In his lecture, “A Journey in Science and Medicine: Navigating Different Environments and Countries,” during the 2024 Masterclass of the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) on December 16, 2024 at Mapúa University, Dr. Melvin J. Sanicas shared his remarkable experiences across continents, shedding light on innovative solutions to global health challenges and the key skills essential for thriving in science and medicine.
Dr. Sanicas emphasized the importance of critical thinking, effective communication, resilience, collaboration, and time management. He encouraged participants to engage deeply with scientific literature, refine their communication skills, and adopt a growth mindset to navigate and overcome challenges.
Dr. Sanicas also shared his vision for the future of global health, encouraging the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals to embrace interdisciplinary approaches and think beyond borders. He emphasized that the challenges we face today, from pandemics to environmental health issues, require collaboration across fields and nations.
Watch the highlights from Dr. Melvin J. Sanicas’ insightful video to see how his journey is advancing global health and inspiring the next generation of scientists and healthcare leaders.
About the Commission on Filipinos Overseas
The CFO, established under Batas Pambansa Blg. 79, is dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of Filipinos permanently residing abroad. It is distinct from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), which primarily addresses the needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and other temporary migrants.
CFO works to strengthen the social, economic, and cultural ties of global Filipinos with their home country. Its primary stakeholders include Filipino permanent migrants, dual citizens, spouses and partners of foreign nationals, individuals in exchange visitor programs, au pair participants, and children of foreign nationals with Filipino roots.
Dr. Sanicas emphasized the importance of critical thinking, effective communication, resilience, collaboration, and time management. He encouraged participants to engage deeply with scientific literature, refine their communication skills, and adopt a growth mindset to navigate and overcome challenges.
Dr. Sanicas also shared his vision for the future of global health, encouraging the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals to embrace interdisciplinary approaches and think beyond borders. He emphasized that the challenges we face today, from pandemics to environmental health issues, require collaboration across fields and nations.
Watch the highlights from Dr. Melvin J. Sanicas’ insightful video to see how his journey is advancing global health and inspiring the next generation of scientists and healthcare leaders.
About the Commission on Filipinos Overseas
The CFO, established under Batas Pambansa Blg. 79, is dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of Filipinos permanently residing abroad. It is distinct from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), which primarily addresses the needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and other temporary migrants.
CFO works to strengthen the social, economic, and cultural ties of global Filipinos with their home country. Its primary stakeholders include Filipino permanent migrants, dual citizens, spouses and partners of foreign nationals, individuals in exchange visitor programs, au pair participants, and children of foreign nationals with Filipino roots.
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