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
The CAR continues to spearhead a collaborative and coordinated effort to implement digitized referrals across jurisdictions nationwide by hosting the Conference on Digitizing Healthcare Referrals.
The day of insightful meetings took place in Toronto on Tuesday, November 12, featuring expert speakers in front of an audience of radiology department and clinic directors, business managers, health human resource leads, health policy representatives, and other key radiology stakeholders. Read More
The CAR was thrilled to return to Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)'s Annual Meeting from December 1-5. With hundreds of presenters and contributors, Canadian radiology was impeccably represented on the international stage. Read More
Delivering exceptional member value is a perennial priority for the CAR and a great way to continuously achieve this is to form new relationships and bring in new benefits for members. Read More
The CAR Affiliate Societies are your opportunity to engage, deepen your expertise, and contribute to meaningful initiatives within your field. Whether you're interested in advancing new guidelines, conducting research, being a speaker, participating in our popular webinars, or connecting with like-minded peers, our Affiliate Societies offer a unique way to make a difference! Read More
A CAR member in Toronto is being honoured by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) for his impact on radiology education. Dr. Satheesh Krishna will receive the RSNA Rising Star Award at RSNA 2024. Read More
Niagara Health has become the first organization in Canada to receive CT Accreditation from the CAR, marking a significant milestone in its Medical Imaging program and demonstrating the organization's commitment to high-quality patient care. Read More
A collection of historical records of radiology in Canada soon will be re-homed.
Dr. Brian Lentle is a retired radiologist in British Columbia. He is the current owner of a collection of books and papers documenting Canadian radiology history, deciding to graciously donate the artefacts to Queen's University upon being properly inventoried. While no formal discussions of transfer have taken place, Dr. Lentle's intention is to accompany the donation with a financial gift to contribute to its maintenance. Read More
The average runner in the Chicago Marathon finishes the 42.2k road race in around 4:20:00 - a beatable standard for CAR Board Member Dr. Richard Walker. Read More
The Plenary Sessions are the all-star attractions of the CAR's Annual Scientific Meeting, drawing in experts in different specialty areas from around the world, and CAR 2025 boasts an exceptional lineup of speakers. Read More
The committee tasked with assembling the content and speakers for the CAR's Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be under new leadership soon.
The Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) will say goodbye to its current chair, Dr. Tanya Chawla, and welcome a new leader in the spring of 2025. Read More
The time has come to recognize the distinguished service, outstanding contributions, and career excellence in various radiology disciplines. The CAR Affiliate Societies are now accepting nominations for the prestigious Affiliate Society awards, honouring radiology's finest professionals. Read More
Every institution needs the proper tools to maintain high standards for patient care and safety. The CAR is excited to introduce two new tools to help accredit your institution and maintain certifications across different modalities. Read More
Reviewing and editing submissions for the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) requires detailed coordination and the tireless work of many hands. The CAR and the CARJ are pleased to congratulate the 2024 Outstanding Reviewers and welcome the new faces who are taking part in the Reviewer Mentorship Program and as Editors-in-Training. Read More
Insights into current innovations and future potential of tomosynthesis were on display in Winnipeg earlier this month. The CAR hosted the Breast Imaging Forum with a featured presentation by breast health expert and CAR member Dr. Raman Verma. Read More
A dedicated and long-standing CAR member has earned a distinguished leadership position at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM).
The CAR is pleased to congratulate Past-President Dr. Gilles Soulez on being promoted to the Head of the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at CHUM. Read More
The CAR Affiliate Societies are launching a variety of dynamic initiatives aimed at advancing the field of radiology through their subspecialties. These include innovative guidelines, collaborative projects, networking opportunities, webinars, and educational projects. Read More
A radiology society from across the world has recognized Dr. Michael Patlas' work in the field of emergency radiology by bringing him into their membership. Earlier this month, committee members of India's Society of Emergency Radiology (SER) voted unanimously to name Dr. Patlas as an Honourary Member. Read More
Two radiologists are finishing up their time as Editors-in-Training (EIT) of the CAR Journal (CARJ). Dr. Hannah Hughes and Dr. Karl Narvacan have both spent the past year working under the leadership of other CAR members as part of the EIT program. Read More
Two CAR members have contributed the Canadian perspectives for a major book project cataloguing the history of radiological breakthroughs around the world. Dr. Ian Hammond and Dr. Brian Lentle were approached by the Société Française de Radiologie (SFR), in collaboration with the International Society for the History of Radiology (ISHRAD), to participate in a biographical compilation of international pioneers in radiology. Read More