SIR EDGE 2025
1 meeting. 3 days. 4 tracks. Infinite possibilities. This deep dive in-person event offers education and resources designed to support interventional radiologists in providing longitudinal clinical care.
Mid career
Advanced career
Venous
Interventional Oncology
1 meeting. 3 days. 4 tracks. Infinite possibilities. This deep dive in-person event offers education and resources designed to support interventional radiologists in providing longitudinal clinical care. The meeting features the most compelling and sought-after clinical topics on:
- Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease
- Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
- Interventional oncology for curative intent
- Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
The meeting offers an optimal setting with minimal time away and maximum benefit to your practice and professional development. A dynamic and interactive agenda allows attendees to complete over 15 CME and return to their practice with the most recent techniques, and an opportunity to try out devices in an intimate setting.
Target Audience
This course is designed for the busy practicing IR looking for pragmatic skills, networking, and the opportunity to try new devices and techniques with minimal time away from their practice.
Learning Objectives
- Engage in interactive learning experiences led by respected experts who share your professional journey.
- Collaborate with peers to brainstorm ideas, participate in skill labs to apply, and refine your expertise, and earn CME credits.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills required to efficiently manage your practice and stay up to date with the latest advancements in techniques and medical device innovations.
Meeting chairs
Ziv J. Haskal, MD, FSIR
Brian Funaki, MD, FSIR
Daniel Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Accreditation Statement
The Society of Interventional Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide medical education for physicians.
The Society of Interventional Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of XX.X AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The deadline to claim CME credit for SIR EDGE 2025 is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
Disclosure of financial relationships
The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Disclosure of commercial support
SIR gratefully acknowledges the following ACCME-defined ineligible companies for providing an educational grant in support of the quality education presented at this activity. Coming soon.
Disclosure of in-kind Support
SIR gratefully acknowledges the following ACCME-defined ineligible companies for providing in-kind support of the quality education presented at this activity. Coming soon.
International Credit Recognition
The following Countries, Regions, and Accrediting Bodies accept or have reciprocity or mutual recognition of credits with the AMA/ACCME. Please contact the accrediting body to find out more information on submitting or converting your credits.
- Bavarian Chamber of Physicians (Germany)
- Bulgarian Union of Scientific Medical Societies (Bulgaria)
- Canadian Medical Association (Canada)
- Canadian Nurses Association (Canada)
- EBAC® (European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals)
- Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK)
- French National Medical Council (France)
- Italian Federation of Scientific Medical Societies (Italy)
- National CME Commission of the Italian Ministry of Health (Italy)
- Spanish Accreditation Council for CME (Spain)
- UEMS-EACCME® (European Union of Medical Specialists)
** All sessions and special events are held at the Westin San Diego Bayview.
Wednesday, October 8
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Joint reception with APDIR and ACIR meeting attendees.
Thursday, October 9
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Registration and breakfast
8:00 - 10: 30 a.m. | Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease / Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Special skills hands-on training
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | Break and visit exhibits
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease / Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Corporate lunch symposium; non CME-accredited
1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease / Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Special skills hands-on training
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Break and visit exhibits
3:00 - 4:15 p.m. | Plenary session
4:15 - 6:00 p.m. | Technology showcase and reception in Exhibit hall
Friday, October 10
7:15 - 8:00 a.m. | Corporate breakfast symposium; non CME-accredited
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease / Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Special skills hands-on training
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break and visit exhibits
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 pm. | Interventional oncology for curative intent / Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Corporate lunch symposium; non CME-accredited
1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Interventional oncology for curative intent / Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Special skills hands-on training
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Break and visit exhibits
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Plenary session
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Cases over drinks
Saturday, October 11
7:15 - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Interventional oncology for curative intent / Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Special skills hands-on training
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Break and visit exhibits
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Corporate lunch symposium; non-CME accredited
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Break
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. | Interventional oncology for curative intent / Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Break
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Special skills hands-on training
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions / Interventional oncology for curative intent
Program overview
Edge of excellence: Special skills sessions
Are you ready to gain skills that will set you apart? At SIR EDGE, you'll learn from experts in the field and master techniques in different areas.
Seize this unparalleled opportunity to enhance your skills and take control of your professional future. Our special skills sessions are meticulously designed to provide you with advanced expertise and hands-on experience under the guidance of expert faculty, ensuring you stand out in your field.
These focused, small-group sessions will be led by experts in the field who go over technical aspects of the respective procedures, discussing ways to appropriately identify patients, establishing a referral base, and navigating complex clinical scenarios.
Don't just keep up with the industry—lead it.
