About SIR

SIR's commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are IR

The Society of Interventional Radiology recognizes that the success of our mission draws strength not just from the clinical expertise of our physicians, but from the diversity of their backgrounds and experiences as human beings in the world. An innovative, competitive IR workforce requires more than market competencies—it must also carry the power of innate, authentic human connection. As a specialized group of medical practitioners, the diversity of our members and the patients they treat every day is of utmost importance to the overall health of our specialty.

Our Society values a culture of inclusion in which all members of the IR community are accepted, respected and embraced. Our definition of diversity includes, but is not limited to, the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, physical and mental ability, socioeconomic status, and ideologies.

Guiding principles

The efforts of the Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiative are anchored in three guiding principles:

  1. SIR recognizes a need to increase the diversity of interventional radiologists to better represent the patient population they serve.  

  2. SIR fosters diversity in the specialty by engaging members in projects and activities relating to diversity and inclusiveness education, awareness, outreach and networking.   

  3. SIR promotes a culture of inclusion in all aspects of the society’s programs, policies, communications and services.

Objectives

Recruitment

Influence medical student perceptions to actively recruit the best and brightest to IR

Data and benchmarks

Set and measure data-driven, meaningful and feasible diversity goals for SIR and the IR specialty

Health disparities

Identify and work to change population health disparities that could be positively impacted by IR care

Awareness and collaboration

Leverage media channels and collaboration opportunities to amplify our efforts

Member education and resources

Develop and disseminate tools to foster inclusiveness, reduce bias and increase respect

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