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By Dr. Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias – Radiology Resident in the US As a Canadian citizen, having a foot on both sides of the border throughout radiology residency can be daunting. While opportunities in the United States are abundant, there are visa limitations that may restrict where Canadians are able to pursue fellowship training. For those

The CAR is thrilled to announce its new Affiliate Society, the Canadian Society of Skeletal Radiology (CSSR), and delighted to introduce the esteemed Dr. Viviane Khoury as the inaugural President of the CSSR. Dr. Viviane Khoury, CSSR President Dr. Khoury, a distinguished musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist based in Montreal, brings a wealth of experience and a

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly built into technologies that we use in our everyday lives, and while it seems benign to use AI to delete an unwanted object from the background of a photo or draft a contract, the stakes are much higher when AI is brought into the field of medical imaging and the

Over the last twelve months, a plethora of exciting and enriching opportunities emerged to acquire Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits through the collaborative efforts of the CAR and its cutting-edge learning management system, RAD Academy. Recognized by its commitment to advancing professional development, CAR members were presented with a spectrum of avenues to accrue credits.

It was another great year of supporting excellence in radiology research and education for the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF). Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, there were numerous great accomplishments throughout the year to recognize. Awards The CAR 2023 Awards Ceremony was a tremendous success, and a new bar was set for future

Canada’s most important radiology event, CAR 2024, returns to Montréal with an incredible lineup of plenary session speakers and educational sessions that highlight a weekend full of learning, social events, and networking with the radiology community. Plenary Session Speakers The plenary session speakers at CAR 2024 bring their expertise from a balanced variety of subspecialties

The CAR could not be more pleased to return to Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America’s Annual Meeting from November 26th-29th. With over 300 presenters, Canadian radiologists certainly made their mark on the international stage. The RNSA event is the largest conferences for radiologists in the world. The theme for the event was

The CAR 2023-27 Strategic Plan sets out the Association’s goals and objectives and will help to guide the work of the CAR. This plan stems from a session with our Board of Directors in September 2022 in Halifax. Consultations with the Board and a member survey were the driving forces behind the development of this plan.

CAR President Dr. Ania Kielar shares highlights from this past year The pandemic had a dramatic impact on healthcare delivery over the last few years. Although the acute pressures of COVID-19 are mostly behind us, patients continue to face lengthy waitlists for medical imaging. This is due to an array of variables including health human

The CAR and the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) are pleased to announce a new initiative with the Faculty of Radiologists in Ireland. This year’s recipient is Dr. Hannah Hughes of Dublin. This initiative allows trainees to apply for an Editor-in-Training (EIT) opportunity to acquire skills in critical analysis and medical journalism. The recipient