The CAR is a membership focused organization. For the last 86 years, the CAR has strived to make its members more successful. The management of your membership dues is something the CAR takes seriously. Read More

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Your career and finances are different from most. The advice you get should be different too. We know that your household is different from other Canadian professional households. The right financial planning strategy is one that’s based on the intricacies of your career in medicine, your personal circumstances, and the current environment. Read More

With the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) only a few days away, anticipation is starting to build for the Canada Meets ECR session. On March 4, Canadian radiology leaders will gather in Vienna, Austria to share an overview of radiology in Canada. Read More

This year’s CAR Annual Scientific Meeting kicks off with two exciting workshop sessions on Thursday, April 27. Read More

Radiologists are diligent about developing the clinical and technical skills for their profession, but they may not always devote the same effort towards cultivating "soft skills" such as good patient communication or effective industry advocacy. In the era of rapidly evolving technology, new challenges and opportunities constantly appear. The importance of non-interpretive skills in radiology is increasingly critical. Read More

The CAR Affiliate Societies support and advocate for your profession by addressing the needs and priorities of your subspecialty. Join the Affiliate Societies to make their voices stronger and grow their knowledge base by collecting resources and networking. Membership fees are complimentary for CAR members and spots are available to emergency, abdominal, pediatric, thoracic, and general radiologists, as well as current fellows or residents. Read More

Tackling Wait Lists, Empowering our Members, and Raising the Profile of Radiology in Canada

By Dr. Gilles Soulez, CAR President

As we come off a very successful year, the CAR is looking forward to capitalizing on our accomplishments and seeking out new opportunities for advancement and enhanced patient care. Read More

The CAR is proud to congratulate two radiologists on receiving the tremendous honour from the Governor General of Canada. In late December, Dr. Paula Gordon and Dr. Conor Maguire were appointed to the Order of Canada, an award whose recipients are chosen for making extraordinary contributions to the country. Read More

A selection of the brightest minds in radiology will deliver a series plenary lectures at Canada’s premiere radiology event – CAR 2023, the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Read More

Many Canadian patients are affected by osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures, which can cause chronic pain, reduced mobility, and be irreversibly debilitating. The CAR is collaborating on a project  with 16 Bit, GE HealthCare Canada, Osteoporosis Canada, True North Imaging, and the Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North aimed at screening for indications of low bone mineral density using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software called Rho^TM. Read More

The CAR is pleased to welcome new members to the CAR Journal (CARJ) Editorial Board and International Advisory Board. Read More

Did you know the CAR has Affiliate Societies that members can join? Do you work in a subspecialty where you would love to network, collaborate, and obtain more knowledge with other subspecialists like yourself? The Affiliate Societies are integrated with the CAR while maintaining distinct mandates and provide the opportunity for close collaboration on education, research, and advocacy activities to the radiology community. Read More

Did you know the CAR-CSTR developed comprehensive educational content for radiologists focused on the imaging interpretation and reporting of lung cancer screening? After reviewing evidence from Canadian and international screening programs as well as research studies, a multidisciplinary team at the CAR and CSTR created robust patient and imaging focused guidance standards for lung screening programs. Read More

CAR President Dr. Gilles Soulez Shares Highlights from This Past Year

The last two years have been challenging for the radiology community. The pandemic had a dramatic impact on healthcare delivery and changed the way radiologists practice. It also exacerbated the extensive wait times experienced by patients for medical imaging. Even with procedures returning to full capacity, pandemic protocols, while necessary, have added to the time it takes to complete medical imaging tests. Read More

The CAR could not have been more pleased to return to Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America’s Annual Meeting from November 27 – 30. With over 300 presenters, Canadian radiologists certainly made their mark on the international stage. Read More

“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

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

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

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 More

On November 15^th the CAR hosted its 7^th 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