CAR - Canadian Association of Radiologists

The Canadian Association of Radiologists is the national specialty association for radiologists, dedicated to medical imaging excellence in patient care

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Discover the Key Benefits and Initiatives of Joining the Affiliate Societies

The CAR Affiliate Societies protect and advocate for your subspecialty profession by addressing your needs and priorities. Come and collaborate with us and make a difference!

Join one of the Affiliate Societies in your subspecialty to amplify your knowledge, gain access to invaluable resources, and connect with influential peers. The four Affiliate Societies are:

Networking

  • Attend networking and social events for affiliate society members during CAR 2024 and RSNA annual meetings
  • Participate in annual business meetings and live-stage presentations
  • Promote activities on the affiliate societies’ webpages and through social media
  • Stay tuned for the upcoming Discussion Forum Groups exclusive to our Affiliate Society members

Advancing Patient Care and Research Innovation

  • Play a leadership role in the development and review of imaging practice guidelines and protocols for standardization
  • Opportunity to publish articles for the CAR journal
  • Foster research in all aspects of your subspecialty imaging
  • Review resources within your subspecialty and provide feedback
  • Join a subcommittee and participate in research and patient care projects related to your subspecialty

Continuing Professional Development

  • Organize and develop subspecialty educational sessions during the annual CAR conference
  • Contribute to content for RAD Academy, CAR’s complimentary learning platform
  • Promote dedicated courses targeted to the radiology community
  • Develop workshops, webinars, lectures, eLearning modules and more within your subspecialty

Membership fees are complimentary for current CAR members and available to emergency, abdominal, pediatric, thoracic, and general radiologists, as well as current fellows or residents. To become an Affiliate Society member, join through the CAR member portal or email [email protected].