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Dr. Hélio Braga – 2nd Vice-president of CBR, last Thursday (October 2), presented a tribute from the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) to Dr. Fernanda Tovar-Moll at an event that took place in Recife (PE).
Dr. Fernanda Freire Tovar-Moll made history by becoming the first radiologist to take on chair number 18 at the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (ANM). In addition to being the first radiologist, she is the youngest to sit in the ANM chair.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Fernanda is a radiologist, a full member of the CBR and has built a solid career in the field of radiology, being recognized both nationally and internationally for her scientific and academic contributions. Over the years, Dr. Fernanda has stood out for her work in imaging diagnosis, innovative research and her commitment to training new professionals, which has made her an undisputed reference in the field.
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Dr. Fernanda's presence is not only a recognition of her career, but also a symbol of progress for women in medicine. The female presence is increasingly expanding in areas previously dominated by men, and this achievement contributes to breaking paradigms and reinforcing gender equality in medical institutions.
For the president of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR), Dr. Cibele Carvalho, the appointment of Dr. Fernanda is an achievement for all women in the field of radiology and medicine. In her statement, Dr. Cibele emphasized the importance of having women in leadership positions, highlighting the positive impact of this presence on the main decisions of medical societies.
"Seeing an excellent radiologist like Dr. Fernanda Tovar-Moll take on the 18th seat at the National Academy of Medicine fills us with pride and hope. Women have been gaining important positions, and this appointment represents a significant step in the fight for greater female representation in executive positions in major medical societies. At the CBR, we have worked tirelessly to promote equality in the distribution of executive positions, and Dr. Fernanda's appointment is an inspiration to us," said Dr. Cibele.
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Therefore, the speech by the president of the CBR echoes a growing movement in recent decades in favor of the inclusion and presence of women in technical and leadership areas. Although the challenges are still significant, the achievements of women like Dr. Fernanda show that there is a promising path for the future. Dr. Cibele Carvalho, in addition to being the first woman to preside over the CBR, earlier this month (October 1), took on the role of alternate councilor at the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) for the state of Minas Gerais with a mandate valid until 2029.
The presence of women in leadership positions is essential for building a more inclusive and diverse medicine. With her trajectory of excellence and innovation, Dr. Fernanda paves the way for future generations, reaffirming the transformative power of representation.
Congratulations Dr. Fernanda Tovar-Moll!