Filipino Association for Health Careers

Meeting Location

Wellman 234

Meeting Time

Alternating Tuesdays at 07:30 PM (see website for more details)

E–Mail

webmaster@davisfahc.org

Website

http://www.davisfahc.org/

See also: Facebook Group

The Filipino Association for Health Careers—abbreviated as FAHC—is an academic, personal, and social support organization with an emphasis on health–related careers at the University of California, Davis. With a mission supporting students aspiring to pursue a health–related career, all students, regardless of background or major, are encouraged and invited to experience FAHC.

FAHC is one of seven Filipino–American student organizations that comprise the Fil–Am at UC Davis.

General Meetings are held on alternating Tuesdays at 07:30 PM in Wellman 226 featuring either a professional panel or workshop. We also have Tagalog Time where we share and teach others how to speak common phrases in tagalog, Fun FAHCs (facts) and "FAHC Rep Time" where our FAHC representative shares upcoming events and opportunities hosted by other health organizations on campus. And not to mention, FREE FOOD at the end of our meetings! We are always open to new ideas and activities for our general meetings, so come out and share your ideas!

A recap of General Meeting is posted on the FAHC Website featuring resources presented during the meeting and information on upcoming activities.

FAHC hosts and participates in a number of events throughout the academic year. Notable annual events include: Fear FAHCtor, Veterano Luncheon, X–FAHCtor, et al. In addition to annual events, FAHC also hosts Box Social, Library Rendezvous, and engages in a number of volunteer opportunities in collaboration with other student and community organizations.
Picnic at Box Social 2010 Veterano Luncheon 2010 Health Conference 2010

Fundraising

• Fear FAHCtor is FAHC's Halloween fundraising clubbing event held every fall quarter. Students get to dress up and dance the night away while also getting the chance to win prizes for best costume.
  

• X-FAHCtor is another fundraising clubbing event but held during winter quarter. Our past X-FAHCtor theme was Superhero.

Held every winter quarter, FAHC along with Fil-Am at UC Davis come together to honor and celebrate with Filipino World War II Veterans for the holiday season. During this event, students get to interact with veterans and their families as they enjoy live entertainment, games, prizes, food, gifts, and complimentary health screenings by the Bayanihan Clinic!

Our community service coordinator is in charge of collaborating and/or organizing volunteer and community service events for our members. Events include Turkey Trot and Relay for Life.

Held bi–annually during the spring by FAHC, Health Conference is a day–long conference aimed to empower students with the resources to pursue a health–related career and features representatives from a diverse field of health–related backgrounds. Health Conference is FAHC's biggest event of the year. Students are split into different committees where they take charge of planning different aspects of Health Conference.

See also: FAHC Health Conference Website

The Big Sib/Lil Sib Program is FAHC’s peer mentorship program that partners a Big Sib, an established UC Davis student, with a Lil Sib, usually an incoming freshman or transfer student. Big Sibs mentor their Lil Sibs through their transition into the university by serving as a personal and social resource, from offering advice to providing academic tutoring. And what better way to bond with your sibs than Big Sib/Lil Sib week? Every quarter FAHC holds events and activities everyday for a week in order for students to spend time with their sibs! Whether it be ice skating at the Vacaville ice rink to having movie nights or going to the ARC with your sibs, Big Sib/Lil Sib week is a great time to bond and have fun! If you're interested in getting a big sib or lil sib, come out to our meetings where you can find an application form and be sure to come to Revealing night!

Outside of career panels and meetings, FAHC is also involved with UC Davis Campus Recreation’s Intramural Sports program. This program provides our members with the opportunity to participate in various sports activities such as basketball, football, volleyball etc. Support Team FAHC! If you are interested in joining team FAHC, be sure to come out to our meetings or contact our current co-athletic coordinators!

FAHC board is comprised of the following elected board officials: President, Internal Vice–President, External Vice–President, Treasurer, Secretary, Academic Chair, Athletic Coordinator, Banquet Coordinator, Community Service Chair, FAHC Representative, Historian, Public Relations, Publicity Coordinator, and Webmaster.

