| Letty De Castro, M.D. Edison, New Jersey Dynamic National Fil-Am Leader With Dignity And Compassion |
Letty, as she wants her friends and colleagues to call her, has
three children: J. George, J. Harry and Joel -- the apples of her
eyes. She earned her degree at the University of Sto. Tomas and
moved to the United States in pursuit of her career. She is
currently with the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, New
Jersey.
"...not enough to pretend to be tough, but disappear when the
going gets tough.", expressed by a true leader who is never a
quitter. Equipped with the capabilities of leadership, powered by
proper education and comprehensive training, geared by
extensive training and hands-on participation, as well as on the
job training, our doctor-awardee excelled in every activities she
puts herself into.
Letty has numerous membership and offices as follows: Vice
President, Association of Philippine Physicians of America,
1993-1994; Governor from New Jersey 1990 - 1993; Executive
Director 1992 - 1994; Chairperson, Fund Raising Committee
1991 - 1993; Chairperson, Convention, Manila 1991 - 1992;
Chairperson, Miss APPA Fund Raising 1992 - 1994; Chairperson,
Philippine Medical Mission 1991 - 1993. President Elect, U.S.T.
three children: J. George, J. Harry and Joel -- the apples of her
eyes. She earned her degree at the University of Sto. Tomas and
moved to the United States in pursuit of her career. She is
currently with the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, New
Jersey.
"...not enough to pretend to be tough, but disappear when the
going gets tough.", expressed by a true leader who is never a
quitter. Equipped with the capabilities of leadership, powered by
proper education and comprehensive training, geared by
extensive training and hands-on participation, as well as on the
job training, our doctor-awardee excelled in every activities she
puts herself into.
Letty has numerous membership and offices as follows: Vice
President, Association of Philippine Physicians of America,
1993-1994; Governor from New Jersey 1990 - 1993; Executive
Director 1992 - 1994; Chairperson, Fund Raising Committee
1991 - 1993; Chairperson, Convention, Manila 1991 - 1992;
Chairperson, Miss APPA Fund Raising 1992 - 1994; Chairperson,
Philippine Medical Mission 1991 - 1993. President Elect, U.S.T.
National Alumni Association and Foundation, 1994-1996; Past President , Chairperson Foundation, Liaison
to the Medical Society of New Jersey of the Philippine-American Medical Society of NJ; Member - American
Medical Association (AMA) Advisory Council to the International Medical Graduates and Member - AMA Medical
Political Action Committee; Board of Trustees 1993 - 1996; Council on Public Relations 1991 - 1994;
Committee on International Medical Graduates Chairperson - 1992-1993; Consultant - 1993-1994;
Committee on Medical Student Loan Fund 1992-1993; Consultant 1994-1995; Alternate Delegate to the AMA
1993-1994.
She has been most active with the Middlesex County Medical Society, occupied positions as Past President,
Board of Trustees, Constitution & By-laws Committee, Nominating Committee, Budget and Finance
Committee, Membership Committee, Board of Trustees, MCMS Foundation, Secretary, MCMS Foundation,
and a member of the Board of Trustees of New Jersey Academy of Medicine.
In the hospital where she is currently affiliated, she is the Secretary, Treasurer of the Medical/Dental Staff, Vice
Chairperson, Medical Records Committee, Representative to the AMA, Hospital Medical Staff Section, Past
Vice Chairperson QA Committee. In addition, she has membership with the following organizations:
American College of International Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, American society of
Geriatrics, NJ Society of Internal Medicine, Central Jersey IPA, Medical Consultant to the Board of Education
and the Board of Health of Edison, New Jersey and the City Hall of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
In the community, she is member, Board of Directors, Highland Park International Lions Club and member,
Board of Trustees, Christian and Jewish Council . Indeed, this woman made a remar-kable contribution in
her own profession and in the community as well. Her various achievements were rewarded by awards:
Distinguished Awards APPA, 1993; Distinguished Award APPA, 1992; Distinguished Award AMA, 1991;
Medical society of New Jersey Service Award, 1991; Distinguished Physician of the Year from the Association
of Philippine Physicians/America; 1989 Service Award, Middlesex County Medical Society of New Jersey; 1989
Certificate of Appreciation from the Federation of Philippine American Medical Society of NJ; 1989-1990
Woman of the Year from the Raritan Bay Business and Professional Women, Woodbridge, New Jersey; 1988
Presidential Award from the Philippine American Medical Association of America of NY; 1988 Distinguished
Service Award from the Philippine American Medical Society Foundation of NJ; 1987 Service Award-Philippine
American Medical Society of NJ; 1987 Presidential Award from the Philippine Medical Association of America
NY; 1984 Best Dressed and Distinguished Woman from the Manila Bay Association; 1981 Testimonial of
Appreciation from the Middlesex County Medical Society; 1973, 1981, 1989 and 1990 - Appreciation Award
from the Philippine-American Medical Society of NJ.
