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In this episode of the VIR Legends series, hosts Eric Cyphers, MS3 & Subhash Gutti, MS4 interview Mr. John Abele about his experience as co-founder of Boston Scientific, challenges that arose after revolutionizing procedural medicine, and the early days of IR as a field. Host: Eric Cyphers (@Eric_Cyphers) & Subhash Gutti (@Subhash_Gutti)Technical Editing: Steve Lazar (@SteveLazarMed)PR & Graphic Design: Subhash Gutti (@Subhash_Gutti)

In this episode of the VIR Legends series, host Eric Cyphers, MS3 interviews Dr. David Kumpe about his role in pioneering angioplasty in the US and the early days of Neuro IR. Host: Eric Cyphers (@Eric_Cyphers)   Technical Editing: Steve Lazar (@SteveLazarMed) & Subhash Gutti (@Subhash_Gutti)   PR & Graphic Design: Sunny Murthy (@Sunny_Murthy)

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Baum about his journey in IR. With permission from his family, we hope this episode gives you a snippet into his legacy. This is the first episode of our VIR Legends series.Host: Eric Cyphers (@Eric_Cyphers)Technical Editing: Subhash Gutti (@Subhash_Gutti)PR & Graphic Design: Sunny Murthy (@Sunny_Murthy)

In this episode, hosts Nikhil Gowda and Subhash Gutti provide an overview of the SIR 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, including logistics and tips on submitting abstracts. Hosts: Nikhil Gowda (@NikhilGowdaM4) & Subhash Gutti (@Subhash_Gutti)Technical Editing: Subhash Gutti

In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Barbara Hamilton from Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA. She shares her journey to IR, her experience as a female in male-dominated work environments, and advice for financial empowerment. This episode is the first of a two-part interview (Pt. 2 coming soon). You can follow Dr. Hamilton on Twitter at @TSuperheroine.Hosts: Hannah Clode (@HannahClode) & Nerina DiSomma (@DiSommaNerina).Technical Editing & Outro: Subhash Gutti (@Subhash_Gutti).Referenced links: https://tiredsuperheroine.comhttps://tiredsuperheroine.com/is-it-safe-to-use-fluoroscopy-when-youre-pregnant/https://evtoday.com/articles/2019-feb/an-interview-with-barbara-hamilton-md

We discuss interventional radiology's presence on Twitter with the current medical student manager of the SIR-RFS Twitter page, Albert Jiao. Check out Albert's article about how to join the IR world on Twitter and who to follow. Our Twitter handles: Albert (@AlbertJiaoRad) Erik (@e_winterholler) Hannah (@HannahClode) Music: Company Logo (innovative) Music URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Music_Logos/Scott_Holmes_-_12_-_Company_Logo_innovative Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In today's episode our hosts interview recently matched 4th year medical students Benjamin Roush, Jagteshwar Sandhu, and Nerina DiSomma who give tips and advice on interview season. Hosts: Erik Winterholler & Hannah Clode Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In today's episode our hosts interview recently matched 4th year medical students, Nerina DiSomma & Benjamin Roush, who give tips and advice on how to succeed during away rotations. Hosts: Erik Winterholler & Adam Swersky Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. AJ Gunn to discuss his journey into Academia as an Interventional Radiologist. We also discuss the current state of research in Interventional Radiology and look forward towards what the next generation can do to help propel IR into the future. Hosts: Benjamin Roush & Jagteshwar Sandhu Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Geogy Vatakencherry while at ISET 2019 to discuss the role of Interventional Radiology in treating aortic aneurysmal disease. We discuss the indications for endograft placement, management of these patients, techniques, and troubleshooting of difficult endografts and endoleaks. We also discuss the importance of maintaining a clinical perspective and treating the patient & the disease, not just performing a procedure. We end our conversation discussing the future of IR and how the new training pathway will help our future Interventional Radiologists to succeed as the patient's doctor, not just the doctor's doctor. Hosts: Benjamin Roush & Jagteshwar Sandhu Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. John Lipman, an interventional radiologist practicing in Atlanta, GA who not only built his own private IR outpatient center, the Atlanta Interventional Insititue, but also has completed over 7,000 UFE procedures. Dr. Lipman explains his path in IR, and how he was able to start his solo practice and the Atlanta Fibroid Center. Join us as we learn about the technical and hollistic aspects of UFE as well as the tremendous push towards the educating the public about UFE via the #DontLoseYourU campaign. Dr. Lipman also discusses how to bridge the gap between OBGYN & IR to improve Fibroid Care for women and balance the ratio of hysterectomies and UFE in both IR education Hosts: Benjamin Roush & Hannah Clode Script Editing: Nerina DiSomma Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

