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A prominent Canadian radiologist will be a featured keynote speaker in Ukraine at Congress ARU 2025. Dr. Michael Patlas was invited to deliver a keynote presentation on emergency radiology in Kyiv, Ukraine from September 10-12, 2025. “It is a tremendous honour to be named a keynote speaker for the national conference,” said Dr. Patlas. “It […]

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology continues to evolve and enter the healthcare space, government oversight of post-market products is critical. CAR President Dr. Alison Harris recently met with her local Member of Parliament (MP) to discuss this important topic. “I am fortunate that MP Noormohamed is the MP for my neighbourhood – Vancouver Granville,

You can earn your Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits this fall with our engaging CPD activities that cover several subspecialty topics. Workshop Through the Expert Lens: Mastering ILD Imaging October 4-5 Enhance your knowledge of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) at this 2-day advanced workshop for radiologists involved in the interpretation of ILD. Attendees will take

Every year, the CAR Journal (CARJ) publishes high-quality studies from radiologists and researchers and selects a stand-out publication as the Editor’s Award for Best Paper. The entire CARJ editorial team is pleased to announce the 2025 winning publication: Quantitative Assessment of Computed Tomography Energy Use and Cost Savings Through Overnight and Weekend Power Down in

When a textbook can maintain a place on Amazon’s Best Seller list, the work demonstrates a level of academic authority that is respected and consistently in demand. Dr. Michael Patlas (University of Toronto) authored a textbook that recently peaked in the top 20 out of 100 textbooks in its category. Announced by the University of

The CAR has consistently advocated for the Federal Government to invest in radiology to address long wait times for examinations and increase access to medical imaging for Canadian patients. The Canadian Drug Administration (CDA) recently completed two health technology reviews of MRI and CT capacities, and the overall findings echo the CAR’s advocacy priorities. The

The CAR and its members have consistently made environmental sustainability a priority in radiology, through research, presentations, publications, and more. Radiology departments are high consumers of energy and are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. To help medical imaging professionals navigate environmental sustainability in their departments, the CAR produced the Environmental Sustainability in Radiology

I am happily embracing the first few months of my role as President, taking over from Dr. Ania Kielar in April at CAR 2025. I would like to provide a summer update with our latest initiatives and plans for the rest of the year. Advocating for Radiologists and Canadian Patients The fall season brings with

Are you a CAR member looking to expand your professional network, stay at the forefront of radiology advancements, and collaborate with like-minded professionals? We invite you to join the CAR Affiliate Societies, an opportunity to connect with specialized subspecialty groups within the radiology community to elevate your career. Discover the key Benefits of Joining the

The CAR has become a member of Research Canada and is pleased to announce this new collaboration. Research Canada is a “national alliance dedicated to strengthening Canada’s health research and innovation ecosystem” that works with the federal government to make sure that key health priorities and policies remain in focus for federal decision makers. “We