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SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
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The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) brings you a new podcast on all the topics that impact your practice of IR, with focused subseries reflecting the broad range of the specialty. In each episode, hosts and guests discuss new clinical opportunities, practice management tips, the latest trends and developments in the specialty, and more. Learn more on sirweb.org, irq.sirweb.org, and sirwe... more

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Zachary Berman, MD, takes time to speak with Rupal Parikh, MD, about her experience in her early career, especially how she got interested in women's health interventions and her transition from residency into building a practice.

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Ezequiel Silva, MD, FSIR, has a conversation with host Sherief Ghozy, MD, on this special episode of the IR Trailblazers, a project from the SIR Resident, Fellow and Student (RFS) Section.

During this episode, they discuss the role that AI may be ta... more

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• Oncologic and Functional Outcomes of Active Surveillance and Ablative Therapy for Small Renal Masses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Read)

• Transvenous Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TEPS): Intravascular Ultrasound- Guided Cr... more

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio u... more

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Recent Guests

Tiffany Nakla
Medical student reading abstracts
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Episode: JVIR audio abstracts: May 2026
Marie Hamel
Audio editor and medical student reader
Brown University (Warren Alpert Medical School)
Episode: JVIR audio abstracts: May 2026
Dr. Marv Rose
Gala chair for SIR 2026
SIR Foundation
Episode: Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Wednesday, April 15
Gabby Dickerson
Poster presenter observed at the Gather Voices kiosk
Episode: Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Tuesday, April 14
Emily Kim
Poster presenter observed at the annual meeting
Episode: Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Tuesday, April 14
Sue Hanks
Presenter, Women in IR lecture
Episode: Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Monday, April 13
Merve Ozen
Gala chair
SIR Foundation
Episode: Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Sunday, April 12
Varun Singh
Facilitator of the Resident and Fellow Section Hackathon
SIR
Episode: Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Friday, April 10
John A. Kaufman
Renowned interventional radiologist and leader associated with the Dotter Institute at OHSU
Dotter Institute / OHSU
Episode: Episode 75: Legacy of Dotter

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Sonya Choe
Host of The Kinked Wire; IR professional involved with SIR publications

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Episode 74: ECS RISE Award
Q: How does it feel to be the first recipient of the ECS RISE Award?
AJ Gunn describes a sense of pride and validation, along with gratitude for mentors who supported him and a recognition of the importance of mentorship in building a community that uplifts early career IRs.
Episode 75: Legacy of Dotter
Q: What makes OHSU special today in light of its Dotter lineage and growth?
OHSU remains clinically focused, highly collaborative, and research-driven, with a culture that prioritizes teaching and teamwork over competition, which helps sustain innovation and education in IR.
Episode 75: Legacy of Dotter
Q: How has the identity of an interventional radiologist changed as the specialty has grown and subspecialization has emerged?
IR has become a clinical specialty with a dual competency in imaging and intervention; there is now a clear pathway from diagnostic radiology to IR, and trainees are increasingly choosing IR directly, shaping a broader and more varied practice.
Episode 75: Legacy of Dotter
Q: And we've all heard about Charles Dotter and that first angioplasty in 1964. How do you think that legacy informs IR today?
The field has evolved from a diagnostic focus to a true clinical discipline, with a broad, patient-centered approach and a strong sense of history driving ongoing innovation and education.
JVIR audio 4: Using voxel-based dosimetry to evaluate sphere concentration and tumor dose
Q: Are there any next steps or plans for follow-up?
Future research will look at the dosing and outcomes in advanced HCC patients to further understand treatment impacts.

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The show centers on interventional radiology (IR) practice, education, and career development, often blending clinical insights with practice management, mentorship, and workforce dynamics. Episodes frequently cover topics like private practice vs. hospital-based IR, rural and independent practice realities, mentorship and professional growth, away rotations, maternity and work-life balance in a demanding specialty, and the translation of current research into clinical or practice realities. A notable throughline is the emphasis on nonclinical education—finances, contracts, legal and HR issues, and revenue-cycle management—as essential for practitioners at all career stages. The format often features medical students, residents, and early-c... more

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