2011—2012 FAHC Board

• Jerrico Crisologo, President
  

• Stacy Saephan, Internal Vice–President
  

• Jesus Rojas, External Vice–President
  

• Tony Nguyen, Treasurer
  

• Genessa Panoringan, Secretary
  

• Joyce Fiel, FAHC Representative
  

• Maria Cabe, Academic Chair
  

• Herald Hernandez, Co-Athletic Coordinator
  

• Miles Orantia, Co-Athletic Coordinator
  

• Mariel Lerma, Community Service Chair
  

• Michelle Biteng, Herstorian
  

• Peggy Dip, Public Relations
  

• Ana Gabasan, Co-Publicity Coordinator
  

• Vanessa Gonzales, Co-Publicity Coordinator

2010—2011 FAHC Board

• Kenny Cortez, President
  

• Jesus Rojas, Internal Vice–President
  

• Ernest Maningding, External Vice–President
  

• Miles Orantia, Treasurer
  

• Charlyn Ramos, Secretary
  

• Brandon Asilo, FAHC Representative
  

• Janzel Manalansan, Academic Chair
  

• Jerrico Crisologo, Athletic Coordinator
  

• Louise Ramos, Banquet Coordinator
  

• Stacy Saephan, Community Service Chair
  

• Justine Mercadal, Herstorian
  

• Maria Cabe, Public Relations
  

• Joyce Fiel, Publicity Coordinator
  

• Peggy Dip, Webmaster

2009—2010 FAHC Board

• J.J. Stroud, President
  

• Nate Fua, Internal Vice–President
  

• Kristine Lee, External Vice–President
  

• Jayrod De Los Angeles, Treasurer
  

• Charlene Lumanlan, Secretary
  

• Kathleen Guintu, FAHC Representative
  

• Tim De Dios, Academic Chair
  

• Katrina Dajano, Athletic Coordinator
  

• Charlyn Ramos, Banquet Coordinator
  

• Eilleen Roberto, Community Service Chair
  

• Michelle Hsueh, Herstorian
  

• Genessa Panoringan, Public Relations
  

• Kenneth Cortez, Co–Publicity Coordinator
  

• Darryl Paltao, Co–Publicity Coordinator
  

• Vincent Yasay, Webmaster

2008—2009 FAHC Board

• Albert Gacerez, President
  

• Virginia Mendoza, Internal Vice–President
  

• Rhonald Abitona, External Vice–President
  

• Cherish Agustos, Treasurer
  

• Kathleen Guintu, Secretary
  

• Alison Wu, FAHC Representative
  

• Susan Nguyen, Academic Chair
  

• Anna Fernando, Athletic Coordinator
  

• Sophia Chan, Banquet Coordinator
  

• Charlene Lumanlan, Community Service Chair
  

• Michelle Hsueh, Herstorian
  

• Rod Eguilos, Public Relations
  

• J.J. Stroud, Co–Publicity Coordinator
  

• Jhan Ongoco, Co–Publicity Coordinator
  

• Vincent Yasay, Webmaster

2007—2008 FAHC Board

• Elio Guiterrez, President
  

• Dave Fontecha, Internal Vice–President
  

• Albert Gacerez, External Vice–President
  

• Rhonald Abitona, Treasurer
  

• Denise Veloria, Secretary
  

• Stephen Chan, FAHC Representative
  

• Lorigail Echipare, Academic Chair
  

• Richard Hernandez, Athletic Coordinator
  

• Ben Beltran, Banquet Coordinator
  

• Larissa Arespacochaga, Community Service Chair
  

• Kristeen Pareja, Co-Herstorian/Webmaster
  

• Virginia Mendoza, Co-Herstorian/Webmaster
  

• Kathleen Guintu, Public Relations
  

• Jason Rapanut, Co–Publicity Coordinator
  

• Erika Ongoco, Co–Publicity Coordinator

Membership to FAHC is open to all students, regardless of background or major.

FAHC maintains an active relationship with its alumni and FAHC extends invitations for alumni to participate in activities benefiting them and current members. For example, FAHC has held an alumni panel featuring former members sharing their post–collegiate experiences, notably the pursuit of their professional careers.

See also: FAHC Alumni Facebook Group

FAHC traces its roots to a committee of Mga Kapatid, Filipino–American Student Association, at the University of California, Davis, between 1981—1985.

In 1985, "the committee" ceded from Mga Kapatid and established itself as an independent student organization with a shared vision of promoting health awareness and supporting students aspiring to pursue a health–related career. The newfound organization was registered with the Student Programs & Activities Center at the University of California, Davis as the Filipino Association for Health Careers.