It has been an exceptional year for the CAR Affiliate Societies. Each society has demonstrated remarkable leadership, collaboration, and dedication to advancing radiology in Canada. From delivering high-quality education, launching new guidelines, expanding research and strengthening national engagement, our Affiliate Societies have worked to enhance practice standards, advance the profession, and support radiologists across the country.
Educational Initiatives
The Affiliate Societies offer a variety of educational opportunities designed to support Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to their subspecialties.
Below are the most recent educational initiatives developed, with several to be released soon:
President Dr. Cameron Hague
- Case-based project on Incidental Pulmonary Nodule (IPN) & Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) – Soon to be released
- Case repository on Lung Screening CT Library – Soon to be released
Supported jointly by Astra Zeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim
President Dr. Iain Kirkpatrick
- Webinar: Advancing Care: Current Insights and Guidelines in Pelvic Imaging for Endometriosis
- Webinar: Insights Into Pelvic MRI for Endometriosis
- Case repository in support of the Prostate MRI white paper – Soon to be released
President Dr. Adnan Sheikh
- Webinar: Mastering Imaging of Acute Ankle Pain: Game-Changing Tips and Tricks
- Fellow Case Rounds: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto
President Dr. Elka Miller
- Webinar: Acute Abdomen in Children: Appendicitis
- Webinar: Think Fast, Diagnose Faster: Join the Quiz Game on Acute Abdomen in Children
President Dr. Viviane Khoury
- Webinar: Mastering Imaging of Acute Ankle Pain: Game-Changing Tips and Tricks
President Dr. Carolyn Flegg
- Webinar series: Basics of Breast Imaging, covering each modality – Scheduled for release in 2026
Practice Guidelines
The Affiliate Societies develop practice guidelines reflecting best practices within their subspecialties.
Below are the most recent practice guidelines developed, with several to be published soon:
Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) – Publication coming soon
Imaging of Patients with MASLD – Published in 2025
Developing a Stroke Imaging practice guideline for release in 2026
Fast Sequencing in Pediatric Imaging: Neuro MRI – Publication coming soon
Knee MRI Criteria – Publication coming soon
Developing Accreditation Standards for Breast Ultrasound Imaging for release in 2026
Get Involved
Membership in all Affiliate Societies is FREE with your CAR membership. Connect with peers, contribute to initiatives, and help shape the future of radiology. Join through the CAR member portal.