Underrepresented Minority (URM) Section
Diversification of the IR Workforce Townhall
Tuesday, April 1, 4:45 p.m.
The panel will include experts in the IR healthcare disparities space, some of whom are representatives of the above groups, offering opinions on strategic initiatives seeking to overcome historic disparities in the IR physician workforce and its potential impact on improving the quality of care. Each member will discuss their opinions in an open forum without specific reference to a particular topic.
Research and Leadership Mixer hosted by the URM Section
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.–noon.
The Research and Leadership Mixer is tailored to benefit medical students and residents, offering them unique opportunities to engage with seasoned mentors in the specialty. Residents and medical students will have networking opportunities, mentorship sessions and exposure to career development insights. Group sessions will focus on topics such as research, leadership, navigating your early career years, advocacy and how to match in IR.
Underrepresented Minority (URM) Section Luncheon
Sunday, March 30, noon –1:30 p.m. (Ticket and registration required)
Join us for the URM Section’s 4th annual luncheon! The section will host a presentation and interactive discussion about the concept of RISE (Research with Inclusion, Social Justice and Equity) and how it can impact evidence-based research regarding healthcare disparities.
Check out more programming on SIR’s meeting site.
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (NP/PA) Section
NP/PA Section programming
Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m.–noon
The NP/PA Section will offer a 4-hour didactic program about various topics, including CT biopsy, men’s health, managing patients with pelvic congestion syndrome and POTS, and portal hypertension interventions, as well as case presentations from across modalities.
Advanced Skills Workshop for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Sunday, March 30, 8:30–10 a.m. (Ticket and registration required)
This 90-minute APP hands-on workshop will feature ultrasound vascular access and biopsy stations, suturing, tunneled pleural and peritoneal catheters, bone lesion and marrow biopsies, as well as some newly added demonstrations this year on vascular interventions and training simulators.
Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) Section Luncheon
Sunday, March 30, noon–1 p.m. (Ticket and registration required)
NP and PA attendees are invited to attend the annual NP/PA Section Luncheon. Enjoy a lunch, play some trivia, and meet the other NPs and PAs from across the country, including members of the NP/PA Section’s Governing Council.
Check out more programming on SIR’s meeting site.
Women in IR (WIR) Section
WIR/ACIR Leadership Seminar
Saturday, March 29, 3–5 p.m.
The joint WIR/ACIR Leadership Workshop is designed for all SIR members interested in starting a new leadership role or in taking their leadership to the next level. You will have the chance to hear from and interact with seasoned IR leaders at all levels: section chiefs, group/department chairs, hospital administration and society leaders. The workshop will start with a guided Q&A of the leadership panel before transitioning to small group discussions facilitated by the panel members covering commonly encountered but challenging topics.
- Learn about the different pathways into leadership at both local and national levels.
- Understand the difference between leadership and management, as well as when one would be more beneficial than the other.
- Learn how to approach a new leadership role and how to work with diverse teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon
(Ticket and registration required)
Monday, March 31, noon–1 p.m.
Please join us for the annual Women in IR InspIRed Luncheon! This year’s Women in IR Section sponsored event will host a compelling conversation titled "All Roads Lead to IR" led by M. Victoria Marx, MD, FSIR; Kari Nelson, MD, FSIR; and Christina Marks, MD. We plan to have an engaging discussion with a panel of practicing women interventional radiologists discussing their path to IR and finding their place within the field. This will include a variety of practice models and service lines, and we look forward to a robust dialogue. We are also honored to be presenting the 2025 Women in IR Champion Award to Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, during this hour and look forward to networking and an interactive luncheon.
Navigating the Female Medical Career
Tuesday, April 1, 4:45 p.m.
Join the WIR section for a 1-hour chat on topics such as:
- The science of sleep and how sleep and gender can impact medical careers
- Addressing career-based gender biases among physicians
- Strategies for closing the gender gap in IR
- Parental leave discussions
See more sessions at sirmeeting.org.
Early Career Section (ECS)
RFS/ECS: Passing the Torch
Saturday, March 29, 3 p.m.
This session is planned to bridge the gap between RFS and ECS. We often lose great members after graduation, and we hope this session will help to strengthen connections and inspire IRs in training to continue as ECS members.
ECS Edition Debate: Should IR and DR be Separated?
Saturday, March 29, 4 p.m.
The ECS is hosting a section debate to discuss the opinions to a popular topic: Should IR and DR be separated? This panel will discuss both sides of the debate.
ECS: Navigating the Early Years—Sharing Experiences and Insights
Tuesday, April 1, 4:45–5:45 p.m.
This session is customized for early-career professionals, and covers topics such as:
- Early career challenges and how to navigate them
- Learning about building a PAD practice
- IR coding and billing
Check out more programming and details.
Resident, Fellow and Student (RFS) Section
The RFS section will host two dedicated programming sessions on Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. These programs are excellent networking opportunities, and include nonclinical education such as:
- Annual Hackathon
- Technology showcase
- Chief's roundtable
- Trivia competition
- JVIR writing and reviewing workshop
MSC/RFS: How to Succeed on Your IR Sub-i
Saturday, March 29, 2 p.m.
Prepare to make the most of your IR subinternship (sub-i) with expert advice from current residents on excelling in this critical step of your IR journey. This session will cover key strategies, from mastering essential procedural skills to effectively managing clinical responsibilities.
RFS/DEI: IR Basics
Saturday, March 29, 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
This interactive session introduces medical students to the foundational concepts of IR through case-based learning. Small groups will rotate between stations for one-on-one discussions of key IR procedures, using interesting cases that highlight essential IR areas, with a focus on real-world clinical applications, decision-making, procedural techniques and patient management.
Medical Student Programming
Saturday, March 29, 1 p.m.
Join us for an informative session tailored specifically for medical students at the SIR annual meeting! The medical student programming will offer valuable networking opportunities, allowing students to connect with mentors and peers while exploring the meeting's educational offerings.
Plus, don't miss the annual biodesign competition!
The Real World: What IR jobs are really like
Sunday, March 30, 9:50–10:20 a.m.
Medical Student, Resident and International Scholars Reception (per invitation only)
Sunday, March 30, 6 p.m.
Check out more programming on SIR’s meeting site.
