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Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) Section 

The Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Section was established within SIR to provide a forum in which Clinical Associate members who are Advanced Practice Nurses (ie Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists) or Physician Assistants, can work together to exchange information, education and resources to excel.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Section Objectives:

In addition to the general mission and vision of the Society as set forth in the Bylaws, the objectives of this section shall be:

  1. Unify Advance Practice Providers working in interventional radiology and provide a supportive environment for learning.
  2. Increase steady enrollment and involvement of NPs and PAs in SIR
  3. Distribute most up to date research on best practice measures.
  4. Develop and present educational programs accredited by accepted credentialing bodies​
  5. Provide a forum ​that supports NPs and PAs in IR and encourages exchange of information that will increase expertise in patient and procedural care

Section Membership and How to Join:

Section members will have access to the NP and PA SIR Connect Community and will work closely with other section members to help develop professional resources and activities. To join the NP and PA Section complete this form.

Section membership is also open to all SIR members, including physicians and Clinical Nurse Specialists, who support the initiatives of this section.  

Section membership requires a current SIR membership.  To verify your membership status, visit your profile. 
To learn more about SIR Clinical Associate Membership, visit our membership  area. You may also apply online. 

Section Plans

Plans for the section include the formation of committees within the section pertaining to:

  • Annual meeting planning (didactic and workshop)
  • Continuing education
  • Mentorship
  • Research
  • Clinical practice 

The Clinical Associate membership category and its benefits will not be affected by the formation of this section.  If you are interested in volunteering for the NP and PA section, contact Membership@SIRweb.org.

Submit your NP and PA Section Application