Women in IR Section

Description

Beginning at the 2020 Annual Meeting, the Women in IR Champion Award is presented annually to recognize an individual who has consistently made a significant contribution to the advancement of women in IR, such as in sponsorship, mentorship, teaching, promotion, advocacy and recruitment. The nominee must be a long-term member of SIR.

The 2024 Women in IR Champion Award recipient is Janice M. Newsome, MD, FSIR. Dr. Newsome was honored at the Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon at the SIR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting on March 25th at noon.

Criteria

Member of SIR 10 years post training
Actively practicing
Nominees should have made a significant contribution to the advancement of women in IR, such as in sponsorship, mentorship, teaching, promotion, advocacy and recruitment.
This award is intended for someone who has consistently and significantly made a contribution to the promotion of women in IR.

Nominations process

Nominations for the Women in IR Champion Award are open.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by a peer.
All nominations must be accompanied by the following required documents:
- Two letters of support outlining how the nominee has contributed to the advancement of women in interventional radiology
- Self-nominations are acceptable and should include an additional letter of support in addition to the two required letters.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee.

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