Acquiring knowledge is often a critical first step in making meaningful change within a health care organization. The purpose of the CAR’s new CT Accreditation Program (CTAP) is to help organizations and facilities analyze data to better understand their own processes, policies, and technologies, with the aim of ensuring the highest possible standard of CT care. Read More

Are you ready to take your radiology practice to new heights? The CAR invites you to join us at our highly anticipated Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) from April 11-14, 2024 at Le Westin Montreal – where innovation, collaboration, and excellence converge! This year’s theme is CAR 2024: Embracing a New Era. Read More

The CAR extends a warm welcome to the incoming Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) President Dr. Elka Miller, and Vice-President Dr. Katya Rozovsky. We look forward to working with them to achieve the goals and advance the mission of the CanSPR. Read More

The CAR Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group is excited to announce the release of a new EDI toolkit document. This accomplishment is the result of collaborative efforts led by Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing and the dedicated members of the EDI Working Group. Sincere gratitude is extended to the volunteers who contributed their time and unwavering dedication to this significant endeavour. Read More

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Dr. Faisal Khosa, a well know CAR member, graduated from medical school in Pakistan and completed postgraduate training and board certifications in Ireland, America, and Canada. He has an MBA in leadership and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Read More

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Breast density – and its implication for breast cancer screening – is a topic garnering major attention today. About half of all women over 40 who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts, which can obstruct tumour detection on a mammogram.¹ Furthermore, women with dense breasts are at an increased risk for breast cancer.¹ Read More

Are you looking for CME? Get a jump on fulfilling your Royal College MOC requirements with the CAR!

RAD Academy features premium CME activities that are completely accessible anytime and anywhere for CAR members. September is your gateway to uncover a full range of activities, covering a variety of topics - all eligible for MOC credit! Log in to RAD Academy on September 1^st to access these new activities!"

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As the development of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate, it is becoming increasingly evident that these cutting-edge solutions hold immense potential for enhancing radiology and the broader healthcare sector. Not only can AI significantly improve workflows, thereby boosting productivity, but it also presents a viable solution for addressing the ongoing challenge of providing comprehensive health coverage and expanding access to medical imaging for Canadians. Read More

With the fall season nearly upon us, advocacy is top of mind for the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). On August 4^th we submitted our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The theme for this report is focused on the sustainability of radiology in Canada. Read More

The diligent work and genuine passion for radiology education from CAR member Dr. Linda Probyn is being recognized by the University of Toronto (U of T). She was recently awarded the Charles Mickle Fellowship at the U of T Temper Faculty of Medicine Awards. Read More

Canada’s radiology community will once again have a hand in providing medical care to some of the world’s greatest athletes. Read More

Do you know how many CT examinations were performed in your department last year? How many of those were head exams, or neck? Which exams were performed the most or least frequently? The CAR’s CT Accreditation Program (CTAP), which is nearing the completion of its pilot stage at Niagara Health under the leadership of Diagnostic Imaging Director Dr. Julian Dobranowski (McMaster University), is designed to analyze data points from imaging departments to develop metrics that drive change and maintain high standards of operation. It is a voluntary program for facilities that want to increase CT standards for their patients through continuous quality improvement. Read More

Stay up to date with the most recent achievements and developments at the CAR Journal.

• High Marks for Impact and Citations in 2022
• Standing Committee Chair Changes Hands
• New Podcast Launching this Fall

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The advent of mammography screening started in the 1960s, with radiologists performing mammography exams using general purpose X-ray tubes and no compression. In the next decade, mammography advanced significantly with the introduction of screen-film mammography, which made imaging faster, required lower radiation dose, and provided greatest contrast. Read More

Primovist-enhanced MRI (EOB-MRI) has a well-established role in colorectal liver metastases, where it has shown increased lesion detection (particularly in lesions ≤1.0 cm), decreased need for additional imaging, reduced intra-operative modifications to surgical plans, and increased diagnostic confidence compared to CECT. Read More

A prominent CAR member is stepping into another major leadership position in his career. The CAR is proud to congratulate Dr. Michael Patlas on his recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Toronto. He will begin his 5-year term on July 1, 2023. Read More

Thanks to an exciting international education partnership, contributions to radiology from the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology’s (SERAM) online journal Espacio editorial virtual are available to CAR members on RAD Academy. Read More

Two CAR members have come together to share their musculoskeletal expertise and developed an innovative new app for radiologists called ArthroGuide. Read More

Celebrating the achievements of a very successful CAR Annual Scientific Meeting this past April, I have begun to embrace my role representing you as your President. The CAR is working on your behalf on many levels to help our members be more successful in their practices. Read More

Dr. Cynthia Walsh, CAR member, is an academic abdominal radiologist at the Ottawa Hospital and was recently re-elected as a Board Director for the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). Read More