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


17th Annual Ottawa Radiology Review Course - Reimagined!

Two Courses. One Goal. Your Success.


NEW UPDATE

Welcome to the 17th Annual Ottawa Radiology Review Course - Reimagined!

The Ottawa Radiology Review Course has been restructured into two comprehensive virtual courses designed to support candidates at different stages of preparation for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Diagnostic Radiology certification examinations.

Participants may register for one or both courses, depending on their individual exam preparation needs.

Each course also offers optional exam preparation sessions to provide additional opportunities for practice and preparation.

Together, these courses provide participants with a comprehensive review of the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and communication skills required for success on the Royal College certification examinations

Please note: Registration for the applicable main course is required before participants can register for any associated optional sessions.

Course Overview

Course 1: Ottawa Radiology Review 5d virtual Written Examination Course with full-length MCQ and SAQ exam


Course 1 Date
Monday March 1, 2027 - Friday March 5, 2027
Course Description

The Written Examination Preparation Course is a comprehensive 5-day virtual program designed to prepare radiology residents for the Royal College written certification examination. The course features expert-led didactic lectures covering the breadth of diagnostic radiology, with an emphasis on high-yield topics, evidence based practice, and key concepts frequently encountered on the examination. Attendees will also have

access to a full-length practice written examination as well as an OSCE, which

are designed to simulate the MCQ/SAQ styles and cases you will encounter on the Royal College Examination.  

 

Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify and characterize radiologic abnormalities across all major areas of diagnostic radiology and formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis.
  2. Recognize emergent and life-threatening imaging findings and recommend appropriate immediate management.
  3. Recommend appropriate imaging investigations and management strategies for abnormalities identified on imaging.
  4. Discuss the Royal College Diagnostic Radiology examination process in depth, including examination format, content, expectations, and strategies for exam preparation. 
Target Audience
This course is intended as a
general review and preparatory course for the Royal College Exam in Diagnostic
Radiology. This course serves as a high-level review for all radiologists
and radiologists-in-training and is geared towards residents and radiologists writing the Royal College MCQ/SAQ Examination in September 2027.
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Course 2: Ottawa Radiology Review NEW virtual 3d Oral Exam Prep Course

Course 2 Date

Wednesday April 7, 2027 - Friday April 9, 2027

Course Description

This three-day virtual oral exam course focuses on preparing candidates for the Royal College oral examination through targeted review lectures, interactive hot seat oral exam sessions, and one-on-one mock oral examinations with experienced faculty.

Together, these courses provide participants with a comprehensive review of the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and communication skills required for success on the Royal College certification examinations.

Overall Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Develop and articulate a clear, organized approach to the presentation of radiologic cases, including identification and characterization of key findings, formulation of a differential diagnosis, and management strategies.
  2. Integrate clinical history, imaging findings, and relevant prior examinations to develop an appropriate diagnostic and management approach.
  3. Recognize emergent and life-threatening imaging findings and formulate and communicate appropriate immediate management recommendations.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the Royal College Diagnostic Radiology Applied Examination process, including its structure, format, expectations, and marking scheme, and apply this knowledge to optimize examination performance.

Target Audience

This course is intended as a

general review and preparatory course for the Royal College Exam in Diagnostic

Radiology. This course serves as a

comprehensive overview to the Royal College Applied (Oral) Examination and is

geared towards residents and radiologist taking the Royal College Applied

examination in June 2027.


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Features

Return to Virtual learning

The Ottawa Radiology Review Course is returning to a fully virtual learning format, making exam preparation more accessible and flexible for radiology trainees across Canada.

Participants can join expert-led sessions from wherever they are, eliminating the need for travel while continuing to benefit from high-quality, focused preparation for the Royal College Diagnostic Radiology examinations.

Access to Content

Continue your exam preparation after the live course with on-demand access to recorded lectures and presentation PDFs, allowing you to review key concepts and course materials at your own pace on EventsAIR

Optional Sessions

Enhance your exam preparation with optional interactive and self-directed sessions designed to simulate components of the Royal College Diagnostic Radiology examinations.

Full Length practice MCQ Exam

Complete a virtual mock written examination in a standard MCQ format. Delivered through Brightspace in a self-study format, this session provides additional practice and preparation for the written examination.

Full Length practice SAQ Exam

Complete a virtual mock written examination in a standard SAQ format. Delivered through Brightspace in a self-study format, this session provides additional practice and preparation for the written examination.

Hot Seat Oral Sessions – Aunt Minnie-Style Oral Exam Practice

Practice interpreting cases in a small-group, rapid-fire virtual setting designed to prepare participants for cases commonly encountered during the oral examination. Participants may choose to take cases or register as an observer. Sessions are delivered live via Zoom.

Disponible en français ou en englais.

Mock Oral Exam

Participate in a one-on-one virtual mock oral examination with a radiologist, designed for candidates preparing for the Royal College oral examination. Participants will work through a series of cases in an exam-style setting and receive individualized feedback and an overall performance assessment.


Disponible en français ou en englais.

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Registration will close on Sunday February 21, 2027 at 11:59 PM EST