Augustinian Lerma de la Llana-Paris, a faculty member at the University’s College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology, was awarded “ Most Outstanding Medical Technologist” by the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET), Inc.Prof. Paris was cited for her meritorious contribution to the practice of medical technology – not only because of her commitment to the advancement of competencies in medical technology but also because of her efforts to share her expertise with other sectors and organizations, both local and foreign. She was nominated to the PAMET Awards Committee by PAMET-Iloilo Chapter. Her nomination to the annual search was recommended for endorsement by the University of San Agustin president, Fr. Raul M. Marchan, OSA.
A holder of master’s degree in Public Health , Paris has been faculty member at the University of San Agustin for more than twenty years. She has received various awards and citations for her exceptional academic and professional performances. Currently, ahe works at the Clinical laboratory of the University as Clinical Instructor.
Paris also received a Distinguished Service Award from PAMET in 2000. Other Augustinians who received the same service awards were Dean Victoria A. Sustento and Mr. Peter Ernie D. Paris in 1997 and 2008, respectively. In 1997, while Lerma Paris was president of PAMET-Iloilo Chapter, the chapter was also awarded as Most Outstanding Chapter.
The Most Outstanding Medical Technologist Award was presented to Prof. Paris on 01 December 2010, during the opening ceremonies of 46th PAMET Annual Convention held at the Manila Hotel.
Source: UCRP-Communitas – November 2010 issue
