British Society of Interventional Radiology

British Society of Interventional Radiology The British Society of Interventional Radiology is a charitable foundation founded to promote and develop the practice of Interventional Radiology.

The BSIR is a charitable foundation founded to promote and develop the practice of Interventional Radiology

The objects of the Society are the advancement of education in interventional radiology and the provision of further facilities for education and research in interventional radiology

04/09/2026

BSIR Members kicking off CIRSE at 08.30 tomorrow in Aud 15. Join Dr Narayan Karunanithy and Dr Conrad von Stempel in the Pulmonary Embolisation Interventions session, focussing on Catheter-directed therapies: from lysis to large-bore thrombectomy, and the CIRSE European PE Registry.

CIRSE - Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe

CIRSE provides a great opportunity for BSIR members to get together. Join us for a BSIR Members Meet-Up on the BSIR stan...
04/09/2026

CIRSE provides a great opportunity for BSIR members to get together. Join us for a BSIR Members Meet-Up on the BSIR stand every day at 12.30 at Stand S17 in the Society Hub.

Are you a medical student or foundation doctor attending CIRSE for the first time?Kick off your congress with Prof. Gerr...
04/09/2026

Are you a medical student or foundation doctor attending CIRSE for the first time?

Kick off your congress with Prof. Gerry O’Sullivan, giving an overview to the Congress Programme tomorrow at 08.30, Aud 11.

03/09/2026

Going to be at CIRSE 2026? We’ll see you there! Visit the BSIR team at Stand S17 in the Society Hub.

02/09/2026

Acute aortic syndromes, imaging, ECG gating… and a strong opinion from Martin Hennessey.

Martin, a consultant in Glasgow, will be joining the panel on acute aortic syndromes at BSIR 2026, where he will be covering imaging for these pathologies.

As he says, you’ll need to be there to hear why he thinks ECG gating is a waste of time in most situations.

Beyond aortic pathology, this year’s BSIR ASM includes streams across venous, arterial, MSK and much more, with Martin also looking forward to the thrombectomy session.

BSIR 2026 is a chance to learn, discuss, challenge thinking and catch up with friends and colleagues from across the IR community.

Join us in Birmingham.

Book your place here: https://www.bsirmeeting.org

Have you been following Dr Teik Choon See’s travels as Graham Plant Travelling Professor 2026?Dr See has been sharing in...
01/09/2026

Have you been following Dr Teik Choon See’s travels as Graham Plant Travelling Professor 2026?

Dr See has been sharing interventional radiology teaching across the UK, continuing the purpose of the award: to support education, promote best practice and help inspire those working in and training within the specialty.

The Graham Plant Travelling Professor visits training programmes to deliver lectures or study days, with one session recorded as part of the wider educational value of the role.

The appointed Travelling Professor also delivers the Graham Plant Lecture at the BSIR Annual Scientific Meeting.

Applications for the Graham Plant Travelling Professor 2027 are open, with the closing date coming up.

Could you be the next Travelling Professor?

Graham Plant Travelling Professor - https://tinyurl.com/2vj89uv8

Sometimes the best learning happens when you get hands-on.The workshops at BSIR ASM 2026 have been designed as interacti...
31/08/2026

Sometimes the best learning happens when you get hands-on.

The workshops at BSIR ASM 2026 have been designed as interactive one-hour sessions combining teaching with practical experience in a small group setting.

This year's workshop topics include:

• GI stenting
• Ablation
• Nerve blocks
• Vessel preparation
• Thrombectomy
• Radiation protection
• PAE and fibroids
• EVAR planning

It is an opportunity to spend focused time on a specific area, ask questions and learn alongside colleagues.

Workshop participation is included for registered delegates, although places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find out more about BSIR ASM 2026: https://www.bsirmeeting.org/attend/registration

FRIDAYWomen in IR and the people who inspired me As a female trainee considering IR, I have never felt that being a woma...
28/08/2026

FRIDAY
Women in IR and the people who inspired me

As a female trainee considering IR, I have never felt that being a woman should limit my specialty choice. I have been fortunate to train in a department with many female interventional radiology consultants (around 50%, with the national average around 10%!), and seeing women doing the job I hope to do has made a huge difference.

Imperial has a strong history of trainees pursuing IR, and I think much of that comes from consultants actively encouraging junior trainees to get involved. I have benefited from mentors who have invited me to join lists, taught me procedures, supported my research, and given me advice about training and my future career.

One subject that comes up when discussing women in IR is radiation and pregnancy. From speaking to senior fellows and consultants, working with radiation during pregnancy is an individual decision, and there is support from the team every step of the way. There is radiation protection guidance, monitoring, and support, and working arrangements can be adapted depending on the individual and their choice.

Women are still underrepresented in IR, but I have never personally felt discouraged from pursuing the specialty because I am female. Seeing female consultants/fellows building a successful career in IR has shown me that it is possible, and mentorship from all of my consultants (male and female) has helped me to work there.

This brings me to the end of my week as an aspiring IR. Hopefully these posts have given a glimpse of what life can look like before specializing. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

THURSDAYOn-call shift in St Mary’s HospitalToday is different: a 12-hour trauma radiology on-call shift at St. Mary’s Ho...
28/08/2026

THURSDAY

On-call shift in St Mary’s Hospital

Today is different: a 12-hour trauma radiology on-call shift at St. Mary’s Hospital.

St Mary’s is a major trauma centre, so when a trauma call comes in, I head to CT alongside the wider trauma team. While the patient is being scanned, we review the imaging quickly so we can communicate important findings to the team as fast as possible.

The shifts can be intense, but they are also an incredible learning experience. You learn to interpret complex imaging efficiently, communicate clearly under pressure, and prioritise the findings that matter immediately.

We also provide overnight on-site radiology cover for Charing Cross and Hammersmith. On-call shifts are undoubtedly hard work, but there is a real sense of satisfaction when you navigate a difficult case and help the clinical team make the right decision.

There is currently some renovation happening in the St Mary’s IR department, so here is a glimpse of one of the rooms and the view from our reporting area. This basin is where we sometimes go for lunch when the weather is good!

WEDNESDAYGetting into IR training. IR has become increasingly popular. Many of the London IR posts are oversubscribed. F...
28/08/2026

WEDNESDAY
Getting into IR training.

IR has become increasingly popular. Many of the London IR posts are oversubscribed. For trainees who are not on an IR run-through programme, there is a competitive selection process for ST4 subspecialty training, followed by matching to different London trusts depending on ranking and post availability.

For people like me who are not part of the IR run-through programme, this is very doable, and residents usually match with the subspecialty that they want to do! There are plenty of opportunities during core training to demonstrate interest and build your portfolio!

The application portfolio looks at FRCR status, engagement with ePortfolio (like WBA, mini IPX, dops etc), logbook, ARCP outcome, poster/presentations, active participation in research, audits, leadership, and commitment to the preferred specialty.

I have spent the last few years trying to build my experience and portfolio, and in the next few months, it will be my turn to go through the selection process. Wish me luck!

A good example of how research has fit into my week is today: I have a quick meeting with my consultant to go through the poster I’ll be presenting at CIRSE in Copenhagen in September. Then, it will be back to diagnostic radiology the rest of the day, reporting MRI liver and small bowel studies.

And if Copenhagen is a little too far away, BSIR is another great way to get involved closer to home. The BSIR Annual Scientific Meeting has lots of interesting lectures, hands-on opportunities and a chance to meet trainees and consultants from across the UK. I’ll be there this year in Birmingham too — have you registered yet?

https://www.bsirmeeting.org/attend/registration

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