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Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR)

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About

About

The society strives to encourage educational, research and networking connections to maintain the highest standards of pediatric imaging across Canada. Representation include senior leading pediatric radiologists from across the country.

Vision

Promoting excellence in pediatric imaging across Canada.

Mission

The Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) is a network of radiologists dedicated to promoting and advocating for pediatric imaging. The society aims to promote the highest standards of care through education and creation of evidence-based guidelines and protocols for standardization. It also aims to facilitate networking for research and advocacy for pediatric imaging needs across country.

Goals

The CanSPR is founded on members with an interest in advancing knowledge, learning or clinical expertise around pediatric radiology to communicate, meet, mentor and discuss research to further this interest. The society strives to encourage educational, research and administrative connections to maintain the highest standards of pediatric imaging across Canada. The role of CanSPR is to:

  • Drive the appropriate, proper and safe use of radiological services in the patient-centered care of children
  • Define principles of practice in the development of pediatric imaging guidelines, standards and appropriateness criteria
  • Provide access to medical education in the practice of pediatric imaging for trainees and practicing radiologists
  • Advocate for appropriate resources (human and material) necessary for the delivery of quality pediatric imaging services to Canadian children wherever they are situated
  • Foster research in all aspects of pediatric imaging

President's Message

Dr. Elka Miller is a Professor at the University of Toronto and a staff pediatric neuroradiologist at SickKids Hospital, Toronto, Canada. Previous Chief and Research Director of the Medical Imaging Department at CHEO, University of Ottawa from 2011-2022. She is actively involved in medical education and research with a special interest in Pediatric Neuroimaging, Fetal and Neonatal Imaging. Additionally, she is a reviewer for multiple international journals, and has received the Editor Recognition Award for reviewing with distinction from the Radiology Journal six times. Dr. Miller also received the RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award in 2008 and the 2018 Anne G. Osborn ASNR International Outreach Professor Program award to represent the American Society of Neuroradiology.

Elka Miller, MD, FRCPC

Executive Committee

Executive Committee

President
Elka Miller, ON Representative

Vice-President
Katya Rozovsky, MB Representative

Past-President
Lucia Carpineta, QC Representative

Trainee Member
Tarimobo Otobo, ON Representative

Members-at-large
Lucy Jamieson, AB Representative
Karen Lyons, BC Representative
Angela Pickles, NL Representative
Nina Stein, ON Representative

Membership & Benefits

Become a Member

Membership with the Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) is open to all practicing pediatric radiologists, as well as current fellows or residents with an interest in pediatric imaging, who are current members of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR).

Membership fees are complimentary with your CAR membership.

If you are interested in becoming a member of CanSPR please join through the CAR member portal or email [email protected].


Membership Benefits

  • Network, mentor, advance knowledge, and advocate for research within your subspecialty
  • Attend in-person networking events, business meetings, vendor cocktails and social dinners within your subspecialty
  • Contribute to workshops, webinars, eLearning modules, and conference lectures
  • Develop educational initiatives specific to your subspecialty for RAD Academy
  • Contribute to the development and review of practice guidelines and accreditation standards
  • Opportunity to publish articles for the CAR journal
  • Join a subcommittee to participate in research and education projects
  • Review resources within your subspecialty and provide feedback
  • Nominate a radiologist to recognize their exceptional contributions within their subspecialty to obtain an Affiliate Society award
  • Join the online Discussion Forum exclusive to our Affiliate Society members

 

Discussion Forum

Discussion Forum

We are excited to announce the launch of the new Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) online Discussion Forum for our affiliate society members! This Discussion Forum has been created to provide you with a dedicated platform for networking within your subspecialty, engaging in case discussions, sharing knowledge, seeking advice, asking questions, exchanging ideas, and fostering a supportive community with your peers. The Discussion Forum is hosted through Microsoft Teams and offers a secure network provided by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR).

To join your exclusive CanSPR online Discussion Forum, please follow these steps:

  1. Request access to the CanSPR Discussion Forum. You will receive an invitation from “Microsoft Teams” to join once you have been added to the group and an email from CAR with instructions on how to access the forum.
  2. Provide a non-work email address to ensure seamless access to be added to the CanSPR Discussion Forum. We recommend avoiding using a work email address associated with your work Microsoft Teams account, as some corporate security settings limit access to external platforms.
  3. Read the Code of Conduct. The CAR reserves the right to suspend or terminate participation for anyone who violates the Code of Conduct.

