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While most of us are excited to watch the upcoming Paris Olympic Games as fans from the comfort of our couches, one CAR member will travel to France to take part in providing care for the world’s greatest athletes. Dr. Bruce Forster will make the journey overseas as part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Canada’s radiology community is dedicated and innovative. The European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2024 offered a platform to demonstrate these qualities by engaging with medical societies and collaborating on an international stage. CAR President Dr. Ania Kielar, Past-President Dr. Gilles Soulez, and CEO Nick Neuheimer attended the event in Vienna, Austria from February 28-March 3.

Presented by GE HealthCare Earlier this year, GE HealthCare announced Health Canada’s approval of Omnipaque injection for Oral use, making it the first and only low-osmolar iodinated contrast media approved for oral use in Canada. Omnipaque injection for Oral Use is indicated in adults and pediatrics 1. CT is utilized in imaging of the GI

A highlight of the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting is the educational workshop that provides an in-depth and hands-on approach to learning about specific topics in radiology. This year, CAR 2024 kicks off with a day-long workshop on emergency radiology called Mastering ER Radiology: Accurate Diagnoses and Timely Decision-Making. Experts from across the country will come

Canada’s first ever medical specialty journal is celebrating a major milestone with its latest published volume. The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) released the first issue of its 75th volume earlier this month, continuing its leadership in quality and consistency in the field of radiology research. “The CARJ is the premier radiology publication in

The Affiliate Societies are an important part of the CAR and are critical to creating the educational content featured at CAR 2024. These groups are collections of experts who are dedicated to representing their subspecialty and disseminating their expertise. In addition to developing relevant educational sessions each year, the Affiliate Societies take the opportunity to

Academic journals like the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) and many others would not be possible without the dedicated work of peer reviewers. For CAR member Dr. Anass Benomar, the peer reviewing experience has been a rewarding journey. Over the past two years, Dr. Benomar has been recognized by the CARJ and the Radiology

Negotiating is a professional skill that needs to be learned and developed, and while some are great at negotiation, it does not come naturally to most. Earlier in February, the CAR partnered with the University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Medical Imaging to host Women in Radiology: Negotiation Skills, an informative evening dedicated

The CAR’s Outlook for 2024 By Dr. Ania Kielar, CAR President Coming into a new year, the CAR will continue to seek out new opportunities for advancement and enhancing patient care. Over the past few years, there have been some significant challenges in radiology and our members have worked tirelessly to advocate for enhancements in

A feature attraction of the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting is the exciting lineup of plenary sessions speakers. With the renowned radiology leaders speaking on a breadth of topics, CAR 2024 will be an event not to miss. Get to know the five plenary session speakers featured at CAR 2024. CAR 2024 Program Dr. Manickam “Nicks”