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About

The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CAR Journal) is a peer-reviewed, Medline-indexed publication that presents a broad scientific review of radiology in Canada. Since its first publication in 1950, the journal has been dedicated to publishing articles pertaining to current, cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic radiology as well as guidance on emerging techniques and technologies.

The CAR Journal brings the latest information to subscribers four times per year, online and in print. Article types considered for publication include original research articles, review articles, and letters to the Editor.

This journal is published on behalf of the Canadian Association of Radiologists.

Mandate

To support the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal in reaching its full potential as a scientific publication while providing scholarly input, oversight, and contacts.

Goals and Objectives

Preserve and enhance the journal's reputation as a trusted source of high-quality scientific and educational information.
Solicit or write manuscripts for consideration for publication, including original research and review articles, and editorials.
Contribute to the ongoing development of efficient procedures for the peer review and approval processes and for the presentation of clear instructions to any author wishing to submit material to the journal.
Maintain the highest standards of peer review, in line with the current guidelines from relevant bodies (e.g. Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Provide strategic planning support and insight for the Journal and Editorial Office.

Editorial Board

International Advisory Board

CARJ Standing Committee

Standing committees are a permanent part of CAR's organization structure and are established for an indefinite period; they have a continued existence and are formed to do their assigned work on an ongoing basis. They are comprised of CAR members representing the different radiology subspecialties and the diverse areas of practice across the radiology community. They are responsible for performing functions that are essential to the operation of the organization.

The CARJ Standing Committee supports the development of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) as it relates to the impact factor, submission rate, financial performance, publisher performance, circulation and Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) membership engagement. It was created in July 2016 and supports the journal in reaching its full potential as a scientific publication while contributing to its development as a valuable facet of the CAR’s overarching communications and membership engagement platforms.

Membership

Birjit Ertl-Wagner (ON), Chair
Silvia Chang (BC)
Marco Essig (MB)
Kate Hanneman (ON)
Iain Kirkpatrick (MB)
Marie-Constance Lacasse (QC)
Michael Patlas (ON)
Gilles Soulez (QC)

Editor's Award

The Editor’s Award of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal recognizes research papers that represent novelty, quality, importance, and which have potential high scientific and clinical impact. The award winner is determined by the Selection Committee, which comprises members of the CARJ Editorial Board and Standing Committee.

Peer Review Recognition

The ability of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) to publish high-quality scientific and educational content is the direct result of the efforts of its peer reviewers. These tireless volunteers contribute their time and expertise to ensure that the material published in our journal is of the quality and rigor that our readers have come to expect.

Mentorship

CARJ Reviewer Mentorship Program

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) Editorial Board and Standing Committee Members will mentor radiology residents currently training in a Canadian residency program. Each mentor will help a resident mentee to draft four reviews of original research manuscripts per year in the mentor's area of subspecialty expertise. Both mentor and mentee will receive a credit for the review.

The two major tenets of peer review are to evaluate the quality of the study design (e.g., are there significant sources of bias), and the completeness of reporting (e.g., has all data been presented to allow readers to determine bias and generalizability).

Who can apply

Candidates must be enrolled in a Canadian residency program
Candidates must be PGY-3 or PGY-4 at the time of application
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
Term: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Mentorships are available in: abdominal imaging, neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, breast imaging, and MSK imaging.

To apply, please submit a 1-page Letter of Intent and CV with a list of professional social media accounts to [email protected] with the subject line “CARJ Reviewer Mentorship Program”.

CARJ Editor-in-Training

The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) is seeking applications from radiology residents to serve as Editor-in-Training (EIT) on its Editorial Board. The EIT position is designed to educate radiology trainees interested in an academic career in the peer review and scientific publication process. Learn about reviewing, editing, and promoting radiology research!

Who can apply

Candidates must be enrolled in a Canadian residency program
Candidates must be PGY-3 at the time of application
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
Interviews: Week of September 19 (TBC)
Term: January 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025

To apply, please submit pa 1-page Letter of Intent and CV to [email protected] with the subject line “CARJ Editor-in-Training Application”.

