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A Day in a Life of a Radiologist at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games

Sports imaging is a widely known subspecialty amongst the radiology community but not necessarily to the rest of the world. The role that radiologists play and the importance of medical imaging in sports medicine is not necessarily top of mind to the average lay person. This summer there will be an opportunity to highlight this important work during one of the largest events in the world, the 2020 (2021) Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo, Japan. Read More

To help improve equality in access to healthcare, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation will be providing funding for an innovative project focused on improving access to healthcare for remote communities. This was made possible through a donation of $1 million from TD Bank Group. Read More

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As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, the CAR Board of Directors has been actively involved in meeting with MPs from across the country. The goal is to obtain support for CAR’s priorities in obtaining a $1.5 Billion + investment in medical imaging equipment and health human resources. Read More

Meet the Canadian Emergency, Trauma and Acute Care Radiology Society (CETARS), one of CAR’s four affiliate societies. CETARS officially joined as a CAR affiliate on July 13, 2020, after the inaugural meeting of their Executive Committee. Working under the direction of the CAR Board of Directors, CAR Affiliate Societies provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities with the radiology community. Working together the CAR can deliver the most value for members while maintaining distinct mandates. Read More

The current CAR strategic plan clearly outlines goals and objectives for 2018-2022. It is centered around a framework that supports the Association’s vision of being the national voice for imaging excellence in patient care. We have achieved many of our initiatives and it is now time to plan for our future! As a valued member, we invite you to share your thoughts and opinions through a brief survey, with the chance to win one of ten $25 Starbucks gift cards. Read More

We are so proud of our Research Grant awardees who selflessly dedicate their time to carry out medical research to benefit radiologic care for patients. This testimonial from a past grant recipient captures the value and impact that this award provides. Read More

Sponsored Content by SIEMENS Healthineers Dual Source CT is an established technology with a high number of benefits. These benefits are relevant for all “standard” cardiac fields, whether it be coronary artery disease, structural heart disease or congenital heart disease. But is there still something new to explore? For example, why not use Dual Source CT for specific applications instead of MRI or transesophageal echo-cardiography (TEE)? Or even use Dual Source CT images to plan leaflet repair for tricuspid regurgitation? Let’s deep-dive into some potential future topics our customer recently explored. Read More

The Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) is a new CAR affiliate society and recently launched their new logo and webpage. CanSPR strives to encourage educational, research and networking connections to maintain the highest standards of pediatric imaging across Canada. Representation of the founding members include senior leading pediatric radiologists from across the country. Read More

Dr. Christine Molnar was named a Fellow of the CAR in May 2021. She practices nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging of Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta. She has decades of experience in leadership roles with the Alberta Society of Radiology (ASR) and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA). She sees great opportunities for the CAR to foster a unified voice around humanity in medicine and navigating the virtual world; inter-specialty collaboration; and, mentorship. Read More

In February 2021, we launched the CAR’s national curriculum, “Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Foundations to Current Applications,” consisting of five courses and multiple modules to be rolled out over time. Grounded in the latest science and developed by experts in the field, the modules offer a wealth of knowledge that is tailored for radiologists. So, where are we now?

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Both Drs. Costa and Miller, members of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) Editorial Board, consider research as the foundation of medical education and training. Research projects can improve radiology skills and keep the radiologist up to date with changes in the field. At both Dalhousie and the University of Ottawa, teams are conducting patient-centered, clinically impactful research. Read More

The CAR recently developed a contrast agent infographic to inform patients, families, and the public about types of contrast, common uses, and the patient experience with medical imaging that uses contrast. The infographic can be displayed by radiologists in their facilities across Canada and promoted online. It is a patient-facing document that addresses common patient concerns. This project was championed by CAR members Drs. Marco Essig (University of Manitoba) and Nick Schieda (University of Ottawa). Read More