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The Canadian Association of Radiologists is the national specialty association for radiologists, dedicated to medical imaging excellence in patient care

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Helping to Ensure Quality Mammography Imaging in Canada

September 27, 2022

In light of the recent coverage in the media surrounding mammography quality, the CAR in collaboration with the Canadian Organization for Medical Physicists (COMP) published a position statement which references the CAR Mammography Accreditation standards for mammography imaging quality in Canada. The CAR recognizes that Canadian radiologists from coast to coast are committed to the highest standards of care and are distinguished as being world class clinicians. Read More

MAP is Going Digital

April 22, 2021

MAP accreditation software dashboard

We are pleased to announce that the CAR Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) is going digital.

In spring 2021, the CAR will launch a new accreditation information system. With the new system, MAP-accredited facilities and associated personnel will provide all required information and documents exclusively online, including images. The new portal will also provide detailed guidance at each stage of the accreditation process. Questions and concerns about accreditation requirements can be addressed quickly and easily from within the portal. Read More

Mammography Accreditation During COVID-19 – Guidance on the Number of Reads

November 26, 2020

Letter from Dr. Nancy Wadden, Chair MAP Steering Committee

Earlier this month the CAR provided guidance to the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) facilities regarding program requirements given that most facilities across the country have resumed their services following disruptions caused by the pandemic. In 2021, the CAR will review the volumes of facilities and radiologists based on the entire previous calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31, 2020). Read More

MAP extending CPD cycles by 6 months

March 26, 2020

With the evolving COVID-19 situation, many conferences have and are being cancelled. We acknowledge and understand that many of the medical professionals affected may not have access to the required continuing professional development (CPD) credits to maintain the MAP approved status in the coming months. Read More

Getting to Know the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP)

January 24, 2019

Mammography
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) began the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) over 20 years ago. This program was developed to ensure the quality of mammography images in Canada. The primary objective of MAP is to safeguard patients by certifying that images meet the proscribe standards. Read More

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