About
Founded in 1978, the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR) is an association of the Heads of the 16 academic radiology department within the faculties of medicine at Canadian universities.
Through leadership, the association promotes the advancement of radiology education, research, and academic practice.
Vision
CHAR is committed to the advancement of academic radiology in Canada, and its essential positive impact on the health of Canadians.
Mission
CHAR is an association of the Heads of the academic radiology departments within the faculties of medicine at Canadian universities. CHAR aims to promote the advancement of academic practice in radiology through research innovation, clinical excellence, training, and education.
Mandate
- Maintain a strong and supportive partnership with the CAR.
- Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and sharing of best practice in teaching programs, research, grants, and resident/fellow training.
- Identify top research priorities that support/advance academic radiology advocacy and the advancement of science for the patient and provider.
- Identify research leaders in medical imaging to serve on scientific and advisory committees.
- Foster Canadian research, education, and training excellence through the promotion of national and international collaborations.
- Evaluate research proposals in medical imaging through the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) and the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR) Research Awards opportunities.
Role
To be the voice of academic radiology in Canada, who can communicate their collective support for specific radiology investments in education, research, and infrastructure.
Message from the CHAR Chair
Dr. James Clarke is the current chair of the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology and clinically is a Cardiac Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine physician working in Halifax at the QEII Health Sciences Center. He has a strong interest in Diagnostic Imaging Education and has been very involved in Royal College accreditation processes since his residency days. As a former Program Director, Dr. Clarke is focussing on issues facing Diagnostic Imaging in academic institutions in Canada, and in particular on supporting our residency programs in training our future colleagues.
CHAR is excited to have formalized a partnership with the CAR to work together to advance academic imaging in Canada through ongoing and new joint initiatives and I look forward to this partnership evolving over the next few years.
Dr. James Clarke, Dalhousie University