Scientific - myESR.org

EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF RADIOLOGY 2011 | www.myesr.org
ESR meets …
Portraits of the ECR 2011 guest countries
ESR meets Brazil
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
(Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por
Imagem – CBR) was founded on October 15, 1948, in São
Paulo, and is the legitimate representative body of Brazilian
radiologists. It brings together about 9,000 members and
has regional affiliates in 25 Brazilian states.
Over its 62 years, the CBR has become an important
tool for updating and evaluating the
training of radiologists. It also aims to be
a regulator and to standardise radiological
techniques, as well as the quality
of imaging exams. The
society carries out
projects aimed at
better understanding
the market
reality in radiology.
With these data, the
actions and decisions
of the CBR may have a
greater connection with
the reality of radiological
services in the country.
Since 1955, the CBR, in conjunction
with the Brazilian Medical Association,
has been providing specialists in radiology
and diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine
and radiotherapy. Besides ensuring the
educational and professional improvement of
radiologists, the CBR strives to improve public
health in Brazil through diagnostic imaging,
with early and accurate tests.
The society promotes refresher courses, conferences,
seminars and meetings on various radiological methods
and provides informative bulletins and scientific journals,
including the Bulletin of the CBR and the Brazilian Journal
of Radiology.
The CBR organises two major events considered the largest
in Latin America: one of them is the Brazilian Congress of
Radiology, attended by approximately 4,000 delegates, and
the other is the Jornada Paulista de Radiologia, held by our
affiliates every year in Sao Paulo, with more than 12,000
participants .
The question of the use of teleradiology is a concern because
Brazil is a country of continental dimensions; when practised
well and according to the law it can help many people,
but we must emphasise that the matter should be treated
with caution so that the clinics always obtain the best diagnosis,
performed by a specialist from the CBR.
Other key activities include the responsibility for regulating
and controlling the imaging examinations in the country
(governed by the National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance
and the National Commission for Nuclear Energy – CNEN)
and participation in training and control of radiology residencies.
It is also the institution responsible for interfacing
with government agencies like the Ministry of Health, Education,
Finance, and with entities outside of radiology.
Last but not least, the society constantly struggles on behalf
of CBR specialists for the best possible working conditions
and remuneration in exchange for their services.
Dr. Sebastião Cezar Mendes Tramontin
President, Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic
Imaging
14