The visit aimed to help DLSL gain insights into best practices as it explores offering new health sciences programs. Discussions covered curriculum development, laboratory facilities, academic operations, and student training. The activity also strengthened collaboration among Lasallian institutions to advance quality healthcare education and develop future healthcare professionals, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
Representing DLSMHSI were President Dr. Antonio Ramos, Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Naomi de Aro, and Director of Academic Partnerships and External Relations Dr. Cheyen Molon. The highlight of the three-day event took place on May 7, with the official Signing Ceremony of the HLU-WURI Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU) 2026. The agreement establishes global collaboration in AI-based education and research, innovation-driven academic programs, faculty and student exchange, and institutional policy innovation. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the initiative supports SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, reflecting the Institution's commitment to actively shape the global future of health sciences education.
The assessment visit brought together distinguished AUN-QA assessors: Prof. Dr. Fauza Ab. Ghaffar, Dr. Le Thi Giao Chi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Van Thuyen, Prof. Dr. Rusnadi Padjung, Assoc. Prof. Chavalit Wongse-ek, and Assoc. Prof. Foong Chan Choong, underscoring the Institute's commitment to international quality standards in health professions education. The program opened on April 27 with a welcome address from DLSMHSI President Dr. Antonio B. Ramos, followed by opening remarks from Assoc. Prof. Chavalit Wongse-ek, on behalf of the AUN-QA team. The ceremony concluded with a symbolic exchange of plaques, marking the formal start of the evaluation process. Throughout the first day, the assessors conducted interviews with the College of Rehabilitation Sciences leadership and toured the campus, where they also met key support staff. These engagements showcased the Institute’s learning environment and advanced facilities. Students likewise had the opportunity to share their academic experiences and reflect on their learning journey. On the second day, discussions extended to alumni and employers, providing valuable insights into graduate competencies, workplace performance, and the alignment of DLSMHSI’s curriculum with global healthcare industry demands. The three-day assessment concluded with a closing ceremony where the AUN-QA team presented their preliminary findings and commendations. These insights serve as a strategic guide for continuous improvement, reinforcing DLSMHSI’s commitment to academic quality and excellence.
The partnership was formally marked on March 16, 2026, underscoring DLSMHSI’s proactive adoption of digital solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and healthcare delivery. Amid the increasing volume of patient inquiries across the digital and messaging platforms of De La Salle University Medical Center (DLSUMC), DLSMHSI continues to strengthen and enhance its responsive and scalable solutions. Through this initiative, AI agents are integrated with hospital systems to support the automated patient inquiry handling while enabling convenient scheduling of laboratory and radiology services in its pilot implementation. This initiative represents a significant step in DLSMHSI’s digital transformation journey, leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and elevate the overall patient experience. By introducing AI as a “digital front door,” the Institute aims to better manage rising patient demand, reduce response times, and provide more accessible and timely healthcare services. Aligned with its strategic direction, DLSMHSI continues to explore innovative solutions that strengthen service delivery while supporting its healthcare professionals in focusing on higher-value patient care. As the initiative progresses, DLSMHSI remains committed to working closely with its partners and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of this solution, further reinforcing its vision of a more responsive, efficient, and digitally enabled healthcare environment.
