Ofelia M. Samar-Sy

Ofelia Manibog Samar-Sy (born January 25, 1962) is a Filipino physician in Internal medicine and Cardiology, medical educator, former medical director of Ibalong Medical Center in Legazpi City, Albay, (1994-2004) in May 2014 she was appointed Dean, College of Medicine of Bicol Christian College. She is currently the Dean of Bicol University College of Medicine.

Education In 1994 she was named an Associate Fellow of the Philippine Heart Association Philippine College of Cardiology. In May 1994 she became a Diplomate in Internal Medicine given by the Philippine College of Physicians.

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management – Bicol College, 2018 Master in Hospital Management – Philippine Christian University, 2019 Master of Science in Health Systems Management – Philippine Women’s University, 2016 Master of Science in Public Health – AMEC‑Bicol Christian College of Medicine, 2014 Doctor of Medicine – University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, 1986 Bachelor of Science in Biology – Bicol University, 1981, Summa Cum Laude

Public service Samar-Sy is a researcher and community volunteer in Bicol where she leads and coordinates for various local and national organizations such as A.G.A.P.P. Foundation (Aklat, Gabay, Aruga tungo sa Pag-angat at Pag-asa), Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, Albay Medical Society, Pinoy Power Bicol Coalition, Inc. (PPBCI), and the People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR).

Currently she is the Dean of Bicol University College of Medicine.

Selected publications