Working Groups

Within the governance structure of the CAR, working groups are created to accomplish a specific task for the Board or for the CAR office.  The CAR uses two types of working groups within its structure; Board Working Groups (BWGs) and Staff Working Groups (SWGs).

Working Groups are composed of volunteers, mostly radiologist members and other medical specialists as required, who assist, guide, consult, create materials, research or advise as necessary to ensure that their assignments reflect the most accurate and professional results.

We encourage our members to participate on our working groups. There is great satisfaction in having an opportunity to shape the future of radiology.  To volunteer for one of the CAR working groups, please contact us.

The CAR regularly introduces new Working Groups to address new timely issues. Let us know your particular area of interest beyond those listed. The CAR may be calling on you at any time! Some the current CAR working groups include:

  • Advanced Practice
  • Breast Imaging Standard
  • Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines
  • MRI and MRI Safety Standard
  • Ultrasound Standard
  • Quality Assurance
  • Annual Scientific Meeting 2011
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • CT Colonography CME
  • Mammography Accreditation Program
  • Publications
  • Bone Mineral Densitometry Accreditation Program
  • Website Improvement.


Board Working Groups are established to help the CAR formulate policies and positions on very specific topics, such as standards and advisories, or broad policies such as for finances, which are sent to the CAR Board of Directors for consideration and adoption.

Staff Working Groups are put in place to provide the CAR staff with advice/direction on very specific operations or programs run by the CAR office, such as the CAR’s Mammography Accreditation Program and each year’s Annual Scientific Meeting.

All working Groups are task specific and time limited, which can range from weeks to months or longer if required.  Board Working Groups report to the President and Staff Working Groups report to the CEO.