The CAR Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group is thrilled to share its recently published CaRMs article, led by Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, which specifically addresses equality in the residency selection process. We extend our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who contributed their time and unwavering commitment to this important work. Read More
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Dr. Cynthia Walsh Re-elected to Ontario Medical Association Board of Directors
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
CAR-CSTR Launch QUEST: Lung on RAD Academy
Prioritize Lung Cancer Screening Education as the next step in your training journey! The CAR and CSTR have developed accredited comprehensive educational content for radiologists focused on the imaging interpretation and reporting of lung cancer screening – QUEST: Introduction to Lung Cancer Screening. Read More
Presidency Transitions from Dr. Gilles Soulez to Dr. Ania Kielar at CAR 2023
Stable organizations can transition easily between different leaders over time, and the CAR has recently gone through such a change. At the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Montréal, the CAR held a ceremonial moment to honour the next presidential transition during the CAR Awards. Read More
Announcing the New Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the CAR Affiliate Societies
On April 27, the CAR Affiliate Societies met during the CAR 2023 in Montréal and are thrilled to announce their successful presidency exchanges. There are new Presidents and Vice-Presidents for the CETARS, the CSAR, and the CSTR. The CAR would like to take this opportunity to introduce them. Read More
Highlights from the April 2023 Board Meeting
One Week and Counting Before the Radiology Community Convenes in Montreal for CAR 2023
Canada’s radiology community is packing their suitcases and preparing to gather in Montreal for the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting (CAR 2023) from April 27-30. The premiere radiology event in Canada, CAR 2023 is taking place at a beautiful new venue – Le Westin Montreal – and offers a weekend full of exciting events. Read More
Canada Leaves a Lasting Impression in Vienna
From March 1st-5th, the CAR attended the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria. The ECR is one of the largest annual medical meetings in Europe and the second-largest radiological meeting for radiology professionals, radiographers, physicists, and industry members in the world. Read More
Dr. Bill Anderson Shares Insight on Working in a Community Clinical Setting
Community radiologists play an important role in the delivery of medical imaging. At the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in April, the CAR will host an exclusive roundtable discussion with veteran radiologist Dr. Bill Anderson of Alberta specifically geared towards radiologists who work in a community setting. Read More
Getting Social at CAR 2023
The CAR Annual Scientific Meeting is returning to Montreal as an in-person event and that means there will be numerous opportunities to catch-up with colleagues and meet new members of the Canadian radiology community. Read More
Working Toward Greater Gender Equity in Radiology Through Mentorship
Every year in March, the world takes the time to recognize the accomplishments and advancement of women by marking March 8th as International Women’s Day and, in Canada, Canadian Women Physician’s Day on March 11th. “These celebratory days, which have grown in visibility in recent years, offer a starting point to move towards gender equity in everyday and professional life, however, I feel that there is more work to do.” - Dr. Kate Hanneman, University Medical Imaging Toronto (UMIT) Read More
CAR’s Continued Commitment to the Highest Standards of Governance
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
Your Career and Finances are Different from Most
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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 MoreCanada Meets ECR: Canada Takes Centre Stage in Europe
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
CAR 2023 Delivers Exciting Interactive Workshops to Kick Off Annual Event
This year’s CAR Annual Scientific Meeting kicks off with two exciting workshop sessions on Thursday, April 27. Read More
Learn Principles of Negotiation in Radiology from the Experts
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
Highlights and Scheduled Projects from the Affiliate Societies
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
CAR’s Outlook for 2023
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
Two Radiologists Appointed to Order of Canada
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
CAR 2023 Boasts Impressive Lineup of Plenary Lecture Speakers
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