IPRAS

Legalization of the Nicaraguan Societyof Plastic SurgeryEarly in 2010, the Nicaraguan Society of PlasticSurgery initiated the necessary procedures in order tobe legally registered for the first time after almost 20years of history, according to the prerequisites of thelocal laws.The first legal procedure was completed in March of thesame year. The legal foundation under constitutionalarticles, which was then followed by the application ofthe Nicaraguan Society of Plastic Surgery presented tothe National Assembly to possess legal status.The board of directors monitored the process untilthe 6th of July 2011, when the Nicaraguan NationalAssembly granted the Nicaraguan Society of PlasticSurgery status of a legal entity.The SNCP celebrated this important accomplishmentlast July, receiving recognition from the NicaraguanMedical Association for its organizational growth.Dr. Guillermo Echeverria, President of the EthicsCommittee of the FILACP was invited as a specialguest and gave a speech on “Ethics and Commerce inplastic surgery” suitable for the occasion, taking intoconsideration that as members of the Ibero-AmericanFederation of Plastic Surgery we all abide by ourlegislation and code of ethics. A fact that makes us arespected and solid Association.By being granted the long awaited legal status, ourassociation reached a milestone in its long and successfulhistory. We reaffirmed our position in the world ofFounding Board of Directors.Dr. Alfonso Pares Vice President, Dra. Rossana Trejos,Secretary, Dra. Carolina Franchini Treasurer, Dra. SandraGutierrez President, Dr. Leandro Perez, Fiscal.Plastic Surgery as a professional and experiences groupof scientists committed to the highest levels of service,quality and ethical values in the entire Nicaraguanmedical field.Dr. Pablo Mongalo President of the Nicaraguan MedicalAssociation Hans in Recognition Diploma to Dra. SandraGutierrez President of SNCP, for its Legalization.Nicaragua, election of the new board of theNicaraguan Association of Plastic SurgeryOn November 25th the Nicaraguan Association of PlasticSurgery conducted an election for the new Board ofDirectors which corresponds to the period of January 2012-January 2014.The event resulted in the reelection of Dr. Sandra Gutierrezas President, Dr. Alfonso Pares as Vice President andDr. Carolina Franchini as Treasurer accompanied by Dr.Edgard Ibarra elected Secretary, Dr. Juan Carlos Arguelloresponsible for fiscal issues, and Dr. Dolores Brockmann asspokesperson for the Association.On December 15th 2012, the Association will be holdingthe inaugural ceremony for the new board, as well as theend of the year General Assembly.2011 ends, and will remain in the Associations history asan important year, when one of the greatest achievementsin our history was recorded! We obtained our official legalstatus in July 2011.Dra Sandra Gutierrez.President. Nicaraguan Society of Plastic Surgery.Issue 7 www.ipras.org IPRAS Journal 61