The main topic of the First PANLAR Rheumatology Review Course is “Challenges and solutions of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Latin America”. The event is to be held in April 2015 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Over 600 delegates from all countries shall discuss subjects such as updating Pan American guides, an excellency network of arthritis clinics, new image diagnosis methods and aspects related to the impact of new forms of juvenile arthritis, a growing issue in the field. We currently have better diagnosis methods and better therapeutic instruments. We must now improve our attention model to comprehensively reachall areas of patient assistance. We seek to export advances equally among affected population all over the continent and to decrease the social and economic impact of the disease by enhancing assistance channels and early detection techniques through improved education to physicians and patients. We thereby invite all colleagues interested in this important ailment to join any of the different study groups offered by PANLAR. The new PANLAR is strengthened by this 1st Review Course, which shall incorporate the ideas set forth by RA, Imaging and Pediatric Rheumatology groups, as well as Excellency Clinics, for the occasion. We are focused on the in-depth study of our challenges and designing our own solutions. #WeAreAllPanlar Dr. CARLO VINICIO CABALLERO URIBE – President First PANLAR Rheumatology Review Course

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Barranquilla, Colombia · Abril / April 15-17, 2015
Centro de Convenciones Jumbo
Tema: ARTRITIS REUMATOIDE
Retos y soluciones en América Latina
Tema: ARTRITE REUMATÓIDE
Desafios e soluções na América Latina
Topic: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
ChallengesandsolutionsinLatinAmerica
BARRANQUILLA
to attend the PANLAR
Rheumatology Review Course
5REASONS
By: Dr. Carlo Vinicio Caballero U. - Internist y Rheumatologist PhD Health Communication
President – First PANLAR Rheumatology Review Course

2. 1. Clear objectives: The course is designed to go over topics
that are not common in these type of events. It has an indepen-
dent program that will nonetheless be of interest to all of us who
deal in one way or another with rheumatoid arthritis. This inclu-
des rheumatologists, interested specialists, healthcare person-
nel, patients, auditors and third-party payer.The review of all the
current guides, including LatinAmerican ones, attention access
barriers, the contribution of regional study groups and the action
plan to improve our patients’ attention, will be covered in four
modules. The program is aimedat describing the challenges we
face but, especially, towards exploring and proposing solutions
attuned with the continent’s realities (Click here to download the
program).
2.Teamwork: This event will be the conclusion of a long work
period for the PANLAR work groups. The group of guides for the
excellence clinics, pediatric rheumatology and ultrasound pro-
grams have been working on a wide range of topics: from the
design of the conferences, the preliminary meetings to define
the challenges, onto the conducted perception surveys, and up
to the documents that have been prepared for their publication in
high impact magazines. It has been a coordinated effort that has
involved meetings of all kinds,many emails,adjustments and the
definition of goals.The groups that have undertaken the work will
have the opportunity to present their findings within the event in
spaces designed for the same.
3. It is a breaking point A breaking point refers to the critical
mass required to achieve a novel idea. Hosting a PANLAR course
that reflects the Latin American perspective and the continent’s
proposals constitutes a breaking point. Support for the initiative
has been total in all scenarios where the same has been pre-
sented. Nothing holds truer than that for others to value us, we
need to value ourselves first. The course is an exercise in giving
value to our ideas and thought and a reflection of the increasing
importance of our people, economy and world vision (See the
Leadership lessons from a dancing guy video at the end).
4. There is a new PANLAR: A lot has been written about the
new PANLAR, but for the first time we will see specific facts in
action that speak of the profound change that has been expe-
rienced by all those who participate in PANLAR.There are chan-
ges of form,like the launch of a logo and the new web site during
the event, and others of substance, like the better organization
of the Directive Council, a lot more operative, and in the way
in which events are handled, with an increased participation of
PANLAR at each stage. Equally noteworthy is the impulse being
given to the work of the study groups as central to PANLAR acti-
vities. New rules for the PANLAR groups and events, that will be
revealed during the event, intend to give a specific shape to the
phrase #WeAreAllPanlar.
5. A novel presentation. The PRC will be novel and innovati-
ve in its presentation scheme, development and complementary
aspects.There are many surprises that we will not reveal in anti-
cipation, but that will be discovered by the attendees.
The date for the First PANLAR Rheumatology Review Course (PRC), taking place from April
15 to 17, 2015, in Barranquilla, is approaching. I would like to go over some of the reasons
why it is indispensable for any of the continent’s rheumatologists that are interested in
their specialty to attend this event.
In brief, attendees will have a clear picture of where our continent is headed in terms of the treatment of this pathology, and will
have be able to review the existing challenges but also to contribute to the development of solutions,as well as discovering ways
to participate in PANLAR in order to consolidate the work groups and implement long term action plans.All this while at the same
time enjoying a carefully planned event in order to welcome the beginning of a truly new PANLAR.
We are all invited to be part of the New PANLAR because #WeAreAllPanlar.
Your comments will always be welcome.
I leave you now with the video of the effect of the first follower and of how the breaking point is achieved when we are being
innovative. I hope you will like it. Thanks to all that have helped in one way or another with this event. I do not want to name
anyone in particular, because making this event possible has been a joint effort.

