Mexican radiology is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological convergence, international cooperation, and the strengthening of continuing medical education. This was highlighted by Hernán Gordillo Rosiles, president of the Mexican Federation of Radiology and Imaging (FMRI) for the 2024–2026 term.
From October 15-18, 2025, the XII International Course on Sectional Imaging in Emergency Radiology was held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The event brought together over 1,500 specialists and featured cutting-edge technology. Organized with the support of the Mexican Council of Radiology and Imaging (CMRI), led by Dr. Sandra Ivonne Zaragoza Solis, the course addressed everything from fundamentals like X-rays, ultrasound, CT, and MRI to the latest advances in artificial intelligence, medical ethics, and emergency radiology.
A key presentation was the keynote lecture "The New Era of MRI – 5T and AI Tools Enabling Studies of All Anatomies in Ultra-High Field," given by Rafi Reyes, a specialist from United Imaging. He explained that the 5T technology represents a historic leap, doubling the signal-to-noise ratio of 3T systems and allowing visualization of structures previously invisible on conventional images. United Imaging and EYMSA are collaborating to install the first 5T scanners in Latin America.
The FMRI also launched the First National Course for Radiology Technicians, a pioneering program to recognize their essential role in producing high-quality diagnostic images. Over 80 technicians participated in modules on image processing, quality control, radiation safety, and interdisciplinary communication.
The event reinforced international alliances and affirmed Mexico's leadership as a key center for innovation in diagnostic imaging in Latin America. "The combination of science, technology, ethics, and human formation demonstrated that innovation depends not only on technical advances but also on strengthening academia and cooperation among specialists, institutions, and the medical industry," stated Hernán Gordillo Rosiles.
