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Volume of interventional radiology procedures performed by nurse practitioners surges 143%

Radiology Business

Physician assistants also handled a growing share of treatments, with their tally increasing nearly 67% between 2010 and 2021.

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Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Honors Innovation with Annual Awards

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:00 March 25, 2024 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation today presented the Leader in Innovation Award to Suresh Vedantham , MD, FSIR , during SIR’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Salt Lake City. He is the current president of the Southeastern Angiographic Society (SEAS).

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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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Dr. Kevin Rice: Semifinalist for 2021 AuntMinnie.com's Most Effective Radiology Educator

Global Radiology CME

We are pleased to announce Global Radiology CME's Kevin Rice, MD is a semifinalist for 2021 ,AuntMinnie.com 's Most Effective Radiology Educator. Rice has authored or co-authored over 200 radiology cases that can be accessed on the Global Radiology teaching file.

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Volume of IR procedures performed by PAs, NPs, is on the rise

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The volume of interventional radiology (IR) procedures performed by advanced practice providers (APPs) such as physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) increased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. increase for PAs for the study time frame -- and these percentages may be underestimations.

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

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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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Radiology Trends to Watch in 2021

Mint Physician Staffing

In January Diagnostic Imaging Newsletter had a report on the Six Trends to Watch in 2021. Reimbursement cuts for 2021 are at the top behind COVID-19. Artificial intelligence and 3D printing behind that – it will be interesting to see how those play in the radiology world. Dr. Mina S.