Edwin A. Alicea, MD, FACP, ACP Governor
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE…
Sometimes, the best Christmas traditions are the simplest: Visiting our relatives, sharing with friends, and above all, feeling the satisfaction that our patients are healthy and always grateful for our care and advice.
This year, there are many things to be thankful for: my family, health, and above all, for having a team committed to educating our internal medicine doctors in Puerto Rico. Thank you all for your voluntary and selfless work!
The activities carried out in the second half of the year were all a success; Art and Brunch and the Clinical Vignettes and Research Abstract Competition were testaments to this. The next year starts full-handed with our annual meeting, Advances in Internal Medicine, which will take place from February 29 to March 2, 2024. The program is ambitious and comprehensive, with diverse important and current topics for internal medicine physicians. The activity is accredited for 18 CMEs and, for the first time, has the largest MOC credits. Mark your calendars. I hope to see you at this event.
“The spirit of Christmas is bright and magical. When you start to feel it, it will enchant you with hope and wonder that lasts beyond the holiday season.” Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
EDWIN ALICEA COLON, MD, FACP
RECENT CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Arts & Brunch
On November 4th, 2023, the Wellness Committee held Arts & Brunch. This unique activity fostered the principle of work-life balance among our members.
And the winners are…
Over 240 attendees participated in the educational program Improving Elderly Patient Care, 2023 Clinical Vignettes & Research Abstracts Competition & 2023 Doctor's Dilemma®, held on November 18, 2023, at the Sheraton Convention Center. This year's event included an outstanding 6 CME program on Improving elderly patient care. Concurrently, we held the 2023 Clinical Vignettes and Research Competition. This year, we had a record of 102 abstracts accepted, divided into 10 oral presentations, 80 clinical vignette posters, and 12 research posters. The Puerto Rico Chapter 2023 Abstracts E-Book.pdf is available on our Chapter Website for your reference. Special thanks to Dr. Hilton Franqui, chair of the Scientific Committee, the Puerto Rico Chapter Scientific Committee members, and the judges for their contribution to the success of this event.
Congratulations to all the winners!
CLINICAL VIGNETTE POSTERS
1st Place: (TIE – PERFECT SCORE!)
Mr. Abdiel Alicea
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Successful Treatment of Hailey-Hailey Disease with Adalimumab
Dr. José Bretón Arias
University District Hospital (UPR)
The Ultimate Run: Acute Pancreatitis as the Debut of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
2nd Place:
Dr. Alejandro Carmona
University District Hospital (UPR)
Vesicles, Viruses, and Vascular Inflammation: Pemphigus Masquerading as Varicella-Zoster
3rd Place:
Dr. Manuel del Rio
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
Beyond the Usual Tumble: A Rare Case of Multifocal Acute Thrombosis Following Trauma
RESEARCH
1st Place:
Dr. Roberto Lapetina Arroyo
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Perception of Puerto Rican Cardiologists Regarding the Use of Smart Watches and Implantable Loop Recorders in Managing Atrial Fibrillation
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
1st place:
Dr. Angélica Ludena de Freitas
Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital
Recurrent Tensional Pneumothorax was the Key to my Diagnosis: A Rare and Underdiagnosed Disease on a 76-year-old patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
2nd place:
Dr. Alexis Torres Rodríguez
Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital
Abrupt and Lethal Rare Complication: A Case Report of a 32-year-old Male Who Suffered from Pyogenic Ventriculitis
3rd place:
Dr. Eduardo Malave
La Concepcion Hospital
Disseminated Histoplasmosis with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in an Immunocompromised Host
2023 Doctor's Dilemma® Competition Winners:
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Internal Medicine Residency Team
- Dr. Javier Echevarria PGY-3
- Dr. José Berrios PGY-2
- Dr. Fernando del Valle PGY-1
Mark your calendars!
- Puerto Rico Chapter Annual Meeting February 29, 2024 - March 2, 2024, at the Sheraton Convention Center in San Juan, PR 18 CME / MOC Points
- April 18-20, 2024, in Boston, MA.
ACP Members are encouraged to review the requirements for advancement to Fellowship of the 鶹ֱapp. Do not hesitate to contact us for information at rinavega@rivsmarketing.com.
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Get involved with the ACP activities and participate in our mission for education and service in Internal Medicine.
Your attendance will contribute to the success of our activity and our ACP Puerto Rico Chapter!
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December 2023
Editorial Committee:
Edwin Alicea, MD FACP
Luzimar Conaway, MD FACP
Mrs. Rina Vega