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The Affiliate Societies are expanding to include a critical subspecialty area. The CAR is thrilled to announce its newest Affiliate Society, the Breast Radiologists of Canada (BRC), and delighted to introduce Dr. Carolyn Flegg as the inaugural President. The BRC unites a dedicated group of radiologists with a shared mission: to advance breast imaging in Canada through education, […]

In the coming weeks, several CAR members will convene in Ottawa to put into motion the CAR’s strategic advocacy plan for the Federal Government as it builds its 2026 budget. What is Day on the Hill? Known as Day on the Hill, this annual event is comprised of coordinated meetings with Canadian government officials and

The CAR Annual Scientific Meeting offers an excellent opportunity to share your insights with Canada’s leading radiologists and groups of your peers by submitting your work to the Scientific and Educational Abstract Competition. The competition is a feature event for attendees and often a career-defining experience for participants. Davy Vanderweyen was the lead author of

During the upcoming fall advocacy season, the CAR will be meeting with MPs, Senators, and senior decision makers as part of our ongoing efforts to advance our priorities on behalf of our members and the broader Canadian radiology community.  In our 2026 Pre-Budget Submission, the CAR has outlined several key priorities. Investing in People: Building

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