Biology
Overview
The only Higher Education Institution in the region that currently has its own College of Medicine, students enrolled at Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. will be given priority slots to enter our reputable and sought-after Medicine Program.
Cement your life and career as future medical doctors with us. Our College of Biology is waiting for you.
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Admission Process
Download application form or send us an email at biology@email.dmsf.edu.ph
Fill-up application form, scan, and send back together with other requirements
Applicant will be contacted via Messenger or email for interview and clarification
Notice of Acceptance (NOA) will be sent through email. A link for the enrollment process will be sent together with NOA
You are now accepted! Please proceed to the enrollment process.
For inquiries
Admission Requirements
Requirements for Biology Applicants:
BS Biology application form with your 2x2 blue background picture w/ your name below.
Form 138/TOR
PSA/NSO Birth Certificate
Certificate of Good Moral Character
Senior High Diploma or Certificate of Graduation
Certificate of Honorable Dismissal (for transferees)
New Students
Filled-up application form
Form 138 or its equivalent
PSA/NSO Birth Certificate
Certificate of Good Moral Character
Diploma from Senior High or Certificate of Graduation
2x2 or Passport-sized picture
Transfer Students
In addition to the requirements above:
Transcript of Records (substiture for Report Card)
Certificate of Honorable Dismissal
All documents must be clear, scanned copies of the orignal
This document may be processed through school to school transfer. Depends on the applicant's previous school
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Faculty
Dean, College of Biology
MR. John Paul Banzon, RN, MHPEd, MSc.
Subjects handled:
• Biological Molecules
• Microbiology
• Evolution Biology
• Ethics
• BS Biology Major in Ecology – University of the Philippines in Mindanao
• Masters in Health Professions Education
• Masters in Biology
Research interest – Birds and urban Biodiversity, ecological impact assessments, Biosafety and Biosecurity
Instructor/Student Guidance & Discipline
MS. Glio Florgiley Arabejo, LPT
Subjects handled:
• General Botany
• General Zoology
• Genetics
• Adviser for 1st year
• BS Biology Major in Ecology – University of the Philippines in Mindanao
Research interest – Plants and plant pathology
Instructor
MS. JOANNE JERENICE J. AÑONUEVO, MSc.
Subjects handled:
• Genetics, Biological Statistics
• BS Biology major in Cell Biology – UP Mindanao
• MS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology minor in Genetics – UP Los Baños
Research interest – Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics
Instructor
MR. ERWIN JOSE B. JURILLA, RMT
Subjects handled:
• Immunology Laboratory
• BS in Medical Technology – San Pedro College
• Masters in Health Profession Education – Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Research interest:
• Students behavior towards Academic fraud
• Online class VS Traditional class
• Innovations in the delivery of learning
• Hindrances/Challenges in the acquisition of knowledge
Instructor
MR. Benito Anthony Pingoy
Subjects handled:
• Science, Technology and Society
• Math, Science and Technology
• Medical Entomology Laboratory
• Adviser for 1st year
• BS Biology Major in Ecology – Holy Cross College of Calinan
Research interest – Birds and urban Biodiversity, ecological impact assessments
Assistant Professor 3/Research and Publication
MS. Maria Catherine B. Otero, MSPH
Subjects handled:
• Cell Biology
• Thesis
• Medical Microbiology
• Adviser for 4th year
• BS Biology major in Cell Biology – University of the Philippines in Mindanao
• Masters of Science in Public Health (Medical Microbiology) – University of the Philippines in Manila
• PhD in Health Science by Research – University of the Philippines in Manila
Research interest – Microbiology, molecular, COVID19, Rabies, Public Health
Instructor/Biology Course Coordinator
MR. Michael Dann Superio, Msc
Subjects handled:
• Systematics
• Biology Physics
• General Ecology
• BS Biology major in General Biology – USEP
• Masters in Biology – USEP
Research interest – Biodiversity and ecological impact assessments
Instructor/Promotions & Student Recruitment
MS. GINALYN CUENCA-OCAY, MSMB
Subjects handled:
• General Physiology
• Medical Microbiology
• BS Biology Major in Ecology – University of the Philippines in Mindanao
• Masters in Marine Biodiversity – DNSC
Research interest – Marine biology and Biodiversity, ecological impact assessments
Instructor/Quality Assurance & Faculty Development
MS. Marian Dara Tagoon, Msc
Subjects handled:
• Developmental Biology
• Medical Entomology
• BS Biology Major in Ecology – University of the Philippines in Mindanao
• Masters in Biology – USEP
Research interest – Frogs, Biodiversity, and ecological impact assessments
Medical Doctor
MR. Enrico Ian Deliso, MD
Subjects handled:
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Genetics
• BS Biology – AdDU
• Doctor of Medicine – Xavier University
Research interest – Health care
Medical Doctor
MR. Francis Ian Salaver, MD
Subjects handled:
• Medical Histology
• Immunology
• BS MedTech – SPC
• Doctor of Medicine – DMSF
Research interest – Health care
Instructor
MS. LEAH JANE T. OFIMA
Subjects handled:
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• BS Chemistry – Central Mindanao University
Research Interest: Natural Products, Drug development
Instructor
MR. JOSHUA LASCAMANA DONATO
Subjects handled:
• Evolution Biology
• Systematics
• BS in Biology – Davao Oriental State University
• MS Environmental Resource Management – University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP)
Research Interest: Birds and urban Biodiversity, ecological impact assessments
Medical Doctor
MS. MARY ALICIA D. BARBAS, MD
Subjects handled:
• Medical Entomology
• Microbiology
• BS in Biology – Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
• Doctor of Medicine – Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Research Interest: Health Care
