Trainees First
The Trainees First program by the Society of Interventional Radiology offers mentored, hands-on experience in abstract review for trainees at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Application deadline) | October 20, 2026 (Final review submission)
Funding Amounts: No financial award; participants receive professional recognition and mentorship.
Summary: Provides trainees with mentored experience in abstract review for the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, fostering critical evaluation skills and professional engagement.
Key Information: SIR membership required for both faculty mentors and trainees.
Description
This opportunity offers trainees in interventional radiology the chance to participate in the review of abstract submissions for the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor (who serves as the primary reviewer), trainees gain hands-on experience with the peer review process, develop critical assessment skills, and receive direct mentorship. The program aims to foster professional development, enhance understanding of scientific meeting programming, and encourage engagement within the interventional radiology community. Participants are recognized on the SIR website, APDIR webpages, and in the SIR 2027 JVIR supplement.
