Delivering exceptional member value is a perennial priority for the CAR and a great way to continuously achieve this is to form new relationships and bring in new benefits for members. Read More

A CAR member in Toronto is being honoured by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) for his impact on radiology education. Dr. Satheesh Krishna will receive the RSNA Rising Star Award at RSNA 2024. Read More

Niagara Health has become the first organization in Canada to receive CT Accreditation from the CAR, marking a significant milestone in its Medical Imaging program and demonstrating the organization's commitment to high-quality patient care. Read More

A collection of historical records of radiology in Canada soon will be re-homed.

Dr. Brian Lentle is a retired radiologist in British Columbia. He is the current owner of a collection of books and papers documenting Canadian radiology history, deciding to graciously donate the artefacts to Queen's University upon being properly inventoried. While no formal discussions of transfer have taken place, Dr. Lentle's intention is to accompany the donation with a financial gift to contribute to its maintenance. Read More

The average runner in the Chicago Marathon finishes the 42.2k road race in around 4:20:00 - a beatable standard for CAR Board Member Dr. Richard Walker. Read More

The committee tasked with assembling the content and speakers for the CAR's Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be under new leadership soon.

The Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) will say goodbye to its current chair, Dr. Tanya Chawla, and welcome a new leader in the spring of 2025. Read More

Every institution needs the proper tools to maintain high standards for patient care and safety. The CAR is excited to introduce two new tools to help accredit your institution and maintain certifications across different modalities. Read More

Reviewing and editing submissions for the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) requires detailed coordination and the tireless work of many hands. The CAR and the CARJ are pleased to congratulate the 2024 Outstanding Reviewers and welcome the new faces who are taking part in the Reviewer Mentorship Program and as Editors-in-Training. Read More

A dedicated and long-standing CAR member has earned a distinguished leadership position at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM).

The CAR is pleased to congratulate Past-President Dr. Gilles Soulez on being promoted to the Head of the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at CHUM. Read More

A radiology society from across the world has recognized Dr. Michael Patlas' work in the field of emergency radiology by bringing him into their membership. Earlier this month, committee members of India's Society of Emergency Radiology (SER) voted unanimously to name Dr. Patlas as an Honourary Member. Read More

Two radiologists are finishing up their time as Editors-in-Training (EIT) of the CAR Journal (CARJ). Dr. Hannah Hughes and Dr. Karl Narvacan have both spent the past year working under the leadership of other CAR members as part of the EIT program. Read More

Two CAR members have contributed the Canadian perspectives for a major book project cataloguing the history of radiological breakthroughs around the world. Dr. Ian Hammond and Dr. Brian Lentle were approached by the Société Française de Radiologie (SFR), in collaboration with the International Society for the History of Radiology (ISHRAD), to participate in a biographical compilation of international pioneers in radiology. Read More

A winning project at CAR 2024 is receiving added recognition from Canada's leading radiology journal.

Pediatric Neurosonography: A Comprehensive Review and Systematic Approach won first place at CAR 2024's Abstract Competition in the Educational Exhibits category. This paper was also selected to receive the prestigious honour of being published in the Canadian Association of Radiology Journal (CARJ). Read More

The CAR sadly shares the news of the passing of Dr. Clifford Levi of Manitoba. Dr. Levi's career in medicine spanned more than 40 years at the Manitoba Health Sciences Centre (MHSC), leading the section of ultrasound for 22 years and holding many academic titles along the way. Read More

Attend presentations from leading speakers, network with members of the CAR Board, and more in September and October. The CAR's Event Calendar is loaded with opportunities for CME credits on subspecialty topics, networking events, and much more.

Take a quick look at the upcoming events led by the CAR and collaborations with an amazing group of organizations. Read More

The CAR Journal (CARJ) is proud to select Atrial Strain by Feature-Tracking Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Features, Feasibility, and Reproducibility as the 2024 Editor's Award winner.

Congratulations to each of the authors involved in the research and publication of this year's winning article: Drs. Pierpaolo Bassareo, Gloria Caredda, Riccardo Cau, Antonio Esposito, Luca Saba, and Jasjit S Suri. Read More

One of Canada's leading radiologists in AI will have the chance to learn more about leadership from experts in the field of radiology this September.

Dr. Bo Gong, member of the CAR and its AI Standing Committee, will take part in the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) Summit, thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) Leadership Scholarship. Read More

As many watched and celebrated the athletic achievements of fellow Canadians at the Paris 2024 Olympics from this side of the ocean, CAR member Dr. Bruce Forster was on hand to help provide care to all athletes. Read More

One of Canada's leading radiology educators is being recognized for her years of outstanding contributions to academic radiology and mentorship. Dr. Kate Hanneman has been awarded the 2024 Lifetime Honored Educator Award from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Medical Imaging announced earlier this month. Read More

A new AI-based tool for screening patients for bone mineral density is being evaluated at Canada's largest research hospital. CAR members Dr. Mark Cicero and Dr. Alexander Bilbily foresaw an opportunity to improve Canadian healthcare and developed a revolutionary software to assess bone mineral density. Read More