Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Faculty of Medicine

Physician Leadership Workshop for Women in Radiology

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Developed by the Dalhousie Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Canadian Radiology Women

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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm EST

REGISTRATION OPENS END OF JANUARY, 2026

This half-day course designed for practicing radiologists (both community and academic radiologists) and trainees is hosted by the Dalhousie University Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

All radiologists lead.  Whether you can't picture ever wanting to be at the head of the table or you are one of the handful of women who has been chair of a radiology department (or you are somewhere in the middle), this workshop is for you. This workshop engages in shared learning by reflecting on and discussing leadership experiences within the radiology community, promoting peer support, mentorship, wellness and collaborative growth. We encourage you to be part of a growing network of female radiologists across the country.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify barriers that affect women’s advancement and participation in medical leadership roles, with attention to structural, cultural, and personal factors influencing leadership pathways. (CanMed roles: leader, professional)
  • Describe the benefits of leadership engagement—for both individual physicians and the broader Canadian Radiology community—including professional development, improved practice environments, system-level impact, and strengthened advocacy. (CanMed roles: leader, professional, health advocate)
  • Recognize the environmental impacts of radiology and apply sustainable practices in imaging, clinical decision-making, and departmental operations to promote high-quality, resource-efficient patient care. (CanMed roles: scholar, health advocate)
  • Engage in shared learning by reflecting on and discussing leadership experiences within the radiology community, promoting peer support, mentorship, wellness and collaborative growth. (CanMed roles: communicator/collaborator, leader, professional)

Program

 

Keynote Speakers

“Women in Radiology: Why it Matters” with Dr. Jean Seely

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the benefits to organizations having more women in Radiology including financial viability, greater collaboration, job satisfaction and engagement. (CanMed roles: leader, professional)
  • Recognize that having more women leaders in Radiology leads to more women in Radiology. (CanMed roles: leader, professional)
  • Describe the barriers to increasing women leaders in radiology. (CanMed roles: leader, professional)

 

"From Darkest Peru to the Order of Canada" with Dr. Raquel Z. del Carpio-O'Donovan

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the key milestones in Dr. del Carpio’s journey and how her personal and professional experiences shaped her contributions to medicine in Canada. (CanMed roles: leader, professional)
  • Identify the leadership qualities, values, and resilience strategies exemplified in her career progression from newcomer to nationally recognized physician. (CanMed roles: leader, professional)
  • Apply insights from Dr. del Carpio’s story to foster inclusivity, mentorship, and excellence in medical education and clinical practice (CanMed roles: leader, professional, scholar, communicator, collaborator)

 

Breakout Sessions

“Mental Fitness, the Game Changer; the Key to Psychological Strength and Resilience” with Dr. Jackie Kinley

By the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Assess the core elements of mental fitness and how they build psychological strength and resilience. (CanMed roles: medical expert, health advocate)
  • Recognize stressors and thought patterns that erode mental well-being and apply practical strategies to counter them. (CanMed roles: medical expert, health advocate)
  • Develop simple, sustainable habits that support daily resilience, performance, and overall mental health. (CanMed roles: medical expert, health advocate)

 

“Leadership in Medical Education” with Drs. Linda Probyn and Rachel Fleming

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize how women leaders in radiology enhance medical education through diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and strong learner support. (CanMed roles: leader, scholar collaborator)
  • Describe how women’s leadership strengthens equity, mentorship, and role modeling, help attract and retain a diverse radiology workforce. (CanMed roles: leader, collaborator)
  • Review how female leadership drives innovation, inclusive curriculum design, and positive culture change that elevates training quality and patient care. (CanMed role: leader, collaborator)

 

“Ergonomics Reframed: Educating and Empowering Radiologists Protect Their Most Important Tool” with Dr. Susan Peddle

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to

  • Identify key anatomical and ergonomic factors that contribute to common radiologist injuries. (CanMed roles: medical expert, health advocate)
  • Assess practical tools and workstation strategies that support healthier reading-room habits. (CanMed roles: health advocate, medical expert)
  • Incorporate intentional movement and micro-break techniques to reduce strain and prevent pain. (CanMed roles:  health advocate, medical expert)
  • Build confidence in taking ownership of personal wellness within radiology practice (CanMed roles: health advocate)

 

