“I feel heard,” says Catherine Bourque. Bourque is a Patient Partner with the Niagara Health Engagement Network (NHEN), a group in the Niagara Health community who are patients and/or family members that have received care and want to be actively involved in improving local healthcare. The CAR is currently developing a national CT Accreditation Program, now in the pilot stage at Niagara Health in the Niagara region, the central focus of which is to listen to and incorporate the input of patients requiring CT services. Read More

Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the field of radiology is a significant priority for the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), and one distinctive CAR member has plans to move the matter forward internationally. Dr. Bo Gong, CAR AI Standing Committee member and Editor-in-Training at the CAR Journal (CARJ), has been appointed to the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) AI Trainee Editorial Board for a two-year term that begins in January 2023. Read More

The CAR is saddened to share news of the recent passing of radiologist and long time CAR member Dr. Andrew van der Westhuizen. Read More

The CAR Affiliate Societies are an excellent way to network with colleagues in your subspecialty, and the Canadian Society of Abdominal Radiology (CSAR) has a fantastic opportunity to participate. CSAR is looking for one member-at-large to join its Executive Committee for a two-year term, renewable twice.  The Executive Committee meets three to four times a year and works on ongoing projects. Read More

The Screening team at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) supports developing cancer screening initiatives in collaboration with a broad range of partners to improve quality and equity of screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer in Canada. One of their main initiatives, the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, is to strengthen existing screening efforts and implement lung cancer screening programs across Canada. That is where the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), with its successful history of a Mammography Accreditation Program became involved. The CAR and CSTR are excited to announce the launch of the first program in the CAR’s QUEST curriculum: Introduction to Lung Cancer Screening. Read More

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The CAR Journal (CARJ) continues to be an important educational pillar of the radiology community in Canada and internationally. The Journal brings together the best work and scientific activities from radiologists who engage with the field’s most challenging topics and earlier this year, reached an all-time high Impact Factor of 4.186. Read More

For over four decades, the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR) have been an expanding authority in promoting radiology education, research, and academic practice among Canadian academic institutions. The CHAR is an association that brings together the Heads of the 16 academic radiology departments in Canadian universities. Read More

The relationship between patient, radiologist, and primary care physician is critical when determining the best course of action for diagnostic imaging. Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems can better facilitate the exchange of information in this relationship to ensure patients receive the test they need in the time they need it. “We often imagine that most medical care occurs in hospitals when in actuality it occurs in primary care in the community,” says Dr. Cathy MacLean. “Family Physicians and NPs rely on radiology referrals every day in active practice.” Read More

The CAR 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. Come and collaborate with us and make a difference. Discover the roles, goals, and objectives of each Affiliate Society: Read More

Have you ever felt soreness or discomfort after spending hours at your workstation? Instead of enhancing the work of a radiologist or trainee, workstations are often the cause of musculoskeletal discomfort that can quickly inflame injury or lead to burnout. Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing led a national ergonomics survey and presented the results during a plenary session at CAR 2022's Trainee Day. Dr. Yong-Hing believes that making knowledge of proper ergonomics more common in the radiology community will have a positive impact, improving the well-being and productivity of radiologists and trainees. Read More

The CAR Resident and Fellow Section will be under new leadership in the upcoming academic year. Dr. Kiana Lebel is set to take over as RFS Chair for 2022-23, a role previously occupied by the departing RFS Chair Dr. Jessica Dobson. Read More

Each of the CAR Affiliate Societies are led by incredible professionals. Meet each of the Presidents and get to know their thoughts on being integrated with the CAR, which provides many opportunities for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities with the Canadian radiology community. Read More

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Thanks to all the participants, sponsors, and staff who made CAR 2022 an overwhelming success! The event featured prominent speakers, engaging presentations, and fun social events. Review the CAR 2022 Snapshot today. Read More

Earlier this month, the Minister of Finance unveiled the 2022 Federal Budget. The focus of this year's budget was largely centred around affordable housing and the environment. From a healthcare perspective it was quite light and most of the health-related spending was targeted towards the pandemic recovery. Read More

Featuring Outgoing  Annual Scientific Meeting Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Patlas

It was another tremendous year at the Canadian Association of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting (CAR 2022), with dozens of engaging speakers, presentations, and social events, drawing in nearly 700 attendees for the virtual event. CAR 2022 spanned five days in early April and brought together members of the radiology community, comprised of a wide range of education and experience. As Dr. Michael Patlas knows, having served as the  Annual Scientific Meeting Planning Committee (SPC) Co-Chair in 2017-2018 and as Chair from 2018-2022, successful events like this are long in the making and require diligent teamwork. Read More

Background

As previously announced, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is redoing its diagnostic referral guidelines. Last released in 2012, the CAR imaging referral guidelines consisted of recommendations for 338 clinical/diagnostic scenarios over 13 sections: Breast Disease, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal System, Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal System, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Spine, Thoracic, Trauma, and Urological, adrenal, and genitourinary systems. Read More

The Affiliate Societies had a stronger presence at the CAR 2022 ASM. Affiliate members had the opportunity to participate in live discussions around key topics facing their subspecialties in radiology in Canada and around the world. There were plenty of highlights and hot topics discussed by each society both on the Whova Community Boards and during the annual scientific networking meetings. Read More

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