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February 15 marked the launch of the CAR’s national curriculum, “Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Foundations to Current Applications.” This initiative, championed by the CAR Artificial Intelligence (AI) Standing Committee, is the first and only curriculum of its kind to encompass the practical, technical, and ethical issues of AI integration into radiology from a Canadian perspective. Completing courses from this accredited curriculum will count toward your Royal College MOC requirements. Read More

A high-performing Association hinges on good governance. Over the past few years, the CAR governance structure has shifted from a policy-oriented model toward a results-based framework that places primary responsibility for oversight and accountability with the Board of Directors and the onus for planning and delivering on results with the CEO. In other words, the Board sets direction, monitors, and reports on results that are executed by the CEO and his team. Read More

The CAR will be hosting its first ever virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) from April 27-May 2, 2021 and we couldn’t be more excited! This year the CAR 2021 includes a Trainee Day (April 27) and a Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology (CSTR) Day (April 28) followed by four days of scientific programming for the broader radiology community. The scientific program is approved for a maximum of 20.25 credits (Section 1)*. Register today! Read More

We are pleased to offer two accredited symposia on Saturday, May 1 in conjunction with the CAR 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting. Clinical Perspective and Radiologic Screening for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Interactive Workshop and Physician Wellness – Burnout in Canadian Radiology: Stories from the Trenches. Both sessions are accredited under Section 1 of the MOC Program of the Royal College. Read More

Dr. Carole Dennie, cardiothoracic radiologist in Ottawa, is a Fellow of the CAR and President of the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology (CSTR). Her passion is teaching and providing access to continuous learning opportunities to enable the delivery of high-quality service throughout a radiologist’s work lifecycle. Her recent trips to Iqaluit have helped to make medical imaging equipment accessible in remote communities and illustrate that change is possible through active listening. Read More

Dr. Rolla Wilson, a prominent Canadian figure in radiology and one of the first female radiologists in Canada, died on January 25, 2021 at the age of 92. She was raised in Red Bank, New Brunswick, spent her career in Montreal, Quebec, and moved to Barbados in retirement. Read More

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A community comes together in response to the pandemic challenge and is stronger.

As we wrap up an incredibly challenging year, the CAR looks forward to new opportunities for 2021. In the last year I have heard from our members across the country about the many trials and tribulations caused by the pandemic. I have been moved by our members’ resilience in the face of this adversity. If there is a silver lining to 2020, it was seeing so many members step forward to lead their departments, hospitals, and provincial responses to managing the virus. Sharing this experience among the radiology community and constructively moving forward is the goal of the CAR. Read More

Today, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) in partnership with the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology (CSTR) is pleased to announce the initiation of a national project focused on the development of a new national lung cancer screening accreditation program and specialized education in CT lung cancer screening for radiologists. This project has been made possible through collaboration and financial support from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). Read More

Did you know the CAR has Affiliate Societies that members can join? The Affiliates are integrated with the CAR and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities for the radiology community. The CAR’s newest Affiliate, the Canadian Society of Abdominal Radiology (CSAR), officially launched in November 2020 after the inaugural meeting with the CSAR Executive. As a growing society the CSAR is currently seeking new members. Read More

In response to an open call for applications in Fall 2020, the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) and the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR) are pleased to award funding to two research projects related to COVID-19:

1. Using AI to Determine Prevalence of Pre- or Asymptomatic COVID-19 in Patients Undergoing Chest CT for a Non-COVID Indication within Eastern Ontario – A Collaborative Multicenter Observational Study
2. Using Virtual Reality as a Remote Educational Tool During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The hope is that this directed funding will help our community, and most importantly our patients, during these challenging times. Thank you to Bayer for partially supporting these awards. Read More

Dr. Jean Seely, renowned breast radiologist based in Ottawa, is committed to reducing the mortality and morbidity of breast cancer and to providing high quality breast imaging nationally and internationally. This month we highlight her contributions to the field with an emphasis on her interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion in radiology. Dr. Seely suggests strategies to improve gender inequities that hinge on data collection, education, and communication. Read More