Background
Jara, Raul Diaz was born on December 4, 1948 in Manila. Son of Trinidad Zarzuela and Felicidad (Diaz) Jara.
Cardiologist educator lab administrator researcher
Jara, Raul Diaz was born on December 4, 1948 in Manila. Son of Trinidad Zarzuela and Felicidad (Diaz) Jara.
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medical University Philippines, Quezon City, 1971. Doctor of Medicine, Pre-Medical University Philippines, Quezon City, 1975.
Resident in internal medicine Philippine General Hospital, Manila, 1977—1979, instructor, 1977—1987, fellow in cardiology, 1980—1981, clinical assistant professor, 1988—1998, clinical associate professor, since 1999. Chairperson non-invasive laboratory Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City, since 1999. Consultant Sandoz-Phils, Makati, 1981—1986.
Director Philippine Heart Association, Quezon City, 1994—2000. Organizer Drs. for President Corazon Aquino Movement, 1983—1986. Fellow: Philippine College Cardiology (president 1999—2000), American College Cardiology, Philippine College Physician and Cardiology, Philippine College Physicians (life).
Member: Asia Pacific Society Cardiology (chairman education committee 1996—2004), University The Philippines Alumni Society (president 2000).
Married Eleanor Castro Aquino, July 3, 1977. Children: Paolo Cecilio, Monica Felise, Rouwella Elinor, Mikaela Nikkola, Christina Elize.