Society of Interventional Radiology

11/21/2025

is hosting a two-day expert multidisciplinary research consensus panel, “IR Interventions in Venous Thrombosis Determination of Endpoints for Outcomes” on Jan. 22 and 23 via Zoom. The RCP will be led by John Moriarty, MD, FSIR, and Vivian Lee Bishay, MD. If you are interested in attending as an audience member, learn more and register to attend: https://brnw.ch/21wXIvQ

11/20/2025

To wrap up , we want to share the stories of some of our Small and Rural Practice Committee members! Karl S. Chiang, MD; Carrie Marie Hayes, MS, PA; and Stacy Ruther share their experiences:

SIR's Small and Rural Practice Committee share their stories with you to acknowledge the 2025 National Rural Health Day.Karl S. Chiang, MD; Carrie Marie Haye...

11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with NOSORH and the SIR Small and Rural Practice Committee! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers and places that help rural America thrive. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wXFW4

11/20/2025

On this , we're sharing stories of who are having an impact in rural communities in IR Quarterly. These doctors are bridging gaps in care, and should be celebrated!

Interventional radiologists have a unique ability to bridge the gaps in access to care for rural communities.

11/19/2025

The Performance and Outcomes Measures Committee (POM) is looking for 2026 volunteers. The POM Committee plays a vital role in advancing quality improvement and value-based care in IR by creating and maintaining specialty-specific quality measures for programs like MIPS and other national initiatives. These measures are essential tools to demonstrate the value of IR, close gaps in care, and improve patient outcomes. Learn more and apply before the Dec. 12 deadline. https://brnw.ch/21wXDpa

11/18/2025

⚕️ Save your spot at our upcoming Industry Insights session with Single Pass! This sponsored webinar will cover post-biopsy bleeding control with Joshua D. Kuban, MD, FSIR; Harris Chengazi, MD; and Alexander Misono, MD, MBA. Join us on Dec. 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET for this in depth conversation around post-biopsy bleeding management. https://brnw.ch/21wXBHp

11/17/2025

We are excited to announce our 2026 Dotter Lecturer! Since 1985, we have invited one individual to give the “Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture” at our Annual Scientific Meeting in honor of the founding father of interventional radiology. For the upcoming meeting, Andrew Holden, MBChB, EBIR, ONZM, has received this special honor!

Professor Holden is the director of Northern Region Interventional Radiology Service and is based at Auckland City Hospital where he co-directs the Vascular Intervention Research Unit. In 2018, Professor Holden was recognized for his contribution to vascular and endovascular intervention by being awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) medal.

Make sure you save your seat for this special session happening on Sunday, April 12! Learn more about Professor Holden and the premiere event of the year at sirmeeting.org

11/14/2025

Reflecting the hard work of SIR members, volunteers and staff, we are pleased to share advocacy wins for in the recently released CMS CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule! Read more on our website, or in the Guidewire newsletter: https://brnw.ch/21wXvh9

11/13/2025

Want to deepen your experience at ? Register for one of our Deep Dive Labs on Saturday, April 11! Each lab offers a small-group learning experience, exploring complex cases that refine advanced techniques. Engage directly with leaders in the field and get hands-on opportunities.
• Carotid Artery Stent Placement
• Advanced Percutaneous Endoscopy
• Advanced Endovascular Strategies for Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI)
• Vascular Anomalies in Adult Patients
Learn more and register today with early-bird pricing: https://brnw.ch/21wXsuR

11/12/2025

Help 🛑 geography-based treatment disparities when you sign the Federation for Pain Care Access petition.

Local coverage determinations would impact patients in communities across the United States. This sign the petition:

Restore Medicare Access to Procedures —End Discrimination and Geographic Inequality

11/12/2025

SIR is looking for passionate medical student volunteers to help join IR committees related to biodesign, research, interest group, membership, communications and more! Volunteers would start their terms April 2026 to support projects and initiatives for a year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 6 at 11:59 p.m. ET. https://brnw.ch/21wXqNq

11/12/2025

🌟SIR member spotlight🌟: Thank you, Hunter Glover, for your work in creating a centralized list of residency program open houses and meet and greets. See all of the work being done by our RFS section on SIR Connect: https://brnw.ch/21wXpRz