Her loyalty, dependability and dedication to any given tasks, especially when it involves humanitarian
endeavor, has earned her the distinction of a dynamic leader.
Her name personifies her with the highest integrity as a Filipina, and the pride of Filipino doctors.
to the Medical Society of New Jersey of the Philippine-American Medical Society of NJ; Member - American
Medical Association (AMA) Advisory Council to the International Medical Graduates and Member - AMA Medical
Political Action Committee; Board of Trustees 1993 - 1996; Council on Public Relations 1991 - 1994;
Committee on International Medical Graduates Chairperson - 1992-1993; Consultant - 1993-1994;
Committee on Medical Student Loan Fund 1992-1993; Consultant 1994-1995; Alternate Delegate to the AMA
1993-1994.
She has been most active with the Middlesex County Medical Society, occupied positions as Past President,
Board of Trustees, Constitution & By-laws Committee, Nominating Committee, Budget and Finance
Committee, Membership Committee, Board of Trustees, MCMS Foundation, Secretary, MCMS Foundation,
and a member of the Board of Trustees of New Jersey Academy of Medicine.
In the hospital where she is currently affiliated, she is the Secretary, Treasurer of the Medical/Dental Staff, Vice
Chairperson, Medical Records Committee, Representative to the AMA, Hospital Medical Staff Section, Past
Vice Chairperson QA Committee. In addition, she has membership with the following organizations:
American College of International Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, American society of
Geriatrics, NJ Society of Internal Medicine, Central Jersey IPA, Medical Consultant to the Board of Education
and the Board of Health of Edison, New Jersey and the City Hall of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
In the community, she is member, Board of Directors, Highland Park International Lions Club and member,
Board of Trustees, Christian and Jewish Council . Indeed, this woman made a remar-kable contribution in
her own profession and in the community as well. Her various achievements were rewarded by awards:
Distinguished Awards APPA, 1993; Distinguished Award APPA, 1992; Distinguished Award AMA, 1991;
Medical society of New Jersey Service Award, 1991; Distinguished Physician of the Year from the Association
of Philippine Physicians/America; 1989 Service Award, Middlesex County Medical Society of New Jersey; 1989
Certificate of Appreciation from the Federation of Philippine American Medical Society of NJ; 1989-1990
Woman of the Year from the Raritan Bay Business and Professional Women, Woodbridge, New Jersey; 1988
Presidential Award from the Philippine American Medical Association of America of NY; 1988 Distinguished
Service Award from the Philippine American Medical Society Foundation of NJ; 1987 Service Award-Philippine
American Medical Society of NJ; 1987 Presidential Award from the Philippine Medical Association of America
NY; 1984 Best Dressed and Distinguished Woman from the Manila Bay Association; 1981 Testimonial of
Appreciation from the Middlesex County Medical Society; 1973, 1981, 1989 and 1990 - Appreciation Award
from the Philippine-American Medical Society of NJ.
Her loyalty, dependability and dedication to any given tasks, especially when it involves humanitarian
endeavor, has earned her the distinction of a dynamic leader.
Her name personifies her with the highest integrity as a Filipina, and the pride of Filipino doctors.
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