Universidad de Mendoza (UM), through the Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department of the School of Medical Sciences (FCM), announces the holding of the discussion "BREAKING MYTHS: Resilience that knows no limits"The meeting will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the René Favaloro Classroom of the Central Campus.
The discussion has a clear and profound objective: to demystify the idea that age, serious illnesses, or addictions constitute definitive limitations. On the contrary, the activity seeks to highlight resilience as a truly transformative capacity in people's lives, promoting a holistic vision based on both scientific evidence and real-life experiences.
The event is organized by Dr. Pablo Lafalla, Dr. Carlos Gutiérrez, and the Postgraduate and Continuing Education Department of the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The panel will consist of distinguished speakers who will address the topic from diverse perspectives, moderated by Roxana Lopresti.
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Dr. Eduardo Luna: "Age is not a limit, leadership without barriers"
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Miguel Ruiz: "Resilience and physical and mental aspects in high-performance sport"
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Dr. Ariel Renna: "Personal growth after life crises"
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Gerardo Ortiz: "Testimony of Personal Overcoming and Recovery"
The call is open to a broad public, with its main recipients being: professionals and university students, teachers, community leaders and the general public interested in personal development and resilience.
It is a free activity, but it has limited quotasTherefore, those interested are advised to secure their place. For more information, the organizers have provided the following email address: postgraduate.medicas@um.edu.ar.

