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
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
The Affiliate Societies are an essential part of the CAR and play a critical role in shaping the educational content for the Annual Scientific Meeting. These societies bring together experts who are dedicated to representing their subspecialties and sharing their knowledge with the radiology community. Read More
Being a Radiologist-in-Training is a critical early step to a promising career in radiology, one with many questions and uncertainties, which is why the CAR has put together an entire day of trainee-focused education.
Virtual Trainee Day takes place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and is themed Bones Uncovered: Essential Approaches for MSK Radiology. Read More
As an organization, the CAR continued to draw attention to critical issues in our healthcare system that impact the lives of Canadian patients and worked with key partners on finding lasting solutions. Read More
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
