CBR launches Socio-environmental Certification Seal, a pioneering initiative for Diagnostic Imaging at JPR2026

In a scenario where socio-environmental issues have ceased to be a trend and have become an urgent matter, the health sector is also called upon to lead by example. The climate crisis is already directly impacting the health of populations, putting pressure on systems, increasing vulnerabilities, and demanding concrete responses, including within routine healthcare practices. It is in this context that the College… Continue lendo

CBR is competing for the 2026 Ambassadors Award.

The 54th Brazilian Congress of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR25), which took place between September 18th and 20th, 2025 in the city of Curitiba (PR), received a nomination for the 2026 Ambassadors Award. The event, conceived by the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR), is competing in the Technical-Scientific Events category (out of 1001… Continue lendo

CBR election process this Saturday (April 25, 2026)

The election process to define the board of directors of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) for the 2027/2028 term is about to begin. Interested candidates may register from April 25th to May 5th, 2026. Registered candidates will have from May 8th to 17th… Continue lendo

April 15th: World Radiation Protection Day

Did you know that today, April 15th, we celebrate Radiation Protection Day in Brazil and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean? This date was not chosen at random; it marks a historic achievement for science on our continent: on April 15, 1996, the Argentinian scientist Dr. Dan Beninson became the… Continue lendo

Discover the new page for the Radiological Protection Commission (CPR) on the CBR website.

The Radiation Protection Commission (CPR) of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) is now making its technical and institutional resources available on a dedicated page within the CBR website. In this space, you will find organized information about the Commission's activities focused on safety, quality, and best practices in the application of radiation… Continue lendo

PADI: a leading accreditation cited by Newsweek in its selection of the best private hospitals in Latin America.

The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Program (PADI), developed by the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR), was cited by Newsweek magazine, in partnership with Statista, as one of the certifications considered in the methodology of the "Best Private Hospitals in Latin America 2025" ranking. The ranking focuses on private hospitals that… Continue lendo

CBR makes its presence felt at another edition of RSNA.

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) was present at RSNA 2025, organized by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The annual meeting took place from November 30th to December 4th in Chicago (USA). The College was represented during the event by doctors: Rubens Chojniak – President, Maurício Zapparoli – Director… Continue lendo

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The situation faced by radiologists and radiology and diagnostic imaging clinics across the country has become increasingly challenging. Professionals from other medical fields, or those without radiology specialties and adequate qualifications, are using radiology to their advantage: teaching imaging courses, performing and interpreting exams. On the other hand, … Continue lendo