The Syrian Association for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation was created in 1995, under the umbrella of the Syrian Medical Association, which plays the major role in creating, organizing and supervising the associations for the different medical specialties.
In 2002, the physiatrists created their own independent association, thereby leaving SAR. Some doctors remained members of both associations.
SAR organizes the following activities:
1. Monthly clinical sessions in different hospitals where case presentations lead to discussion among colleagues about diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
2. Semestrial symposia, either in Damascus or in other Syrian towns, under a specified topic in rheumatology, with the most up-to-date information about diagnosis and treatment.
3. One congress every three years, encompassing most rheumatological topics. Foreign speakers from reputable universities are invited to this activity.
