In 1954 Physiatry was recognized as a medical speciality, with the foundation of
the Brazilian Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Sociedade
Brasileira de Medicina Física e Reabilitação - SBMFR), that is affiliated to the
Brazilian Medical Association. (Associação Médica Brasileira - AMB ). Our
present president is Dr. Claudia Fonseca Pereira.
Brazil is proud to have our native daughter, Dr. Linamara Battistella, serve as current ISPRM president and even prouder to be inviting the entire world of PM&R to Sao Paolo for the 3rd World Congress on PM&R. Please consult our website at www.isprm.org/brazil/ for a complete guide to the event.
São Paulo`s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society (Sociedade Paulista de
Medicina Física e Reabilitação- SPMFR), was founded in 1975.
Please visit us at www.spmfr.org.br
.