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'Modest' growth for female, underrepresented minorities in radiology training programs

AuntMinnie

The percentage of females and underrepresented minorities in radiology trainee programs has increased in recent years, but only modestly, according to an analysis published May 3 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Furthermore, the integrated interventional radiology training pool "demonstrated a significant evolution."

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The Society of Interventional Radiology 2024 Gold Medals and Charles T. Dotter Lecture Delivered at Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:00 March 25, 2024 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal , to Fred T. These awards acknowledge distinguished and extraordinary service to SIR or to the specialty of interventional radiology. MD ; Albert A. Nemcek, Jr.,

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

Perry Pickhardt, MD, University of Wisconsin -- Madison Turning up in the category of Most Influential Radiology Researcher isn't new for Perry Pickhardt, MD -- he won the category last year and in 2016. Most Effective Radiology Administrator/Manager Dmitry Beyder, Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St.

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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

AuntMinnie

The published CMS estimates indicate that most of radiology will be minimally impacted (0%) by the PFS rule, but interventional radiology would see a 2% decrease. Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% However, those calculations do not take into account the Congressional adjustment to the 2024 fee schedule.

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Abstract No. 365 Recent Trends of Female Representation in Interventional Radiology Training from 2008 to 2023: An Update

JVIR

Gender disparity in interventional radiology (IR) is a longstanding issue. This study evaluated trends in female representation in IR training programs from 2008 to 2023 and assessed female representation in recent years after inception of the IR integrated residency in 2016-2017.

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Impact of the COVID Pandemic on the Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Match: Analysis of the Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency Database

JVIR

Integrated interventional radiology (IR) residency has been one of the most competitive specialties in the National Residency Matching Program since its inception in 2016 (1). Previously, IR aspirants had to complete diagnostic radiology residency and then separately apply for IR fellowship.

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Research Consensus Panel Follow-Up: A Systematic Review and Update on Cost Research in IR

JVIR

To systematically review cost research in interventional radiology (IR) published since the Society of Interventional Radiology Research Consensus Panel on Cost in December 2016.