CAR - Canadian Association of Radiologists
The Canadian Association of Radiologists is the national specialty association for radiologists, dedicated to medical imaging excellence in patient care
After a rigorous request for proposal process, the CAR will move forward with a new government relations firm to further promote the critical priorities of Canadian radiologists and patients with federal decision makers.
The CAR is pleased to announce a new advocacy partnership with Impact Public Affairs. Read More
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Affiliate Society Awards, presented during the CAR 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. These awards recognize the exceptional contributions each recipient has made to their respective Affiliate Society and subspecialty field in radiology. Read More
Moving radiology forward takes immense dedication from amazing individuals who deserve recognition. The CAR 2025 Awards, hosted by MD Financial Management/Scotiabank, were presented to members who have made incredible contributions to the profession and improving patient care. Read More
Canada's radiology community came together for another incredible scientific meeting in Montréal from April 3-6, 2025.
CAR 2025 was hosted at Le Westin Montréal, an incredible venue that has served as the event's home for the third straight year. The theme for 2025 was Working Together: Radiology at the Heart of Care and featured scientific educational content that focused on radiology's important connection to all aspects of patient care. Read More
During CAR 2025 in Montréal from April 3-6, the CAR Affiliate Societies will be gathering and are excited to announce the successful presidency transitions for three Affiliate Societies. The CETARS, the CSAR, and the CSTR are all welcoming new Presidents and Vice-Presidents as they begin their new terms.
The CAR is pleased to introduce these new leaders and extend congratulations to them as they take on their roles. Read More
The CAR has taken a strong stance in support of a landmark resolution on "Strengthening Medical Imaging Capacity" to be presented at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva this May. This advocacy represents our commitment to patients and radiologists worldwide and our ongoing efforts to improve health equity and access to vital imaging services globally. Read More
Healthcare in Québec is seeing great returns on a project to implement a digitized Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system.
Santé Québec introduced the digitized system in 2024 and has since expanded to several different regions across the province. Read More
Sustainability in radiology has been a consistent priority for the CAR and the work of our members. This is directly aligned with the priorities of the international radiology community, as evidenced by the theme and key talks at ECR 2025: Planet Radiology.
CAR President Dr. Ania Kielar, Vice-President Dr. Alison Harris, Board Director Dr. Bruno Morin, and CEO Nick Neuheimer attended the international scientific meeting from February 26 - March 2 in Vienna, Austria. Read More
The countdown to CAR 2025 is in the final week!
Canada's can't-miss radiology event takes place from April 3-6 in Montréal, and we hope to see you there.
From getting into the city to finding the right presentation room, here is what you'll need to know: Read More
Woman trainees and radiologists from across Canada are now better equipped to take on the challenges of leading in the field of radiology, thanks to an innovative workshop hosted by the University of Dalhousie.
The Dalhousie Physician Leadership Workshop for Women in Radiology took place virtually on Saturday, February 1, hosted by the university's Department of Diagnostic Radiology and the Canadian Radiology Women, with financial support from the Canadian Radiological Foundation. Read More
The Affiliate Societies are an essential part of the CAR, contributing significantly to the educational content featured at CAR 2025. These societies bring together specialists who are passionate about advancing their subspecialties and sharing valuable insights with the broader radiology community. Read More
Several key metrics for the CAR Journal (CARJ) were on an upward trajectory in 2024 and continued rising in the new year.
With the incredible number of publications and guidelines in the CARJ, total submissions, downloads, and citations have all seen a notable increase. Read More
A new, multi-disciplinary project has put forward a set of recommendations for evaluating musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions with the aim of streamlining the medical imaging processes.
The CAR collaborated with Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) and experts from a variety of medical specialties to put together their new MSK imaging recommendations. Read More
The CAR's dedicated day of virtual education for trainees saw a major boost in attendance this year.
The 2025 Virtual Trainee Day took place online on Tuesday, February 11 and had more than 160 participants. Read More
A major highlight of the CAR's Annual Scientific Meeting (CAR 2025) is that it brings together radiologists, students, industry partners, and medical imaging professionals from across the country.
CAR 2025 provides an excellent venue to grow your professional network, catch up with friends, and make new industry contacts from April 3-6 in Montréal. Read More
Bayer is a valued corporate partner of the CAR
New Bayer innovation platform will help organizations build AI-powered apps that assist radiologists, reducing burnout and supporting more efficient diagnoses
Bayer and Google Cloud are collaborating on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to support radiologists and ultimately better serve patients. As part of the collaboration, Bayer will further develop its innovation platform to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-powered healthcare applications with a clear focus on radiology, using Google Cloud's technology, including its generative AI (gen AI) tools. Read More
Representatives from the CAR Affiliate Societies will be at CAR 2025 and are looking forward to connecting with you! Check out all the Affiliate Societies' upcoming networking opportunities. Read More
"I felt like it was an award for radiology," said Dr. Jean Seely, breast imaging expert and CAR member based out of Ottawa.
Dr. Seely was appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2024, the province announced earlier this month, which is Ontario's highest civilian honour for extraordinary contributions. Read More
The CAR is moving into the new year aiming to build on the momentum of 2024, taking on the challenges facing radiology and Canadian patients with care and determination. Read More
