The CAR Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group is thrilled to share its recently published CaRMs article, led by Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, which specifically addresses equality in the residency selection process. We extend our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who contributed their time and unwavering commitment to this important work. Read More
News
Dr. Cynthia Walsh Re-elected to Ontario Medical Association Board of Directors
Dr. Cynthia Walsh, CAR member, is an academic abdominal radiologist at the Ottawa Hospital and was recently re-elected as a Board Director for the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). Read More
CAR-CSTR Launch QUEST: Lung on RAD Academy
Prioritize Lung Cancer Screening Education as the next step in your training journey! The CAR and CSTR have developed accredited comprehensive educational content for radiologists focused on the imaging interpretation and reporting of lung cancer screening – QUEST: Introduction to Lung Cancer Screening. Read More
Presidency Transitions from Dr. Gilles Soulez to Dr. Ania Kielar at CAR 2023
Stable organizations can transition easily between different leaders over time, and the CAR has recently gone through such a change. At the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Montréal, the CAR held a ceremonial moment to honour the next presidential transition during the CAR Awards. Read More
CAR 2023 – A Tremendous Success!
From April 27-30, the CAR Annual Scientific Meeting returned to an in-person event and welcomed over 650 participants. The meeting was hosted at a new venue – Le Westin Montréal and the theme for this year’s meeting was Advancing Imaging Care Through Innovation. The standing-room-only event drew radiologists, radiology directors, fellows, residents, medical students, sonographers, and medical radiation technologists as well as industry vendors from across Canada. The weekend featured stellar educational sessions with expert speakers, engaging networking opportunities, an award ceremony that spotlighted a presidential transition, and many more amazing events. Read More
What’s New with the Canadian Radiological Foundation
On April 28, 2023, the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) met in Montreal during the CAR Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) at Le Westin. During the course of the Board meeting, the CRF welcomed their newest Board members, Drs. Narinder Paul (Chair, Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology) and Kiana Lebel (Past CAR Resident and Fellow Section Chair). The focus of the meeting was very much aimed at the future strategic direction for the foundation and fundraising. Read More
Announcing the New Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the CAR Affiliate Societies
On April 27, the CAR Affiliate Societies met during the CAR 2023 in Montréal and are thrilled to announce their successful presidency exchanges. There are new Presidents and Vice-Presidents for the CETARS, the CSAR, and the CSTR. The CAR would like to take this opportunity to introduce them. Read More
Highlights from the April 2023 Board Meeting
Featuring Advancements in Artificial Intelligence at CAR 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT are growing in popularity for their ability to rapidly answer even the most complex queries and perform tasks that otherwise would be laborious for the user, like writing ad copy or putting together a legal contract. AI programs are on the path to ubiquity and industries are approaching them to identify benefits and drawbacks, including radiology. The CAR is incorporating this topic at CAR 2023 with an educational session entitled An AI Fireside Chat with the Experts. Read More
Network with the Affiliate Societies at CAR 2023
Representatives from the CAR Affiliate Societies will be at CAR 2023 and are looking forward to connecting with you! Check out all the CAR Affiliate Societies’ upcoming networking opportunities. Read More
One Week and Counting Before the Radiology Community Convenes in Montreal for CAR 2023
Canada’s radiology community is packing their suitcases and preparing to gather in Montreal for the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting (CAR 2023) from April 27-30. The premiere radiology event in Canada, CAR 2023 is taking place at a beautiful new venue – Le Westin Montreal – and offers a weekend full of exciting events. Read More
Canada Leaves a Lasting Impression in Vienna
From March 1st-5th, the CAR attended the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria. The ECR is one of the largest annual medical meetings in Europe and the second-largest radiological meeting for radiology professionals, radiographers, physicists, and industry members in the world. Read More