Resources
Resources for IR Students
Societies, organizations, and tools to support your journey in interventional radiology.
Michigan Society of Interventional Radiology (MSIR)
MSIR is a statewide professional society dedicated to advancing interventional radiology within Michigan through education, networking, and advocacy. It connects students, trainees, and attendings across the state to share resources, host local IR events, and promote growth of IR opportunities in Michigan.
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)
The leading national society for IR in the U.S. Offers free student membership, travel scholarships, mentorship programs, and research grants. Features the SIR Mentor Match platform and SIR Foundation research grants.
Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO)
Supports interventional oncologists and trainees interested in cancer care through IR. The annual SIO Conference includes abstract sessions, workshops, and student programming.
Society for Pediatric Interventional Radiology (SPIR)
The leading global society dedicated to promoting pediatric interventional radiology. Offers webinars, case discussions, and an international specialist directory.
Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS)
The primary U.S. society for neurointerventional procedures, with a focus on stroke thrombectomy and aneurysm repair. Great for exploring the overlap between IR, neurology, and neurosurgery.
Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS)
A multispecialty society focused on outpatient/office-based interventional care, with efforts in advocacy, education, research, and protocol standardization.
West Coast Vascular and Interventional Society (WCVIS)
A trainee-founded and student-driven society offering free virtual symposia, curated case libraries, and networking events geared toward medical students and residents.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
Europe
Europe's premier IR society, offering educational fellowships, recorded content, and trainee-focused workshops at free or discounted student rates.
Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST)
Global Embolotherapy
A global educational platform dedicated to embolotherapy across all organ systems with a case-based learning style.
Asia Pacific Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (APSCVIR)
Asia-Pacific
Unites IR professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. The APSCVIR Congress is open to students with trainee tracks.
Pan Arab Interventional Radiology Society (PAIRS)
Middle East / North Africa
Promotes IR education across the Middle East and North Africa. Hosts an annual congress in Dubai with student programs and travel support.
Sociedade Brasileira de Radiologia Intervencionista e Cirurgia Endovascular (SOBRICE)
Latin America
The leading IR society in Latin America, offering strong technical workshops with a focus on growing IR access across the region.
Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA)
Australia / New Zealand
Supports IR specialists in Australia and New Zealand with educational programs and a strong annual meeting.