PRIZE REGULATIONS

MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS

PURPOSE

The CIR Gold Medal is an award given by the College to one of its members as a distinction for having made a valuable contribution to the CIR and/or to the development of radiology.

It is intended for radiologists who have made extraordinary contributions or specific meritorious work, recognized as very valuable by the Interamerican College of Radiology.

GOLD MEDAL

1. PURPOSE

1.1 The Gold Medal of the CIR is an award granted by the College to one of its members as a distinction for having made a valuable contribution to the CIR and/or to the development of radiology.

1.2. It is intended for radiologists who have made extraordinary contributions or specific meritorious work, recognized as very valuable by the Inter-American College of Radiology.

1.3. It is awarded to members of the College affiliated through their respective Societies or Federations that constitute the CIR.

1.4. It may also be granted to Individual Members of the CIR, originating from non-affiliated countries, who meet the requirements of the Statute and this Regulation.

1.5. A maximum of two (2) medals will be awarded at each Congress of the Inter-American College of Radiology.

2. OF THE AWARD

2.1 The Gold Medal of the Inter-American College of Radiology is physically represented by a silver base with an exterior gold covering.

2.2 The medal is round in shape with measurements of 5 cm in diameter and 0.5 cm in thickness, with a ring to be held with a ribbon. The medal will be engraved on each side as follows: Side One: In the center, a map of the American Continent with the name of the awarded person on one side, along with the date (year). Side Two: In the center, an engraving of the Staff of Asclepius with laurel leaves and the legend: Inter-American College of Radiology.

3. OF THE CALL AND PROPOSAL

3.1 The Board of Directors of the Inter-American College of Radiology will formally invite all the Societies and Colleges that comprise it to open the registration of candidates for a period of three (3) months prior to the Annual Assembly of the College, taking into account that the proposals will close sixty (60) days before the date of the Annual Assembly.

3.2 The candidate to receive the Gold Medal may be proposed by:

3.2.1 The Board or Executive Committee of one or more National Societies of Collegiate Radiology.

3.2.2 The Board of Directors of the Inter-American College of Radiology.

3.2.3 The proposal must be made in writing, signed by 3 members of the Board of Directors of the proposing National Society. It must mention the merits that support the candidacy.

3.2.4 The proposal letter must be submitted to the Secretariat of the Inter-American College of Radiology along with the candidate's Curriculum Vitae.

4. OF THE PROTOCOL FOR THE AWARD PRESENTATION:

4.1. The Gold Medal of the Inter-American College of Radiology will be presented in a special session convened for that purpose.

4.2. The ceremony will be an official part of the program of the Inter-American Congress of Radiology.

4.3. The head table will be occupied by the Board of Directors of the Inter-American College of Radiology.

4.4. The honoree will be presented by a Member of the College, designated by the Board of Directors.

4.5. The Medal shall be placed on the neck of the recipient by the President of the Interamerican College of Radiology or his representative.

4.6. The presentation may be made outside the framework of an Inter-American Congress only under exceptional circumstances and with prior authorization from the Assembly.

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD

1. PURPOSE

The Academic Merit Award is intended to reward specialist physicians in Radiology who have had an outstanding academic or educational work, with national and international recognition. The award may also be granted as recognition for the publication or presentation of a scientific work of extraordinary importance.

2. FROM THE PROPOSAL

2.1 The candidate to receive the Academic Merit Award may be proposed by:

1. The Board of Directors of the Inter-American College of Radiology.
2. The Board of Directors of a National Society of Radiology affiliated with the CIR.
3. The Scientific Committee of the Inter-American Congress of Radiology appointed by the Board of Directors of the College prior to the celebration of the Congress.
4. The Scientific Committee of the Inter-American Congress of Radiology appointed by the Board of Directors of the College prior to the celebration of the Congress.
5. The Awards Committee will review the documentation sent to it by the Secretary and will prepare a report with its conclusions and recommendations, which will be submitted to the President, who will present them for approval to the General Assembly.

3. PROTOCOL FOR THE AWARD PRESENTATION

3.1 The Academic Merit Award of the Inter-American College of Radiology may be presented at the Closing Session of the Inter-American Congress or in a Session convened for that purpose.

3.2 The Award will be presented by the President of the Inter-American College of Radiology or their representative.

3.3 The head table will be occupied by the Board of Directors of the Inter-American College of Radiology.

HONORARY MEMBER OF THE CIR

1. It will only be awarded to eminently qualified individuals who have the recognition of the community.


2. It will only be awarded to eminently qualified individuals who have the recognition of the community.


3. A maximum of three (3) Honorary Memberships may be awarded at each Inter-American Congress of Radiology.


4. The names of the candidates must be submitted by the Board of Directors of the CIR and approved by the Assembly.


5. The Award will consist of a silver tray mounted on a wooden base.


6. The presentation will be made by the president of the CIR following the delivery of the Gold Medal.

BENEFACTOR MEMBER

Proposals for the award of the Benefactor Diploma will be made by the Board of Directors of the CIR to individuals or institutions that, in their opinion, have contributed to the development of the organization with technical, administrative, or economic support. They will be presented by the Secretary General to the Assembly, which must ratify them.
The award will be represented by a Diploma signed by the President and the members of the Board of Directors.