Welcome!

Hello and welcome to UC Berkeley's PAHC website. Here you will find information on the programming, resources, and events that we have to offer. Please feel free to take a look around. If you have any questions regarding the site or if you have any suggestions in order to improve the site, please feel free to send a Media request form here.

Our Mission

To serve as a support group for those who are interested in health careers and to educate the community of health-related issues relative to Pilipinos and their extended communities.

Upcoming Events

10.19.09 Fi-Comm Meeting
10.21.09 PAHC Bill
10.30.09 Baja Fresh Fundraiser
10.30.09 Intern Gathering: Ice Skating

Calendar

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PUMP

Name: Judith Flandez
Year: Class of 2011
Major: Molecular & Cell Biology
Hometown: Pinole, CA
Pre-Professional Track: Medicine
Coordinator has yet to send in pictures…

Why did you decide to join PAHC?
I joined PAHC because I wanted to be involved with an organization that shared my interests in health and would also help me develop my professional skills. Fortunately, I found much more than that. PAHC has become my family and has strengthen my passion for health.

As a core member, what skills or knowledge can you contribute to PAHC’s Internship Program ?
As PUMP co-coordinator, PUMP will educate interns about the state of health in the Philippines and how PAHC as an organization helps to alleviate this issue. PUMP will also involve interns with the process of putting on PAHC’s annual benefit concert, from educational community meetings to townhall and concert committees. As a core member, I will offer interns any help or advice with classes, tracks, opportunities, etc. Basically, I’ll be here for anyone who needs anything!

What do you like to do on your free time?
On my free time, I like to do “whateva I likeeee”, so anything that makes me happy!

Name: Roxanne Espalon
Year: Class of 2010
Major: Psychology & a Global Poverty Practice Minor
Hometown: Millbrae, CA
Pre-Professional Track: Uncertain
Coordinator has yet to send in pictures…

Why did you decide to join PAHC?
I joined PAHC to get involved with the Pilipino community and explore the medical issues our community, together with the communities of other developing countries, face.

As a core member, what skills or knowledge can you contribute to PAHC’s Internship Program ?
As a senior, I have have 3 years worth of resources on how to make the Berkeley experience easier and fun.  I feel that I am also a good resources in terms of research opportunities and International health/studies.  I like to think of myself as someone personable so I´m always happy to help an intern or anyone in need.

What do you like to do on your free time?
In my free time i like to hang around and watch cheesy TV shows…its a guilty pleasure :D