The CAR's dedicated day of virtual education for trainees saw a major boost in attendance this year.

The 2025 Virtual Trainee Day took place online on Tuesday, February 11 and had more than 160 participants. Read More

Being a Radiologist-in-Training is a critical early step to a promising career in radiology, one with many questions and uncertainties, which is why the CAR has put together an entire day of trainee-focused education.

Virtual Trainee Day takes place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and is themed Bones Uncovered: Essential Approaches for MSK Radiology. Read More

Supported by GE HealthCare

If you are early in your radiology career and would like direction in areas of your interest, then the Virtual Trainee Day is a must-attend event. Virtual Trainee Day takes place on Friday, April 5 and features veteran speakers in the field of radiology aiming to share their expertise and experience with trainees. Read More

By Dr. Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias - Radiology Resident in the US

As a Canadian citizen, having a foot on both sides of the border throughout radiology residency can be daunting. While opportunities in the United States are abundant, there are visa limitations that may restrict where Canadians are able to pursue fellowship training. For those of us aiming for a path back home to practice in Canada, the waters can be difficult to navigate. Read More

Everyone learns in different ways. When it came to education specifically for junior radiology residents in Canada, Dr. Rebecca Spouge believed there had to be a new, effective way reach these medical student groups with high quality educational content. Read More

From September 22-24 the CAR Board of Directors gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia to discuss the upcoming priorities for the fall and to undertake the development of a new strategic plan for the next five years. Despite the challenges presented from Hurricane Fiona, the Board, with representatives from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan (2), Ontario (2), Quebec (2), New Brunswick (2), Nova Scotia, the ACR and a resident representing the Resident and Fellow Section, weathered the storm and had a very productive discussion. The meeting kicked off with a presentation from Dr. Gilles Soulez, CAR President, summarizing the successes and highlights of the last several months. Read More

With the warmer weather upon us, for many of our members the focus is on summer vacations. I hope that you have been able to get away from work to recharge your batteries. I would like to thank our members for their continued support and recognize the many radiologist leaders who have taken time out of their hectic schedules, even through prime vacation season, to support and lead initiatives that will have a significant impact on patient care in Canada. Read More

The CAR Resident and Fellow Section will be under new leadership in the upcoming academic year. Dr. Kiana Lebel is set to take over as RFS Chair for 2022-23, a role previously occupied by the departing RFS Chair Dr. Jessica Dobson. Read More

According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), nearly two-thirds of the world's population has no access to diagnostic medical imaging.^[1] While there has been a rise in international organizations spearheading radiology outreach initiatives, there is growing interest amongst Canadian radiologists and trainees to learn more about global health initiatives. Read More

Want to save money on CAR 2020 registration? Your CAR membership gives you up to 30% off registration. Read More

It's time to renew your 2020 CAR membership!

We have been hard at work adding new benefits for CAR members to increase the value of membership. Renew before December 15, 2019, for a chance to win a stay at Le Westin Montreal. Read More

Transitioning through the Radiology Spectrum

A career in radiology is full of transitions. There is the transition from medical student to junior resident during the basic clinical training year; the transition from junior off-service resident to junior on-service resident; the transition to independent call; the transition from undifferentiated radiology resident to applying for fellowships; the transition to fellowship and to independent practice; and more! Read More

Membership engagement is paramount to unifying the voice of Canadian radiologists. Through support from the CAR, the Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) working group has invigorated that rallying cry. Read More

That’s a wrap on the CAR 2019 annual scientific meeting (ASM). We’d like to thank all the delegates for participating in yet another successful conference, and a very special thank you to all the speakers that made the CAR 2019 such a success. Here are just a few highlights from the event. Read More

Since its inception in 2015, the CAR Resident Section (RS) has been working hard on creating resources, collaborating on projects and, helping to foster a strong resident membership in our national specialty association. Read More