CSSP OADAA & DHist: Bodies of Knowledge: The Development of Obstretics & Gynecology in the Philippines, 1900s-Present.

Ang Opisina ng Kawaksing Dekano Para sa Usaping Pang-Akademiko ng KAPP at sa pakikipagtulungan ng Departamento ng Kasaysayan ay inaanyayahan ang mga guro at mag-aaral na lumahok sa KAPP Serye ng Panayam 2025. Ito ay gaganapin sa ika-09 ng Mayo 2025, Biyernes, 1:00 ng hapon sa Pilar Herrera Lecture Hall.

Tampok na tagapagsalita si Dr. Ma. Mercedes G. Planta upang talakayin ang tungkol sa Bodies of Knowledge: The Development of Obstretics & Gynecology in the Philippines, 1900s - Present.

Abstract:
This study examines the historical development of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) in the Philippines from the early twentieth century to the contemporary period, tracing its emergence as a distinct medical specialty and its role in advancing women’s healthcare. Drawing on a range of sources from early medical traditions, the lecture investigates how local knowledge systems—including midwifery and healing practices—engaged with colonial medicine and the rise of institutionalized healthcare. It highlights key moments of transition: from precolonial practices grounded in both empirical and spiritual frameworks, to the imposition of Western medical models during the Spanish and American periods, and culminating in the professionalization and consolidation of OB-GYN as a specialized field. The discussion explores the expansion of formal training programs, the implementation of public health policies, and the adoption of medical technologies, all situated within a broader historical and socio-political context. By framing OB-GYN within these shifting landscapes, the study underscores its centrality in shaping national health agendas and its enduring significance in Philippine medical practice today.