Led by Dr. Malaya P. Santos, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, and Dr. Emmillie Joy B. Mejia, Dean of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences participated in the second leg of the 2023 Mapúa Cardinal Summit on June 17, 2023. The academic heads, faculty and staff of the School of Health Sciences rallied behind Mapua’s efforts to give the senior high school and undergraduate students a unique experience in making them part of the university’s cutting-edge education in health sciences.
Citing the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, Dean Malaya P. Santos highlighted the groundbreaking collaboration between Mapúa University which is recognized among the top 6 percent universities in the world; and Arizona State University, the number 1 university for innovation in the US. She provided aspiring health science students with a glimpse of the immersive and experiential approaches to learning human anatomy and physiology using state-of-the-art tools such as augmented reality, virtual dissection, 3D models, and artificial intelligence-powered platforms. Following this session, Ms. Annabel H. Choy, Psychology Program Chair, and Dr. Antero Rosauro “Terry” V. Arias, Jr. lectured on Psychological Assessment and Counseling, two important lifelong skills in the discipline of Psychology. Ms. Choy cited examples of how students should respond to intelligence tests that appeared culture fair or culture free. Dr. Arias shared basic counseling and psychotherapeutic skills and techniques in real life crisis scenarios such as those involving clients with suicidal thoughts and attempts and those who have been victimized by sexual abuse.
Biology Program Chair Dr. Lemmuel L. Tayo, and Ms. Mariniel C. Gomez extracted DNA genetic materials from bananas using alcohol precipitation methods during the mini lab immersion. Mr. Ryan Christian Mailem introduced the Biology Program that highlighted student activities, both local and international. Finally, Nursing Dean Dr. Emmillie Joy B. Mejia, Mr. Odielon C. Filomeno, and Ms. May Lass B. Pasana demonstrated basic life support skills that engaged the participation of the student and faculty attendees. The mini lecture and demo showcased maneuvers that would equip attendees with micro skills in doing first aid that could similarly save lives. Finally, senior high school and undergraduate student participants in the morning and afternoon sessions also received certificates, aside from the initial freebies, for being part of the 2023 Cardinal Summit experience that is uniquely Mapúan.
