Trainees First
This program mentors interventional radiology residents in critically reviewing scientific abstracts, fostering research skills and collaboration under the guidance of program directors.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No financial award; recognition for participating programs on SIR/APDIR websites and in the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting supplement.
Summary: Enables residents and program directors to collaboratively review abstracts for the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, enhancing skills in critical evaluation and fostering interest in interventional radiology.
Key Information: Program offers recognition, not monetary support; SIR membership required for participation.
Description
The program provides residents and their program directors the opportunity to jointly review scientific abstracts submitted for the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. This mentorship initiative is designed to train residents in the critical evaluation of scientific work, promote collaborative learning, and strengthen the specialty of interventional radiology. Program directors select and mentor residents, provide feedback on their reviews, and submit final evaluations. Participating programs are recognized on the SIR and APDIR websites and in the official meeting supplement, highlighting their commitment to education and research in interventional radiology.