3. Primer Curso de Revisión en
Reumatología PANLAR
CRONOGRAMA
Primer Curso de Revisión en Reumatología PANLAR - CONFERENCIAS
Miércoles 15
Hora SPEAKER PAÍS
CURSO PRE-EVENTO ULTRASONIDO
7:00 a.m. LLEGADA DELEGADOS - INSCRIPCIONES
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. ENCUENTRO CON EL PROFESOR / ROCHE
Jueves 16
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. PLENARIA 1 - Panorama de las guías en AR Dr. Mario Cardiel México
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
SIMPOSIO 1 - GUÍAS DE ARTRITIS REUMATOIDE
Fortalezas y debilidades de las guías latinoamericanas. (20 min.) Dr. Enrique Soriano Argentina
Resultados de encuesta LA sobre la pertinencia y uso de guías enAR. (15 min.) Dr. Clayton Brenol Brasil
El camino hacia unas guías panamericanas deAR. (20 min.) Dr. Carlo Vinicio Caballero Colombia
MESA REDONDA. (35 min.)
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Café-Visita a la muestra comercial
11:00 - 12:00 M
PLENARIA 2
Evidencia y utilidad de las medidas reportadas por pacientes (45 min.)
Dr. Ernest Choi Reino Unido
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Innovation Theater (PFIZER BIOSIMILARES)
2:00 - 2:15 a.m. RECESO PREVIO A LA JORNADA DE LA TARDE
Jornada de la tarde
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
PLENARIA 3
¿Como podemos mejorar la investigación en América Latina? (45 min.)
Dr. Bernardo Pons Estel Argentina
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
SIMPOSIOS SIMULTÁNEOS - GRUPOS DE ESTUDIO PANLAR
Introducción: Objetivos del Comité de Educación PANLAR
y la función de los Grupos de Estudio. (15 min.)
Dr. John Reveille (Presidente
Comité de Educación PANLAR)
USA
Ultrasonido. Dr. Marwin Gutierrez (Coordinador) Bolivia
Reumatología Pediátrica. Dr. Graciela Espada (Coordinador) Argentina
Grupo de estudio de las Guías de AR. Dr. Mario Cardiel (Coordinador) México
Workability Dr. Roberto Muñoz (Coordinador) República Dominicana
Grupo de innovación en reumatología Dr. Claudio Galarza (Coordinador) Ecuador
4:45 - 5:15 p.m. Café-Visita a la muestra comercial
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Foro: Mesa Redonda/Retos y Soluciones en Artritis Reumatoide para América Latina
8:00 - 11:00
p.m.
INAUGURACIÓN

4. Viernes 17
8:00-9:00a.m.
PLENARIA4
Biosimilares:Cómogarantizarlaseguridadylaefectividaddelos
biosimilaresenLatinoAmérica.Unpuntodevista.(45min.)
Dr.ValderilloAcevedo Brasil
9:00-10:30a.m.
SIMPOSIO2-BARRERASENELACCESOALAATENCIÓN
RadiografíadelaaccesibilidadalaatenciónenARenLA.(20min.) Dr.CarlosPineda México
Elproblemadelrecursohumanoenreumatología.(20min.) Dra.AliciaRamagli Uruguay
Experienciasexitosasparamejorarelaccesoylafaltaderecursohumano.
PropuestadesolucionesalaproblemáticaenAR.(20min.)
(Pordefinir) (Pordefinir)
MESAREDONDA.(35min.)
10:30-11:00a.m. Café-Visitaalamuestracomercial
11:00-12:00m. SimposioIndustria(ABBVIE)
12:00-2:00p.m. InnovationTheater(PFIZER)
2:00-2:15a.m. RECESOPREVIOALAJORNADADELATARDE
Jornada de la tarde
2:15-3:00p.m.
PLENARIA5 -AtenciónIntegralenAR Haciaunaantención
centradaenelpaciente.
Lic.CeciliaRodríguez Chile
3:00-4:30a.m.
SIMPOSIOREAL-CentrosdeExcelenciaenArtritisReumatoide.
¿QuéesyquénoesunCentrodeexcelencia?(20min.) Dra.TeresaTono OES
EnquéconsistelainiciativaReal–PANLARdeimplementacióndeCentrosde
ExcelenciaenARenAméricaLatina.(20min.)
Dr.LoretoMassardo Chile
RetosparaestablecerunaatenciónintegralelArtrítisReumatoide(20min.) Dr.JuanCarlosRodríguez ONCOSALUD-Perú
MESAREDONDA.(35min.)
4:30-5:00p.m. Café-Visitaalamuestracomercial
5:00-6:00p.m. CONFERENCIADEPRENSA:ArtrítisReumatoide:Unaprioridaddesaludpública-ModeradorDr.CarlosFernández(ElTiempo)
8:00-11:00
p.m.
CLAUSURA

