Philline Salvador

MSc Translational Health Sciences
2021

I am a medical doctor from the Philippines practicing in the field of public health. During my practice, health systems and societal gaps pervasively hampered the practice of medicine, the patients’ experience of healthcare, and its outcomes and impact on society. Policies and programs may exist but they fall short in addressing the needs of people. These realizations prompted a shift in my focus towards making health systems more effective, responsive, and resilient.

For the last three years, I have been working with public health-oriented non-profit organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes through various initiatives focused on maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, tuberculosis, and indigenous populations. Far too often the desired outcomes and impact of sound interventions are not realized because of societal issues that influence their uptake, especially during times of crisis

With the rising demands of our healthcare system often stifled by organizational and societal issues, it is of utmost importance that innovations and current interventions responsively and equitably meet the needs of everyone.

I enjoy music, arts, muay thai. I dabble in jewelry design and macrame. Frustrated beginner surfer and scuba driver

Contact: philline.salvador@gtc.ox.ac.uk