Ontario Association of Radiologists (OAR)

To provide the highest standard of patient-centered medical imaging and diagnostic care when needed for all Ontario patients. The OAR provides a strong voice for the patients diagnosed by radiologists in Ontario and advocates on their behalf to all audiences, including government, health organizations and agencies, hospitals and our elected leaders.

Mission:
• Provide recognition and understanding for the many diverse specialties within the field of radiology and their role in diagnosing illness at the earliest stages, delivering interventional radiology services
• Collaborate with other medical specialties to ensure appropriateness of diagnostic tests and optimal patient care and to find new efficiencies for the optimal use of medical imaging technology
• Be leaders in the delivery of quality assurance and quality control through daily practice, research continuous improvement both professionally and technically
• Ensure that radiation safety remains a key element of patient care
• Provide radiologists and imaging technologists with the highest standard of continuing medical education and life-long learning

Values:
The OAR seeks to continually encourage and inspire new standards of excellence in radiology and foster an environment of continuous improvement within the profession.

The OAR will continue to be a strong advocate for the highest standard of quality patient care and actively take a leadership role on issues affecting the continued sustainability of their publicly funded health care system, including timely access to care, the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical imaging equipment and responsible management of key resources within the system.