Diversity and inclusiveness

We are IR

The Society of Interventional Radiology recognizes that the success of our mission draws strength not just from the clinical expertise of our physicians, but from the diversity of their backgrounds and experiences as human beings in the world. An innovative, competitive IR workforce requires more than market competencies--it must also carry the power of innate, authentic human connection. As a specialized group of medical practitioners, the diversity of our members and the patients they treat every day is of utmost importance to the overall health of our specialty.

Our Society values a culture of inclusion in which all members of the IR community are accepted, respected and embraced. Our definition of diversity includes, but is not limited to the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, physical and mental ability, socioeconomic status, and ideologies.

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Guiding principles

The efforts of the Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiative are anchored in three guiding principles:

SIR recognizes a need to increase the diversity of interventional radiologists to better represent the patient population they serve.
SIR fosters diversity in the specialty by engaging members in projects and activities relating to diversity and inclusiveness education, awareness, outreach and networking.
SIR promotes a culture of inclusion in all aspects of the society’s programs, policies, communications, and services.

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Implicit bias and health care disparities

Warren Krackov, MD, FSIR, speaks with interventional radiologist Paul J. "P.J." Rochon, MD, FSIR, about health care disparities, our own implicit bias, the minority tax and the importance of taking a stand against racism.

Read Dr. Rochon's IR Quarterly article on health care disparities.

Note: This episode was recorded on Aug. 20, 2020.

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Experience

We believe in diversity and inclusion

In 2020, Society of Interventional Radiology President Michael D. Dake, MD, FSIR, and Diversity and Inclusiveness Group Chair Paul J. Rochon, MD, FSIR, issued the following statement on supporting diversity and combating racial inequality in America.

Member profile update

SIR encourages members to update their member profile with your gender and ethnicity information. This information will help SIR work towards meaningful, feasible diversity goals for the society and the specialty.

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SIR's commitment to diversity and inclusion

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