Nezer Soriano

Nezer Soriano

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Director at United Methodist Church - Davao Episcopal Area Global Health Program

  • Education

    • Duke University

      2006 - 2009
      Master of Divinity

      Activities and Societies: Divinity Student Council Duke Basketball Campout -Recipient of Dean's Academic Scholarship -Recipient Hoover-Lee Scholarship Award-Won 1st Place for the GCAH Methodist Women's History Writing Award-Focused research study in the relationship of Theology and Medicine-Organized the student-led Asian Theology Forum-Pastoral Intern

    • West Visayas State University

      2000 - 2004
      Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

      Activities and Societies: Bisdok, Bisayang Doktor Medicine Student Council Part of team that won AMSA 2002 Research Paper Contest Co-Author of PCHRD-DOST Research GrantFounded the Medical Student Cultural Organization, Bisayang DoktorMedical Student Council Leader

    • University of the Philippines

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Biology

      Activities and Societies: BIOS; UKLAS-UP Mindanao Mountaineers; Pintados; Himati, Badminton Men's Varsity, Basketball Men's Varsity Founded the UKLAS-UP Mindanao MountaineersFounding member of BIOSBusiness Editor of Himati, the Student OrganConvenor of Siugda, The UP Mindanao Pioneers BookThesis Paper on "Key Mortality Factors of Apis mellifera L. in Panabo"

  • Experience

    • Comprehensive Community-based Primary Health Care Program of DEA-UMC

      Jun 2001 - May 2013

      - Develop strategies and activities for the health ministry of the DEA-UMC- Partner with other FBOs and CSO- Manage the implementation of Primary Health Care Programs in partner communities - Volunteer partner in the health ministry programs in the different partner communities in Visayas and Mindanao- Facilitate workshops and seminars for partner communities- Provide technical assistance in mission activities- Work with volunteer community health workers- Resource person for capacity building programs

      • Director

        Jun 2010 - May 2013
      • Missionary

        Jun 2001 - May 2013
    • Capiz Emmanuel Hospital

      Mar 2006 - Jul 2006
      Resident Physician

      -Provide medical care to patients-Examine patients at the ER-Admit patients that needs further treatment-Give medical attention to admitted patients-Refer patients to their attending physicians

    • Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

      Sept 2006 - Jul 2007
      Associate Pastor

      -Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to parishioners-Help plan the Worship Liturgy-Lead in the worship service-Lead the Wednesday Bible Study-Provide spiritual guidance for the youth-Develop and implement children activities-Home and hospital visits

    • Reconciliation UMC

      Sept 2007 - Apr 2008
      Youth Pastor

      -Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to the youth and young adults-Help plan the Worship Liturgy-Lead in the worship service-Lead the Wednesday Bible Study-Develop and implement youth activities-Supervise and provide transportation service to younger church members

    • Resurrection United Methodist Church

      May 2008 - Jul 2008
      Youth Pastor

      -Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to parishioners-Conduct pastoral visits to members-Help prepare and plan the Worship liturgy-Lead in the Worship Service and Praise Band-Organize the Young Adults in the Church-Develop and implement activities for the Young Adults-Lead in a Young Adults Sunday School-Facilitate in the Young Adults discussion on faith issues

    • Reconciliation United Methodist Church

      Sept 2008 - May 2009
      Associate Pastor

      -Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to parishioners-Help plan the Worship Liturgy-Lead in the worship service-Lead the Wednesday Bible Study-Provide spiritual guidance for the youth-Develop and implement youth activities-Supervise and provide transportation service to younger church members

    • Mary Johnston Hospital

      Jun 2009 - Nov 2009
      Resident Physician

      -Provide surgical and medical care to patients-Examine patients at the ER-Admit patients that needs further medical or surgical treatment-Give surgical and medical attention to in-patients-Refer patients to their attending consultant physicians

    • Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2013
      Medical Officer III

      A Medical Officer provides medical services to patients and assists in administrative work in the department. As MO III, my tasks include:-Investigating and diagnosing sick patients on their illnesses and managing it properly.-Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.-Advising patients on health and wellness matters.-Lecture and educate lay people in the community about health topics.-Teach and lecture clerks, interns and junior residents on Clinical and FM Concepts.-Offer and provide traditional and alternative medicine like acupuncture or acupressure.-Refer patients to other specialists if warranted.-Supervise junior residents, interns and clerks.-Learning the complete biopsychosocial-spiritual history of a patient ensuring holistic care.-Planning and implementing activities for the department.-Prescribing medicine to patients.-Involved in the day to day running the triage, ambulatory ER and outpatient department.-Organizing activities like medical missions and other community health projects Show less

    • Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila *University of the City of Manila*

      Jan 2011 - Feb 2016
      Associate Professor of Medicine

      As Professor, I teach the first, second and third year medical students. I facilitate their learning through different teaching methods like lectures, small group discussions; evaluate and record the performance of medical students at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila on topics in Medical Ethics, Family and Community Medicine. I focus on imparting to the students the virtues necessary for the students to become virtuous doctors.

    • United Methodist Church in the Philippines

      Apr 2011 - now
      Ordained Elder

      An ordained elder in the UMC tradition is a clergy order. As an ordained elder, I am given authority for ministry on Word, Sacrament and Order. I specifically:-Preach the sermon or homily-Administer the sacraments-Provide leadership on church functions and ministry life-Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to parishioners-Prepare and plan the Worship liturgy-Lead in the Worship Service and/or Praise Band-Organize and provide guidance to laity groups like elderly and youth groups-Facilitate in the Young Adults discussion on faith issues Show less

    • United Methodist Church - Visayas PAC Health Ministry

      Jun 2012 - now
      Program Director

      Program Director of the Visayas Philippines Annual Conference Health Ministry. The ministry has two programs focusing on HIV and AIDS and Non-Communicable Diseases.

    • Friendly Care Clinic

      Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
      Family Physician

      - Clinician- Counselor- Educator- Manager- Researcher

    • Emilio Aguinaldo College

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2016
      Associate Professor of Medicine

      Deliver lectures to medical students at Emilio Aguinaldo College on topics in Medical Ethics, Family and Community Medicine. Deliver lectures to medical students on topics in Alternative Medicine in EAC.Assess their knowledge and skills.

    • World Vision

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
      Health and Nutrition Officer

      Health and Nutrition Officer is under the Child Well Being Programming - Operations. As H/N officer, I am responsible in the design, preparation and evaluation of the overall health and nutrition program of the sector. I provide guidance and technical expertise on the Health and Nutrition sector.

    • The Medical City

      Mar 2014 - now
      Family Practice Physician

      A Family Physician is a specialist in Primary Health Care in the context of the Family. As FM specialist, I am trained to provide services on:- Family counseling - Family conferences and health education- Spirituality and Health Care- Primary health care provision- Periodic health check-ups-Continuing care of Family and individual health

    • Gulf Drilling International

      Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
      Offshore Physician

      An Offshore Physician is responsible for the occupational and medical health of the offshore location. As offshore doctor, I provide medical expertise on:- occupational health and safety in the rig- health and hygiene maintenance of the accommodation and galley- emergency medical response- health education for the crew- keep medical record in place- develop health programs for crew including Medical exams, vaccinations and other health needs- provide clinical care for acute cases- coordinate with company Occupational Health Advisor Show less

    • Wesley Divinity School

      Jan 2015 - now
      Faculty

      Faculty at the Wesley Divinity School of Wesleyan University - Philippines.Teaches Theology and Medicine, Church ministries, discipleship and evangelism.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Cardial Life Support

      RESUS
    • 05-16-22 PAFP FM TALKS

      Sanofi-aventis Philippines, Inc.
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Animal Bite

      San Lazaro Hospital
      Jan 2012
    • EdX Honor Code Certificate for Introduction to Bioethics

      EdX
      Jun 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Health for All Through Primary Health Care

      Coursera
      Oct 2013
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nezer Soriano
      GCAH Methodist Women History Writing Award General Commission on Archives and History, UMC Jan 2008
    • Awarded to Nezer Soriano
      National Research Paper Writing Contest Asian Medical Students Association 2002 1st PlaceNational Research Paper Writing ContestAsian Medical Students Association- PhilippinesCo-author
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jan 2007
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Nezer Soriano
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Philippine National Red Cross on Jun 1992
      Philippine National Red CrossAssociated with Nezer Soriano
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Philippine Eagle Foundation, Inc. on Jun 1996
      Philippine Eagle Foundation, Inc.Associated with Nezer Soriano