The University of Ottawa's Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics presents

16^th Annual Ottawa Radiology Review Course

Course Overview

Course Venue

Rogers Centre Ottawa (formerly the Shaw Centre)
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 9J2

Course Dates

February 1 - 5*, 2026

*On February 6, virtual mock oral exams via Zoom will be offered exclusively to candidates who will sit for the Royal College exam on March 24–25, 2026.

Course Description

This course will provide a week-long broad spectrum review of radiological sub-specialties for radiologists and residents in preparation for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada licensing exam in Diagnostic Radiology. The course will include lectures (some case-based) and comprehensive reviews in:

Breast
Cardiac
Chest
Emergency Radiology
GI, GU
Interventional Radiology
MSK
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Pediatrics
Women's Imaging

Overall Course Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify, characterize and provide a differential assessment for radiologic abnormalities identified on imaging in all areas of radiology.
Provide an appropriate investigation and management strategies for abnormalities detected.
Recognize emergent and life threatening abnormalities on imaging studies and manage appropriately.
Discuss pertinent technical issues and modality use in clinical imaging and follow up.
Discuss and review the Royal College Exam process in depth.

Target Audience

This course is intended as a general review and preparatory course for the Royal College Exam in Diagnostic Radiology. The intended audience is radiology residents and practicing radiologists interested in a general review.

Features

Return to In-Person
Join us in the Nations Capital at the Rogers Centre Ottawa; steps from the Rideau Canal and several historical landmarks! Breakfasts, lunches and refreshments breaks included.

Access to Content

Post-event access to recorded lectures and presentation materials are made available through EventsAIR.

Optional Mock OSCE Exam
Consisting of 8 stations in a standard OSCE format, our mock exam is virtual via Brightspace and in a self-study format.

Optional Hot Seat Sessions

Small groups take cases in a virtual setting in a rapid-fire format to prepare for the types of cases frequently encountered on the OSCE portion of the RCPSC Diagnostic Radiology Exam. Observer status available if you do not wish to take cases. Three 2-hr virtual sessions via Zoom to select from (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday).

Disponible en français ou en englais.

Optional Mock Oral Exam

Intended for those scheduled to take the Royal College Exam in 2026, participants will be paired up for an hour one-on-one virtual session via Zoom on Friday, February 6 with a Radiologist where you will review a total of *9 cases. Individual feedback will be provided along with a pass or fail score.

Disponible en français ou en englais.

Register today!

Registration will close on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 11:59pm.