Purpose of the Report
To provide a detailed summary of ISIM’s participation in the ACMI–ACP 2025 Congress, highlighting academic impact, strengthened intersocietal relations in Latin America, and strategic recommendations for future collaborations.
The symposium featured six lectures delivered by distinguished ISIM members and collaborators:
| Speaker | Country / Affiliation | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Richard Češka | Czech Republic / ISIM President | Virtual |
| Dr. Claudia Arias | Dominican Republic / ISIM | Virtual |
| Dr. Lorenzo Díaz Salazar | Honduras / ISIM | In-person |
| Dr. Rubén Gómez | Mexico / ACP Governor | In-person |
| Dr. Katiana Castillo | Panama / Organizer of Solami 2025 | In-person |
| Dr. Viviana Falasco | Argentina / Buenos Aires Internal Medicine Society | In-person |
The symposium was divided into two thematic blocks, moderated by Dr. Lorenzo Díaz Salazar and Dr. Katiana Castillo. The lectures addressed highly relevant clinical topics in internal medicine:
Block 1 – Moderator: Dr. Lorenzo Díaz Salazar
- Cardiovascular Risks in Rheumatic Diseases
Dr. Viviana Falasco – Argentina - Perioperative Evaluation: What’s New in the Guidelines?
Dr. Katiana Castillo – Panama - Stroke Management in Emergency Settings
Dr. Lorenzo Díaz – Honduras
Block 2 – Moderator: Dr. Katiana Castillo
- LDL-C Lowering in 2025
Dr. Richard Češka – Czech Republic - Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Blood Pressure
Dr. Claudia Arias – Dominican Republic - High-Value Care in Medicine
Dr. Rubén Gómez – Mexico
This was the first official ISIM symposium held within a Colombian Internal Medicine Congress.The presentations received excellent feedback, reinforcing ISIM’s reputation in the region.
Dr. Lorenzo Diaz Salazar, ISIM EC Member
