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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship in IR Speaker Series: Trainee Edition!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee of the Canadian Association of Interventional Radiology (CAIR) Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is excited to invite you to the next installment of our dynamic speaker series. This event is designed for medical students\, residents\, and physicians curious about how clinical insight can drive game-changing innovations in healthcare technology. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking evening with two trailblazing residents who are pushing the boundaries of medical education and surgical innovation. The event will feature a panel discussion followed by a Q&A session where attendees can put forth any questions of interest. \nMeet the Speakers\nDr. Tiffany Ni\, Diagnostic Radiology Resident\, University of Toronto\nCo-Founder & CEO\, RISE MD \n\n3D printing to create affordable and customizable medical education tools with a surgical knot-tying board that has already been adopted by residents and students across Canada\n\n  \nDr. Philip Edgcumbe\, Radiology Resident & Clinician Investigator\, University of British Columbia\nCo-Founder & CEO\, MAP Medicine \n\nMixed-reality surgical navigation tools enabling surgeons to “see before they cut” that has been employed in over 15 breast reconstruction surgeries\n\n Why Attend?\n✅ Learn how to turn clinical challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities \n✅ Discover practical tips for innovating as a radiology trainee \n✅ Be inspired by the journeys of two early-career inventors \n  \nPLANNING COMMITTEE \n\nAhsas Nagee\nEray Yilmaz\nAaditeya Jhaveri\nKhash Akbari\nTiffany Ni\nAleena Malik\nHarleen Chahal\nDaniel Hilbers\nZoe Abraham\nAli Altoaimi\nSubash Subramanian\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION \nResidents and Fellows who are not CAIR members – please email siri.boulom@cairweb.ca for a registration promo code OR register as a CAIR member and then sign up for the event. \nCAIR MEMBERS:  \nEvent: PREMIUM ACCESS/NO COST\n \nThis event is offered at NO COST for CAIR members. Please note that you need to log into your account first and select “Register for Events” link  (left side menu) in the member dashboard to get the member rate. Additional information will follow and you will receive an email with the meeting registration details. \nAccess to the recording of the event can be purchased below. \nNOT A MEMBER YET? \nCAIR membership has many benefits\, to join – apply here. \nEntrepreneurship in IR Speaker Series: Trainee Edition! – Event Registration \n$99.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nEntrepreneurship in IR Speaker Series: Trainee Edition! – Access to Recording \n$29.00Add to cart
URL:https://cairweb.ca/en/event/entrepreneurship-in-ir-speaker-series-trainee-edition/
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SUMMARY:Trainee Day - Halifax 2025
DESCRIPTION:For the Annual Scientific Meeting info\, visit the #ASM25 page.\n\n\n\nCall for Submissions\nWe are excited to announce the Trainee Day at the Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting\, taking place in Halifax\, May 21st\, 2025. \nAs the future leaders in interventional radiology\, this is your opportunity to showcase your knowledge\, skills\, and innovative approaches to the wider professional community. We invite you to submit your most intriguing and instructive cases for consideration and presentation. \nThis year\, we will be structuring the day to include two sections: a case presentation section (maximum 10 minutes/presentation) and an interactive show-and-tell ‘Guess the Procedure’ section. \nEligibility for Submission: \n\nResidents: Those currently enrolled in a radiology residency program in Canada and who are members in good standing with CAIR.\nFellows: Those undergoing fellowship training in interventional radiology in Canada and who are members in good standing with CAIR.\nMedical students: medical students from Canadian institutions with a keen interest in interventional radiology and who are members in good standing with CAIR.\n\nSubmission Criteria: \n\nRelevance: Cases should be pertinent to the field of interventional radiology.\nOriginality: Submissions should be unique and not previously presented at other conferences or published in journals.\nQuality: High-resolution images with clear annotations. Accompanying text should be concise\, clear\, and provide educational value.\nEthics: Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained. Any identifiable patient information should be removed or anonymized.\nFormat: The presentation slides must be anonymous; your name and your institution\, and any identifiable marks should not appear anywhere on the presentation. Please only submit PowerPoint files. Images and videos can be low-resolution in a submission file\, but are expected to be in full resolution when presenting.