Regional Continuing Medical Education – Region XI Mindanao
Date: October 20, 2026
Theme: Reshaping High-risk Maternal Care – Advancing Early Detection for Better Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
Venue: Seda Abreeza Hotel, Davao City
Total in-person attendance: 101
The Philippine Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (PSMFM) hosted the last Regional Continuing Medical Education (CME) program for 2026 last October 20, at Seda Abreeza Davao City. The morning event brought together 101 medical professionals to discuss early detection strategies of various high-risk conditions that lead to timely and appropriate intervention for a better maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcome under the theme “Reshaping High-risk Maternal Care – Advancing Early Detection for Better Maternal and Fetal.”
The program officially commenced with opening remarks from PSMFM President Dr. Irene B. Quinio. PSMFM Region XI Director, Dr. Juliet D. Coching, outlined the course overview and introduced the panel of expert speakers before the technical sessions.
Dr. Irene B. Quinio opened the educational sessions with “Preeclampsia: Revisited,” as she discussed the perennial problem of Preeclampsia with the most cost-efficient diagnostic strategies to aid in the significant improvement of outcomes through the initiation of timely interventions. This was followed by Dr. Loida Michelle Ong-Rojas presenting the rich complexity of diagnosis, management and timely termination of pregnancy in patients diagnosed with Fetal Growth Restriction entitled “The Fetal Growth Restriction Dilemma: When to Watch and When to Delivery.” This was followed by Dr. Sherri Ann L. Suplido presenting the nuances of severe and complex Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in her forum entitled “When GDM Gets Complicated.” The forum then shifted to the seldom but persistent occurrence of Stillbirths, with Dr. Yvonne Joie P. Mosquera-Palma, presenting “Reducing Preventable Stillbirths: Turning Evidence into Practice.” Dr. Chiara Mae O. Lascuna moderated the interactive open forums, allowing delegates to interact with the specialists in order to aid in the better understanding of the topics.
Following an industry-sponsored lecture by Dr. Loida Michelle Ong-Rojas, certificates of appreciation were presented to the resource speakers. The educational program concluded with closing remarks delivered by PSMFM Vice-President, Dr. Sherri Ann L. Suplido, leading into a sumptuous lunch for all the attendees.