5. PRE CONGRESO ULTRASONIDO - PROGRAMA
Miércoles 15
HORA TEMAS PONENTE
Moderadores:Marwin Gutierrez,Diego Saaibi
8:00-8:10a.m. Introducción al curso y palabras de bienvenida Dr.Carlos Pineda
8:10-8:40a.m. Por que utilizar la ecografia en la artritis reumatoide? Dr.Marwin Gutierrez
8:40-9:00a.m. Semiología de los hallazgos ecográficos en artritis reumatoide.Terminología básica Dr.Mario Diaz
9:00-9:30a.m. Como detectar y cuantificar el proceso inflamatorio en la artritis reumatoide Dr.Marwin Gutierrez
9:30-10:00a.m. La correcta interpretación del Doppler de poder:Trampas,errores y“tips” Dr.Santiago Ruta
10:00-10:20a.m. Coffe break
10:20-10:50a.m.
Cuantas y cuales articulaciones deben evaluarse para determinar la actividad
inflamatoria en la artritis reumatoide?
Dr.Eugene Kissin
10:50-11:10a.m. La remisión en la artritis reumatoide:clínica y ecografia hablan un mismo lenguaje? Dr.Anthony Reginato
11:10-11:40a.m. Treat the USTarget:la ecografía y el tendón en la artritis reumatoide Dr.George Bruyn
11:40-12:10p.m. Intervencionismo bajo guía ecográfica versus método convencional.Cual es la evidencia? Dr.Oscar Sedano
12:10-12:20p.m. Coffe break
Sesión de imagenología integrada en la artritis reumatoide
“ Resonancia magnética,Ecografía,Radiografía:expertos en debate”(mesa redonda)
Moderadores:Dr.Carlos Pineda,Dra.Carmen E.CeronVillaquiran
12:20-12:40p.m. Como detectar y cuantificar el proceso inflamatorio en la artritis reumatoide a través de radiología convencional Dr.Carlos Pineda
12:40-1:30p.m.
Rol de la resonancia magnética y ecografía en la mano reumatoide.
Puntos de vista del radiólogo y del reumatólogo
Radiólogo/
Marwin Gutierrez
1:30-2:30p.m. Almuerzo
Jornada de la tarde
Taller practico“Hands on”:
La ecografía en la evaluación del paciente con artritis reumatoide:Técnica,detección e interpretación
Moderadores:Dr.Santiago Ruta,Dr.Anthony Reginato
2:30-4:00p.m. Sinovitis Faculty
4:00-5:00p.m. Tenosinovitis Faculty
5:00-5:20p.m. Coffe break
5:30-6:30p.m. Erosiones Faculty
6:30-7:00p.m. Técnica infiltrativa Faculty
7:00-7:20p.m. Test de autoaprendizaje Faculty
7:20-7:30p.m. Cierre de actividades y entrega de reconocimientos Faculty

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Asociación
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Reumatología
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Primer Curso de Revisión en Reumatología PANLAR - REUMATOLOGÍA PEDIÁTRICA
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
SIMPOSIOS SIMULTÁNEOS
SPEAKER TIEMPO PAÍS
CURSOPANLARDEBARRANQUILLA(Abril2015)
PLENARIA: Reumatología Pediátrica en Latinoamérica
“Lo posible,lo deseable y lo urgente”
Dra.Graciela Espada
30 min.
Argentina
Dr.Zoilo Morel Paraguay
ARTRÍTIS IDIOPÁTICA JUVENIL SISTÉMICA:Up to date o Puesta al día
Patogenia Dr.Carlos Rose 20 min. USA
CLÍNICA (+ Epidemiología de la enfermedad) Dra.Pilar Guarnizo 20 min. Colombia
Tratamiento (Incluyendo Síndrome de activación macrofágica) Dra.Claudia Magalaes 20 min. Brasil
Primer Curso de Revisión en Reumatología PANLAR - INNOVACIÓN EN REUMATOLOGÍA
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
SIMPOSIOS SIMULTÁNEOS
SPEAKER TIEMPO PAÍS
Dr.Claudio Galarza - Ecuador (Coordinador)
“Simulación Clínica: Un nuevohorizonte para la enzeñanza de la
reumatología
Dr.Daniel Fernández 25 min. Colombia
Un“Primer”de Social Media para reumatólogos Dra.Lilith Stange 25 min. Chile
Una página web de educación para pacientes Dra.María Kourilovitch 25 min. Ecuador
Primer Curso de Revisión en Reumatología PANLAR - WORKABILITY
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
SIMPOSIOS SIMULTÁNEOS
SPEAKER TIEMPO PAÍS
WORKABILITY
TheWork Foundation“Introduction and overview of Fit 4Work·” Dr.Steven Bevan 10 min. USA
ABQV,“Results of the Brazilian Survey onWorkability” Dr.Alberto Ogata 10 min. Brasil
“Results of the Mexican Survey onWorkability” (Por definir) 10 min. (Por definir)
PANLAR,“Closing:WhyworkabilityofRApatientsmattersinLatinAmerica” Dr.Carlos Pineda 10 min. México
Q&As 20 min.