Ariston Pallugna Awitan Jr., M.D. received his Associate in Arts Degree (Pre-Med), from the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines in 1951-1954; M.D. Degree, from the College of Medicine, the University of the Philippines in 1954-1959; did his residency in General and Orthopedic Surgery, in the Philippine General Hospital in 1959-1964; served as Senior Resident Physician, Lakeville Hospital, Lakeville Massachusetts, U.S.A. in 1967-1969; he was licensed to practice Medicine in New Hampshire, New York, and Texas; he did his residency in Orthopedic Surgery, at Martland Hospital, Newark N.J., U.S.A in 1969-1973; he was a Certified Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 1973; was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1972; fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in 1973. He did his private practice in Pasadena Texas as Orthopedic Surgeon in 1973 -2005; served as Major, U.S. Army in 1983 -1985; served as Orthopedic Surgeon, Randall Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas in 2005-2006; served as Orthopedic Physician, at Nova Occupational Medicine Center, Houston TX. in 2006 -2012; became a Health Researcher of Nutrition, Chronic Diseases and Alternative Treatments of Cancer in 2014-2019; became an Author of 4 Books: "Autobiography of Ariston P. Awitan, Jr."