Dr. Barry T. Katzen Master Clinician Award
Dr. Barry T. Katzen Master Clinician Award honors interventional radiologists for clinical contributions, innovations, and education that improve patient outcomes and advance interventional radiology.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: November 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Complimentary annual meeting registration and recognition during the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting
Summary: Honors an interventional radiologist whose clinical dedication improves patient outcomes and advances the practice and reputation of interventional radiology.
Key Information: Nominations require at least two letters of support and specific examples of the nominee’s clinical contributions.
Description
The Society of Interventional Radiology, through SIR Foundation, honors an interventional radiologist who exemplifies dedication to clinical practice, patient care, diligent work, and continuous improvement. The award recognizes demonstrable impact at the nominee’s institution or practice, particularly contributions that enhance patient outcomes and advance the reputation and practice of interventional radiology.
Named for Barry T. Katzen, MD, FSIR, who pioneered clinical practice for interventional radiology in 1976, the award reflects his advocacy for the specialty as a clinical discipline. It celebrates physicians whose commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence makes them role models for colleagues and those in training. Contributions may include clinical innovations, process improvements, and education or training that positively affect patients, colleagues, and clinical practice.
