Nestor T Hilvano , MD,MPH

Dr. Nestor Hilvano is Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences (since July 31, 2024) at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College, Science and Health Department. Following 19 years as a professor and a chair of Anatomy Department at Far Eastern University-NRMF Institute of Medicine and St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine, and as a professor at OLFU College of Medicine, Nestor served 18 years at University of Cincinnati as a professor, academic coordinator, university faculty liaison on dual enrollment program, and professor affiliate of pathophysiology at UC College of Nursing, Doctor of Nurse Practice- Anesthesia. He also served as a chair of various committees such as the College Academic Assessment, College RPT, College Faculty Development, College Faculty Planning, College Academic Advising, College Student Affairs, College Student Appeal and Grievance, College Student Honors, College Teaching and Learning, UC Pipeline Advising, UC Early Alert Program, and Science and Health (SH) RPT, SH Laboratory Safety, SH Merit Pay, SH Sabbatical Leave, and SH Faculty Searches. Dr. Hilvano holds an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MPH (Master of Public Health) degrees, and has general medicine/family physician private practice that manages common and long-term illnesses, focusing on overall health and well-being, and as occupational health care physician focusing on the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.  

He is a Fellow in Anatomy Society and active member of the American Association for Anatomy (AAA). He has served as Career Development Mentor for the Mentor Match program, a virtual microscopy database user, and has served in the Committee for Early Career Anatomists, Advisory Committee for Young Anatomists, and Short Term Visiting Scholarship Committee of the AAA. He is a peer reviewer of abstracts and articles in anatomical-biomedical science and educational research, and external peer reviewer on anatomy video resource.
 

Doctor of Medicine: Far Eastern University-NRMF Philippines, 1984

Master of Public Health: University of the Philippines Philippines,

B.S. Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science): Far Eastern University-NRMF Philippines,

His research interests are in the areas of neuroscience localizing structures and it's neurochemical transmitters that affect somatosensory perception. His current academic work and publications pertain to student learning and effective instructional strategies. 

Peer Reviewed Publications

Hilvano, N.T. (2017. ) Effectiveness of computer assisted learning in anatomy and physiology .The FASEB Journal, , vol. 31 (no. 1 Supplement ) ,582.11

Hilvano, N.T., Mathis, K.M., and Schauer, D.P. (2014. ) Collaborative learning utilizing case-based problems .Bioscene, Journal of College Biology Teaching, , vol. 40 (2 ) ,22-30

Hilvano, N.T. (2014. ) Explorative learning approach of problem-based research project, a pilot study in anatomy and physiology course .The FASEB Journal, , vol. 28 (no. 1 Supplement) ,721.4

Published Books

Hilvano, N.T. (2017. ) Applied Anatomy and Physiology, A concise Text and Lab Manual .iBook (Mac or iOS device) , University of Cincinnati Clermont

Invited Presentations

Hilvano, N.T. (08-06-2015. ) Explorative approach to teach anatomy .Far Eastern University-NRMF, Quezon City, Philippines. Level:Department

Hilvano, N.T., Mathis, K.M. (10-28-2011. ) Cooperative learning utilizing case-based problems .Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) Conference, Dayton, OH. Level:Regional

Hilvano, N.T. (07-04-2011. ) Collaborative learning, case-based approach and designing a course syllabi .Far Eastern University-NRMF, Quezon City, Philippines. Level:Department

Hilvano, N.T. (09-24-2010. ) Innovative approach to teach first year biology through small group discussion .Lilly annual Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning, Traverse City, MI. Level:National

Hilvano, N.T. (04-08-2019. ) Learning styles and implications in anatomy undergraduate education .Experimental Biology Conference , Orlando, FL. Level:National

Poster Presentations

Hilvano, N.T. (04-23-2017. ) Effectiveness of computer assisted learning in anatomy and physiology .Experimental Biology Conference , San Diego, CA. . Level:International

Hilvano, N.T. (04-28-2014. ) Explorative learning approach of problem-based research project, a pilot study in anatomy and physiology course .Experimental Biology Conference , San Diego, CA. . Level:International

Hilvano, N.T., Mathis, K.M. (04-23-2012. ) Collaborative learning utilizing case-based problems .Experimental Biology Conference, San Diego, CA. . Level:International

Hilvano, N.T. (03-02-2010. ) SGD, innovative approach in teaching .First Annual Teaching Fair, Academy of Fellows for Teaching and Learning, TUC, University of Cincinnati. . Level:University

University of Cincinnati Clermont College
4200 Clermont College Drive
Batavia  Ohio, 45103
Phone: 5135585230
Fax: 5137325304
nestor.hilvano@uc.edu