Dominican Society of Spine Surgery concludes Ninth Congress in Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- The Dominican Society of Spine Surgery concluded its Ninth Congress in Punta Cana, held from July 24 to 27, gathering national and international experts to discuss advances in spinal surgery. During the event, Dr. Carlos Rodríguez Estevez was elected president for the 2025–2027 term. He and his new board outlined future plans, including the First International Congress in 2026 and the launch of a scientific journal to strengthen the Society’s regional influence.

Dr. Rodríguez also highlighted progress in developing local subspecialties in spinal surgery, allowing doctors to train within the country. The congress received strong support from the Dominican Medical Association, which praised its role in promoting continuous medical education.