On today's episode Ben & Jag interview Dr. Barry T. Katzen, a singular pioneer of Interventional Radiology. We discuss his career, and what motivated him to become an innovator. We explore what he attributes to his passion for clinical medicine and how he was able to create the gold standard for clinical IR & multi-disciplinary clinic in Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. We also examine where live case education began and how it has become the cornerstone of the International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy. This interview was completed on site at ISET 2019 & we want to thank the wonderful team of people that helped to make this possible. Hosts: Benjamin Roush, Jagteshwar Sandhu & Hannah Clode Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush & Hannah Clode Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

Special Announcement at the top of the episode about the Sound of IR team & ISET 2019. In today's episode we discuss the role of Interventional Radiology in the care of patients with Critical Limb Ischemia. In addition we discuss Dr. Watts office based lab practice and the future of Periphal Arterial Disease in IR Residency. Hosts: Benjamin Roush & Erik Winterholler Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

On this episode we discuss the recent controversy regarding an article showing increased risk of death following application of paclitaxel‐coated devices, Palliative Interventional Radiology and increasing need for clinical radiology, and the debate regarding USMLE testing. Music for the IR SuiteTalk mini-series is [Corporate Success](http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Success) by Scott Holmes From the [Free Music Archive](http://freemusicarchive.org) CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode we discuss the past, present, and future of IR as seen through the eyes of former present of the Society of Interventional Radiology, Dr. Charles Ray. Dr. Ray also imparts invaluable tips and advice about mentorship, applicable to all our listeners. Hosts: Benjamin Roush & Hannah Clode Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

During this episode we discuss women in IR with Dr. Agnieszka (Agnes) Solberg. She shares her journey to IR, her broad scope of practice in Bismarck, obstacles women face, tools to succeed, & more! You can follow Dr. Agnes Solberg on Twitter @AgnesSolberg. You can also follow the Women in Radiology twitter account @RadiologyChicks and the Future Radiology Chicks Facebook group, both of which she manages. This is the first of many episodes highlighting the accomplishments of women in IR. Hosts: Hannah Clode & Nerina DiSomma Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush & Nerina DiSomma Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

During this episode we discuss with Dr. James Swischuk his background in radiology, how he decided to practice in Peoria, how it became a clinical practice early on, the birth of their vascular institute, & more! This is an ongoing series on different private practice models that will continue throughout this season. Hosts: Nerina DiSomma & Benjamin Roush Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Shiloh, a private practice interventional radiologist who practices just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Aaron Shiloh joins us to discuss superficial venous disease. While usually not a life-threatening disease process, superficial venous disease is extremely common and inflicts a huge burden on the population overall. In addition, Dr. Shiloh compares and contrasts the private practice setting versus the academic setting, revealing new perspectives on a career in IR. You can follow Dr. Aaron Shiloh on Twitter @drsclero and @drshiloh, and on Instagram @drsclero. We hope you find this episode enlightening and entertaining. This is an ongoing series on different private practice models that will continue throughout this season. Hosts: Kunal Karani, Erik Winterholler & Benjamin Roush Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In this episode Dr. Ayyagari discusses how he decided to pursue Interventional Radiology, his passion for Urological health, his path to focusing on PAE in his practice, and the basics of PAE as a procedure. Hosts: Sanna Herwald & Mansur Ghani Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Brandis talks about the role of Interventional Radiology in caring for patients on dialysis and the importance of managing dialysis access. Hosts Darshan Parikh and Allison Couillard interview Dr. Brandis and discuss his passion for dialysis interventions and why these procedures are often some of the most difficult for an interventional radiologist to perform. He also discusses the KDOQI guidelines and Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative. The interview closes with some advice from Dr. Brandis to students interested in interventional radiology. Technical Editing: Benjamin Roush Music: Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto Find the link on our website CC BY NC