Dr. Sergio Timerman is a President at Caest. He possess expertise in critical care medicine, medical education, medicine, internal medicine, cardiology and 45 more skills. He is proficient in English and Spanish. Colleagues describe him as "Sergio is a self starter and very knowledgeable in Heart Care Programs. Ray Bahr MD Chest Pain Centers of America" and "I have known Dr. Sergio Timerman for over 15 years as a colleague in the field of Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC). We have worked together under the auspices of the American Heart Association (AHA), International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), InterAmerican Heart Foundation (IAHF), and Citizen CPR Foundation (CCPRF). During this period, Dr. Timerman and I have collaborated on research, education, and promulgation of quality emergency cardiac care at the international, national and community levels. Dr. Timerman is truly a leader in the field of Emergency Cardiac Care. He has advanced the concept quality resuscitation throughout Brazil and indeed the world. His vision for improving the plight of victims of heart disease and cardiac arrest is second to none. In Brazil, Dr. Timerman is widely known for his excellence in promoting quality health care from the community level, to healthcare institutions, up to the President of Brazil. When faced with a challenge, Dr. Timerman is steadfast and effective in finding solutions, taking action, and measuring results. There are no boundaries to interventions developed and promoted by Dr. Timerman including; community CPR, CPR in the schools, public access defibrillation, simulation in professional education, quality BLS and ACLS, and development of a wide variety of programs in healthcare institutions. I therefore provide my highest recommendation and look forward to a continuous and productive relationship in the coming years."