abccmf

What abccmf does

ABCCMF (Associação Brasileira de Cirurgia Crânio-Maxilo-Facial — Brazilian Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery) is a private, non-profit professional medical association founded on October 31, 1994, and headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The organization functions as the principal forum for Brazilian medical specialists in craniomaxillofacial surgery, including head and neck surgeons, plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and related disciplines (neurosurgery, ophthalmology, speech therapy, psychology, nutrition). Its mission centers on knowledge exchange, continuing education, teaching, research, and professional recognition within the subspecialty.

ABCCMF's product portfolio comprises six core offerings: (1) Professional Membership in six categories (Fundador, Especialista Titular, Especialista, Colaborador Médico, Colaborador, and Corresponding Foreign Member) with annual dues ranging from R$280 to R$440; (2) the Brazilian Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, the official peer-reviewed publication; (3) the Congresso ABCCMF, the biennial flagship scientific congress (250 attendees in 2022, ~600 from 14 countries in 2024, ~700 expected in 2026); (4) a network of Centro de Treinamento (training centers) across at least six Brazilian institutions; (5) regional continuing education courses; and (6) the Certificado de Área de Atuação administered via the Exame de Suficiência, recognized by AMB under CFM Resolution 1.984/2012.

The business model is a traditional professional association structure with two primary revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues (subscription) and transactional event registration fees. Marketing and member acquisition are conducted through the official website (abccmf.org.br), email bulletins, the Brazilian Journal, and congresses, with partnerships linking to AMB, CFM, SBCP, SBCCP, ABORL-CCF, and international bodies including LATICFA, ASPS, and ASMS. Governance is provided by an elected Executive Board serving two-year terms, with the current 2022-2024 president being Antônio Albuquerque de Brito. The association is independently member-owned with no parent company, subsidiaries, external equity investors, or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

abccmf

Legal name

Associação Brasileira de Cirurgia Crânio-Maxilo-Facial

Website

https://abccmf.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ABCCMF is a Brazilian non-profit professional association founded in 1994 that serves craniomaxillofacial surgeons and related specialists through membership, certification, the Brazilian Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, training centers, and biennial congresses.

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Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Craniomaxillofacial surgery
• Medical professional association
• Surgical training programs
• Continuing medical education
• Clinical research publication

Headquarters

HQ city

Campinas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Revenue is generated through annual membership fees paid by associates in various categories (Titular Specialist, Specialist, Medical Collaborator, Collaborator). Fees are determined by the Executive Board annually.
2. Event registration fees: Revenue from congresses, courses, seminars, and other scientific events organized by the association, including pre-congress courses and workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABCCMF is a non-profit professional association that represents Brazilian craniomaxillofacial surgeons and related specialists, delivering paid membership, scientific congresses, an official peer-reviewed journal, a national network of accredited training centers, regional continuing education courses, and area-of-practice certification through AMB-recognized sufficiency examinations. Its activities focus on knowledge exchange, teaching, research, and professional recognition in the prevention and treatment of congenital and acquired craniofacial deformities.

Product overview

ABCCMF (Associação Brasileira de Cirurgia Crânio-Maxilo-Facial) is a professional medical association for craniofacial surgeons in Brazil. The organization offers a portfolio of services including professional membership, the official Brazilian Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, annual congresses (Congresso ABCCMF), training centers across Brazil, continuing education courses by region, and area-of-practice certification through the AMB examination system. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo, the association serves specialists in plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, head and neck surgery, and related multidisciplinary fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABFLP - Associação Brasileira de Fissuras Lábio PalatinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Joint organization of congresses and scientific events. ABFLP and ABCCMF collaborate on conferences addressing cleft lip and palate treatment and craniofacial anomalies, with LATICFA joining in 2024 congress. The partnership creates an environment for exchanging cutting-edge information, combining expertise in multidisciplinary care including speech therapy, psychology, and nutrition.
• LATICFA - Associação Latino-Americana de CraniofacialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Latin American Association of Craniofacial providing support to cleft centers throughout South and Central America. Founded in 2016, LATICFA collaborates with ABCCMF and ABFLP on joint congresses bringing together professionals from multiple countries to discuss technology and innovation in diagnosis and treatment.
• Smile TrainminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2022International nonprofit organization that sponsors the congress as Official Sponsor. Provides Smile Train Award for best research work on cleft lip and palates, including prize of complete surgical instrument kit for fissure surgery.
• AMB - Associação Médica BrasileiraminorOthersBrazilian Medical Association - umbrella professional organization for medical specialists in Brazil. ABCCMF maintains links with AMB as part of the broader medical community network.
• CFM - Conselho Federal de MedicinaminorOthersBrazilian Federal Council of Medicine - regulatory body for medical practice. ABCCMF publishes CFM resolutions and guidelines related to professional practice in craniofacial surgery.
• ASPS - American Society of Plastic SurgeonsminorOthersAmerican professional organization for plastic surgeons. ABCCMF maintains international links through this organization for knowledge exchange and professional development.
• ASMS - American Society of Maxillofacial SurgeonsminorOthersAmerican professional organization for maxillofacial surgeons. ABCCMF maintains international links through this organization.
• SBCP - Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia PlásticaminorOthersBrazilian Society of Plastic Surgery - related professional organization. ABCCMF and SBCP have overlapping membership as many craniofacial surgeons are also plastic surgeons.
• SBCCP - Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia de Cabeça e PescoçominorOthersBrazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery - related professional organization with overlapping specialty area.
• ABORL-CCF - Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-FacialminorOthersBrazilian Association of Otolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery - related professional organization with overlapping specialties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LATICFA - Asociación Latinoamericana de Craneofacial: Latin American Craniofacial Association, founded in 2016. Co-organizes the joint congress with ABCCMF and ABFLP; directly comparable as a regional professional association focused on craniofacial surgery across Latin America.
• ABFLP - Associação Brasileira de Fissuras Lábio Palatinas: Brazilian Association of Cleft Lip and Palate, ABCCMF's closest Brazilian peer. Co-organizes congresses, shares multidisciplinary membership (speech therapy, psychology, nutrition), and serves overlapping craniofacial patient populations.
• ASMS - American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons: U.S. specialty society for maxillofacial surgeons. Directly comparable in scope (CMF education, courses, certification support) and is cited as one of ABCCMF's international partner organizations.

Broad incumbents

• IAOMS - International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Global professional association for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Comparable mission (specialty education, congresses, certification) but with international scope and a much larger member base.
• EACMFS - European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery: European specialty society for craniomaxillofacial surgeons. Directly comparable in mission (CMF education, congresses, fellowships) and serves as the European equivalent of ABCCMF at continental scale.
• SBCP - Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica: Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. Overlapping membership because many craniofacial surgeons are also plastic surgeons; comparable as a large Brazilian specialty society with similar governance and event model.
• SBCCP - Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço: Brazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery. Shares member specialty with ABCCMF and offers a similar congress/membership/publication model at larger scale.
• ASPS - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: U.S. professional society for plastic surgeons. ABCCMF maintains formal links with ASPS; comparable as a mature specialty association with CME, certification, and international reach.
• ABORL-CCF - Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial: Brazilian Association of Otolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery. Adjacent specialty society with overlapping membership and a comparable national congress/membership/Certification model.

Others

• AMC - Associação Médica Brasileira: Brazilian Medical Association, the umbrella organization for medical specialties in Brazil. Affiliated with ABCCMF and serves as the body through which ABCCMF's certification (Certificado de Área de Atuação) is formally recognized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/ABCCMF

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Profiles8 records

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Investors

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