Welcome to our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)!
The PRA Special Interest Groups (PRA SIGs) were organized around common diseases of interest in rheumatology. These were organized to mirror those of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR). Additional special interest groups were added based on concerns unique to the Philippine Rheumatology seeting. As of September 2019, there are 13 PRA SIGs. These are:
Gout
Chair: Dr. Jose Paulo Lorenzo
SLE
Chair: Dr. Sandra Navarra
Osteoarthritis
Chair: Dr. Chito Lucero
Rheum Arthritis
Chair: Dr. Evan Glen Vista
Spondyloarthritis
Chair: Dr. Heizel Reyes
Osteoporosis
Chair: Dr. Julie Li-Yu
Vasculitides
Chair: Dr. Geraldine Zamora
Scleroderma/ CTDs
Chair: Dr. Aileen Agbalong-Dimatulac
Chronic Pain/ FMS
Chair: Dr. Andrei Rodriguez
Pedia Rheum
Chair: Dr. Christine Bernal
MS Ultrasound
Chair: Dr. Juan Javier Lichauco
Genetics
Chair: Dr. Michael Tee
Geria Rheum
Chair: Dr. Inocencio Alejandro
What are the tasks of the PRA SIGs?
- Collaborate with the CME Committee in planning and developing continuing professional development activities
- Collaborate with the Advocacy Committee in exploring, planning and implementing projects or activities that would benefit patients afflicted with rheumatic diseases
- Collaborate with the Research Committee in exploring, planning and implementing activities that provide perspective and understanding of rheumatic diseases
- Serve as advisers and partners on issues and other matters related to rheumatic diseases
- Represent the Association in regional and local assemblies/ conferences to advance the field of Rheumatology
Date of Effectivity: September 2019
Philippine Rheumatology Association 