Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers 33rd Annual Meeting 2024

1. Overview
The Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers 33rd Annual Meeting 2024 provides a comprehensive educational experience focusing on the latest clinical advancements and practice management strategies in interventional radiology. The course covers specialized imaging techniques, complex embolization procedures, device innovation, radiation safety, and career development within the global IR field.
Course Date: 2024
2. Learning Objectives

Evaluate imaging techniques for complex conditions, such as uterine fibroids, to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Implement advanced interventional strategies for treating pelvic and solid organ trauma, deep vein thrombosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Apply best practices in radiation safety and clinical management for pregnant patients and practitioners in the IR setting.

Navigate career advancement pathways, including transitioning into an IR educator role or collaborating with device innovators.

Discuss global community health initiatives and strategies for developing and supporting IR departments internationally.

3. Target Audience

Best for interventional radiographers, nurses, and technologists who want updates on IR procedures, imaging, and career advancement.

4. Topics
Topics (23 Lectures):

AAA – Cali Johnson, MD

Career Advancement and Paths – Mod_ Bill Greear, Greg Phillips, Diane Forbes, Joseph Lee

Career Advancement and Paths – Mod_ Bill Greear, John Aruny, Robert Sheridan, Mike Kelly

Caring for the pregnant IR patient and practitioner – Nikki Keefe, MD

Common Mistakes of the medical device inventor and practical advice – Michael Tal, MD

Developing an IR educator Role- Jessica Borges Scott, RT

Global and community health – Aneesa Majid, MD

HCC – Mina Makary, MD

Imaging techniques to evaluate uterine fibroids – Merve Ozen, MD

IR & NASCAR_ Lessons in building an efficient teamShaun Peet

IR & PAD At a crossroads…in an Uber – Kumar Madassery, MD

IR tech training in South Africa – Thabile (Mandy) Bhengu, RT

IVS & DVT sessions – Shamit Desai, MD

nascar talk

Panel

Paracentesis – Laura Bailey, NP

Pelvic and Solid Organ Trauma – Ethan Hua, MD

Percutaneous Endoscopy_ tools and clinical applications – Hugh Mcgregor, MD

Radiation Safety – Hope Huffman, RT

RIRI and Road2IR- Supporting the global development of IR departments – Karen Pucino, RN

Sclerotherapy – Roderick Zvavanjanja, MD

Splenic embolization – Wael Saad, MD

The other side of the table_ A patient’s tale – Lisa Lewis, RT