Science in the Southwest Learn from some of the most respected names in the specialty at SIR 2023


most comprehensive IR education experience. And though much of the meeting’s content may be available for digital viewing later, nothing can beat being there in person.


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Listen to presentations and see scientific posters from the innovators and leaders of the specialty—those who are not only at the cutting edge of IR but define it. Looking for more than didactic lectures? Workshop programming provides hands-on opportunities in a wide range of topics. Compare notes with friends and colleagues you may not have been able to connect with in recent years. Celebrate the achievements of the recipients of IR’s most prestigious awards. Spend time in the Expo and meet more than 125 of our industry partners, who are all excited to showcase the devices that will change what we do in the years to come.


SIR 2023 is designed to meet the educational needs of practicing IRs, IRs in-training, diagnostic radiologists and other medical professionals with a special interest in IR—and is the only venue offering IR education designed specifically for clinical associates. The meeting also offers a supportive and highly interactive introduction to IR for medical students who may be considering the specialty as their focus.


There are so many reasons to attend, it’s difficult to imagine someone even hesitating to register. Unsure what SIR 2023 will have to offer? We share just some of the reasons why in this article.


Cordially,


The SIR 2023 Annual Meeting Committee Baljendra S. Kapoor, MD, FSIR Chair, 2023 Annual Meeting Program


Erik N.K. Cressman, MD, PhD, FSIR Chair, Workshop Program


Gloria Martinez–Salazar, MD, FSIR Chair, Scientific Program


Bulent Arslan, MD, FSIR Vice Chair, Scientific Program


Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR Chair, Special Programs


Nadine Abi–Jaoudeh, MD, FSIR Chair, 2022 Annual Meeting Program


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IR is continuing the excitement and energy of in-person meetings with the SIR 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, March 4–9, in Phoenix. Cutting-edge research, clinical trials, devices and technology for minimally invasive patient care will take a starring role in the world’s


Program highlights SIR 2023 will have educational content dedicated to every career stage, all elements of the IR domain and those in both academic and private practice settings. Whether you consider yourself an IR generalist or strict subspecialist, a seasoned IR expert or just learning about the specialty, you’ll be able to build a schedule that meets your unique needs and interests.


The 2023 program will feature a variety of interactive session formats to enable attendees to choose to learn in different ways. The assortment of session formats will include clinical pathways, case-based settings, hands-on and Q&A. Attendees can earn 37 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.


The meeting will include programming dedicated to hot topics and various areas of interest within the specialty, including:


• The 2023 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture, delivered by William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR


• SIR and SIR Foundation award celebrations


• From ATTRACT to C-TRACT to PE-TRACT: How three IR-led landmark trials will define venous thromboembolism care and elevate our specialty with moderators Akhilesh K. Sista, MD, FSIR, and Suresh Vedantham, MD, FSIR


• The return of the film panel session, moderated by Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD, FSIR, and Shellie C. Josephs, MD, FSIR


• Act Local, Think Global: IR and its role in Immuno-oncology with moderators: Rahul A. Sheth, MD, and Daniel C. Brown, MD


• Specialized section programming, networking events and more


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