On November 8th radiology professionals from across the globe will come together to celebrate the International Day of Radiology. This annual event raises awareness for radiologists internationally and coincides with the day that Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen produced and detected x-rays in 1895.
The CAR will use this opportunity to raise awareness for radiologists and to educate stakeholders on the value that this field of medicine brings to the healthcare system. Many other professions including radiographers, medical radiological technologists and sonographers also commemorate this occasion as well.
This year’s theme is cardiac imaging. The focus will be on highlighting the essential role that imaging plays in the detection, diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases, increasing the quality of care and treatment of patients. Dr. Emil Lee, CAR President will be welcoming everyone to the reception. Dr. Jonathon Leipsic, Professor of Radiology and Cardiology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Chairman of the Department of Radiology for Providence Health Care and the Vice Chairman of Research for the UBC Department of Radiology, will be the spokesperson for this event. The European Society of Radiologists (ESR) published an article featuring Dr. Leipsic and will share it internationally. To coincide with this event, on November 5th and 6th, the CAR is hosting a Day on the Hill, where our radiologist members will gather to meet with MPs and educate them on the value of radiology.
For more information on the International Day of Radiology, we encourage you to visit their website.