Negotiating is a professional skill that needs to be learned and developed, and while some are great at negotiation, it does not come naturally to most. Earlier in February, the CAR partnered with the University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Medical Imaging to host Women in Radiology: Negotiation Skills, an informative evening dedicated to discussing the importance of negotiation in radiology careers, share stories of personal negotiation experience, and outline steps on how women in radiology can improve this skillset. Read More
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Peer Reviewing Offers Rewarding Academic Experience
Academic journals like the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) and many others would not be possible without the dedicated work of peer reviewers. For CAR member Dr. Anass Benomar, the peer reviewing experience has been a rewarding journey. Read More
CAR 2024 is Your Chance to Get Involved with the Affiliate Societies
The Affiliate Societies are an important part of the CAR and are critical to creating the educational content featured at CAR 2024. These groups are collections of experts who are dedicated to representing their subspecialty and disseminating their expertise. In addition to developing relevant educational sessions each year, the Affiliate Societies take the opportunity to meet CAR members by holding Business Meetings and a Networking Dinner in conjunction with CAR 2024. Read More
Leading the Way in Radiology Research for 75 Years
Canada's first ever medical specialty journal is celebrating a major milestone with its latest published volume. The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) released the first issue of its 75th volume earlier this month, continuing its leadership in quality and consistency in the field of radiology research. Read More
Interactive and Engaging Education: Register Today for the CAR 2024 Emergency Radiology Workshop
A highlight of the CAR's Annual Scientific Meeting is the educational workshop that provides an in-depth and hands-on approach to learning about specific topics in radiology. This year, CAR 2024 kicks off with a day-long workshop on emergency radiology called Mastering ER Radiology: Accurate Diagnoses and Timely Decision-Making. Experts from across the country will come together to put theory into practice in several areas of emergency radiology including abdominal, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, and more. Read More
Addressing Challenges, Providing Value for Our Members, and Raising the Profile of Radiology in Canada
The CAR's Outlook for 2024
By Dr. Ania Kielar, CAR President
Coming into a new year, the CAR will continue to seek out new opportunities for advancement and enhancing patient care.
Over the past few years, there have been some significant challenges in radiology and our members have worked tirelessly to advocate for enhancements in healthcare delivery and quality patient care. Read More
Get to Know the CAR 2024 Plenary Session Speakers
Opportunities and Challenges for Canadians Training in American Diagnostic Radiology Residency Programs
By Dr. Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias - Radiology Resident in the US
As a Canadian citizen, having a foot on both sides of the border throughout radiology residency can be daunting. While opportunities in the United States are abundant, there are visa limitations that may restrict where Canadians are able to pursue fellowship training. For those of us aiming for a path back home to practice in Canada, the waters can be difficult to navigate. Read More
The CAR Launches New MSK Affiliate Society Led by President Dr. Viviane Khoury
The CAR is thrilled to announce its new Affiliate Society, the Canadian Society of Skeletal Radiology (CSSR), and delighted to introduce the esteemed Dr. Viviane Khoury as the inaugural President of the CSSR. Read More
International Radiology Societies Publish Joint Statement on AI Integration Safety Considerations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly built into technologies that we use in our everyday lives, and while it seems benign to use AI to delete an unwanted object from the background of a photo or draft a contract, the stakes are much higher when AI is brought into the field of medical imaging and the health of patients is impacted. To address this, several major radiological institutions from around the world came together to publish Developing, Purchasing, Implementing and Monitoring AI Tools in Radiology: Practical Considerations. A Multi-Society Statement From the ACR, CAR, ESR, RANZCR & RSNA. Read More
2023 – A Year in Review and Outlook for 2024
CAR President Dr. Ania Kielar shares highlights from this past year
The pandemic had a dramatic impact on healthcare delivery over the last few years. Although the acute pressures of COVID-19 are mostly behind us, patients continue to face lengthy waitlists for medical imaging. This is due to an array of variables including health human resource (HHR) shortages in radiology departments and a lack of modern medical imaging equipment. We are also seeing high levels of burnout among radiology professionals. These challenges are present across the country. Read MoreVision 2028: The Voice for Medical Imaging Excellence
The CAR 2023-27 Strategic Plan sets out the Association's goals and objectives and will help to guide the work of the CAR. This plan stems from a session with our Board of Directors in September 2022 in Halifax. Consultations with the Board and a member survey were the driving forces behind the development of this plan. Read More