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

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The Influence of Molecular Structure on Relaxivity

March 28, 2019

Two requirements of gadolinium based contrast agents (GBCAs) designed for use in MRI include high stability and high relaxivity. Stability is important because gadolinium is toxic to biological systems, and so it must be bound to an organic ligand to form a gadolinium complex. Read More

New Insights4Imaging content coming soon to the CAR RAD Academy

February 25, 2019

Woman taking notes.
The Canadian Association of Radiologists is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada to provide continuing professional development (CPD) for physicians. In collaboration with the CAR, the CARJ has developed a journal-based CPD activity, Insights4Imaging, to assist radiologists in reducing perceived and unperceived knowledge gaps related to research and clinical issues in radiology. Read More

Getting to Know the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP)

January 24, 2019

Mammography
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) began the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) over 20 years ago. This program was developed to ensure the quality of mammography images in Canada. The primary objective of MAP is to safeguard patients by certifying that images meet the proscribe standards. Read More

A Midwinter’s Board Meeting

January 24, 2019

Toronto skyline.
On January 25 the CAR board of directors are meeting in Toronto to discuss membership value for 2019. In the coming year, CAR members can expect some much-anticipated follow-up on ongoing initiatives. Read More

A Message from the President; 2018 in Summary

January 24, 2019

Dr. Emil Lee & Minister Navdeep Bains
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your support of radiology and radiologists in Canada. I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of the CAR’s strategic pillars for success: Advocacy, Education, Patient Care, Research & Innovation and Engagement. Read More

New passive income rules start in 2019: What incorporated physicians need to know

January 24, 2019

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On January 1, 2019, new rules about passive income took effect, and many incorporated physicians could feel the consequences. As you probably remember, the government passed new tax legislation in June 2018 around private corporations and passive income. If your medical professional corporation earns too much passive income, this could limit access to the small business tax rate on your professional earnings. Read More

The CAR Responds to the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Tuberculosis Elimination Framework and the 2019 Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-Budget Consultation Report

December 17, 2018

Photo by Sean Colclough
On December 9, 2018, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance released their 2019 Pre-Budget Report. The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) also published their Inuit Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Framework on the same day. Included in both the Pre-Budget Report and Inuit Tuberculosis Elimination Framework is a focus on medical imaging technology and a recommendation for additional equipment to help with the eradication of TB. Read More

Make The Rounds with the CAR

December 17, 2018

The Rounds logo.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the CAR community on The Rounds, a networking platform that supports physicians by improving connectivity, association collaboration and providing a secure portal for information sharing. Read More

It’s the most Wonderful Time to Donate to the CRF

December 17, 2018

CRF Logo.
It’s almost the end of the year, so if you’ve ever wanted to donate to the Canadian Radiology Foundation (CRF), now’s the time. Since the CRF is a charitable organization, all donations are deductible on your 2018 tax return. You’ll not only be supporting research and innovation but also students and residents in continuing their education. Read More

A Canadian Flare to the RSNA

December 17, 2018

Canadian reception at the RSNA.
With over 350 presenters, Canadian radiologists certainly made their mark at the annual the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting. The RNSA is one of the largest conferences for radiologists in the world. The theme for the event was Tomorrow’s Radiology for Today. There was a strong focus on artificial intelligence in radiology and how this changes the future practice of radiologists. Read More

Radiologists are Making Hospital News

December 17, 2018

Hospital News December 2018 issue.
Earlier this month Hospital News magazine published an issue focused specifically on radiology. In the center of all this radiological news is the CAR, with several articles beginning at page 16 and ending at page 21. Included in our featured stories are an interview with CAR president, Dr. Emil Lee, and the CAR’s advocacy for clinical decision support systems. Read More