In 2018, ASMPH formally expressed its interest to PAASCU and conducted extensive research, including a visit to Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro to learn from the experiences of an accredited school. Subsequently in 2019, the Medical Education and Quality Assurance Unit (MEQAU) of the ASMPH was formed to focus on steering the accreditation process.
On August 25, 2022, ASMPH submitted its comprehensive self-survey report to PAASCU, setting the stage for the Preliminary Visit on November 7 and 8, 2022. PAASCU then gave their feedback on how ASMPH could further improve before the upcoming Formal Visit.
After more than a year of working towards continuous improvement, the ASMPH received the PAASCU team for its Formal Visit last February 12 to 14, 2024. The PAASCU team, headed by Dr. Susan Pelea Nagtalon, meticulously examined ASMPH's commitment to excellence. They were welcomed by key figures, including Dr. Maria Luz Vilches, Vice President for Higher Education of the Ateneo de Manila University, Dean Cenon Alfonso of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH), Dean Jowett Magsaysay of the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (GSB), Dr Raymundo Baquiran, Associate Dean of ASMPH and Professor Luisito Montalbo, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of GSB.
They were also joined by the Director of the Strategy and Quality Management Office (SQMO), Ms Rosario Banzon, Fr Raymund Benedict Hizon of the Society of Jesus and Chaplain for Higher Education. and the members of the ASMPH Dean's Council, Dr Lourdes Tanchanco, Director of the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), Dr Roberto Tanchanco who serves as the Chair of the ASMPH Faculty Development Committee and Director of the MBA Program, Ms Maria Lourdes Benito, Assistant to the Dean, Ms. Rosa Quiambao, Assistant to the Associate Dean and Dr Jose Anthony Jocson, Chair of MEQAU. The other members of MEQAU who have been at the forefront of the entire accreditation process were present, Dr Blesilda Concepcion, Dr Aileen Pascual and Dr Kirk Plata. Also present to lead the community visits were Dr Limuel Abrogena, the Chair of the ASMPH Public Health Cluster.
The evaluation during this visit covered various aspects such as teaching and learning, research, school leadership, resource management, partner hospitals and communities, quality assurance, risk management, student services and more.
