Education

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.

How to match

It is no secret that the residency match process can be a very stressful time for medical students as competition, stress and a lack of control of the final outcome are at an all-time high

The clinician scientist

The Research Track Residency pathway at the University of Pennsylvania recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) enabling the program to expand its support of clinician scientist training to the IR/DR program.

Beyond the angio suite

The lasting impact of mentorship in IR

Paying it forward

IRs-in-training dedicate a significant amount of time to improving the quality of patient’s lives.

The pediatric pathway

Gulraiz Chaudry, MD, MBChB, FSIR shares the challenges and opportunities of the current pediatric training pathway.

Mentorship methods

The various forms of mentorship for IRs-in-training

Hire education

An overview of PAs, NPs, and RAs in interventional radiology

Join the circle

The Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) not only provides career development opportunities but allows individuals to come together to thoughtfully and intentionally donate.