Jan Michael Yap
Physician - General Surgeon
Cebu City
Summary
Well-qualified Physician with extensive training in General Surgery. Excellent assessment, examination and intake skills. Develops customized treatment plans to address both symptoms and underlying causes of diverse conditions. Demonstrates success in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions. Well-versed in latest medical studies and treatments. Licensed in the Philippines. Outgoing professional with over 8 years of experience treating patients with chronic conditions, including disorders of the head and neck, gastrointestinal disorders and tumors, disorders of the colon, rectum and anus, benign and malignant breast diseases, hernias, acute trauma management. Highly knowledgeable in General Surgery. Patient-focused Physician specializing in General Surgery, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency clinical environments. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Committee Senior-Level Coordinator
Perpetual Succour Hospital - Department of Surgery
1 2023 - Current
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Assessed skill gaps for over 10 residents and developed training courses and workshops to meet identified needs.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to residents' needs and understanding of material.
Medical Officer IV
DOH - Cebu South Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
- Maintained compliance with local, national (DOH) staff education and training.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Active Consultant
Perpetual Succour Hospital of Cebu
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Performed emergency surgeries like appendectomies, hernia surgeries and trauma surgeries.
- Performed surgery on average of 3 patients per week to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
Chairman - Department of Surgery
Gullas College of Medicine
03.2022 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
Assistant Professor
Matias H. Aznar Memorial - College of Medicine
06.2019 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
Assistant Professor
Gullas College of Medicine
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
Associate Consultant
Perpetual Succour Hospital of Cebu
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
Resident Physician, General Surgery
Perpetual Succour Hospital - Cebu
01.2013 - 07.2019
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs and tonsillectomies to restore health in patients.
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
- Practiced medicine in tertiary facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for patients.
- Shadowed attending physicians during complex and innovative procedures to gain greater understanding of technique.
- Performed medical care under guidance of attending physician.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Cebu Doctors' University - College of Medicine
Mandaue City, Cebu 03.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Cebu Doctors' College
Cebu City, Cebu 03.2002 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School - Jesuit
Cebu City, Cebu 06.1998 - 03.2002
Skills
Diagnostic Testing
Affiliations
Philippine Society of General Surgeons
Philippine College of Surgeons
Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons
Philippine Association of Training Officers in Surgery
Philippine Society of Ultrasound in Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Philippine Medical Association
Certification
Philippine Board of Surgery
Timeline
Chairman - Department of Surgery
Gullas College of Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Active Consultant
Perpetual Succour Hospital of Cebu
01.2022 - Current
Philippine Board of Surgery
11-2020
Medical Officer IV
DOH - Cebu South Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Associate Consultant
Perpetual Succour Hospital of Cebu
07.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Professor
Matias H. Aznar Memorial - College of Medicine
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Professor
Gullas College of Medicine
06.2019 - 03.2022
Resident Physician, General Surgery
Perpetual Succour Hospital - Cebu
01.2013 - 07.2019
M.D. - Medicine
Cebu Doctors' University - College of Medicine
03.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Cebu Doctors' College
03.2002 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School - Jesuit
06.1998 - 03.2002
Training Committee Senior-Level Coordinator
Perpetual Succour Hospital - Department of Surgery
1 2023 - Current
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