“Presidency of the SRQ was among the best professional experiences I have ever had, and I am most grateful for having been chosen to assume that responsibility,” says Dr. Bruno Morin. He is a radiologist in Laval, QC and served as President of the Société de radiologie du Québec (SRQ) from 2013-14. He says the professional experience he gained showed him the importance of Continuing Medical Education (CME) on maintaining a long and distinguished career in his chosen field of radiology. Read More
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We Can’t Wait to See You in Montreal for CAR 2023!
Gather with your radiology community at the Canadian Association of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting, hosted at Montreal’s Le Westin hotel from April 27-30, 2023. Read More
CAR Education – 2022 Recap
The CAR’s education department, in tandem with its collaborating partners produced a staggering amount of exceptional educational content in 2022, covering a breadth of topics ranging from foundational to masterclass, all of which are accessible on RAD Academy for CAR members and available for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit. Read More
Disclosing Harm Associated with Pathological Analysis or Diagnostic Imaging: A Team-Based Approach
Provided by the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Healthcare providers have an ethical, professional, and legal obligation to disclose to patient harm that arises from healthcare delivery. In cases where pathological analysis or diagnostic imaging have been misinterpreted, it may be appropriate for the pathologist or radiologist to participate in the disclosure process. Participating in discussions with patients is often complicated by the fact that pathologists and radiologists typically do not have direct interaction with patients. Read MoreCAR’s Annual Day on the Hill
On November 15th the CAR hosted its 7th Annual Day on Parliament Hill. This date was selected to coincide with the International Day of Radiology (November 8). The purpose of the Day on the Hill is to advocate for the advancement of radiology at the national level and to raise awareness of the important role that radiologists play in the healthcare system. Radiologists - in person again - are being seen more, heard more, and are striving to be better understood. Read More
Subspecialties Working with the CAR – Join Today
Emergency, Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pediatric subspecialties are all represented by the CAR Affiliate Societies. They advocate for your profession by addressing your needs and priorities. Membership to the Affiliate Societies is free with your CAR membership. With the help of the CAR, the Affiliate Societies convene, converse, and collaborate to further the value of radiology. Read More
Developing Quality Clinical Practice Guidelines at the CAR
As leaders in the Canadian radiology community, it is critical for the CAR to develop national standards and guidelines so patients can receive the optimal radiological result, no matter the procedure. CAR guidelines and clinical practice statements are submitted for open-access publication in the CARJ to disseminate to radiologists across Canada. Read More
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Honours Dr. Bruce Forster
University of British Columbia (UBC) professor and CAR member Dr. Bruce Forster was recently honoured for sharing his knowledge and expertise with colleagues in Ireland. Last month, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RSCI) presented Dr. Forster with the Haughton Medal and an honorary induction into the Faculty of Radiologists of Ireland. Read More
Dr. Alexandre Cadrin-Chênevert and Radiology: Artificial Intelligence Journal Continue Research for AI Applications in Radiology
Bringing the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the field of radiology is a significant ongoing priority of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), and CAR member Dr. Alexandre Cadrin-Chênevert is working to realize the possibilities of the ever-evolving technology. Read More
International PLANET Conference in Thailand a Success
One of the world’s premiere education conferences on neurovascular anatomy hosted another successful event, spearheaded in part by CAR member Dr. Karel G. ter Brugge and a team of colleagues. Read More
How Could You Better Care For Your Patients if You Had an Extra 23 Minutes* in Your Day?
Content sponsored by Bayer
MEDRAD® Centargo utilizes piston-based technology, which provides high fluid delivery with high iodine delivery rates, giving DI departments the flexibility to do all types of cases. Read MoreThe Importance of the Radiologist in Detection of Progression of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Diseases
Content sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim
By Victoria Tan
Fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) represent a large and varied group of parenchymal disease. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most extensively studied fibrotic ILD and is progressive by definition1. A subset of patients with fibrotic ILD (with etiologies other than IPF) also display evidence of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Read MoreInternational Day of Radiology – Celebrating Radiology!
On November 8, radiologists and professionals from related fields will celebrate the 11th International Day of Radiology all over the world. Let’s celebrate together! Read More
The CETARS Shares Expertise with Radiologists in Ukraine
Having lasted for several months, the world is keenly aware of the impact that the military conflict with Russia has had on Ukraine. Among the many losses to social structures and life sustaining systems in Ukraine, the conflict has affected the ability for radiologists and medical professionals to maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), especially as it applies to emergency and trauma imaging. Aiming to provide aid to these professionals as the situation continues, the Canadian Emergency, Trauma, and Acute Care Radiology Society (CETARS) has set up a series of educational webinars focusing on all aspects of emergency and trauma care imaging, using a head-to-toe approach. Read More
Entering the Scientific and Educational Competitions at CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting Offers an Irreplaceable Professional Experience
For those looking to share their research and showcase their expertise in front of peers from across the country, submitting an abstract for the CAR 2023 Scientific and Educational Competitions is an excellent opportunity. Every year, as part of the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting, radiologists, trainees, and medical professionals from a variety of radiology subspecialties put forward their best work on relevant topics to present and compete for top prizes. Read More
Apply for the 2-Year/$140,00 GE Radiology Research Academic Fellowship
Content sponsored by GE Healthcare
Since their inauguration in 1992, the GE-Association of University Radiologists (AUR) Radiology Research Academic Fellowships (GERRAF) have been one of the most sought-after awards in academic radiology. The GERRAF award was initiated to help meet the scholarly and research support needs of radiology. Read MoreAddressing the Backlog for Medical Imaging in Canada
As the fall season ramps up, advocacy is top of mind for the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). With parliament returning to session, it is an ideal opportunity for the CAR to resume our efforts in improving access to medical imaging for Canadians. In the last couple of weeks, we have been successful in getting the message out to the public through media coverage. Dr. Ania Kielar, CAR Vice-President spoke to Global News and CFRA 580 Ottawa about the need for a federal investment of $1 billion in new medical imaging equipment and the development of a health human resources strategy that incorporates radiology. Read More
Share Your Research at CAR 2023 – Submit Your Abstract Today
Submitting an abstract to CAR 2023 is an exciting chance to shape the scientific and educational content of CAR 2023 – the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). The CAR invites you to submit your abstract for the opportunity to showcase your work at Canada’s premier radiology event, taking place April 27 – 30, 2023 at our NEW location Le Westin Montréal, Montréal, QC. Read More
CARJ Editorial Team and CAR Member in the Running for the 2022 Minnies Competition
The CAR Journal and a CAR member are in the running for some major recognition at the 2022 Minnies – Aunt Minnie’s annual awards for the “best and brightest in medical imaging.”
This year, Dr. Kate Hanneman from the University of Toronto is a semi-finalist in the Most Influential Radiology Researcher category, and a CARJ study entitled Influences of the Social Media Continuum Model in Radiology: Theory and Reality is a semi-finalist for the Scientific Paper of the Year. Read More
Announcing the New Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR)
The CAR would like to congratulate Dr. Elka Miller, who assumed the role of Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Pediatric Radiology (CanSPR) on September 1, 2022.
Dr. Miller is a Professor at the University of Ottawa who specializes in pediatric neuroradiology and imaging. She is also the Chief and Research Director of the Medical Imaging Department at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Read More