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About the congress

A global meeting on regional anesthesia and pain medicine

First held in Barcelona in 2002, the World Congress of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (WCRAPM) has since traveled to all five continents, hosting events in some of the world's most vibrant and iconic cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, New York, and, most recently, Paris. Over the years, the congress has established itself as a truly global forum, reflecting the diversity, innovation, and excellence of the international regional anesthesia and pain medicine community.

 

Every four years, this prestigious meeting brings together the five continental sister societies— AFSRA, AOSRA, ASRA, ESRA, and LASRA —creating a unique platform for scientific exchange and international collaboration. The WCRAPM is renowned for offering cutting-edge scientific content, high-level educational sessions, interactive hands-on workshops, and exceptional professional networking opportunities among leaders and specialists from around the world.

 

In 2027, the WCRAPM proudly returns to Latin America. This year, LASRA is honored to host the congress and is committed to offering an outstanding academic program while fostering meaningful connections between faculty and attendees. Located in a region renowned for its warmth, diversity, and innovation, WCRAPM 2027 promises to be both a world-class scientific event and an unforgettable international experience.

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And now, LASRA will make history again, from March 10 to 13, 2027, by hosting the WCRAPM.
Join us and be part of the VII WORLD CONGRESS OF ANESTHESIA AND REGIONAL PAIN MEDICINE!

LASRA Executive Board

Major Officers

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Uruguay

Ana Schwartzmann

President

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Peru

Luis Rodas

Secretary

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Mexico

Ramón Saucillo

Vicepresident

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Honduras

Sidonia Suazo

Assistant Secretary

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Panama

RaĆŗl Jaen

Treasurer

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Chile

Juan Carlos de la Cuadra

Past president

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  • Mauricio Magalhaes (Brazil)

  • Jorge Arratia (Bolivia)

  • Daniela Bravo (Chile)

  • Paola Hernández (Colombia)

  • Oscar Ledezma (Costa Rica)

  • Guillermo Pineda (Honduras)

  • Arely Torres (México)

  • Gessely Abrego (Panama)

  • Mabel Paz (Peru)

  • Ignacio Cuevas (Uruguay)

  • María Eugenia Sejía (Venezuela)

Chair

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Daniela Bravo (Chile)

Members

  • ​José Coloma (Chile)

  • Juan Carlos de la Cuadra (Chile)

  • Pablo Miranda (Chile)

  • Julián Aliste (Chile)

Members of the board of directors

Local Organizing Committee (Chile)

Scientific Committee of WCRAPM

Chair

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Fernando Altermatt (Chile)

Members

  • ASRA: Anahí Perlas (Canada), Carlos Pino (USA)

  • ESRA: Marc Van de Velde (Belgium), Thomas Volk (Germany)

  • AOSRA: Juston Ko (South Korea), Suwimon Tangwiwat (Thailand)

  • AFSRA: Noredine Bouarroudj (Algeria), Mohamed Mostafa (Egypt)

Vice Chair

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Rousmery Atton (Chile)

Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile

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