Writing a structured abstract.

Abstract

This article is part of the education initiative of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal to deliver information that will be of practical use and help to enhance the skills necessary for the continuing professional 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 appraisal. You can earn CPD credits in section 6 (Educational Development, Teaching and Research) for writing an abstract and in section 4 (Structured Learning Projects) if you use this information for a personal learning project. The call for abstracts for the 2001 CAR Annual Meeting in Vancouver, September 21-23, has gone out. The deadline for submitting abstracts for the meeting is March 31, 2001. If you need more information or an abstract form, visit the CAR Web site at www.car.ca.