The CAR will be recognized this spring for its excellence in several areas of growing strength for the organization. The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced its 2025 Chapter Recognition Awards, awarding the CAR the Award in Overall Excellence.
The ACR offers Chapter Recognition Awards for several categories: Government Relations, Meetings and Education, Membership, and Overall Excellence.
The Chapter Recognition Award is the second consecutive award the CAR has received, having been recognized in 2024 for Government Relations. This is the first time the CAR has won the award for Overall Excellence.
“Your dedication in key areas, such as government relations, educational programming, and membership engagement, truly stands out,” said Christopher Mutter, Chair of the ACR Chapter Committee. “The breadth and consistency of your efforts reflect a strong commitment to advancing your chapter and supporting your members.”
The CAR has made notable changes in each of the key areas that are judged for the award:
Membership
- Creation of the Radiology Leadership Program
- Facilitation of the Medical Student Network (MSN) Mentorship Program
- Hosting webinars focused on improving our members’ professional development
- Evidence Based Investing and Personal Financial Planning
- 3-part series on AI Transcription Tools
- Practice Efficiency Webinar
- Scholarships for Residents and Medical Students to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting
- Hosting mock interviews for medical students ahead of Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) interviews
- High engagement in working groups, standing committees, and affiliate societies
- Launch of a new affiliate society –Breast Radiologists of Canada
Meetings and Education
- Highly anticipated networking opportunities and world-class speakers at the Annual Scientific Meeting
- Building and launching a new CPD platform
- High-quality content for on-demand learning
- Expert-led courses
- Presence at key international scientific meetings like RSNA and ECR
- Consistently hosting innovative webinars featuring knowledgeable speakers and industry experts
Government Relations
Capture your chapter’s successes, initiatives, activities and events in both state- and federal-level government relations
- Highest ever engagement with federal government leaders at 2025 Day on the Hill, resulting in over 30 meetings with influential officials
- Quotes from a national press conference picked up on CPAC and other news stations
- Received dozens of interview requests from the Globe and Mail, the Hill Times, Canadian Healthcare Technology, and more
CAR Vice President Dr. J.P. King will be attending the ACR annual meeting over the first weekend in May to accept the award on behalf of the CAR. Dr Michael Patlas (University of Toronto, Chair) will be receiving the prestigious Fellow of the ACR award at the same meeting.