The Personality of the Year Award was created in 2005 with the goal of recognizing and honoring the most influential and representative personalities in the healthcare sector. Over the years, this award has highlighted renowned professionals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of medicine and the well-being of society. The Personality of the Year Award has become a benchmark for the medical community and a recognition of the hard work of these specialists who make a difference in people's lives.

The 2025 edition of Hospitalar honored orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Ferreira with the Personality of the Year award.

Dr. Ricardo Ferreira is an orthopedic surgeon and founder of the NGO Expedicionários da Saúde. Since 2003, he has led medical expeditions that have provided specialized care to more than 50,000 Indigenous and riverside populations in the Amazon. His work has become a benchmark for humanized care and social commitment in remote areas.