John Paul Abrina, MD

Expert's Profile

Dr. John Paul F. Abrina has always been fascinated by technology involved in radiotherapy. After graduating from the University of the Philippines Manila, he spent his internship at the Philippine General Hospital, where he was recognized as the most outstanding intern in orthopedics and outstanding intern in neurosurgery. He then moved to four years of residency training in one of the Philippines’ biggest hospitals, the Makati Medical Center. After residency, he served as Chief Resident of Radiation Oncology for a year before heading to Davao Doctors Hospital.

He currently is a Philippine Medical Association Member, fellow of the Philippine College of Radiology Member, and diplomate of the Philippine Radiation Oncology Society.

Credentials & Highlights

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Medicine

    University of the Philippines-Manila

  • BS Biology

    Ateneo de Davao University

EXPERIENCES

  • Internship

    Philippine General Hospital

  • Residency

    Makati Medical Center

  • Chief Resident of Radiation Oncology

    Makati Medical Center

AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS

  • [2012] Finalist, Research Implementation and Development Office Research Competition, UP College of Medicine -Determination of the inhibitory action of Psidium guajava Linn. (guava) crude ethanol extract on biofilm formation of common nosocomial pathogens 2012

  • [2012] Champion, Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC) Research Competition, Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu -Determination of the effects of glutathione on the development of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos 2011 (Co-author)

  • [2011] First Place, Research Implementation and Development Office Research Competition, UP College of Medicine

  • Most outstanding intern in orthopedics and outstanding intern in neurosurgery; Philippine General Hospital