\n\n For the “Guess the Procedure” show and tell section: \n\nSubmit PowerPoint presentations only\, which can include images and/or videos up to 4 slides.\nPresentations may need to be adjusted after submission to fit the format for the session.\nInclude a 250-word summary of the case.\n\nThere may be instances where your case is selected for a different section than the one you submitted for. If that occurs\, you will be informed accordingly. \nAdditional documents: \n\nA letter of intent explaining why you would like to attend.\nA short\, updated CV (maximum 2 pages) that must include contact info (email address and phone number).\nA letter of standing or a letter of support signed by any supervising staff radiologist.\n\nThis is your moment to shine and contribute to the enrichment of our community’s collective knowledge. Not only will this be an excellent platform for learning and interaction\, but it will also provide invaluable exposure and feedback from esteemed professionals in the field. \nIMPORTANT: Submissions need to be complete to be considered. Send your complete submission at cairservice@cairweb.ca\nDEADLINE: January 13th\, 2025 \nAttending the Annual Scientific Meeting is mandatory; complimentary registration\, accommodation for up to four (4) nights for those who are not local\, and a bursary for transportation for the most economical way to travel to the event\, up to $800\, will be provided to the successful candidates selected to present. If you have questions regarding transportation and/or the amount covered\, please email cairservice@cairweb.ca \n\nMeeting Details\nDate and time: May 21\, 2025 \nLocation: The Westin Nova Scotian\, Halifax\, NS \n\nEvent App\nGoogle Play \nApple App Store \n\nFaculty\nDr. Nevin De Korompay \nDr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou \nDr. John Kachura \nDr. Richard Owen \nDr. Rahim Samji \n\nSpeakers\nCASE PRESENTATIONS \n\n\n\nLisa Renaud\n\n\nTyler Yan\n\n\nMurtaza Jafri\n\n\nEmine Merve Horoz Donmez\n\n\nCatalina Rodriguez\n\n\nRobyn St Croix\n\n\nNaomie Conde\n\n\nNav Dhaliwal\n\n\nAli Helmi\n\n\nJimin Lee\n\n\nZacharie Gagné\n\n\nMatthew Chekay\n\n\n\n  \nGUESS THE PROCEDURE \n\n\n\nTyler Yan\n\n\nPrayash Katlariwala\n\n\nChristian Sébastien Robert\n\n\nAlanna Supersad\n\n\nGonçalo M. F. Dos Santos\n\n\nBlair Warren\n\n\nFrançois Coulombe\n\n\nOlivier Houle\n\n\nGinger Watts\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\nAt a glance \nProgram to follow… \n\nHotel Information\nThe Westin Nova Scotian\n \n1181 Hollis Street\nHalifax\, NS\, B3H 2P6  \n\nRegistration\nResidents\, fellows\, and medical students who are CAIR members may attend the session.  Please send your registration request to cairservice@cairweb.ca.  Note that there is limited space available\, please send your request as soon as possible. \n\nCorporate Partner\nCAIR programs are made possible through unrestricted education grants from our corporate partners and sponsors and are planned to achieve scientific integrity\, objectivity\, and balance.
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LOCATION:Westin Nova Scotian\, 1181 Hollis St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2P6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Annual Scientific Meeting - Halifax 2025
DESCRIPTION:For Trainee Day info\, visit the #TD25 page.\n\n\n\nDiscover Halifax\nInformation courtesy of Tourism Halifax \n\nMeeting Details\nMay 22 – 24\, 2025 \nWestin Nova Scotian\n1181 Hollis Street\nHalifax\, NS\, B3H 2P6 \n\nCheck out the video from CAIR’s ASM in Calgary\, AB\, in 2024!\n \n  \n\nEvent App\nGoogle Play \nApple App Store \n\nCME Credits\nThe CAIR Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada\, and approved by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. You may claim a maximum of 22 hours (credits are automatically calculated). \nThe Wellness Symposium event is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada\, and approved by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. You may claim a maximum of 2 hours (credits are automatically calculated). \n\nCAMRT Credits\nThis group learning activity will apply for Category A Credits within the Continuing Education Credit Approval Program (CECAP) of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). \n\nTarget Audience\nThis CME event will be of great interest to Interventional Radiologists\, Radiology Residents\, Interventional Radiology Fellows as well as Technologists and Nurses working in Interventional Radiology and any other healthcare provider with an interest in Interventional Radiology. \n\nNeeds Assessment\nThis program was developed based on feedback received from the evaluation forms collected during the SIR\, CIRSE and CAIR Annual Meetings. \n\nMeeting Learning Objectives\nAt the end of the meeting\, the participant should expect to: \n\nAnalyze the latest advancements and evidence-based practices in interventional radiology (IR)\, including updates in vascular\, oncological\, and musculoskeletal interventions.