Since its launch in September 2018, the CAR’s learning management system, RAD Academy, continues to expand its offerings. With new activities being added continuously, CAR members have exclusive access to innovative eLearning opportunities from global leaders in radiology on emerging trends and technologies, tips and techniques to improve patient care as well as enhance their knowledge and competencies across the CanMEDS framework. Read More

Improved MR imaging performance with Gadovist® has been reported in an intraindividual comparison with gadopentetate dimeglumine for the detection of brain metastases.¹ Differences between these agents include the higher relaxivity and gadolinium concentration of Gadovist®.² Read More

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

The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Registration for CAR 2020 is now open. CAR 2020 is the premier Canadian radiology event of the year, renowned for its scientific and educational content and for networking with colleagues from across the country. Read More

On November 8^th, 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

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

Every self-employed physician has an important decision to make as they move ahead with their career: whether to incorporate their medical practice or not. Read More

As we draw closer to the October 21, 2019, federal election, the CAR is in its final push to put medical imaging on the agenda. As you are aware, over the last year your CAR Board has been advocating to members of parliament (MPs) and key policy influencers to make medical imaging more of a priority. Read More

The CAR’s recent  position statement on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), published in the August 2019 issue of the CARJ has received quite a bit of attention from radiologists as well as other related physicians. After only a few weeks, the POCUS position statement received thousands of Twitter impressions. Read More

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) invites you to submit your abstract(s) for CAR 2020. Successful CAR abstract submissions will be considered for three $2,000 prizes to present and attend ECR 2020. This year the CAR has been invited to showcase Canadian research in Vienna. There are three opportunities available: one specific to residents and the two others for full-practice radiologists. Read More

New Module on Rad Academy: Updated Clinical Practice Guideline on the Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents in Kidney Disease

Last month the Updated Clinical Practice Guideline on the Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents in Kidney Disease was released in the August 2019 issue of the CARJ. In collaboration with Dr. Nicola Schieda (The Ottawa Hospital and The University of Ottawa), the CAR has developed a complementary module to support the updated guideline and provide an overview of key takeaways. Read More

Transitioning through the Radiology Spectrum

A career in radiology is full of transitions. There is the transition from medical student to junior resident during the basic clinical training year; the transition from junior off-service resident to junior on-service resident; the transition to independent call; the transition from undifferentiated radiology resident to applying for fellowships; the transition to fellowship and to independent practice; and more! Read More

Burnout is a growing concern in the physician community globally. With an increasing ageing population, demand on the health system is increasing. This is particularly true in medical imaging in Canada. Many patients are waiting months for imaging. Read More

As we gear up for the 2019 federal election (October 21), the CAR has been working on our advocacy strategy for medical imaging in Canada. Our members know that investments in medical imaging capital equipment have been lacklustre over the last few years. Read More

The use of ultrasound by clinical specialties outside of radiology has been steadily increasing. In 2013, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) published a position statement on "non-imager" use of ultrasound. Read More

Register Now for the 6th Annual St. Michael’s MRI Symposium Read More

September 20-22, 2019, Marriott Downtown, Toronto Mark your calendar for the 34th Annual Organ Imaging Review Conference. This event will provide a practical radiology review highlighting updates and advances in diagnostic imaging in various modalities through didactic and interactive case-based review sessions. Read More

CAR members know too well that when patients wait for diagnostic imaging it is emotionally draining for them as well as their families. Everyone knows someone that is waiting for care and may miss work but how much does it cost? Read More

In June 2019, Dr. Mehran Midia stepped down as Editor-in-Chief of the CAR Journal due to personal reasons. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Midia for his valuable contribution to the journal. His participation as Editor-in-Chief has been significant and we truly appreciate the time and effort. Read More

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) recently released a position statement on Breast Density and Supplemental Screening. This position statement was developed in response to increased media attention on mammographic breast density, as well as North American legislative changes. Read More