The CAR welcomes the government's announcement today of a $2B federal investment in reducing wait times, including for diagnostics. Echoing our #Budget2022 submission, we are pleased to see that the investment would be allocated on a per capita basis to the provinces. We are committed to working with federal and provincial governments to ensure that Canadian patients have timely access to diagnostics. We would like to acknowledge the CAR Board of Directors who have had over 150 (registered) meetings with Members of Parliament. Read More

Featuring Dr. Bruce Forster

Not every individual conversation in the workplace has a measurable consequence, but the most impactful changes often start with a single discussion. These conversations are difficult and uncomfortable in their moment of execution but can have lasting positive outcomes. Having spent decades as a professor while holding numerous positions in organizational leadership, including as President of the Canadian Radiological Foundation, Dr. Bruce Forster knows that the ability to navigate through difficult conversations productively is imperative for those in leadership positions. Read More

While Canada comparatively lags in implementing Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into hospital workflows at a national level, the CAR is currently working with a handful of strategic partners like Choosing Wisely Canada on constructing guidelines to support their implementation in institutions across Canada. Even before our referrals program, CAR members have done the extra work to make referrals better. An example of this commitment to positive change is Dr. Steve Herman. The overall purpose of CDS implementation, Dr. Herman says, is to help physicians and patients make better, more informed decisions regarding medical imaging tests and treatment. Read More

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

The CAR Affiliate Societies protect and advocate for your profession by addressing your needs and priorities. Join the Affiliate Societies in your specialty and obtain more knowledge by collecting resources and networking with fellow influencers. Come and collaborate with us and make a difference. Read More

The CAR is pleased to announce our collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim Canada with a focus on enhancing thoracic treatment through advanced solutions specific to pulmonary health. Boehringer Ingelheim Canada is a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company that creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Approximately 52,000 employees serve more than 130 markets in the three business areas, Human Pharma, Animal Health and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. Read More

Brought to you by BRACCO IMAGING Canada

Healthcare professionals make life and death decisions based upon the education and training they have received. Staying current is critical. Maintaining an environment that provides quality patient care while staying abreast of ever-changing regulations and standards is one of the greatest challenges faced today. Read More

Brought to you by GE Healthcare

Healthcare providers continue to feel pressure to do more with less in an era where healthcare is challenged by cost, quality, and access. The COVID-19 crisis has not only exacerbated many of the existing challenges in healthcare delivery, it has also increased the already taxing demands on healthcare providers. Limited resources and crowded emergency departments and trauma centers across the globe have highlighted the importance of quickly triaging patients toward the right treatment path. It is here, at the point of care, that imaging plays such a vital role, particularly when coupled with artificial intelligence (AI).  A recent report found that nearly 60 percent of today’s cases are sent as urgent or STAT, creating added pressure. Read More

Featuring CAR Vice President, Dr. Ania Kielar

Exhibiting confidence in areas of expertise while actively finding support for gaps in knowledge are important qualities to possess as a leader, believes CAR Vice President Dr. Ania Kielar. “Being self-aware and asking for support, information, or help is critical in leadership,” says Dr. Kielar. “No one can know everything. Having a team approach rather than a top-down command can lead to more diverse and effective solutions for any challenge that presents itself.” Read More

By Gilles Soulez, Ania Kielar, Casey Hurrell, Heidi Schmidt

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 1860 that “the first wealth is health.” After nearly two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing disruptions and delays to diagnostic tests and procedures continue to adversely affect the health and wellbeing of Canadians, with attendant repercussions for the economic wellbeing of the country. Investments are needed now. Read More

Did You Know the CAR Has Affiliate Societies Exclusive to Members?

Affiliate Societies are integrated with the CAR and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities with the Canadian radiology community. Working together, the CAR can deliver the most value for members while maintaining distinct mandates. Find out what interests you the most from the highlights and scheduled projects for the Affiliate Societies in 2022 Read More

Brought to you by Siemens Healthineers

Growing financial pressure and increasingly assertive patients are pushing imaging providers toward finding ways to deliver high-quality care while at the same time keeping costs low. As a relevant cost and quality factor, healthcare personnel have a considerable bearing on tackling these challenges. But as qualified staff is expensive and hard to come by in some markets, optimal deployment of human resources is key to success. Read More

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

Medical students from the Université de Montréal (UdeM) crowned themselves RadGames 2022 champions, winning by just a single question earlier this month. Organized by the CAR’s Medical Student Network (MSN), RadGames brings together Canadian medical students in a competition of image interpretation. Read More

Earlier this month the CAR sounded the alarm to national news media, alerting the public of the significant backlog for medical imaging in Canada. With the latest COVID-19 variant infiltrating the healthcare system, Canadians requiring medical imaging for various conditions are once again being told they must wait, as hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients. Read More

While everyone at the CAR has worked diligently planning to host this event in-person at Le Westin in Montreal, we have decided, with support from the CAR Board of Directors and in the interest of safeguarding our members during the continued pandemic, to proceed with caution and deliver our event in virtual format only. We are moving forward with excitement and invite you to join a host of distinguished speakers and colleagues from April 7-10, 2022, to celebrate and discuss the future of radiology in Canada! Read More

The CAR Affiliate Societies protect and advocate for your profession by addressing your needs and priorities. Join one of our four Affiliate Societies in your specialty to make our voices stronger, and to obtain more knowledge by collecting resources and networking with fellow influencers. Come collaborate with us and make a difference. Read More

The CAR is offering a space for complimentary job postings for Canadian radiology careers. We have compiled an up-to-date listing of Canadian radiology career opportunities, searchable by type, location, and institution or company. CAR members can view and post career opportunities available in Canada. Read More

Your personal goal — be it globe-trotting, your dream home or the perfect retirement — should determine the right investment strategy for you. Beyond finding your ideal RRSP and TFSA contribution strategy, we’ll review all other opportunities to best achieve your goals. We’ll look at what you invest in, as well as strategies like investing through corporate accounts and opening a spousal RRSP, to name a few. The options for you will depend on your life, career stage and family circumstances. Read More

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