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SIR 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting scholarship opportunities

SIR 2027 Scholarships are open. Residents and medical students can apply for complimentary registration, a travel stipend and exclusive programming at SIR 2027.

Don't forget to nominate a deserving member for an SIR Section Award

Nominate a deserving colleague for a Women in IR, Early Career or RFS Section Award and help recognize outstanding leadership, mentorship and professional achievement at the SIR 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Apply now: JVIR Editorial Fellowship

JVIR Editorial Fellowship applications are open through Oct. 12. Learn more and apply!

Full schedule now available for the SIR 2026 IR Residency Practicum!

All trainees are invited to attend the expanded SIR 2026 IR Residency Practicum in Atlanta.

Episode 82: From RFS to educator

Mentorship and connection building with 2026 IR Residency Practicum program director Joshua Kuban, MD, FSIR

ABR IR/DR certifying exam resources

SIR’s ECS section conducted a survey to help identify the most valuable resources for those preparing for the ABR IR/DR certifying exam.

Summer 2026: Program director’s corner

As the ABR board timeline evolves, integrated IR programs have an opportunity to rethink how they sequence DR and IR training. In this Program Director’s Corner, Kyle J. Cooper, MD, FSIR, explores how smarter curriculum design can support exam readiness, early IR identity and a stronger transition to independent practice.

Are in person interviews back? APDIR releases a new interview statement

APDIR has updated its 2026–2027 ERAS interview guidance, recommending a return to in-person interviews for IR residency programs while continuing to support virtual and hybrid formats based on institutional needs.