Alfredo Rafael Antonio Bengzon, also known as Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, (born 20 October 1935) is a Filipino physician, educator, and former public official. He is currently Vice President for the Professional Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University, dean of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, dean emeritus of the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and President and CEO of The Medical City.[1]
Alfredo Bengzon | |
|---|---|
| 17th Minister/Secretary of Health | |
| In office March 25, 1986 – February 7, 1992 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Jesus Azurin |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Periquet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1935 |
| Political party | Lakas NUCD (1992) |
| Occupation | Hospital executive, medical professor and academic |
| Profession | Doctor |
Education
editBengzon graduated from the Ateneo de Manila in 1956 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended the University of the Philippines College of Medicine at UP Manila where he got his doctor of medicine degree, and then completed his master of business administration degree at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business in 1972.[1]
Career
editBengzon has had a long and distinguished career not only as a neurologist but also as leader and manager in both private and public sectors.
He was Secretary of Health, Peace Commissioner, and Vice Chair of the Philippine Negotiating Panel for the U.S. Military Facilities during the presidency of Corazon C. Aquino. He has also served as chief operating officer of several private companies engaged in health services.[1]
In 1993, Bengzon was appointed Dean of the Ateneo Graduate School of Business and Vice President for the Professional Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University.[1]
His most current positions are President and CEO of The Medical City and Dean of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH).[1]
Recognition
editIn 1989, Bengzon was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (honoris causa) by the Ateneo de Manila.[1]
In 1991, he was conferred the Ramon Magsaysay Award.[1]
In 2010, he was awarded the Lux In Domino Award by the Ateneo de Manila University.[2][3]
In 2012, he received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award of Asia CEO.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Dean and Other Appointments in the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine. 26 June 2007. Last accessed 27 June 2007.
- ^ "Response of Lux in Domino Awardee Alfredo R.A. Bengzon, MD, MBA". 23 August 2010.
- ^ "Lux in Domino Award". 26 June 2013.
- ^ "Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon Receives the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award of Asia CEO | Ateneo Graduate School of Business".