Staff Profiles
Dr Anna Lisa Cruz
Senior Lecturer (Non-Clinical)
- Email: annalizacasil.cruz@newcastle.edu.my
- Telephone: 07-555-3800
- Address: Address: Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)
No. 1 Jalan Sarjana 1
Kota Ilmu, EduCity@Iskandar Puteri
79200
Johor, Malaysia
Introduction
I am a Senior Lecturer in Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUmed), teaching in both the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) and BMS (Biomedical Sciences) Programme.
Qualifications
Dec 2017-Fellow in Anatomy (Philippine Society of Anatomists, Inc)
June 2017- Fellowship in Higher Education Academy (FHEA) , UK Professional Standards Framework Higher Education Academy,UK
Dec 2015- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Newcastle, UK)
Dec 2015- Diplomate in Anatomy (Philippine Society of Anatomists, Inc)
Nov 2009- Registered Nurse (Nursing Licensure Examination, Philippines)
June 2009- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (St. Dominic Savio, Philippines)
Aug 2006- Registered Medical Doctor (Physician Licensure Examination, Philippines)
April 2006- Medical Intern (Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Hospital, V Luna, Philippines)
April 2005- Medical Clerk (Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, Philippines)
March 2004- Doctor of Medicine (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila), Philippines)
Nov 1998-Civil Service Eligible (under Presidential Decree 907, HONOR GRADUATE, Philippines)
Oct 1998- Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Microbiology (University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), Philippines)
Previous Positions
2012- Coordinator, Diploma in Medical Sciences (Allianze University College of Medical Sciences, Malaysia)
2010- Subject Coordinator in Anatomy and Physiology for Foundation in Medical Studies (Allianze University College of
2010- Curriculum Development Team for AUCMS MD program
Medical Sciences)
2009- Assistant Professor I (Trinity University of Asia Saint Luke’s College of Nursing (TUA-SLCN), Philippines)
2006 –Emergency Physician (Casaul General Hospital, Philippines)
Memberships
Malaysian Anatomical Association
Philippine Society of Anatomists, Inc
Philippine Nurses Association
Philippine Medical Association
Honours and Awards
1998- Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Microbiology, Cum Laude
1998-Governor Jose D. Lina, Jr Academic Excellence Award
1998-University of the Philippines Medal of Merit for Academic Excellence
1998-College of Arts and Sciences Medal of Merit for Academic Excellence
1998-Institute of Biological Sciences Medal of Merit for Academic Excellence
1997- College Scholar (Dean’s list) for third year, Bachelor of Science in Biology
1996- College Scholar (Dean’s list) for second year, Bachelor of Science in Biology
1995-College Scholar (Dean’s list) for first year, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Involved in teaching for Stage 1 and Stage 2 students
UNIT LEAD for NME 1 Nutrition, Metabolism and Endocrinology 1
MTD Molecules to Disease
CRRM 1 Cardiovascular , Respiratory and Renal Medicine 1
UNIT LEAD for NME 2 Nutrition, Metabolism and Endocrinology 2
LC 2 Life Cycle 2
CRRM 2 Cardiovascular , Respiratory and Renal Medicine 2
TSM Thoughts, Senses and Movement
CSIM 1 Clinical Science and Investigative Medicine 1
CSC 1 Clinical Skills and Communication 1
CSC 3 Clinical Skills and Communication 3
PDS Patients Doctors and Society 1
Stage 3 students for FOCP Communication skills
2.Involved in teaching Biomedical Science subjects
BNM 1005 Microbiology and Immunology
BNM 1002 Cell Biology
BNM 2012 Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens
3. Year 1 -Case 7 Asthma lead
Year 2-Case 23-Arthritis lead
4. Academic mentor Year 1 and Year 2
5. Staff coordinator of Newcastle University Medicine Peer Mentor Program for students
- Villanoy C, Azanza R, Altemerano A, Casil A. Attempts to model the bloom dynamics of Pyrodinium, a tropical toxic dinoflagellate. Harmful Algae 2006, 5(2), 156-183.