The premiere radiology event in Canada is right around the corner! Members of the radiology community will come together for the CAR’s virtual Annual Scientific Meeting from April 6-10. This event will feature a stellar lineup of plenary sessions, academic presentations, educational sessions, and lots more. [Read more…] about CAR 2022 is Less Than Two Weeks Away

Tackling Medical Imaging Wait Lists and Supporting Our Members Through the Enduring Pandemic

By Dr. Gilles Soulez, CAR President

As we endure another challenging year, the CAR is looking forward to capitalizing on our successes and seeking out new opportunities for advancement. Over the course of the last year, we recognize that our members have had to adapt to the everlasting pandemic and have had to work even harder to provide quality patient care in a much more restrictive fashion. [Read more…] about The CAR’s Outlook for 2022

CAR President, Dr. Gilles Soulez Shares Highlights From his Inaugural Year as CAR President

The pandemic has presented many challenges for the radiology community. COVID has not only changed our practices but also added to the extensive waitlists experienced by patients for medical imaging. Even with procedures returning to more than 80% capacity in most jurisdictions, pandemic protocols, while necessary, have added to the time it takes to complete medical imaging tests. The shortage of human resources is another significant factor limiting our productivity across the country. As a result, patients are now waiting even longer than before, creating a desperate situation for imaging in Canada. Under the leadership of the Board of Directors, the CAR has demonstrated resiliency and leadership during this difficult time, emerging stronger as one of the leading specialty societies in the pandemic response. [Read more…] about 2021 – A Year in Review and Outlook for 2022

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 4 minute survey, with the chance to win one of ten $25 Starbucks gift cards. [Read more…] about CAR Strategic Plan Survey – Let Us Buy You a Coffee!

An exciting lineup of members of the radiology community is preparing to present their ideas and research at the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting in 2022 – The Radiologist-Clinician: Putting the Patient at the Centre of Care. Registration is now open for Canada’s premiere radiology event running April 7-10, 2022. [Read more…] about Leaders in Radiology to Present at CAR 2022

Did you know the CAR has Affiliate Societies that members can join? Do you work in a sub-specialty where you would love to network, collaborate, and obtain more knowledge with other sub-specialists like yourself?

The Affiliates are integrated with the CAR while maintaining distinct mandates and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities to the radiology community. [Read more…] about Join the CAR Affiliate Societies

The Call for Abstracts is Now Open

Get your research in front of reviewers, committee members and peers for CAR 2022! All members and non-members are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the 85th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), April 7 – 10, 2022. [Read more…] about CAR 2022 Call for Abstracts