The Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc. (A.P.S.O.M.

)
Pinaglabanan cor. Ejercito St. San Juan City

April 5, 2021

THE PRESIDENT
MARLYN G. NIELO, PhD.
Occidental Mindoro State College

THRU: THE DEAN

ARTEMIO M. GONZALES JR., RN, RM, MPH
Midwifery Department

Dear Sir/ Ma’am,

Greetings from the officers and Board Members of the association!

Good ethics is a fundamental requirement of any profession, it leads us to maintain our

reputable image. Our level of professionalism can make or break our career. Professional ethics
among educators is like a guide, which facilitates the teacher to provide quality education as well
as inculcate good values among the learners. In line with Midwifery Education, this annual
convention is geared to assist the faculty, administrators and midwifery leaders balance
professionalism and ethics in the workplace and augment their skills to be effective educators and
leaders.
It is an immense pleasure that the Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery
(APSOM) is organizing its First Virtual Annual Convention with the theme: "Professionalism and
Ethics in Midwifery Education" on May 19 - 21, 2021. In this regard, may we invite you, your
Academic/Clinical Coordinators and Faculty Members to attend our virtual convention. Please
click the link to register https://forms.gle/EV6GqXMNyNwS3ZbF8. Registration fee will be:

Pre-Registration: P 1,500.00
(On or before May 5, 2021)
Registration after May 5, 2021 P 1,750.00

Payments can be deposited to:

Account Name: The Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc.
Bank: Metro Bank, Taft Avenue Branch
Account No. 077-3-07746349-7

We are looking forward to your active participation in our APSOM Annual Convention. Thank
you and best regards!

Sincerely Yours,

Maria Teresa C. Padilla, RN, RM, MAEd, MAN

President
 The Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc. (A.P.S.O.M.)
Pinaglabanan cor. Ejercito St. San Juan City

1st APSOM VIRTUAL ANNUAL CONVENTION

May 19 – 21, 2021
THEME: Professionalism and Ethics in Midwifery Education

Objectives:
1. Assist midwifery education administrators and faculty members balance
professionalism and ethics with the reality of legal concerns during the decision-
making process.
2. Recognize the importance of professionalism and ethics in promoting leadership and
management in the midwifery education.
3. Identify how to balance professionalism and ethics in the workplace through
professional and personal development.
4. Augment skills of the midwifery leaders and educators in managing the program
through effective leadership and preceptorship.

Program

Time Topics Speakers

May 19, 2021
1:00 – 1:15 Zoom Registration
1:15 – 1:45 Opening Ceremonies
 Opening Prayer
 National Anthem
 Welcome Message Ms. Evelyn Alcoriza, RN, RM,
EdD
 Introduction of Participants Convention Chairman

1:45 – 2:00 Opening Message Ms. Maria Teresa C. Padilla RN,

RM, MAEd, MAN
President
2:00 – 3:00 Keynote Speech Hon. Melchor Dela Cruz Jr.,
MD, FPOGS
Chairman, PRC - BOM
3:00 – 4:00 Responding to Legal and Ethical Hon. Lolita Dicang, PhD
Concerns in Midwifery Education Member, PRC BOM

4:00 – 5:00 ERA Concerns Panel Discussion Hon. Melchor Dela Cruz Jr.,
MD, FPOGS
Chairman PRC-BOM

Ms. Patricia M. Gomez, RM,

MCHS
Chairman, CHED TCMIDE
 The Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc. (A.P.S.O.M.)
Pinaglabanan cor. Ejercito St. San Juan City

Ms. Corazon Paras, RM,

MMHA
Pres. IMAP, Imc.

Ms. Maria Teresa Cruz-Padilla,

RN, RM, MAEd, MAN
APSOM President
May 20, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 Know Before You Go: How to John Vincent Policarpio G.
Prepare to Become a Leader Flores, MD, M.Sc. MBA
Medical Director
Southeast Asia Integrated
Education Programs
One Johnson & Johnson SEA
3:00 – 4:00 The Confident Me: Learning the Dr. Erlyn Sana
Basics of Preceptorship Professor X
National Teachers Training Center
4:00 – 5:00 Building Strong Relationships within Dr. Jusi Lydia Sur
the Learning Environment Ret. Professor
UPM - SHS
May 21, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 Preparing the Career Path and Ms. Maria Teresa Cruz-Padilla,
Specialization of Midwifery RN,RM MAEd, MAN
Educators
3:00 – 4:00 Emotionally Healthy Midwifery Mr. Joel Valencia, RN, RM, LPT,
Educators during COVID 19 RGC, MAN, MGC
Pandemic
4:00 – 4:30 President’s Report
4:30 – 5:00 Closing Ceremony