Juan Carlos Calvo Pinaya
President, Bolivian Society of Internal Medicine

Dr. Juan Carlos Calvo Pinaya is a specialist in Internal Medicine practicing in Sucre, Bolivia. He currently serves as President of the Bolivian Society of Internal Medicine (SOBOLMI) for the 2025–2027 term. He is the Director of the “Dr. Jaime Mendoza” Hospital of the Caja Nacional de Salud, where he also practices as a staff physician in Internal Medicine and Hemodialysis. Dr. Calvo Pinaya completed a postgraduate diploma in Nephrology and Hemodialysis at the Universidad de Morelos in Mexico. In addition to his clinical practice, he is an academic instructor for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Internal Medicine at the “Dr. Jaime Mendoza” Hospital. Dr. Calvo Pinaya is an active member of several international medical organizations, including the American College of Physicians (ACP), the Latin American Society of Internal Medicine (SOLAMI), the Argentine Society of Medicine (SAM), and the Latin American Society of Atherosclerosis (SOLAT).

María Montserrat Chimeno Viñas 
President, Spanish Society of Internal Medicine

Dr. María Montserrat Chimeno Viñas is an internist and healthcare leader with extensive clinical, academic, and managerial experience in Spain. She earned her medical degree from the University of Salamanca and her PhD in Medicine—with cum laude distinction—from the University of Valladolid. She is a specialist in Internal Medicine and currently serves as the Health Care Manager of Zamora, Spain. Dr. Chimeno Viñas is the President of the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI) and serves as President of the Spanish Foundation of Internal Medicine (FEMI). She is a member of the National Commission for the Specialty of Internal Medicine in Spain and a professor at the Zamora School of Nursing; an institution affiliated with the University of Salamanca. Her advanced training includes multiple master’s degrees: Infectious Diseases; Chronic Diseases; Cardiovascular Disease (University of Barcelona); and Anticoagulant Therapy (Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia). She is also a past president of the Castilian‑Leonese‑Cantabrian Society of Internal Medicine (SOCALMI). Dr. Chimeno Viñas has been an invited speaker in twelve countries and remains active in national and international scientific education and professional leadership.

Hany Eteiba
President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Professor Hany Eteiba is the President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the first international medical graduate in the College’s history to hold this position. Born in Cairo, Professor Eteiba has served the College for more than 20 years, most recently as International Director and previously as Vice President (Medical). A distinguished leader in cardiovascular medicine, Professor Eteiba has held several senior roles, including President of the Scottish Cardiac Society, Director of the Heart, Lung and Diagnostic Division, Associate Medical Director at the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, and Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow. Professor Eteiba is a leading interventional cardiologist who has played a pivotal role in advancing clinical practice, teaching, training, and research in interventional cardiology. He is internationally recognized for his clinical expertise as well as his contributions to medical education and workforce development. He is committed to advancing high standards of healthcare and addressing key health and workforce challenges facing medical professionals.

Eka Ginanjar
President, Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine

Dr. Eka Ginanjar is a senior specialist in Internal Medicine with subspecialty expertise in clinical and interventional cardiovascular medicine. He completed his medical degree, internal medicine specialty training, cardiovascular consultant training, a Master of Hospital Administration, and his doctoral degree at Universitas Indonesia, followed by interventional cardiology training at the National Heart Institute of Malaysia. Dr. Ginanjar is a distinguished clinician, researcher, and lecturer in cardiology. His contributions include advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and developing hospital-based STEMI management programs. His research has been published in peer‑reviewed international journals and presented at major national and international scientific meetings. He previously served as Head of the Integrated Cardiac Centre at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Indonesia’s national referral center. He currently serves as President of the Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI).   

Marius Wasserfall
President, Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa

Dr. Marius Wasserfall is a Specialist Physician in Internal Medicine at Panorama Mediclinic in Cape Town, South Africa, with more than 18 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He currently serves as President of the Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa (FCPSA), the national professional body representing specialist physicians. He is actively involved in medical education as a Consultant and External Lecturer in Internal Medicine at Stellenbosch University (Tygerberg Medical Campus). Dr. Wasserfall is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker who is regularly invited to contribute to congresses, advisory boards, and academic forums. His clinical interests include endocrinology (diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease), cardiovascular and cardiorenal risk reduction, and evidence‑based guideline implementation. He is also engaged in professional and public health education through frequent appearances on social media, television, and radio programs across Africa.

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