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
One of Canada's leading radiologists in AI will have the chance to learn more about leadership from experts in the field of radiology this September.
Dr. Bo Gong, member of the CAR and its AI Standing Committee, will take part in the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) Summit, thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) Leadership Scholarship. Read More
As many watched and celebrated the athletic achievements of fellow Canadians at the Paris 2024 Olympics from this side of the ocean, CAR member Dr. Bruce Forster was on hand to help provide care to all athletes. Read More
Have you ever wondered how to go about accrediting the services provided at your institution with the CAR's rigorous standards? Do you know which other facilities in Canada are designated as CAR Accreditation certified?
The CAR created a new digital hub tailored to answer all your accreditation questions and start the accreditation process.
One of Canada's leading radiology educators is being recognized for her years of outstanding contributions to academic radiology and mentorship. Dr. Kate Hanneman has been awarded the 2024 Lifetime Honored Educator Award from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Medical Imaging announced earlier this month. Read More
A new AI-based tool for screening patients for bone mineral density is being evaluated at Canada's largest research hospital. CAR members Dr. Mark Cicero and Dr. Alexander Bilbily foresaw an opportunity to improve Canadian healthcare and developed a revolutionary software to assess bone mineral density. Read More
With the fall season approaching, advocacy is top of mind for the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). The CAR has been diligently focusing our efforts on advocacy in preparation for the return of parliament and the federal economic update. Not only have we been targeting the Federal Government, but also connecting with key stakeholders to ensure we are consistent with our messaging and approach. On August 3rd, we will submit our 2025 Pre-Budget Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The theme for this report is focused on Better Access to Medical Imaging.
Despite some volatility for academic journals in recent years, the CAR Journal (CARJ) has maintained a steady degree of influence, reflected by the CARJ's most recent Impact Factor. Thanks to the outstanding work of its volunteers, the CARJ increased its rank among similar journals and posted an Impact Factor of 2.9. Read More
Two leading Cardiac CT radiologists discussed innovation and the state of the field at the Cardiac CT Forum, hosted by Calgary, Alberta's Sheraton Cavalier earlier this month. Read More
Her work leaves an indelible mark on the Canadian radiology community and has been duly rewarded by the University of Toronto (U of T). The CAR is pleased to congratulate Dr. Tanya Chawla on her promotion to Associate Professor at the U of T Department of Medical Imaging. Read More
It is the CAR's pleasure to congratulate Dr. Scott Gregoire on becoming the new President of the Manitoba Association of Radiologists (MAR). Read More
Public discourse has recently surrounded protocols for breast screening in Canada and how the country approaches women's breast health. This discussion was prompted by the release of the draft recommendations on screening for breast cancer by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) on May 30th. Read More
Iodinated contrast agents have undergone significant evolution since the 1960s. In the ideal world, a contrast agent should have maximal efficacy (maximal attenuation of x-rays) and maximal safety (produce no adverse effects). In the real world, maximal safety means that a contrast agent should have minimal toxic or adverse effects on the body functions and preserve patient comfort. A champion of this challenge was the Swedish clinical radiologist Torsten Almén1. Read More
After several rounds of member and participant feedback, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada will be implementing changes to its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Framework. Read More
The CAR Affiliate Societies are thrilled to share the tremendous engagement and growth at this year's Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and beyond. The level of participation exceeded expectations, reflecting dynamic communities eager to connect and contribute within their radiology subspecialties. Read More
It is with sadness that the CAR shares the news of the passing of Dr. Douglas MacEwan from Manitoba. On April 1, 2024, at the age of 99, Dr. MacEwan passed away peacefully in his Winnipeg home.
CAR Board Member Dr. Jana Taylor took the stage as part of a panel of experts from the public, private, and non-profit sectors speaking on their work experiences as women in their respective industries. Read More
The CAR is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Carole Dennie on recently being appointed Chair of the University of Ottawa Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics and Head of The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) Department of Medical Imaging. Read More
Radiology research and academia are critical areas of the field. The Canadian bodies most directly involved with academic radiology, the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology (CHAR) and the Canadian Association of Radiology Journal (CARJ), came together at CAR 2024 to discuss major priorities and ongoing projects. Read More
It is the CAR's pleasure to announce the award winners for the Affiliate Societies that were presented during the CAR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. These awards were presented to recognize the exceptional contributions the recipients have made to their respective Affiliate Society and subspecialty field in radiology. Read More