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COVID-19 Best Practice Infographic
This handy infographic by the Vancouver General Hospital details the best practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Excessive Wait times for DI – advocating for a $1.5 billion federal imaging equipment investment 2020
For the last four years, the CAR priority has been advocating and securing a federal investment in a medical imaging inventory across the country. As our members are aware, we had considerable movement in 2019, specifically during the federal election in October. Read More
CAR – A year in review and future direction for 2020
I am confident with the direction that the CAR is heading and the progress that our association is making. Canadians have become more aware of the value of radiology and the role that radiologists play in the healthcare team. Read More
Act now! Renew your CAR Membership
It's time to renew your 2020 CAR membership!
We have been hard at work adding new benefits for CAR members to increase the value of membership. Renew before December 15, 2019, for a chance to win a stay at Le Westin Montreal. Read More
Celebrating Radiologists Across the Globe
On November 8th, radiology professionals from across the globe will come together to celebrate the International Day of Radiology (IDoR). This annual event raises awareness for radiologists internationally and coincides with the day that Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen produced and detected x-rays in 1895. Read More
Have You RSVP’d for the Annual CAR RSNA Canadian Reception?
On Sunday, December 1, the CAR is hosting a Canadian Reception for CAR members in Chicago with an anticipated 400 radiologists in attendance. This reception is a historical event that is hosted at the famous Palmer House Hotel and coincides with the annual 2019 RSNA conference. Read More
A Year in Review: The CAR 2018 Annual Report
We have published our 2018 annual report, highlighting all the accomplishments of the CAR in the past year. We would like to thank you, our members, without whom none of this would be possible. Read More
Congratulations to the recipients of the CAR 2019 awards
The Canadian Association of Radiologists is pleased to announce of the recipients of the CAR 2019 awards.
It is paramount for the CAR to maintain the utmost level of quality, safety and technically advanced practices within the profession of Radiology. Read More
Get the scoop on the January CAR board of directors meeting
Dr. Faisal Khosa – 2019 CAR Young Investigator Award Recipient
Dr. Bruce Forster – 2019 CAR Gold Medal Award Recipient
Welcome New Members to the CAR Board of Directors
Congratulations to our newest members of the CAR Board of Directors! Please welcome the following individuals as your national representatives:
Dr. Lindsay Cherpak
Dr. Marta Hernanz-Schulman
Dr. Daniel Petrie
Dr. Pierre Bourgouin Read More
2018 CAR Award Recipients Announced
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious CAR Gold Medal Award, the CAR Distinguished Career Achievement Award, and the CAR Young Investigator Award. These awards recognize CAR members who have distinguished themselves as leaders and innovators in radiology, demonstrating exemplary practice in their work and service to the profession of radiology. Read More
CAR members featured in Maclean’s special section on cancer care in Canada
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
Prominent Canadian Radiologist Receives the Order of Canada
Although he has not been in practice for several years now, Dr. T. Chen Fong remains one of the most respected figures in Canadian radiology. He built his career around practice at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Locally, he was well known for his industry, acumen, affability, and talent for sharing his knowledge with those around him. Read More
Dr. Jacob Jaremko – 2018 CAR Young Investigator Award Recipient
Dr. Jaremko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He is a graduate of the University of Calgary where he competed a B.Sc. in Engineering (1996) and a combined MD- PhD (2003). Following his training in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Alberta (2008), he took the unusual step of pursuing two separate and independent fellowships at prestigious institutions in Pediatric Radiology at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne Australia (2010) and in Musculoskeletal Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University (2011). Read More
Dr. Mayank Goyal – CAR Distinguished Career Achievement Award Recipient
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is pleased to present the 2018 CAR Distinguished Career Achievement Award to Dr. Mayank Goyal for his outstanding contributions to clinical research in acute stroke triage, diagnosis and endovascular therapy. Read More
Dr. Lawrence Stein – 2018 CAR Gold Medal Award Recipient
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is very proud to present the 2018 CAR Gold Medal Award to Dr. Lawrence Stein. He is recognized as a leader by his peers by virtue of his long and successful career in academia, teaching, and his outstanding contributions to the advancement of radiology as a specialty. Read More
Obituary – Dr. William (Bill) Mason (1935-2018)
The CAR was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. William (Bill) Mason, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. During his illustrious career, he served in executive capacities on numerous medical boards in Canada, was President of the CAR from 1995 to 1997, and Vice President of the Canadian Radiological Foundation in 2010. Read More