IR UpFront News Opportunities Nominate your IR hero for an SIR Gold Medal
The SIR Gold Medal is interventional radiology’s highest honor. Bestowed annually at the SIR Annual Scientifi c Meeting, this award honors the excellence and lifetime achievements of interventional radiologists who have rendered exceptional service to the fi eld. This service may include teaching, mentoring, or conducting scientifi c research and clinical investigations, among other activities that advance the quality of patient care and ensure the future of the fi eld.
New resource for medical students: IR Away Rotation Survival Guide
The Resident, Fellow and Student Women in IR Committee made an exclusive resource available to all medical students to help them prepare for their IR away rotations. This guide provides smart application tips for case prep, etiquette and insider advice to leave a lasting impression on your path to match.
Medical students can access this guide by logging in to SIR Connect or by following the QR below.
Nomination submissions should describe the nominee's qualifi cations for the award and should include a detailed curriculum vitae. The primary nominator is responsible for initiating the submission of at least two letters of support from other SIR members.
Do you know someone who belongs in the next class of SIR Gold Medalists? Nominate them today! Email your nominations by May 31 to
nominations@sirweb.org.
Now open: Applications for the Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award
The Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award is a unique funding opportunity created to recognize and support women in interventional radiology. We encourage all chiefs and department leaders to identify and nominate or encourage eligible women in your departments—including faculty, trainees and researchers—to apply.
Each GCAW awardee will receive up to $2,500 in funding to support attendance at a professional meeting, event or program that enhances their career development and leadership trajectory in IR.
Let’s help ensure women have the resources and recognition they need to thrive in our specialty.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on July 31. Learn more at
sirweb.link/Apply/GCAW
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