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Association of Chiefs in Interventional Radiology (ACIR)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of interventional radiology.
About ACIR
The Association of Chiefs of Interventional Radiology (ACIR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of interventional radiology through:
- The promotion of medical education
- Research and patient care
- The development of methods of undergraduate and graduate teaching in interventional radiology
- A forum for discussion among interventional radiology chiefs
The membership of the ACIR shall consist of current, past or aspiring division leaders of interventional radiology in academic or private practice in the United States and Canada. They are active members of SIR who have a special interest in contributing toward the objectives of the section.
What ACIR offers
- Annual meeting for current and aspiring IR leaders in both academic and private practices.
- Education on all aspects of how to run an IR section or division, including administration, politics, and educational and clinical issues.
- SIR Connect community for sharing ideas, trends and challenges unique to IR chiefs.
- Mechanisms for gathering data to help IR chiefs benchmark their practice against others.
- A venue to develop the skills and knowledge of junior chiefs so that they can participate in leadership positions within their institutions and SIR.
2026-2027
ACIR Governing Council
- Chair: Jon Davidson, MD, FSIR
- Vice Chair: Marcelo Guimaraes, MD, FSIR
- Past Chair: J. Fritz Angle, MD, FSIR
- Secretary: Kevin Kim, MD, FSIR
- Councilor: Sebouh Gueyikian, MD
- Councilor: Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD, FSIR
- Councilor: Khashayar Farsad, MD, FSIR
- Councilor: Neil Halin, DO, FSIR
Meeting updates
Annual Spring meeting
ACIR meets every year at SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting includes networking and interactive presentations for all ACIR members and practicing IRs. By invitation only. RSVP required.
Annual Fall meeting
The annual ACIR Fall meeting provides an opportunity for current and aspiring IR leaders in both academic and private practices to contribute to the development of IR practice standards, metrics, and benchmarks.
Save the date! October 25-26, 2026 in Louisville, KY. Details coming soon.
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Live Event
$595.00
ACIR 2026 Meeting
Join interventional radiology chiefs Oct. 25–26, 2026, in Louisville for the ACIR Fall Meeting focused on leadership and practice strategy.
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Welcome to the new co-editors-in-chief
Congratulations to Charles E. Ray Jr., MD, PhD, FSIR, and Brian F. Funaki, MD, FSIR, who now serve as co–editors-in-chief of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR).
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SIR’s patient information brochures equip IRs with clear, comprehensive materials that support shared decision-making and patient empowerment.
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IR Coding Academy
The IR Coding Academy consists of a series of recorded webinars designed to teach you the best practices for coding IR procedures. These presentations feature expert volunteer physicians from the SIR Economics Committee, who offer their insights and knowledge on all aspects of IR coding.
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Business Institute Webinar Series On-demand 2025
The SIR Business Institute educates IRs on business and practice management issues. You will learn business strategies, offering a formal “deep dive” training in various aspects of the business of IR. A valuable educational resource for IRs and practice administrators, the SIR Business Institute empowers you with essential business strategies to enhance your practice.
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