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The CAR Affiliate Societies are integrated with the CAR and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities with the Canadian radiology community. Come and collaborate with us and make a difference. Discover the roles, goals, and objectives of each Affiliate Society:

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is aware of the global shortage of iodinated contrast media (ICM). The CAR has been monitoring the situation at a national level with both our radiologist members and industry partners. In addition, the CAR has met with Health Canada to gain a better understanding of its efforts to monitor

Have you ever felt soreness or discomfort after spending hours at your workstation? Instead of enhancing the work of a radiologist or trainee, workstations are often the cause of musculoskeletal discomfort that can quickly inflame injury or lead to burnout. Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing led a national ergonomics survey and presented the results during a plenary

The CAR Resident and Fellow Section will be under new leadership in the upcoming academic year. Dr. Kiana Lebel is set to take over as RFS Chair for 2022-23, a role previously occupied by the departing RFS Chair Dr. Jessica Dobson.

Each of the CAR Affiliate Societies are led by incredible professionals. Meet each of the Presidents and get to know their thoughts on being integrated with the CAR, which provides many opportunities for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities with the Canadian radiology community.

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Thanks to all the participants, sponsors, and staff who made CAR 2022 an overwhelming success! The event featured prominent speakers, engaging presentations, and fun social events. Review the CAR 2022 Snapshot today.

Earlier this month, the Minister of Finance unveiled the 2022 Federal Budget. The focus of this year’s budget was largely centred around affordable housing and the environment. From a healthcare perspective it was quite light and most of the health-related spending was targeted towards the pandemic recovery.

Featuring Outgoing  Annual Scientific Meeting Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Patlas It was another tremendous year at the Canadian Association of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting (CAR 2022), with dozens of engaging speakers, presentations, and social events, drawing in nearly 700 attendees for the virtual event. CAR 2022 spanned five days in early April and brought

Background As previously announced, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is redoing its diagnostic referral guidelines. Last released in 2012, the CAR imaging referral guidelines consisted of recommendations for 338 clinical/diagnostic scenarios over 13 sections: Breast Disease, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal System, Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal System, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Spine, Thoracic,