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The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) is pleased to welcome new faces to the Editors-in-Training (EIT) Program and Reviewer Mentorship Program. The CARJ would like to introduce Dr. David Li and Dr. Niamh O’Halloran as the new Canadian and International EITs, respectively. The EIT Program gives residents an opportunity to bring their perspectives to

The CAR Annual Scientific Meeting offers a great opportunity to share your latest research and gain insights from leading radiologists and peers. Submit an abstract and share your work on a national stage, sharpen your communication and presentation skills, and gain valuable feedback and recognition. Dr. Cindy Qian was lead author for the winning project

As the House of Commons resumes its Sitting calendar for the fall, the CAR is renewing its advocacy efforts to ensure our messaging is heard ahead of the forthcoming federal budget. This year’s Day on the Hill is planned for Tuesday, October 20. The CAR Board of Directors  will meet with federal officials to share

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Affiliate Societies continue to develop a range of new initiatives aimed at supporting and advancing the field of radiology. Over the coming months, members can look forward to new guidelines, collaborative projects, webinars, and educational opportunities covering a variety of subspecialty topics. Here’s what’s on the horizon: Don’t miss

Radiologists are constantly adapting, improving, and finding new ways to solve challenges in their practices. What many radiologists do not realize is that some of this work may qualify for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits, one of Canada’s largest corporate tax incentive programs. SR&ED is the name of Canada’s largest corporate tax

The first lecture of the innovative new National Grand Rounds series, developed by the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR), will be led by thoracic radiology expert Dr. Daria Manos (Dalhousie University) on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. The National Grand Rounds series will consist of monthly lectures featuring a different specialty topic presented by a

An exciting new course is under development to address an important educational gap and create a program relevant to the Canadian radiology environment. The CAR’s Continuing Professional Development Committee recently established the Pan-Canadian ARLS Course Working Group with the mandate of developing an Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) online course, slated to release on the

Reviewing the high-quality papers that are submitted to the CAR Journal (CARJ) requires a dedicated academic team focused on maintaining high standards for excellence. The CARJ is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Reviewer Awards. Editor-in-Chief Dr. Michael Patlas says the recipients are a distinguished group of radiologists and imaging scientists who

Dr. Michael Barry joined the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Board over 10 years ago (2020-2022). He occupied various roles, including Secretary and Treasurer, followed by Vice-President, President and Past President. During his tenure, specifically in the Presidential role, he made a significant impact on the radiology community. This was an especially challenging time with

The Canadian Association of Radiologists would like to honour and pay tribute to Dr. Kevin Sinclair Beckner who passed away on April 8, 2026. Dr. Beckner (Kevin) was a loyal CAR member for over 20 years. He was highly respected within the medical community. Kevin was a keystone in the architecture of his family and