Making A Difference For Those In Need

Providing Healthcare Assistance and Supporting Medical Education in The Philippines

Our Vision

UPMASA is a community in which all University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) alumni in North America are accounted for and are actively involved in the activities of UPMASA National and its local chapters. We have a strong sense of camaraderie and belonging and feel a strong bond of loyalty and gratitude to our alma mater. We support each other and are committed to elevating medical education, patient care, and research in the UPCM, the Philippine General Hospital, and the University of the Philippines to serve the Filipino people. We empower the UPCM in its quest to be a global leader in medicine and public health.

Our Mission

UPMASA brings together alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in North America in a spirit of community to serve the Filipino people by supporting and promoting excellence in medical education, patient care and research at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, the Philippine General Hospital, and the University of the Philippines.

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UPMASA is proud of our members who run the organization as volunteers. All Officers and the Board of Governors are volunteers. Our programs are run by volunteers. We welcome all of you who want to serve. Volunteer today.

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Membership is exclusive to UP College of Medicine alumni who are just seeking training, just moved to the US or have trained or worked in North America. Experience true service from abroad. Join UPMASA.

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Our membership includes alumni who have trained or worked in North America. UPMASA also serves as an excellent doorway for the new graduates still seeking training or work in North America for networking and volunteer work. Click here to view available fellowship and observership.

Featured Projects

Giving Back And Improving Lives

Medical Missions

Lead: Dr. Anita Ortega Jongco

Dr. Marcelito C. Custodio Memorial HIV Fund

Lead: Dr. Anita Ortega Jongco

Operation Braveheart

Lead: Dr. Jess Socrates

UPMASA Medical Mission 2026

February 15 to 20, 2026

San Jose de Buenavista, Antiique

Call for volunteers

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UPMASA Scholarship

Lead: Gregory Tiu with the Legacy Committee

Laptops to Doctors to the Barrios (since 2007)

Lead:Delaware Valley Chapter

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Maraming Salamat

We thank you for the much-needed help, the gifts made in honor of someone and your impact on the lives of so many.

What's Happening

Announcements

Part-time Bookkeeper Wanted

Join Our UPMASA Team!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers? We are looking for a dedicated **Part-Time Bookkeeper** to support our non-profit organization.

Position Details

3 to 5 hours per week (flexible schedule available)
Work remotely
$35 per hour
No employee benefits for part-time employee
Supportive work culture and collaborative team

Who You Are

Experienced in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in a small-business or non-profit setting.
Comfortable with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Enterprise) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Organized, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
A strong communicator who can work independently and as part of a team.
Attentive to detail and committed to accuracy in all tasks.
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What You will Do

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions (income and expenses) and maintaining accurate ledgers.
Reconcile accounts and oversee accounts payable/receivable processes.
Generate financial reports to support management in making informed decisions.
Collaborate closely with our team to provide timely and dependable financial information.
Support the preparation of documents needed for tax filings and annual audits.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and why you’re interested in joining our team to jl*****@************al.com. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Research Committee needs mentors for UPCM students

The UPMASA Research Committee is looking for potential mentors for medical student mentees from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, to mentor these students towards creating their first conference presentations, and publishing their first PubMed-indexed articles. Please contact Dr. George Pujalte at pu************@**yo.edu if interested in serving as a mentor. Thank you!