Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine

23/08/2026

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine (PBEM) recently conducted an Accreditation Compliance Revisit at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) on August 21, 2026.

The revisit provided an opportunity to assess the program’s progress and continued compliance with PBEM standards, while engaging with the department leadership, Emergency Medicine faculty, and residents in strengthening the delivery of quality residency training.

Beyond checking requirements and standards, these visits are about partnership, mentorship, and a shared commitment to developing competent, compassionate, and well-rounded Emergency Medicine physicians.

The PBEM remains committed to supporting training institutions as they continuously improve their programs and, ultimately, raise the standard of Emergency Medicine education and patient care in the Philippines.

Our sincere appreciation to the leadership and Emergency Medicine team of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center for the warm welcome, open discussions, and continued dedication to excellence in Emergency Medicine training.

Padayon, VSMMC!

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine (PBEM) continues its commitment to strengthening the standards of Emergency Medicine residency training across the country through regular accreditation and monitoring of training programs.

Over the past two months, the PBEM conducted accreditation activities at two institutions: Eastern Visayas Medical Center, Tacloban, Leyte last June 26, 2026 and Quirino Memorial Medical Center last August 14, 2026.

These accreditation activities provide an opportunity to assess the implementation of training programs, review compliance with PBEM standards, and engage with training officers, faculty, and residents in identifying areas for continued improvement.

Beyond evaluating compliance, every accreditation visit is a partnership for quality improvement - helping training institutions build stronger programs, enhance the learning environment, and ultimately produce better-trained Emergency Medicine specialists for the Filipino people.

The PBEM sincerely thanks the leadership, consultants, training officers, faculty, and residents of Eastern Visayas Medical Center and Quirino Memorial Medical Center for their warm welcome, openness, and commitment to the continuous improvement of Emergency Medicine training.

27/05/2026

Behind every emergency is a team trained to stay calm when the world isn’t.

For those who answer chaos with courage — Happy World Emergency Medicine Day!

18/04/2026

April 17, 2026. Lead Accreditor Dr. Alexis Benjamin Mamalateo, together with members of the Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine, conducted a virtual reaccreditation meeting with the Southern Philippines Medical Center – Department of Emergency Medicine in lieu of an in-person visit, in compliance with EO No. 110, s. 2026. During the meeting, the SPMC DEM Training Officer Dr. Debrah Ann Custodio presented the remedial actions undertaken and the corresponding outcomes addressing the accreditation findings identified by the Board during its previous visit in November 2026.

SPMC as well as all the newly accredited and reaccredited Training Programs will be awarded their PBEM Accreditation Certificates during the PCEM Conferment and Awarding Ceremony this April 26, 2026 at the Novotel Araneta Center.

18/04/2026

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine conducted the OSCE and Projection Exam components of the Diplomate Board Examinations last March 21, 2026. Immediate Past PBEM Chair and Ex-Officio, Dr. Lourdes Jimenez, joined current board members in administering the exam to 110 examinees.

The Conferment Ceremony for the New Diplomates will be on April 26, 2026 at the Novotel Araneta Center.

08/03/2026

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine successfully conducted the written component of the 2026 Diplomate Examinations last March 7, 2026, with 105 examinees taking their first major step toward certification as Emergency Medicine Specialists. The OSCE component of the examination is scheduled for March 21, 2026.

06/03/2026

🚨 PBEM Diplomate Examinations – Written Component 🚨

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine (PBEM) will be conducting the Written Component of the Diplomate Examinations tomorrow, March 7, 2026 8AM at the UNILAB Complex, Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City.

We wish all examinees the very best as you take this important step in your journey to Emergency Medicine Specialization.

🩺 Stay calm
📚 Trust your training
💪 Give it your best

Good luck to all future PBEM Diplomates!

06/03/2026

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine conducted accreditation visits to two new Emergency Medicine residency programs over the past month: St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City in Taguig and Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato City.

These visits reflect the Board’s unwavering commitment to expanding the specialty of Emergency Medicine in the Philippines. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that every emergency case across the country is managed by a competent and board-certified Filipino emergency medicine specialist.

30/01/2026

The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine conducted a revisit to the Pasig City General Hospital (PCGH) Emergency Medicine Department to assess the remedial measures implemented in response to findings from the previous accreditation survey. The PBEM commends the PCGH DEM Consultants and officers for their strong commitment to improving resident performance and enhancing the quality of learning and training.