Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (NP & PA) Section
NP & PA Lunch: Saturday, March 4, 12 noon–1 p.m. (Ticket and registration required)
Programming: Saturday, March 5, 1 p.m.
Be sure to watch for NP & PA specific sessions focusing on topics such as:
- Diagnostic radiology
- Moderate sedation
- Maximizing APPs
- Interesting cases
Learn more about NP & PA Section programming and see their recommended sessions online.
Resident, Fellow and Student (RFS) Section
Programming: Saturday, March 4, 1–5 p.m.
The RFS Section will have two tracks of programming, one designed for resident members and one for medical student attendees. While the RFS sessions will focus on topics related to the IR suite and future careers, medical student programming will serve as an introduction to IR and feature a biodesign competition.
The RFS track will include sessions on:
- Wellness and balance
- Acing your first IR rotation
- Resident research opportunities
- IR across the globe
- Emergencies in the angiosuite
Don’t miss:
- The VIR clinical recognition session, which recognizes students who have gone above and beyond to maintain their clinical skills through rotations
- The ECS/RFS combined sessions, geared toward older residents and early career IRs with such practice-building topics as:
- Succeeding in private practice
- Practice building at an academic center
- Starting an office-based lab
- Social media and marketing
“We have geared the RFS curriculum to appeal to every resident—whether they’re deep in IR training or just learning about the specialty. There will be programming for everyone, and some of our topics—such as our wellness session with Isabelle Newton, PhD, MD—will hold value for IRs at any stage of practice. Attendees can choose sessions by interest or practice experience, but we recommend everyone comes back in the afternoon for our Emergencies in the Angio Suite session to hear different perspectives and approaches on challenging cases.” –Henry Szeto, DO, and Jung Hyun Yun, MD
Learn more about the RFS programming and see their recommended sessions online.
Women in IR (WIR) Section
Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon: Monday, March 6, 12 noon–1 p.m.(Ticket and registration required)Featured speaker: Dawn Ellison, MD
Programming: Sunday, March 5, 1–5 p.m.
The 4-hour WIR Section programming will include two didactic sessions and two workshops.
The didactic sessions will focus on topics including:
- Imposter syndrome
- Gaslighting
- Generational progression
- The importance of being an ally, regardless of gender
The first workshop will discuss burnout and how to prioritize physical and mental health. The second workshop emphasizes processes for strengthening the future of women in IR:
- Effective networking
- Gaining influence in the workplace
- The strength of female leadership
- Exposing facts and myths of working in a male-dominated field
“Our sessions are meant for all SIR attendees as the issues resonate with everyone working in interventional radiology. We hope to have a nice split between genders and our speakers are motivated to present topics that are thought provoking, informative, and beneficial for all in the audience. In addition, the informal discussion time will provide plenty of time for networking opportunities.”—Paula Novelli, MD
Learn more about the WIR programming and see their recommended sessions online.
Underrepresented Minorities Section
Underrepresented Minorities in IR (URM) Section Lunch: Sunday, March 5, 12 noon–1:30 p.m.(Ticket and registration required)
The URM section has pulled together a list of recommended sessions throughout SIR 2023 for those interested in learning more about healthcare disparities, workforce equity and diversity education.
Early Career Section
Programming: Saturday, March 4, 1–5 p.m.
For the first time, those attending the ECS programming will be eligible for an exciting new raffle! The ECS programming will comprise of five sessions focusing on tips for the new IR, from building your career and practice to navigating common challenges. Attendees will hear from a variety of speaker on topics such as:
- Job searching, salary negotiation, financial planning and advancement tips
- Negotiating with hospital C suites, collaborating with other specialties, introducing new procedures and navigating E/M billing
- Burnout prevention and handling a work–life balance
Don’t miss:
- The ECS/RFS combined sessions, geared toward older residents and early career IRs with practice-building topics such as:
- Succeeding in private practice
- Practice building at an academic center
- Social media and marketing
- Starting an OBL
“Our program features a diverse set of speakers from various stages of careers and practice backgrounds. Our program goes beyond the science and focuses on physician and practice development. We have talks ranging from negotiating salaries, getting promotions, building practices to work life balance and money management. Our program caters to the early career physician but is open to all attendees.”—Abhishek Kumar, MD
Learn more about the ECS programming and their recommended sessions online.
