Established on April 25, 1973, the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) is the premiere specialty organization acknowledged as the authority in pulmonary medicine in the Philippines. It sets the standards of excellence in the training and practice of pulmonary medicine in the Philippines.
PCCP is a value-centered specialty organization. It empowers its members, who are recognized and respected experts in the field, to constantly adapt and innovate to set the benchmark of excellence in the practice of pulmonary medicine in the Philippines. It is a body all around the country, comprised of 807 fellows, 92 diplomates, 10 honorary members and 358 associate members.
PCCP commits to actively improve lung health in the Philippines and Asia through maintaining the standard of excellence in health care practice, education and research in pulmonary medicine.
By 2030,PCCP, as the acknowledged and leading authority in Pulmonary Medicine, sets the benchmarks of excellence in the country and is at par with international medical community.
Social Consciousness
active and genuine interest in the welfare of the society as a whole and real concern in providing services especially to the economically underprivileged patients
Professionalism/Integrity
conforming to the technical or ethical standards of the profession; exhibiting a courteous, conscientious and businesslike manner in dealing with patients and colleagues ; firm adherence to a code of moral values; incorruptibility
Excellence
superiority in quality, merit or skill; preeminence in achievement beyond a limit set by authority
Commitment
a whole-hearted adherence to deliver what has been promised
Creativity/Innovativenes
the ability or power to create rather than imitate; to do something in a new way; to effect a change
The Philippine College of Chest Physicians’ history spans 46 years of achievements and a series of changes that molded the society into what it is today, dynamic with a solid foundation anchored on a people-empowered MISSION and VISION.
Its separation from the 2 other societies, The Philippine Association of Thoracic and CardioVascular Surgeons and The American College of Chest Physicians (Philippine Chapter) then the International Academy of Chest Physicians and Surgeons, with whom it launched for several years the Annual Chest Convention has been a turning point in its quest to be recognized as a distinct organization in pulmonology, both locally and internationally.
Aside from the Annual Chest Convention which has been its flagship, it has maintained its Midyear Convention in several key cities outside Metro Manila; its Councils with its prestigious leaderships have laid down consensus and guidelines for the management of pulmonary diseases. Medical missions held nationwide were all successful endeavors. Among other worthwhile projects were interhospital conferences, Lakad Lung, out-of-town lectures, accreditation of hospitals and highly trained pulmonary specialists who will ensure the monumental climb of this country into the next century.
As a strong society, the PCCP faces the future focused and with a goal to change the quality of life of our people afflicted with pulmonary diseases especially pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchial asthma and COPD, chronic illnesses that have paralyzed our country’s growth along with other acute pulmonary problems like pneumoniae.
The PCCP has pioneered, diversified and taken a higher leap towards a better future.
-To promote the study of the lungs and the processes of breathing, the causes and diagnosis of various alterations that could lead to diseases and disturbance of function as well as their prevention and treatment.
-To promote continuing acquisition of knowledge and information on recent advances in respirology and their dissemination to the members of the organization and to all other physicians, technologists, nurses and other persons interested in this field and their application to the ultimate benefit of patients with pulmonary disease.
-To maintain an organization of qualified Filipino specialists in respirology and continuously ensure and elevate the standard of competence of these practicing pulmonologists.
-To encourage and stimulate exchange of ideas and experiences among members and peers outside of the country.
-To promote public and government awareness of the prevention and control of lung diseases for effective national health programs.
-To promote social awareness and responsibility that shall include but not limited to community service, assistance and medical services extended to deserving areas or individual/s struck by calamities or disasters as determined by the Executive Board.
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Email: secretariat@philchest.com
Landline: +632 8924-9204
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https://philchest.org.ph
You can also visit us at:
84A Malakas Street Pinyahan, Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 18:00