Sylvia Jacinto Jamora

Background

Jamora, Sylvia Jacinto was born on November 5, 1939 in Manila. Daughter of Carmelo Pongco and Concepcion (Sayoc) Jacinto.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, U. Philippines, 1962; graduate, Sheffield School Interior Design, 1990.

Career

Adjunct resident, Department Internal Medicine Philippine General Hospital, Manila, 1962-1963; assistant resident, Department Internal Medicine Philippine General Hospital, Manila, 1963-1964; instructor, Department Internal Medicine Philippine General Hospital, Manila, 1967-1972; resident, New York University-Bellevue Medical Center Department Dermatology, New York City, 1964-1967; director, Philippine Dermatological Society, Manila, 1970-1974, 79-80; president, Philippine Dermatological Society, Manila, 1975-1976, 77-78; founder, treasurer, J&J Medical Clinics, Inc., Makati, since 1976; founder, treasurer, Gary's Corporation, Manila, 1989; clinical professor, Dermatology, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Inc., since 1984. Consultant dermatologist Medical Center Manila, 1967-1987, United States Embassy, since 1968, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Mandaluyong, 1975-1992, 96-, St. Martin de Porres Charity Hospital, San Juan, 1980-1992, Control Bank Philippines, since 1972, United States Peace Corps., 1968-1986, Canada Embassy, since 1986.

Achievements

• Sylvia Jacinto Jamora has been listed as a noteworthy Dermatologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President White Plains Ladies' Association, Quezon City, 1976-1977, White Plains Association, Inc., 1995, 96. Mem Manila chapter Zonta International, 1976-1984, Manila Mahikari Okiyomesho Center, 1984-1988. Board of trustees Christian Parenting for Peace and Justice Foundation, Inc., 1995-1997.

Founding president Hospice Philippines Foundation Inc., since 1997. Fellow American Academy Dermatology. Member International Society Dermatological Surgery (advisory board Philippines since 1978), American Academy Cosmetic Surgery, American Contact Dermatitis Society, Pacific Dermatological Association, International Society Tropical Dermatology, American Society Dermatological Surgery, Society Investigative Dermatology, Nail Disorders, Venous Forum of the Philippines (charter member), American Society for Hair Restorative Surgery, Skin and Cancer Foundation Inc.

(president, co-founder, executive director since 1984), Dermatology Foundation (Century member 1988-1992), American College Cryosurgery (corresponding member since 1978), International Society Pediatric Dermatology, Skin Cancer Foundation (member of advisory board Philippines since 1995), U. Philippines Medical Alumni Society (life), National Research Council of Philippines, Philippine Medical Association (life), Philippine Society Cryosurgery, White Plains Country Club, Valley Golf Club (Cainta), Palicpican Sports and Country (Ternate).

Interests

• Avocations: painting, playing piano, interior design, sculpture (terracotta, ceramic, paper mache).

Connections

Married Eduardo Magno Jamora, January 2, 1965. Children: Marie Therese, Gary, Maria Jasmin, Jennifer, Marietta.

Father:

Carmelo Pongco Jacinto

Mother:

Concepcion (Sayoc) Jacinto

Spouse:

Eduardo Magno Jamora

child:

Maria Jasmin Jamora

child:

Gary Jamora

child:

Marie Therese Jamora

child:

Jennifer Jamora

child:

Marietta Jamora