Alfredo R.A. Bengzon

Alfredo R.A. Bengzon is a Filipino doctor, 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. [http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=0&aid=3718 Dean and Other Appointments in the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health] . 26 June 2007. Last accessed 27 June 2007.]

Education

Bengzon graduated from the Ateneo de Manila in 1956 with a bachelor of arts degree. He attended the University of the Philippines 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.

Career

Bengzon 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.

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.

His most current position is President and CEO of The Medical City in Pasig City.

Recognition

In 1989, Bengzon was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science ("honoris causa") by the Ateneo de Manila.

In 1991, he was conferred the Ramon Magsaysay Award.

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