[Society of Interventional Radiology](https://www.sirweb.org)

August 23, 2026 (Application deadline)

$500 stipend per awardee; 1-day shadowing experience

1-day shadowing program for early-career SIR members to observe and learn from diverse interventional radiology practice models.

--- ## Description The Early Career Visiting Program is a 1-day shadowing opportunity designed for early-career members of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). The program enables participants to observe experienced interventional radiologists in different practice environments—ranging from academic hospitals to office-based labs—helping them gain insight into varied clinical and operational models. Participants are expected to share their experiences through a short essay or video after the visit, which may be published by SIR. --- ## Due Dates - August 23, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected participant receives a $500 stipend (paid after submission of a post-experience essay or video). - The program covers a 1-day shadowing experience at an approved site; travel and other expenses are not specified as covered. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be early-career attending physicians (up to 8 years out of training) in the United States or Canada. - Applicants must be current SIR members. - Open to interventional radiologists seeking to broaden their understanding of different practice models. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.tfaforms.com/5112390) by August 23, 2026. - Required materials: - Up-to-date CV or resume. - Responses (250 words max each) to four short essay questions: 1. Career goals. 2. Gaps in training. 3. Learning objectives for the program. 4. Rationale for selecting specific site(s). - Optional: Recommendation letter from an SIR member. - Select preferred program sites from a list of participating institutions (e.g., University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, Rush University Medical Center, etc.). - After the shadowing experience, submit either: - A 500-word essay, or - A 3–4 minute video about the experience. - Stipend is awarded after submission of the post-experience essay or video. --- ## Additional Information - Participants will not treat patients and must adhere to the host site's policies. - Submitted essays or videos may be published by SIR. - The program is intended to help early-career interventional radiologists expand their professional networks and learn new practice approaches. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Instructions](https://www.sirweb.org/about-sir/awards-grants-and-funding/early-career-visiting-program/) - [Online Application Form](https://www.tfaforms.com/5112390) - [Society of Interventional Radiology Research & Grants](https://www.sirweb.org/research/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Morgan Grant (Program Contact) | [mgrant@sirweb.org](mailto:mgrant@sirweb.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Early Career Visiting Program

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