The CAR Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is excited to once again host Virtual Trainee Day (VTD) on Wednesday, February 10, 2027, featuring a full day of radiology education tailored specifically to trainees.
This year’s theme Every Heartbeat, Every Breath: Deciphering Cardiothoracic Radiology promises to deliver another engaging and inspiring educational experience.
“I have found it to be a helpful and engaging educational event,” said Dr. Chloe DesRoche, RFS Chair. “This year I am excited about what the team has put together, the speaker lineup is excellent and the program should have something for everyone from medical students through senior residents.”
The agenda for the day includes four didactic lectures headlined by major Canadian names in thoracic radiology – Dr. Daria Manos of Dalhousie, Dr. Jana Taylor of McGill, Dr. Kate Hanneman of the University of Toronto, and Dr. Cameron Hague of UBC. Each of these sessions will consist of a 20-minute lecture and 10 minutes of questions from the audience. The range of thoracic focused topics include Incidental Pulmonary Nodules and Adenocarcinoma (Dr. Manos), Acute Aortic Pathologies (Dr. Taylor), Cardiac CT/MRI (Dr. Hanneman), and Interstitial Lung Disease (Dr. Hague).
Dr. Karl Narvacan, former VTD Working Group member from the University of Toronto, will lead a 15-minute session that outlines the process of applying to fellowship, a critical step in the career journey of radiologists.
During the mid-event break, participants can put their diagnostic skills to the test in an interactive case-based game, where they will review clinical cases and compete to identify the correct diagnosis answers.
Finally, the day will finish with a perennial favourite session – the Junior and Senior Hot Seats. These sessions are fast-paced and interactive, engaging the participants in real-time diagnostic challenges. The primary goal is to stimulate critical thinking, enhance diagnostic skills, and provide participants with the chance to receive constructive feedback from experienced radiologists and senior residents in a supportive and collaborative environment.
“Beyond the content, I hope trainees come away feeling connected to a national community,” said Dr. DesRoche. “The hot seat sessions put residents in front of expert radiologists working through real cases in a supportive setting, and the fellowship application session offers honest, practical advice on fellowship applications. ”
Level Up Your Career with the CAR Radiology Leadership Program
The CAR is thrilled to launch Cohort 2 of the Radiology Leadership Program. Designed to support career growth and advancement, the program provides radiologists with the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through a blend of in-person learning, online coursework, and valuable networking opportunities with experienced executive leaders and peers from across the profession. When the program launched in 2026, interest and engagement exceeded all expectations and Cohort 1 sold out quickly. This member benefit promises to deliver foundational knowledge and practical skills to lead effectively within complex healthcare systems. Cohort 2 registration opens in January 2027.
Learn more about the program by attending the “Teaser” Webinar: Your leadership journey starts here – January 20th, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET.
Program Details:
- “Kick-Off” Meeting (April 2027 at the ASM)
- An in-person meeting featuring didactic lectures, personal leadership experiences, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities.
- eCourses
- Self-paced and instructor-led courses covering Foundations of Leadership, Strategic Conversations, and Decision Making & Problem Solving.
- Optional Quality Improvement Project
- A self-directed project focusing on a desired improvement and a specific population, process, or system that will change.
Upcoming Webinars
- CHAR National Grand Rounds: Breast Cancer Cryoablation – From Evidence to Clinical Practice | Dr. Matthew Seidler
- Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm ET
- Imaging a Healthier Planet: Planetary Health and Environmental Sustainability in Radiology |Drs . Maura Brown and Kate Hanneman
- Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 pm ET
- Early Career Contracts | Dr. Jeff Murray
- Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 | 8:00-9:00 pm ET
- CHAR National Grand Rounds: LI-RADS v2026: Canada’s Contribution to the International Guideline |Dr. Matthew McInnes
- Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 | 12:00 -1:00 pm ET
- BRC Webinar: Contrast-Enhanced Mammography |Drs. Carolyn Flegg, Maya Grisaru Kacen, and Ray Deobald
- Thursday, December 10th, 20267:00-8:00 pm ET