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.
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The CAR Journal Committee Welcomes a New Chair!
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.
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Message from the New RFS Chair: Dr. Aline Khatchikian
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.
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Recognizing our 2020 CAR Radiology Award Winners
The Canadian Association of Radiologists is pleased to present the recipients of the recipients of the CAR 2020 awards. Read More
Dr. Robert Sevick – Winner of the 2020 CAR Gold Medal
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 – Winner of the 2020 CAR Young Investigator Award
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 – Winner of the 2020 CAR Distinguished Career Award
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
COVID-19: What radiologists are saying
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
Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology and the Canadian Association of Radiologists’ Statement on COVID -19
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
Continuing Professional Development Update – the CAR has you covered!
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
STATdx as a resource to support you during this challenging time
The CAR is offering 6 or 18-month STATdx subscriptions beginning May 1, 2020. Subscribe by April 15, 2020, to begin your 6-month subscription for only $275 CAD plus tax or 18-month subscription for $750 CAD plus tax.
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
