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As an organization, the CAR continued to draw attention to critical issues in our healthcare system that impact the lives of Canadian patients and worked with key partners on finding lasting solutions. Frequent topics of discussion, internally and with external stakeholders, focused on advocacy, specifically radiology workforce challenges, as well as artificial intelligence and equipment. […]

The CAR continues to spearhead a collaborative and coordinated effort to implement digitized referrals across jurisdictions nationwide by hosting the Conference on Digitizing Healthcare Referrals. The day of insightful meetings took place in Toronto on Tuesday, November 12, featuring expert speakers in front of an audience of radiology department and clinic directors, business managers, health

The CAR was thrilled to return to Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)’s Annual Meeting from December 1-5. With hundreds of presenters and contributors, Canadian radiology was impeccably represented on the international stage. The RNSA event is the world’s largest scientific conference for radiologists, and this year’s theme was Building Intelligent Connections.

Delivering exceptional member value is a perennial priority for the CAR and a great way to continuously achieve this is to form new relationships and bring in new benefits for members. Medality Medality is an online learning platform that is trusted by more than 1,000 leading organizations and radiologists around the world. They offer expert-led

The CAR Affiliate Societies are your opportunity to engage, deepen your expertise, and contribute to meaningful initiatives within your field. Whether you’re interested in advancing new guidelines, conducting research, being a speaker, participating in our popular webinars, or connecting with like-minded peers, our Affiliate Societies offer a unique way to make a difference! Guidelines and

A CAR member in Toronto is being honoured by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) for his impact on radiology education. Dr. Satheesh Krishna will receive the RSNA Rising Star Award at RSNA 2024. The prestigious award is given annually to radiologists in the early stages of their careers and who make an impact

Niagara Health has become the first organization in Canada to receive CT Accreditation from the CAR, marking a significant milestone in its Medical Imaging program and demonstrating the organization’s commitment to high-quality patient care. This achievement was the result of a collaborative effort between Niagara Health and the CAR, with both teams working closely to

A collection of historical records of radiology in Canada soon will be re-homed. Dr. Brian Lentle is a retired radiologist in British Columbia. He is the current owner of a collection of books and papers documenting Canadian radiology history, deciding to graciously donate the artefacts to Queen’s University upon being properly inventoried. While no formal

The average runner in the Chicago Marathon finishes the 42.2k road race in around 4:20:00 – a beatable standard for CAR Board Member Dr. Richard Walker. He finished the late October race in an incredible 3:00:37. The 56-year-old connects his drive to run major marathons with his approach to radiology. “I am continuously setting new

The Plenary Sessions are the all-star attractions of the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting, drawing in experts in different specialty areas from around the world, and CAR 2025 boasts an exceptional lineup of speakers. Dr. Bharti Khurana is the first Plenary Session speaker of the weekend. Her presentation, Imaging of Intimate Partner Violence, takes place first