Philippine Medical Association (PMA)

Also known as: PMA · Philippine Medical Association

Definition

The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) is the national umbrella organization of Philippine physicians and the largest professional medical association in the Philippines. Founded in 1905, the PMA is the parent organization of Philippine medical specialty societies including the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) for Internal Medicine, the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) for dermatology, the Philippine College of Surgeons for surgery, and dozens of other specialty and subspecialty societies. The PMA administers the PMA Code of Ethics governing physician professional conduct, advertising restrictions, conflicts of interest, and patient-relationship standards. The Code of Ethics is the framework under which the The New You Clinic and Dr. Eugene Christopher Lim entries note that promotional language must comply with PMA physician-advertising ethics. (PMA Philippines — official portal)

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Also Known As

PMA
Philippine Medical Association

Usage Scenarios

1. Physician Professional Standards

PMA Code of Ethics governs physician professional conduct — including physician advertising restrictions, conflicts of interest, and patient-relationship standards.

2. Specialty Society Umbrella

Parent organization of Philippine medical specialty societies including PCP, PDS, Philippine College of Surgeons, and others.

3. Medical Profession Advocacy

Advocates for Philippine physician interests in policy discussions with DOH, PRC, CHED, and Congress.

4. Continuing Medical Education

Organizes annual conventions, CME activities, and professional-development programs for member physicians.

Strategies

Umbrella-organization model — representing all Philippine physicians through component specialty societies
PMA Code of Ethics as binding professional-standards framework
Professional Regulation Commission coordination

Historical Context

PMA was founded in 1905 during the American colonial period — making it one of the oldest Philippine professional organizations. It has operated continuously since founding (through the Japanese occupation, martial-law, and post-EDSA periods) as the principal voice of the Philippine medical profession.

References

Philippine Medical Association — Official Portal