UC-CON Faculty Showcases Expertise at APEX 2025
Strengthening nursing education through advanced cardiovascular practice and professional collaboration.
Quezon City, Philippines — September 22–24, 2025.
Mr. Lester June Chumacog, MAN, RN, faculty member of the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON), represented the institution at the 9th Annual Postgraduate Course – APEX (Achieving the Pinnacle of Excellence in Cardiovascular Care) held at the Philippine Heart Center.
APEX 2025 gathered leading cardiology specialists and healthcare professionals to discuss emerging advancements in cardiovascular medicine and nursing care. The conference featured in-depth sessions on Ischemic Heart Disease, Congenital and Valvular Heart Disease, and Vascular Medicine and Electrophysiology, led by renowned experts in the field.
Participants also engaged in interactive sessions, including “Beat-to-Beat: War of Wits” and “ECG Mastermind 2025,” designed to enhance clinical reasoning, diagnostic accuracy, and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills.
Mr. Chumacog’s participation exemplifies UC-CON’s commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring that faculty members remain at the forefront of healthcare innovations. By integrating updated cardiovascular knowledge and evidence-based practices into classroom instruction, UC-CON strengthens its nursing curriculum and reinforces its goal of producing competent, compassionate, and globally competitive nurse professionals.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
Target 3.c: Increase the recruitment, development, training, and retention of the health workforce.
Participation in specialized forums like APEX enhances the professional capability of educators and healthcare providers, directly contributing to improved quality of care.
SDG 4 – Quality Education
Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment and decent work.
The integration of advanced clinical insights into nursing education ensures that students gain relevant, evidence-based competencies aligned with global standards.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective partnerships between academic institutions and healthcare organizations.
APEX fosters collaboration and professional networking among multidisciplinary healthcare practitioners, strengthening partnerships for shared learning and healthcare improvement.
