Resources
Recorded Webinars Now Available for Trainees
We’re excited to share that our trainee-focused webinars are now available on the CAR Member Portal. Whether you were unable to attend or simply wish to revisit the content, you can now access full recordings at your convenience. These recorded webinars cover key insights, practical guidance, and resources designed specifically to support your ongoing professional development. Access the recordings by logging into the Member Portal and visiting the “CPD On-Demand” section.
Recordings Available:
- Everything I Need to Know About Submitting an Abstract
- Fellowship Talks
- Introduction to Call for Junior Radiology Residents
- Research 101:
- Productivity & Time Management
- Statistics for the Radiologist
- Creating Impactful Figures for Papers, Posters, and Beyond: How to Visually Communicate Your Research
- Virtual Trainee Day
CAR RFS Education Committee
Attention diagnostic radiology resident physicians and medical students! As diagnostic radiology post-graduate medical education programs nationally prepare to transition to Competence by Design in 2022 for the incoming resident physician cohort, the CAR and the CAR RFS are committed to helping diagnostic radiology resident physicians during this important educational transition.
Learning in the Dark
Introducing “Learning in the Dark“, a new podcast sponsored by the Canadian Association of Radiologists’ Resident & Fellow Section: This educational radiology podcast is designed to orient you to high yield on-call pathologies to help prepare you for call, taking cases in rounds, and the board exams. Each episode will provide you with an approach and highlight key imaging findings through case discussions following the ‘detect, describe, differential and decision’ model. This podcast is created by UBC Radiology residents Dr. Rebecca Spouge and Dr. James Roberts.
Listen to the first episode, covering small bowel obstructions, via Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
To learn more visit.
Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ)
The official journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists. Members of the CAR receive a complimentary online subscription to the CARJ as a membership benefit.
Career Opportunities
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Global Outreach in Radiology
Radiology has become a blend of evidence based clinical decision making and fast paced advancements in cutting-edge technology which has revolutionized the practice of medicine. Canadian radiologists and allied health care professionals are at the forefront of innovation working to create better patient outcomes for Canadians. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the one half to two thirds of the world’s population lacks access to radiology services. Technology has evolved and allowed radiologists to expand their role and responsibilities which has increasingly included global health participation and advocacy.
Defining Global Outreach in Radiology
Global outreach in radiology is a quickly growing and exciting branch of radiology that focuses on developing relationships, capacity for sustainable programs, supporting health equity and fostering local partnerships in regions of the world that do not have access to medical imaging services. Radiologists contribute in numerous ways including teaching, research, clinical practice, assistance with training program development amongst participating in various other roles. Radiologists who are involved in medical and technological innovation also have a key role to play in global outreach by increasing access and reducing the cost of high-quality medical imaging services with novel and sustainable solutions. To learn more about global outreach in radiology, complete this module through CAR’s online learning in the member portal.
Volunteer Opportunities
A great first step would be to seek out radiologists and allied health care professionals at your institution who volunteer in global outreach activities and learn how to get involved. Opportunities may range from long distance teaching and assistance with program development to on site clinical work, capacity building and establishing long term relationships. There are also organizations that work to provide diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services to underserved and low-resource regions.
RAD-AID
One such non-profit organization is RAD-AID which began in 2008 at Johns Hopkins. This organization now facilitates programs in over 30 developing countries including an ever-growing team of radiologists, technologists, nurses and more. There are RAD-AID chapters at McGill University and Dalhousie University. You can register as a volunteer and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.
Website: Rad-aid.org | Twitter: @RADAIDIntl| Facebook: RAD-AID International | Email: Info@rad-aid.org
Radiology Without Borders
Another non-profit organization is Radiologists Without Borders, a global charity founded in 2010 in Australia. Its mission is to train local doctors in developing nations to use the power of radiology to save lives. This organisation collaborates closely with The University of British Columbia.
Website: Radiologyacrossborders.org| Facebook: Radiology Across Borders | Email: info@radiologyacrossborders.org
Canadian Medical Association
Another great way to participate in global outreach is develop global health inspired technology. The CMA provides grants for medical innovation and research for those interested in pushing the boundaries of medicine through Joule. Global outreach is no exception so if there is something you would like to build or create there are opportunities available.
Website: Joulecma.ca| Twitter: @Joule_CMA | Instagram: @jouleinc | Facebook: JouleaCMAcompany| Email: Jouleinquiries@cma.ca
Resident Parental Leave by University
| Province | University* | Applicable Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | University of Alberta University of Calgary | Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta |
| British Columbia | University of British Columbia | Resident Doctors of BC |
| Manitoba | University of Manitoba | Doctors Manitoba |
| Nova Scotia | Dalhousie University | Maritime Resident Doctors |
| Ontario | University of Toronto MacMaster University Queen’s University University of Ottawa | Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) |
| Quebec | McGill University Université de Montréal Université de Laval Université de Sherbrooke | Québec Parental Leave Plan (RQAP) |
| Saskatchewan | University of Saskatchewan | Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan |
*Contact your university for additional details.
Learn More
Whichever path you decide to embark on, continue to share your experiences and start getting involved in global outreach in radiology. For any questions, please email rfschair@car.ca.