Social Media

LinkedIn @CanadianAssociationofRadiologistsJournal

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twitter.com/CanRadJournal

OnlineFirst Visual Abstracts

Did you know that the CARJ now features graphical abstracts? There is increasing evidence to suggest that graphical abstracts increase the visibility and dissemination of research on social media, and can help drive readers to scholarly work, including guidelines. Click through and check out a selection visual abstracts from the most recently published papers.

Do you have original research, a review article or guideline for submission to the journal? It will now feature a graphical abstract! Click here for more information or contact [email protected].

Podcasts

Radiology Roundtable Podcasts

We are very excited to announce the launch of Radiology Roundtable, a podcast by the Canadian Association of Radiology Journal. Each month, we will have an informal chat with the authors of some of the most interesting papers we have published.

We invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

Please tell your friends and feel free to leave us your comments!

– Dr. Michael Patlas, Editor-in-Chief, CARJ

Thank you to the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) for their generous funding support of the podcast.

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Episode 5: The Landscape of Rural and Remote Radiology in Canada
January 16, 2024

Drs. Satheesh Krishna and David Leswick discuss rural and remote radiology in Canada with podcast guests Drs. Malcolm Davidson and Sarah (Sally) Harvie. In this episode, they will outline some of the opportunities and challenges of practicing in these settings and share personal and rewarding experiences of community radiology. There are lots of interesting and innovative approaches to working in rural and remote centres, and you won’t want to miss learning all about it – especially if you are considering a career in community radiology.

Based on this paper: The Landscape of Rural and Remote Radiology in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges

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Episode 4: The Current and Future State of Interventional Radiology
December 12, 2023

Today on Radiology Roundtable, Drs. Satheesh Krishna and David Leswick talk all about interventional radiology (IR) guests Drs. Tara Graham and Ramin Hamidizadeh. “When looking to the future state of IR in Canada, it is important to understand our past and the trajectory of IR practice in our country.” The co-authors will highlight the opportunities and challenges of IR today and explore the future of their specialty. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about IR and hear their predictions for what the future may hold.

Based on this paper: Looking Into the Future: The Current and Future State of IR in Canada

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Episode 3 – Social Media and Radiology Medical Education
November 14, 2023

In this episode of Radiology Roundtable, Drs. Satheesh Krishna and David Leswick discuss the impact of social media on radiology practice, research, and medical education with Dr. Matthew McInnes and MD Candidate Benjamin Katzman. Together, they share their views and opinions from the perspectives of mentor and trainee, including several pros and cons of using social media platforms. Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. You won’t want to miss this stimulating conversation!

Based on this paper: The Role of Twitter in Radiology Medical Education and Research: A Review of Current Practices and Drawbacks

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Episode 2 – Misinformation and Breast Screening
October 10, 2023

Join co-hosts Drs. Satheesh Krishna and David Leswick in their discussion with co-authors Drs. Charlotte Yong-Hing and Jean Seely about breast screening in Canada. They touch on some of the practical aspects of expanding the breast imaging programs, and their approaches to counselling women < 40 years, and women > 70 years. If you have been discussing this paper among your peers, then you should definitely tune in to hear from two of Canada’s leading experts in breast imaging.

Source Paper: Addressing Misinformation About the Canadian Breast Screening Guidelines
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Episode 1 – ChatGPT in Radiology
September 12, 2023

In the inaugural Radiology Roundtable episode, co-hosts Drs. Satheesh Krishna and David Leswick chat about the recent publication on how well ChatGPT-3 performed on questions from the daily clinical routine of radiologists. Co-authors Drs. Birgit Ertl-Wagner and Matthias Wagner provide their insights and future predictions on how AI can be used in the field of radiology and its future impact on not only the medial imaging specialty, but medicine in general. You won’t want to miss this interesting and engaging discussion that will leave you thinking how AI will impact my practice?

Source Paper: Accuracy of Information and References Using ChatGPT-3 for Retrieval of Clinical Radiological Information
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Resources

International Collaborations

Check out the latest contributions from the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology’s (SERAM) online journal Espacio editorial virtual. This is an exciting international collaboration that provides CAR members with access to two Spanish articles on a quarterly basis.

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