OAR CME Program
Find Information about the 2021 OAR CME Programs
Since the Ontario Association of Radiologists (OAR) began its CME program in 2007, more than 10,000 radiologists, technologists and related specialists from throughout Ontario and across Canada, have attended 50 OAR CME events.
| Jul 17, 2025 | 2025 Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy VABB RadiologistsAnalyze the current Canadian guidelines and best practices for breast biopsy, including indications for image-guided and vacuum-assisted approaches; Compare the technical approaches and clinical indications for performing VABB under ultrasound, mammography, and MRI guidance; Describe patient selection criteria, positioning techniques, and troubleshooting strategies for each modality-specific VABB procedure; Identify the advantages and limitations of VABB relative to other biopsy techniques, including sample adequacy, patient comfort, and diagnostic accuracy; Discuss quality assurance considerations and post-procedural care in the context of VABB procedures; Apply knowledge from case-based scenarios to choose appropriate biopsy modality based on imaging findings and clinical context. Open To: OAR Members, Non OAR Members, Ontario DI Residents, Ontario DI Fellows, Canadian Non-Ontario DI Residents, Canadian Non-Ontario DI Fellows, Canadian Non-Ontario Radiologists, Canadian Non DI Residents, Canadian Non DI Fellows, Other Physicians, First Year Registrants, International DI Residents, International DI Fellows, International Radiologists, General Surgeons | Register Now |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 2025 Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy VABB TechnologistsEnhance understanding of VABB workflows across mammography and ultrasound; Refine techical positioning and image acquisition for biopsy accuracy; Support patient comfort and care throughout the procedure; collaborate more effectively with radiologists and the care team; Stay informed on best practices and current Canadian guidelines. Open To: Canadian MRTs, Canadian Ultrasound Technologists, Canadian Other Technologists, International X-Ray Technologists, International Ultrasound Technologists, International Other Technologists | Register Now |
