhD, as Dean, The Student Affairs effective August 1, 2022.

Melody M. Velado as Records Verification Officer, The Registrar effective July 21, 2022.

Leslie V. Brito as Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics effective July 11, 2022.

Bryan Paolo A. Brillantes as Administrative Assistant, Center for Innovative Education and Technology Integration effective July 26, 2022.


Academics releases its Omnibus Guidelines for Home-Based Alternative Learning Modalities and Flexible Learning Modalities for SY 2022-2023

The Omnibus Guidelines of Academics on the Conduct of Home-Based Alternative Learning Modalities and Flexible Learning Modalities for School Year 2022-2023 has been released to the Academic Community. This document intends to prepare the DLSMHSI Academic community to continue the delivery of teaching, learning and academic services in the face of not only COVID-19 but also of any probable emerging infectious diseases or force majeure in general.

The policies and guidelines of the Colleges and Services were collated to form the Omnibus Guidelines, which contain the following:

  • Color-coded quick sheets presented based on the different alert levels
  • Collegiate/SHSSHS department’s preferred mode of learning and its execution (i.e., HBALMs [Home-Based]; Hyflex [simultaneous online + onsite]; pure onsite in the new normal.
  • Execution of service and transactions of the Academic Services (i.e., pure online, short-term onsite transaction, and pure onsite)

Department of Education circulates DepEd Order No. 34

The Department of Education has released  DepEd Order No. 34, s. 2022 School calendar and Activities for School Year 2022-2023, in accordance with the resumption of the five (5) days in-person classes. Schools are given until October 31, 2022 to transition either through blended or full distance learning. Starting on November 2, 2022, all schools should have shifted to five (5) days in-person classes.

The Special Health Sciences Senior High School prepares for the opening of classes in SY 2022-2023 based on this latest directive from DepEd.