Discussion Forum Registration

Resources

Resources

Technical pediatric imaging

  • ImageGently
  • CanSPR/CAR appropriateness guidelines in pediatric imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Imaging
  • Pediatric Radiology (Springer)

Pediatric CME courses, modules and conferences*

  • The Society for Pediatric Radiology(SPR)
  • The European Society of Paediatric Radiology(ESPR)
  • Sociedad Latino Americana de Radiología Pediátrica(SLARP)
  • The Asian and Oceanic Society for Paediatric Radiology(AOSPR)
  • American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology(ASPNR)
  • European Society of Neuroradiology(ESNR)
  • Radiological Society of North America(RSNA)
  • The World Federation of Pediatric Imaging(WFPI)
  • Canadian Association of Radiologists(CAR)
  • ARLS module
  • Radiation safety & biology module
  • MRI safety module(MRI Safety List)

*The events listed offer pediatric imaging educational opportunities. CanSPR isn’t responsible for the content in these meetings nor does it directly endorse these activities.

Training opportunities

Royal College Accredited Programs:

  • University of British Columbia- BC Children's Hospital
  • University of Alberta- Stollery Children's Hospital
  • University of Toronto- The Hospital for Sick Children
  • University of Ottawa- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
  • McGill University, Pediatric Radiology- Montreal Children's Hospital/McGill University Health Center
  • McGill University, Pediatric Neuroradiology
  • Dalhousie University- IWK Health Center

Other programs (not Royal College accredited):

  • University of Calgary- Alberta Children's Hospital
  • McMaster University- McMaster Children's Hospital/Hamilton Health Sciences Center
Careers & Fellowships

Careers and Fellowships

Why pursue a career in pediatric radiology?

  • Why Choose Pediatric Radiology? (ACR)
  • Pediatric Radiology: a unique career choice (SPR)
  • Pediatric Radiology: Journey to Imaging Our Future (ACR)

Career Opportunities

The CAR has compiled an up-to-date listing of Canadian radiology career opportunities, searchable by type, location, and institution/company.

CAR members now have access to view and/or post career opportunities available in Canada. Potential employers are also welcomed to post Canadian radiology jobs at no additional cost.

Visit here for more details.

Canadian Fellowship Opportunities

The CAR Resident Section has compiled an up-to-date listing of all Canadian Fellowship Information, searchable by either subspecialty or university. Fellowship opportunities can be found here.

Award of Excellence

CanSPR Award of Excellence

2025 - Dr. Elka Miller

The CanSPR Award of Excellence represents the highest honor that lies within the purview of the Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) to bestow to a CanSPR member. The CanSPR Award of Excellence will be granted by CanSPR to a radiologist in recognition of distinguished and extraordinary service to CanSPR and the discipline of Pediatric radiology in Canada.

Radiology services may encompass teaching, basic research, clinical investigation, advocacy, or mentoring. Research must demonstrate quality and consistency through publication in recognized professional journals. Service to CanSPR can be outstanding contributions to the CAR and CanSPR, other medical organizations, or government agencies.

CanSPR is not obligated to present the award annually. It will be given to a deserving candidate with an exceptional record of excellence. The award will only be given when there is a suitable candidate.

Eligibility

The CanSPR Award of Excellence nominee must be an individual member in good standing of the CAR continuously over the past five years and a current active CanSPR member.

Nomination Process

Nominations must be received by any CanSPR member in good standing and include:

  • One letter of support for the nominee who must be a CAR and CanSPR member in good standing
  • A statement by the nominator of the major contributions of the nominee
  • A curriculum vitae for the nominee

The award nomination call-out will be in September and must be submitted annually by December 15 to [email protected]. An individual member may nominate or sponsor only one nominee each year.

Review and Adjudication

The CanSPR award selection standing committee will evaluate and choose the recipient by consensus from among the nominations.

If unsuccessful in the first year, the nomination may be reactivated by any CanSPR member in good standing for consideration for a maximum of two (2) years following the first submission. This can be done by submitting a letter requesting reactivation by December 15th of the subsequent year. This reactivation does not require any new supporting data.

Recognition

The award will normally be presented at the CanSPR Business Meeting held in conjunction with the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in April.

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology
C/O Canadian Association of Radiologists
1120-220 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada

Email

[email protected]

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