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UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS MEDICAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN AMERICA

USTMAAA Foundation

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Our vision

Ensure sustainable support for education and healthcare in the Philippines.

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Read the recently released 2024 Annual Report including welcome to new board members, the President and Executive Director messages, and a range of feature descriptions for important projects:

  • Ensuring Our Future: Sts. Cosmas and Damian Center for Simulation Research and the USTMAAA

  • Alumni Center for Continuing Medical Education 

  • Alaga at Tulong Tomasino: A Medical-Surgical Mission Like No Other

  • Road to Recovery: Health and Healing at USTH

  • Founding Father’s Message 

  • Building a Legacy of Excellence

  • Executive Reports

  • Financial Reports 

  • Donor Summary

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Road to Recovery: A Message from Rev. Fr. Julius Factora, USTH CEO

UST Hospital by CEO Rev. Fr. Julius Paul Factora, O.P., addresses USTMAAA regarding the state of USTH St. John Paul II and Clinical Division.

About us

The USTMAAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Medicine and Surgery graduates in the U.S. and Canada to establish a permanent endowment fund.

We're committed to managing this fund in the U.S. using only interest income and investment earnings to support the charitable and educational initiatives of the UST Medical Alumni Association in America (USTMAAA). We fund the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, UST Hospital, and its indigent patients.

We're nationwide in the following states:

In the map below, green represents states with recognized USTMAAA organizations. Click on the state for more information; and on the orange circle for the related link.

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UNITE University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Medicine and Surgery graduates in the U.S. and Canada to establish a permanent endowment fund.

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SUPPORT the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, the UST hospital and its leaders with funds and collaborative action to better serve their patients and communities.

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EMPOWER UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery students and graduates with the education, support and tools to advance healthcare in the Philippines.

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SERVE the needs of our Alma Mater, its students, and its patients.

Our programs make the difference

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Medical Missions

$55,000

Amount Funded

Provide indigent patients with free medications, consultations, and surgeries, offering essential healthcare services.

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Indigency Fund

$179,829

Amount Funded

Offers year-round financial aid to inpatients and outpatients at UST Hospital, supporting those in need.

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Simulation Center

$1,000,000

Amount Funded

Support UST’s state-of-the-art training facility to advance medical education.

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Scholarship Program

$25,000

Amount Funded

Support students facing financial challenges, ensuring they have the resources for academic success.

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Road to Recovery

$218,000

Amount Funded

To ensure a stronger and more resilient USTH, please consider adding to your previous gifts. Contributions are cumulative, ensuring that every act of generosity further solidifies our legacy.

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Medical Equipment

$269,573

Amount Funded

Support from alumni like you enables us to acquire vital equipment like echocardiography machines, monitors, and portable X-ray units.

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Research Programs

$5,000

Amount Funded

Invest in medical research to foster innovation and improve healthcare outcomes.

Our members and partners are the difference.
Join us.

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Hands-on

Join active missions in health, education, and community development. Doctors, professionals, and passionate volunteers all play a role.

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Donate

Pick the project that resonates the most for you, and make a direct 100% field-bound donation.

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Advocate

Tell friends, family, church-goers, and community groups in the U.S. and the Philippines about our work. Your voice brings in new supporters and volunteers.

Leadership messages

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President's Message

Maria Regina Flores, MD

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Executive Director's Message

Stella Evangelista, MD

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Founder's Message

Jose L. Evangelista, MD

Your donation is the difference.

Contribute to specific projects or one of our endowments. Either way, you'll make a difference.

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