Interventional Cytopathologist
Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist
Professor, MHAM College of Medicine
Clinic: ATS Cytology Clinic, 1110 City SOHO Bldg., B. Rodriguez St., Cebu City
Landline: (032) 253‑3731
Chairperson
Department of Pathology, Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital, Tagbilaran City
Department of Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, MHAM College of Medicine, Inc.
Dean
College of Medical Technology, MHAM College, Inc
Head Pathologist
Mendero Medical Center, Consolacion, Cebu
Associate Pathologist
Perpetual Succour Hospital
Cebu City Medical Center
Professor
Department of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Clinical Pathology
MHAM-College of Medicine
| Period | Program | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015‑2017 | M.A. in Health Professions Education (36 units, thesis candidate) | Xavier University Graduate School | Cagayan de Oro City |
| Jul – Sep 1994 | Preceptorship, Cytopathology | British Columbia Cancer Agency | Vancouver, Canada |
| 1990‑1993 | Residency, Combined Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (Elective in Cytopathology) | UP‑PGH Medical Center | Manila, Philippines |
| 1987‑1988 | Post‑Graduate Medical Internship | UP‑PGH Medical Center | Manila, Philippines |
| 1983‑1987 | Doctor of Medicine | Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Southwestern University | Cebu City |
| 1979‑1983 | B.Sc. Medical Technology (Cum laude) | Southwestern University | Cebu City |
| Year | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22nd International Congress of Cytology | Florence, Italy |
| 2024 | HKIAP–IAC Cytology Tutorial | Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong |
| 2024 | 76ᵗʰ Korean Society of Pathology Fall Meeting & 1ˢᵗ Int'l Congress | Lotte Hotel, Seoul |
| 2024 | Medlab Asia & Asia Health | QSNCC, Bangkok |
| 2024 | IFCC WorldLab | World Trade Center, Dubai |
| 2023 | 44ᵗʰ European Cytology Congress | Budapest Marriott Hotel |
| 2023 | 62ⁿᵈ IAP‑Thailand Annual Meeting | Bangkok |
| 2022 | 70ᵗʰ ASC & 21ˢᵗ ICC | Baltimore, Maryland |
| 2022 | ASCP 100ᵗʰ Annual Meeting | Chicago, Illinois |
* Full list available upon request
Diplomate, Anatomic Pathology
January 7, 1994
Diplomate, Clinical Pathology
January 8, 1994
Physician Licensure Examination
February 7, 1989
Medical Technologist Board Exam
September 4, 1983
Book Chapters
Thyroid FNA Cytology: Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls, 3rd ed., Springer Nature, 2024 (Ch. 47 & 70)
Thyroid FNA Cytology: Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls, 2nd ed., Springer Nature, May 2019. (Ch. The FNA clinic)
Salillas AL, et al.
"Accuracy of Palpation‑Guided FNAC Diagnosis Based on Needle Passes." Poster, ASC/ICC, 2022.
Salillas AL, et al.
"Primary Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Arising from Thyroglossal Duct Cyst…" Asian Archives of Pathology 4 (Supp.) 2022.
Salillas AL, et al.
"Clinico‑demographic Characteristics of Patients with SARS‑CoV‑2 Antibodies…" Poster, ASCP 100ᵗʰ, 2022.
* Complete bibliography available in full CV
"Formulatoon of a Novel Cytodiagnostic Scoring System for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Tertiary Hospital."
22nd International Congress of Cytology, Florence, Italy May 11-15, 2025
"Role of the Interventional Cytopathologist in Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis"
Korean Society of Pathology, Seoul, 2024
International Slide Conference Presenter
JSCC Spring Meeting, Tokyo, 2024
"Markers of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases"
IFCC WorldLab, Dubai, 2024
* Extensive speaking history 1996‑present available in full CV
| Year | Distinction | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Liborio Gomez Award | Philippine Society of Pathologists |
| 2014 | Pathologist of the Year | Philippine Society of Pathologists |
| 2009 | Pathologist of the Year | MHAM‑CM Grand Alumni |
| 2007 | SWU 60 Alumni Greats | Southwestern University |
| 2006 | Cebu City Most Outstranding Awardee in the Field of Medicine | |
| 2006 | Most Outstanding Nicolanian Award (MONICA) in Medicine & Allied Health | St. Paul University‑Surigao |
| 2006 | Outstanding Individual Award in Medicine | 69th Cebu City Charter Day |
* See full awards list in complete CV
Philippine Society of Pathologists
Fellow
American Society for Clinical Pathology
International Fellow
International Academy of Cytology
Member
American Society of Cytopathology
Member
International Academy of Pathology
Member
US‑Canadian Academy of Pathology
Member
European Society of Pathology
Member
Philippine Medical Association
Life Member
Philippine Medical Women's Association
Member
Cebu Medical Society
Member
MHAM‑SWU Medical Alumni Association
Member
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
Member
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Mission
February 24, 2024 — Medellin, Cebu
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Mission
June 17, 2023 — Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center, Tandag City
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Mission
July 16, 2022 — Medellin, Cebu
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Mission
December 4, 2021 — Medellin, Cebu
ARCHREACH Deworming Program
October 1, 2021 — Bantayan Island, Cebu
For detailed lists of CME, publications, speaking engagements, and awards, please refer to the complete curriculum vitae or contact Dr. Salillas directly.