Track chairs
Akhi K. Sista, MD, FSIR
Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease
Suresh Vedantham, MD, FSIR
Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease
Dania Daye, MD, PhD
Veins, veins, veins: Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and pelvic venous disease
Osman Ahmed, MD, FSIR
Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
Sid A. Padia, MD, FSIR
Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
Nainesh S. Parikh, MD, MBA
Everything embolization: Musculoskeletal, prostatic artery embolization, hemorrhoids and more
Paula Novelli, MD, FSIR
Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
Khashayar Farsad, MD, PhD, FSIR
Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
Bartley G. Thornburg, MD, FSIR
Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
John Smirniotopoulos, MD, MS
Portal hypertension and complex biliary interventions
Beau B. Toskich, MD, FSIR
Interventional oncology for curative intent
Muneeb Ahmed, MD, FSIR
Interventional oncology for curative intent
Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR
Interventional oncology for curative intent
Hotel and travel
The Westin San Diego Bayview
1051 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Room rate: $249 plus taxes (standard room) per night
Deadline to reserve a room: September 12, 2025
Reserve your room here: https://book.passkey.com/e/50981813
Hotel cancellationIf you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the hotel directly to cancel your hotel reservations. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the arrival date to receive a refund. Canceling your sleeping room DOES NOT cancel your meeting registration. And vice versa.
Early departure fee
If a guest who has requested a room within the Room Block checks out prior to the guest's reserved checkout date, the Hotel will add an early checkout fee to that guest's individual account equal to one room night.
Registration
SIR members receive a member discount on registration!
- Visit to renew your membership account, or
- Review SIR's membership categories and join online.
Registration rates
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Early bird through Sept. 4 |
Advanced: Sept. 5-Oct.1 |
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Member |
$995 |
$1,095 |
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Nonmember |
$1,595 |
$1,795 |
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Resident Member |
$395 |
$500 |
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Exhibitor |
$995 |
$1,095 |
Registration for this in-person meeting includes:
- All educational activities on Thursday, October 9 through Saturday, October 11.
- Breakfast and lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- All breaks
- Welcome reception on Thursday
- Access to the Exhibit Hall and hands-on workshop activities
Cancellation Policy
Registration Cancellation
Cancellations received in writing by Sept. 19 will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after Sept. 19. Refunds or credits will not be given for failure to attend, late arrival, unattended events, or early departure.
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to meetings@sirweb.org. Canceling your meeting registration doesn't cancel your room reservation. Please contact the hotel directly to cancel your room.
Housing Cancellation
All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card. If you cancel within the hotel's cancellation policy or no show, the hotel will either retain the deposit or charge your credit card one night's room and tax.
Checking out of your hotel prior to your scheduled departure date could result in an "Early Departure Fee" equal to one night's room and tax.
Note: Canceling your hotel reservations doesn't cancel your meeting registration. Please contact meetings@sirweb.org to cancel your meeting registration per the policy above.
Registration and travel
How do I register for the meeting?
- To register, you must have an SIR account. Visit My Account to manage your SIR account.
- For registration information and rates, see the registration tab on this page.
When will registration open for SIR EDGE 2025?
- Registration is open. Please see the registration information at the top of this page. Make sure to log in for member rates.
- If you have any questions, please reach out to meetings@sirweb.org.
What is included in attendees' registration?
- Registration for this in-person meeting includes all educational activities on Thursday, October 9 through Saturday, October 11; breakfast and lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; all breaks; and welcome reception on Thursday; access to the Exhibit Hall and specials skills activities.
Are residents in training able to attend? Is there a discount available?
- Yes, residents in training are welcome to attend the meeting. The early bird rate is $395 for SIR members.
Can I transfer/cancel my registration?
Cancellation Policy
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- Registration: Cancellations received in writing by September 19 will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after September 19. Refunds or credits will not be given for failure to attend, late arrival, unattended events or early departure. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to meetings@sirweb.org.
Canceling your meeting registration doesn't cancel your room reservation. Please contact the hotel directly to cancel your room. - Hotel: Canceling either your hotel or registration doesn't automatically cancel the other one. All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card. If you cancel within the hotel's cancellation policy or no show, the hotel will either retain the deposit or charge your credit card one night's room and tax.
In addition, checking out of your hotel prior to your scheduled departure date could result in an Early Departure Fee of $50. Please contact meetings@sirweb.org to cancel your meeting registration per the policy above.
- Registration: Cancellations received in writing by September 19 will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after September 19. Refunds or credits will not be given for failure to attend, late arrival, unattended events or early departure. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to meetings@sirweb.org.
Support
Registration and attendee questions
- Email meetings@sirweb.org
SIR membership questions
- Email member services
Exhibitors and corporate participation questions
- Email Stacy McManus at smcmanus@sirweb.org
SIR Meeting Code of Conduct
Review SIR's official guidelines and requirements for behavior at an SIR meeting. All meeting participants must observe all standards at all times. Violations of this code are taken seriously and may result in action including, but not limited to, the ability to participate in any of SIR's live meetings.
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