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CC BY 4.0 · Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2025; 29(01): s00441801808
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1801808
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Otorhinolaryngology Foundation: Three Decades of Excellence in Education, Research, and Scientific Advancement

Authors

  • Ricardo Ferreira Bento 

    1   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

  • Adilson Marcos Montefusco 

    1   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
    2   Fundação Otorrinolaringologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

  • Greice Vitória Garcia Ribeiro 

    2   Fundação Otorrinolaringologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

  • Annita Luz Lacerda Lowndes

    2   Fundação Otorrinolaringologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

  • Adriana de Almeida Fozzati

    2   Fundação Otorrinolaringologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Abstract

Introduction The Otorhinolaryngology Foundation (FO), created in 1995, has played an important role in the advancement of otorhinolaryngology in Brazil, through initiatives in education, research, and service provision.

Objective To present the trajectory of FO's 30 years in public health and professional training, highlighting its contributions, historical milestones, and future challenges.

Brief History Created by the Center for Studies and Advanced Development in Otorhinolaryngology (CEDAO), the FO expanded its activities beyond academic support, becoming a national reference. Among its achievements, the commitment to the continuous improvement of teaching, research, publications, and provision of services to the community stands out. These initiatives include the promotion of courses and conferences that train thousands of professionals, the dissemination of knowledge through scientific publications, the development of innovative technologies, and the carrying out of campaigns and assistance actions aimed at the population.

Final Considerations The celebration of FO's 30th anniversary reaffirms its mission of excellence and innovation in the dissemination of knowledge in otorhinolaryngology in Brazil. The continuous commitment to improving its four fundamental pillars ensures quality in education, research, and service to society.

Keywords

foundations - education - research - review - historical article - Brazil


Publication History

Received: 01 December 2024

Accepted: 20 January 2025

Article published online:
10 February 2025

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Bibliographical Record
Ricardo Ferreira Bento, Adilson Marcos Montefusco, Greice Vitória Garcia Ribeiro, Annita Luz Lacerda Lowndes, Adriana de Almeida Fozzati. Otorhinolaryngology Foundation: Three Decades of Excellence in Education, Research, and Scientific Advancement. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2025; 29: s00441801808.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1801808