Did you know the CAR has Affiliate Societies that members can join? The Affiliates are integrated with the CAR and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities for the radiology community. The CAR’s newest Affiliate, the Canadian Society of Abdominal Radiology (CSAR), officially launched in November 2020 after the inaugural meeting with the CSAR Executive. As a growing society the CSAR is currently seeking new members. Read More

In response to an open call for applications in Fall 2020, the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) and the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR) are pleased to award funding to two research projects related to COVID-19:

1. Using AI to Determine Prevalence of Pre- or Asymptomatic COVID-19 in Patients Undergoing Chest CT for a Non-COVID Indication within Eastern Ontario – A Collaborative Multicenter Observational Study
2. Using Virtual Reality as a Remote Educational Tool During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The hope is that this directed funding will help our community, and most importantly our patients, during these challenging times. Thank you to Bayer for partially supporting these awards. Read More

Dr. Jean Seely, renowned breast radiologist based in Ottawa, is committed to reducing the mortality and morbidity of breast cancer and to providing high quality breast imaging nationally and internationally. This month we highlight her contributions to the field with an emphasis on her interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion in radiology. Dr. Seely suggests strategies to improve gender inequities that hinge on data collection, education, and communication. Read More

The ability of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) to publish high-quality scientific and educational content is the direct result of the efforts of its peer reviewers. These tireless volunteers contribute their time and expertise to ensure that the material published in our journal is of the quality and rigour that our readers have come to expect. Read More

Earlier this month Dr. Allan Fox was appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour. Dr. Fox is a renowned neuroradiologist who has devoted his career to setting the highest standards for patient care and training in the field. He is a Fellow of the CAR and past recipient of the CAR Gold Medal Award, the Association’s highest honour. He has also undertaken over a decade of humanitarian work in Haifa, Israel. Read More

Dr. Mike Barry, CAR President, shares highlights from 2020 2020 has been a challenging year for healthcare, particularly for the radiology community. The pandemic not only changed our practices but also added to the extensive waitlists experienced by patients for medical imaging. With many procedures being scaled back by 30-50% at the height of the pandemic, patients are now waiting even longer than before, creating a dire situation for imaging in Canada. CAR members demonstrated leadership during this difficult time and as a result I believe the CAR emerged as one of the leading specialty societies in the pandemic response. Read More

As a result of the pandemic, the demand for education opportunities and activities has increased significantly. This growing interest in CAR-led continuing professional development (CPD) from the membership and the wider Canadian radiology community has led to a new approach in the development and promotion of CPD opportunities. To steer the CPD Standing Committee in this direction, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Chung to the role of Committee Chair. He invites members to submit their interest to volunteer on the Committee by December 23. Read More

This month we introduce Dr. Tracey Hillier who has provided medical services both in Canada and globally. She describes her passion for social justice, social accountability and provides measurable and meaningful strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in radiology. Read More

From November 2-6, the CAR hosted its first Virtual Week on the Hill. For the last several years the CAR has traditionally hosted the Day on the Hill to coincide with the International Day of Radiology (November 8). The purpose of the Day on the Hill is to advocate for the advancement of radiology at the national level and to raise awareness of the important role that radiologists play in the healthcare system.
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Meet Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, CAR member and leader of Canadian Radiology Women

The evidence is increasingly clear that a diverse physician population that reflects the diversity of the general population can contribute to the provision of high-quality care to patients. There is a paucity of data in Canada in regards to racial diversity in radiology. We do know that women are underrepresented in radiology practices, despite an overrepresentation of women in Canadian medical schools. Women are also underrepresented in academia and leadership within radiology. Read More

On Saturday, June 6, 2020 for the first time ever, the CAR and Canadian Radiological Foundation held their annual general meetings virtually. We were very pleased with the turnout and the support from our members. Read More

After four years of hard work and dedication, Dr. Matthew McInnes completed his inaugural term as Chair of the CAR Journal Committee. The committee provides strategic advice to the CAR Board related to the CAR Journal. We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. McInnes. Under his leadership, the Committee has provided expert advice on the selection of a new publisher, SAGE, as well as the transition of two Editors in Chief. Read More

I look forward to starting my term as the new Chair of the CAR Resident and Fellow Section (RFS). I am a second-year radiology resident at McGill University who is passionate about student leadership, medical education, and global health. Read More

The Canadian Association of Radiologists is pleased to present the recipients of the recipients of the CAR 2020 awards. Read More

Dr. Robert Sevick obtained his medical degree from the University of Alberta in 1984 and was then a rotating intern at St. Michael’s Hospital at the University of Toronto (1984-85), a resident in diagnostic radiology at the University of Calgary (1985-89) and a fellow in neuroradiology at the University of California, San Francisco (1989-91). Read More

Dr. Andreu Costa is an abdominal radiologist at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Associate Professor at Dalhousie University. Read More

Dr. Guy Breton was named rector of Université de Montréal in 2010. A seasoned manager in the academic and health-care sectors, he is known for his ability to communicate and engage in a climate of organizational change. Read More

Thanks for taking the time to complete our second survey on the response to COVID-19. The second survey that was sent on March 30th provides further insights into how hospitals, the health system and members are responding to the pandemic. Read More

A normal chest CT scan cannot exclude the diagnosis of COVID-19 especially for patients with recent onset of symptoms. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the final diagnosis of COVID-19 infection should be confirmed by a positive RT-PCR test. Read More

In an effort to ensure that our members remain at the forefront of medical imaging healthcare and maintain as well as enhance their proficiencies, the CAR is working diligently with the Royal College to devise strategies for compliance with respect to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. Read More