Writing a structured abstract

This article is part of the education initiative of the Canadian Associatio n of Radiologists Journal to deliver information that will be of practical use and help to enhance the skills necessary for the continuing professiona l development of Canadian radiologists. The first article in the continuing professional development skills series is on writing a structured abstract Future "how to" articles will focus on other skills such as critical appra isal. You can earn CPD credits in section 6 (Educational Development, Teach ing and Research) for writing an abstract and in section 4 (Structured Lear ning Projects) if you use this information for a personal learning project The call for abstracts for the 2001 CAR Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Septem ber 21-23, has gone out. The deadline for submitting abstracts for the meet ing is March 31, 2001. if you need more information or an abstract form, vi sit the CAR Web site at www.car.ca.