Research Institute for Tropical Medicine Department of Dermatology

Research Institute for Tropical Medicine Department of Dermatology A National Leprosy Referral Hub The RITM section of Dermatology was established in 1992 with Dr. Gertrude Chan as its founding Chairperson, Dr. Ma.

Teresita Gabriel as RTO and Dr. Ma. Luisa Venida as consultant. The program was eventually given full accreditation by the Philippine Society of Cutaneous Medicine (PSCM) in 1993. In its early years, the dermatology outpatient department shared an office, conference room and laboratory with the RITM Infectious Research division. At that time clinics are held three times with the rest of the week used for didactics, grand rounds and dermatopathology reading. The section eventually was given a separate building in 2002 to accommodate the number of patients and improve the services that it provides. OPD consultation then became daily. The Section became a Department in 2011. Over the years, the number of patients increased and currently, 100-150 patients are seen daily at the Dermatology OPD. The Dermatology Department is the national referral hub for leprosy and is in close coordination and communication with the National Leprosy Control Program, DOH for its various activity and researches on leprosy. As of 2015, the program has produced 107 graduates from the different regions of the Philippines.

Please be advised of the RITM Department of Dermatology schedule for December 8, 2025 (Monday):Closed due to Feast of th...
07/12/2025

Please be advised of the RITM Department of Dermatology schedule for December 8, 2025 (Monday):
Closed due to Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

We will be resuming face-to-face consults on December 9, 2025 (Tuesday).

Congratulations to the RITM Dermatology department for a successful STI forum entitled “Sex, Science and Safety: Current...
01/12/2025

Congratulations to the RITM Dermatology department for a successful STI forum entitled “Sex, Science and Safety: Current trends in STI and HIV” held last November 26, 2025 at Acacia Hotel Manila.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the esteemed speakers who generously shared their expertise. Your invaluable insights, professional perspectives, and meaningful discussions greatly enriched the program and enhanced our understanding of managing patients with sexually transmitted infections. Thank you for your significant contributions in making this event a success.

Congratulations to Kirk Llew V. Quijote, MD, DPDS, our Infectious Dermatology fellow, on his outstanding poster presenta...
21/11/2025

Congratulations to Kirk Llew V. Quijote, MD, DPDS, our Infectious Dermatology fellow, on his outstanding poster presentation at the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 47th Annual Convention.

We are proud of his evident hard work, commitment and passion to the advancing field of Infectious Dermatology.

Congratulations to Kirk Llew V. Quijote, MD, DPDS, our Infectious Dermatology Fellow, for representing RITM Dermatology ...
15/11/2025

Congratulations to Kirk Llew V. Quijote, MD, DPDS, our Infectious Dermatology Fellow, for representing RITM Dermatology and for his poster presentation at APCCMI 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, a key regional conference bringing together experts in infectious diseases, microbiology, outbreak control, and global health across the Asia-Pacific region.

We’re proud of his commitment to advancing infectious dermatology and contributing to international scientific exchange.

Congratulations to our RITM Infectious Disease Fellow, Dr. Kirk Quijote, for delivering a successful lecture at the 9th ...
12/11/2025

Congratulations to our RITM Infectious Disease Fellow, Dr. Kirk Quijote, for delivering a successful lecture at the 9th National HIV Treatment Hub Conference.

Your valuable contribution and commitment to advancing HIV research and care reflect RITM’s continued dedication to excellence in public health and infectious disease management.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our RITM Dermatology Consultants and Fellow for their outstanding lectures an...
12/11/2025

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our RITM Dermatology Consultants and Fellow for their outstanding lectures and meaningful contributions during the 48th Annual Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) Convention.

Your dedication to advancing dermatologic science and patient care continues to bring pride and inspiration to the RITM community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the RITM Dermatology Residents for achieving 2nd Place in the Philippine Derm...
10/11/2025

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the RITM Dermatology Residents for achieving 2nd Place in the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) Annual Research Forum 2025, under the Case Report and Experimental Research Category.

This recognition is a testament to their commitment to excellence, scientific inquiry, and contribution to the advancement of dermatologic research and practice.

The RITM Dermatology Department takes great pride in this accomplishment and commends our residents for upholding the institute’s standards of academic rigor and innovation.

We couldn’t have done this without the invaluable support of RITM’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DEBS), especially Dr. Marianette Inobaya and Sir Alvin Tan.

Congratulations to our RITM Dermatology Consultants, Residents and fellows for earning recognition from the Philippine D...
10/11/2025

Congratulations to our RITM Dermatology Consultants, Residents and fellows for earning recognition from the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) for their outstanding research publication!

Your contribution to advancing dermatologic knowledge highlights RITM’s continued commitment to research excellence and innovation.

Congratulations to our RITM Dermatology Residents whose e-posters were featured at the Philippine Dermatological Society...
10/11/2025

Congratulations to our RITM Dermatology Residents whose e-posters were featured at the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) Annual Convention!

Your commitment to research and innovation continues to uphold RITM’s standard of excellence in dermatology. We are proud of your hard work and contribution to advancing skin health through science.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗠 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗗𝗦)!Welcome...
09/11/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗠 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗗𝗦)!

Welcome to the community of board-certified dermatologists and mentors dedicated to advancing skin health in the Philippines. Your unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassionate care upholds the highest standards of dermatologic practice. We look forward to your continued contributions to the growth and advancement of dermatology nationwide.

Please be advised of the RITM Department of Dermatology schedule for November 10, 2025 (Monday):Closed due to heavy rain...
09/11/2025

Please be advised of the RITM Department of Dermatology schedule for November 10, 2025 (Monday):

Closed due to heavy rainfall from super typhoon (Uwan).
We will be resuming face-to-face consults on November 11, 2025 (Tuesday).

29/10/2025

We proudly celebrate Dr. Clarisse G. Mendoza of the RITM Department of Dermatology for being recognized as Doctor of the Year by Psoriasis Philippines, honoring her unwavering dedication, compassionate service, and advocacy for persons living with psoriatic disease. Her commitment to holistic healing continues to uplift and inspire both patients and colleagues alike.

As we commemorate World Psoriasis Day 2025, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine stands in solidarity with the global psoriasis community, promoting awareness, understanding, and hope for a world free from stigma and filled with compassion.

Music and lyrics (“Hindi ka nag iisa”) by: Robelyn Epiz

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