CAR 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting

Start

Thu, 26 Apr 2018, 08:00

End

Sun, 29 Apr 2018, 06:00

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https://iii.hm/ivy

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#CAR2018

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Join us in Montreal for CAR 2018, Artificial Intelligence: Present and Future. The meeting is the premier Canadian radiology event of the year, renowned for its scientific and educational content, and for the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Canada.

Featuring an impressive roster of national and international speakers, the 2018 program covers scientific and educational material that is of value for radiologists and trainees.

Early bird deadline: March 9, 2018

Needs Assessment

In seeking to provide patients with optimal healthcare experiences and outcomes, radiologists seek to deliver proficient services in a timely manner and with the most appropriate and advanced equipment and tools. CAR 2018 will explore the development of technologies like deep learning and artificial intelligence in radiology, how to integrate them thoughtfully, and how to use imaging to help guide therapeutic decision making to help improve clinical outcomes.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for all general and subspecialty radiologists as well as radiology residents whose work involves performing or interpreting images, determining appropriateness and using advanced equipment and tools to help guide therapeutic decision-making and help improve clinical outcomes.

Learning Objectives

After attending this conference, attendees will be able to:

Discuss the importance of radiologists maintaining an active role on clinical teams.
CanMEDS roles: Collaborator, Communicator, Health Advocate, Leader, Professional
Discuss the recent changes that have occurred in imaging as a result of the implementation of artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning in imaging workflows.
CanMEDS roles: Health Advocate, Leader, Professional
Discuss the opportunities of big data and artificial intelligence to improve on the diagnostic performance and predictive value of imaging.
CanMEDS Roles: Communicator, Health Advocate, Scholar
Define the role and utilization of advanced technology in clinical imaging.
CanMEDS Roles: Communicator, Leader, Medical Expert
Discuss how imaging can help inform therapeutic decision making that help improve outcomes.
CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Leader
Identify strategies to engage in academic activities and contribute to the academic life of a Radiology department.
CanMEDS role: Professional, Leader, Scholar

Programme available online here

Register online here

Getting here

Air Travel

As the official airline for CAR 2018, Air Canada is offering discounted rates to our attendees.

To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the search panel.

Air Canada promotion code: 22KKVRC1

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Rail Travel

As the official rail line for CAR 2018, Via Rail Canada is offering discounted rates to our attendees.

Online booking instructions:

log in to your profile or create one prior to booking at https://reservia.viarail.ca/search.aspx
on the Passenger Information screen, select "Convention Fare" from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu
enter discount code 13687 in the “Discount Code” field
the conference fare will be shown on the next page

Validity: April 21st to May 1st, 2018

Territory: From all stations throughout the VIA system to Montreal, Quebec and return.

Restrictions: Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa only.

Discount: 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied."

Exception: Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.