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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

In late November 2021, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) returned to Chicago to host their annual meeting and it was a success. In 2020 the RSNA opted to cancel the in-person component of their annual meeting, offering an exclusively virtual event. This was done for safety reasons and to minimize the spread of COVID.  This year with most of the [physician] population having been vaccinated, the RSNA felt it was safe to return to in-person networking, while also offering a virtual component. Several Canadians attended the meeting, and their experience was positive. We had the opportunity to connect with some CAR members who provided us with a recap of their experience. Read More

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

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

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

On Saturday, October 23, a group of radiology leaders assembled virtually to discuss women leadership in radiology and to share best practices. Dr. Daria Manos, a professor of radiology at Dalhousie University and President of the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology, a Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) affiliate, championed this initiative with assistance from Dalhousie Radiology and a steering committee of radiologists from across the country. Thanks to support from the CAR, Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) as well as GE Healthcare, the 80 participants benefited from an impressive roster of speakers. Read More

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Abstract Competition is back for another year. The CAR and the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) will be supporting the annual abstract competitions for radiologists and radiologists-in-training to be presented at CAR 2022 in five abstract categories – Departmental Clinical Audit Project, Radiologist-In-Training Research Project, Scientific Research Project, Value of Radiology Project. The top-ranking Educational Exhibit digital presentations will be awarded prizes and celebrated at the CAR Awards Ceremony. Read More

As a physician practising medicine through a historic pandemic, social distancing and putting patients' needs above your own, it's no surprise you might be finding it hard to resist the urge to splurge on your favourite activities again. The key is to have a plan for how you really want to spend your money; and to always give yourself a moment to pause and think before you buy. Scotiabank Healthcare+ understands the complexities of managing your finances as a physician during these times and we have solutions to help you plan accordingly. Read More

A research project focused on artificial intelligence and 3D imaging has conquered the Lion’s Den. The Image Enhancement Centre project, spearheaded by CAR Board Member and Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology Board Member. Dr. Darren Ferguson, competed against other medical innovation project pitches from around New Brunswick in medical competition and took home the grand prize and an additional $100,000 grant from the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. Read More

On November 8, radiologists and professionals from related fields will celebrate the tenth International Day of Radiology all over the world. Let’s celebrate together! The International Day of Radiology is an annual event held with the aim of building greater awareness of the value that radiology contributes to safe patient care and improving understanding of the vital role that medical imaging professionals play in the healthcare continuum. Read More

We are so proud of our Research Grant awardees who selflessly dedicate their time to carry out medical research to benefit radiologic care for patients. This testimonial from Dr. Paul Babyn, a past grant recipient, captures the value and impact that this award provided for his study A day in the life of MR in Canada – Profiling MR appropriateness and utilization in Canada. Read More

Thanks to the work of the CAR’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group, the CAR is pleased to announce its official statement of values regarding the association’s stance on EDI. Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, Chair of the EDI Working Group, said that developing comprehensive value statement was a critical priority for this group. Read More