The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) recently released a position statement on Breast Density and Supplemental Screening. This position statement was developed in response to increased media attention on mammographic breast density, as well as North American legislative changes. Read More

Though Dr. Anita Chakravarti did not know it at the time, a family vacation she took some 20 years ago would change her life forever. Dr. Chakravarti — a professor at the University of Saskatchewan, retired anesthesiologist and CEO of the health and wellness company [M]POWER Mindful Professional Practice — had gone on a three-week road trip with her husband and children through British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. Read More

The CRF Board gathered in Ottawa in October 2018 for a landmark facilitated strategic planning session. The resultant five-year plan aims to solidify our position as an effective, responsive not-for-profit organization, supporting imaging research, innovation and education in Canada and beyond, whilst demonstrating best practices in raising funds. Read More

The Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) kicked off its second annual conference on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 over the Victoria Day long weekend in historic Quebec City. The conference, held in conjunction with the Société de Radiologie du Québec and Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists, welcomed over 200 radiologists, physicists, medical radiation technologists and family physicians. Read More

Join an elite group of 500 leaders from Canada’s radiology community to forge a path of innovation in radiological science and technology. This campaign of the Canadian Radiological Foundation is designed to create a solid foundation of $250,000 in annualized giving to develop programs and partnerships. Read More

What a busy year it has been! The CSTR would like to let you know what we’ve been up to this past year and what is coming up next. Read More

These days, it’s easy to diversify your investment portfolio, whether you have $500 or $5 million to invest. Diversifying means not putting all your eggs in one basket. When you diversify, it helps to reduce risk, but it doesn’t completely eliminate it. Read More

The CSBI Conference is only two weeks away! This interdisciplinary event is not only geared towards radiologists but also technologists, physicists and family physicians. CSBI members receive a registration discount. Read More

Burnout in the radiologist community is real. It is serious. A recent CARJ article reported about burnout. MDFM has a keen interest in physicians wellbeing and working with the CAR to help offer resources to CAR members to reduce their stress and promote work life balance. Read More

The CAR is pleased to announce our partnership with Christie Innomed! After years of working together, we are taking our relationship to the next level and formalizing our collaboration to help elevate imaging in Canada. Read More

Water damage is the one of the most frequent causes of property loss for clinics and businesses insured in BMS association programs. Not only does this type of loss typically result in damage to your own equipment and property, but water leaks often damage neighbouring units too. Read More

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) supports the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) in expressing serious concern regarding the recently released 2018 Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care (CTFPHC) updated guidelines for breast cancer screening. Read More

On January 1, 2019, new rules about passive income took effect, and many incorporated physicians could feel the consequences. As you probably remember, the government passed new tax legislation in June 2018 around private corporations and passive income. If your medical professional corporation earns too much passive income, this could limit access to the small business tax rate on your professional earnings. Read More

Important information about the regulation of diagnostic medical sonographers Sonographers are now regulated with the CMRTO The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has made the necessary regulations for CMRTO to regulate diagnostic medical sonographers as a fifth specialty. These regulations made under the Medical Radiation Technology Act came into force on January 1, 2018. Read More

Maclean’s magazine recently featured a special section on the advancements in cancer care in Canada. Three prominent CAR members were asked to contribute their expertise on how their patients benefit from the latest trends in medical imaging cancer screening. Read More

Recognizing Canada’s unique social milieu, legislation and legal environment, population diversity and healthcare access, the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) was formed in order to guide Canadian radiologists, allied healthcare specialists, family physicians as well as patients and educators. Read More