The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping off ceremony of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last October 7, 2023. The ceremony is a builder’s tradition that highlights the placement of the final beam on top of the structure.
The seven-storey
building is a tribute of the Sy family, the SM Group, and UST to the SM founder
for his life-long education advocacy. It is equally a manifestation of the
ever-growing desire of the UST Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc.,
Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and the 152-year old UST Faculty of
Medicine and Surgery (FMS) to further level up in the field of medicine.
The Henry Sy, Sr.
Hall will serve as a hub for simulation in medical education, interactive
student centered-learning, collaborative multidisciplinary research, and
interprofessional education. It will house the Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Simulation and Research Center.
“The Henry Sy,
Sr. Hall will be a state-of-the-art structure designed to meet the challenges
and expectations of a digitally-inclined medical education landscape. It will
house technologically advanced facilities and equipment, which will complement
the existing teaching, learning, and research practices of the University. It
is yet another milestone, securing the UST FMS a relevant spot, a significant
spot in Catholic medical education in the country, the region, and the world.”
FMS Dean Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao said about the Henry Sy. Sr. Hall.
“Medical
students can access a broad range of digital tools and resources to enhance
their learning and education as we were compelled to shift to e-learning and
online course platforms,” UST Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., said.
“Nowadays,
keeping up with the advances in medical education is paramount to ensure that
our students are competent, agile, and well-prepared to meet the challenges and
opportunities of the ever-changing educational landscape of modern medicine,
and this building, this edifice, will give us state-of-the-art equipment, which
will give our medical students a cutting-edge knowledge on how to use robotics
as well as other equipment,” Fr. Ang added.
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