“Radiology and Sustainability” with Dr. Kate Hanneman

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: ·

  • Describe the environmental footprint of radiology in Canada, including emissions from imaging modalities, consumables, energy use, and waste streams. (CanMed roles: scholar, health advocate)
  • Apply practical strategies to reduce environmental impact in daily radiology practice (e.g., protocol optimization, equipment stewardship, digital workflow efficiencies, waste reduction). (CanMed roles: scholar, health advocate)
  • Evaluate how radiology departments can integrate sustainability into quality improvement, procurement, and health-system planning aligned with Canadian standards and national climate commitments. (CanMed roles: scholar, health advocate, communicator/collaborator)

 

“Practicing Radiology in Quebec: Discussion and Identification of Action Priorities” with Dr. Isabelle Trop and Dr. Sonya Sagredo

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the psychological impact of legislation regarding medical practice in Quebec on physicians, ensuing feeling of treason and weariness felt by many Quebec doctors. (CanMed roles: communicator/collaborator, professional, leader)
  • Summarize key elements of legislation regarding medical practice in Quebec and its impact (radiologists and others) across the board, teaching activities, regions boarding other provinces, younger generations (residents, English sector) (CanMed roles: communicator/collaborator, health advocate, leader)
  • Identify strategies for the future to protect ourselves and the way we practice our specialty, maintaining open discussion on the topic, building a sense of community in and out of province. (CanMed roles: leader, professional, communicator, collaborator)

 

“Transition to Practice: Thriving from Day One” with Dr. Lindsay Milroy

By the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Identify key components to the transition to practice (CanMed roles: communicator/collaborator)
  • Acquire skills for transition to practice using practical information and tips. (CanMed roles: communicator/collaborator/professional)
  • Discuss expected prospective difficulties or barriers encountered in your first year of practice (CanMed roles: professional, communicator/collaborator)

 

Wrap Up Discussion

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Generate ideas for positive change aimed at enhancing workplace culture, career advancement, and system improvement in radiology for women. (CanMed roles: leader, professional, communicator)

• Identify one actionable step to support meaningful change in your own practice, institution or professional community (CanMed roles: leader, professional, health advocate, collaborator)

 

 

 

Why is this workshop only for women?

Evidence shows that women tend to underestimate their leadership abilities and are hesitant to apply for leadership roles.  We know that women are most likely to benefit from leadership workshops when registration is limited to women.  In addition, in order to be successful, courses must specifically address the internal and external barriers to leadership promotion that are unique to women.  We are planning for future versions of this workshop to be open to everyone.  In the meantime, we would be happy to help you plan a leadership event, share our learnings and connect you with our speakers.

Feedback from past participants

"I left the workshop on such a high.  There is a long road to go but just knowing that women across the country have similar experiences helps make the journey easier.  The afternoon was so empowering and so bucket filling!"

"Such an awesome event and so good to see the enthusiasm.  Really feel that there is a need for this and to build a community of support."

"This was an excellent conference and it was great to join this community of women radiologists.  There were so many excellent topics and so much good advice, Particularly enjoyed how freely these women shared in their experiences."

"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the truly wonderful experience that the Women's conference has been. You filled a hole that many women radiologists in Canada needed. It became obvious during the conference that there is a huge need for women radiologists to get together to discuss similar issues, bond over work environments, and feel solidarity that wasn't felt before. This conference brought that to the attendees, and many of us expressed our gratitude. To struggle with workplace issues and feel you are alone is isolating and demotivating, and your conference provided the means for us to work with each other on shared goals and strengthen our roles as a group, and as individuals. I hope this conference continues, and that we can move forward on specific objectives and accomplish even more."

Steering committee

  • Co-Chair: Kathy O’Brien, Dalhousie University
  • Co-Chair: Daria Manos, Dalhousie University
  • Sabrina Fitzgerald, University of Toronto
  • Karley Gilbert, Dalhousie University
  • Rebecca Hibbert, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  • Zina Kellow, Dalhousie University
  • Mareen Kraus, Dalhousie University
  • Kiana Lebel, Universite de Montreal
  • Lindsay Milroy, University of Western Ontario
  • Susan Peddle, University of Ottawa
  • Linda Probyn, University of Toronto
  • Sonya Sagredo, Cite de la Sante, Laval
  • Charlotte Yong Hing, University of British Columbia
  • Sabrina Zulys, University of Toronto

For more information, contact

Daria Manos, MD, FRCPC
Professor, Dalhousie University
Associate Head, Education
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University
radiology@dal.ca