\nDiscuss the technical nuances\, procedural strategies\, and innovations in IR treatments\, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing complications.\nEvaluate the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of complex cases\, emphasizing the integration of IR within the broader healthcare team.\nReview and apply the principles of patient safety\, quality improvement\, and ethical considerations in the practice of interventional radiology.\nIdentify strategies for addressing common challenges in IR\, including difficult anatomical considerations\, patient selection\, and post-procedural care.\nExplore the impact of technological advancements\, including imaging and device innovations\, on the practice and outcomes of IR procedures.\nDiscuss the management of specific conditions such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)\, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)\, and pulmonary embolism (PE)\, incorporating the latest guidelines and research findings.\nExamine the importance of professional development\, wellness\, and resilience in maintaining a sustainable and fulfilling career in interventional radiology.\nAnalyze case studies and morbidity and mortality (M & M) cases to extract lessons learned and best practices for clinical decision-making and procedural execution.\nEngage in interactive learning sessions\, including debates\, panel discussions\, and case reviews\, to foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving in IR.\n\n\nAgenda\nSessions at a glance\nFull Program \n\nSocial Activities\nThursday\, May 22nd\, 2025\, 6 pm – Opening Night Reception and Networking \nFriday\, May 23rd\, 2025\, 6 pm – Women in IR Cocktail and Networking \n\nAnnual General Meeting Notice\nThe Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology (CAIR) will hold an in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) for its voting members in good standing on May 22nd\, 2025\, at 2:50 p.m. at the Westin Nova Scotian\, NS\, during CAIR’s Annual Scientific Meeting. \n\nGuest Speakers\nDr. Robert J. Lewandowski\, MD\, FSIR \n \n  \nSIR President\nProfessor of Radiology\, Medicine\, and Surgery\nDirector of Interventional Oncology\nNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine \n  \nRobert J. Lewandowski\, M.D.\, FSIR\, is a Professor of Radiology\, Medicine\, and Surgery in the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. He serves as the Director of Interventional Oncology at the Northwestern University Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Lewandowski joined the staff at Northwestern in 2006 upon completion of his fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Dr. Lewandowski is a practicing interventional radiologist who specializes in liver-directed therapy. Based on his clinical oncology program\, he has authored or co-authored > 250 articles for peer-reviewed journals on the application of liver-directed therapies for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Lewandowski also performs pre-clinical oncology research in the Northwestern University Interventional Oncology Laboratory and Center for Translational Imaging. In this capacity\, he is developing and evaluating novel oncology therapeutics\, delivery mechanisms\, and imaging modalities. Dr. Lewandowski’s work has been supported by the National Institute of Health\, American Cancer Society\, the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation\, and through industry collaboration via the investigator-initiated trial mechanism. \n\nProf. Dr. Philippe L. Pereira\, MD\, PhD\, EBIR\, FCIRSE\, EBIR-ES\, FESGAR \nExecutive Board CIRSE\, President\nDirector\, Center of Radiology\, Minimally Invasive Therapies and Nuclear Medicine\nSLK-Kliniken GmbH\, Academic Hospital of Ruprecht-Karls-University\, Heidelberg\, D. \nChair of the 2022 and 2023 European Conference on Interventional Oncology (ECIO)\, Philippe L Pereira muses on the status of interventional oncology (IO) in 2021\, following more than a year of disruption from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Through his work on various European guidelines delineating cancer care pathways\, he has been instrumental in shaping the discipline and flying the flag for IO within multidisciplinary working groups. “Most oncologists recognize the value of our minimally invasive therapies and know very well how to integrate our treatments into the therapeutic armamentarium that currently exists for cancer patients\,” he says \n  \n\nDr. Valérie Monnin-Bares\, MD \nPraticien Hospitalier\nService d’imagerie cardio-vasculaire et thoracique\nCHRU Arnaud de Villeneuve\nMontpellier \n  \n  \n  \n\nCAIR Award Winner\nDr. Robert Abraham\, MD\, FSIR\, FCIRSE\, FRCPC \n  \nBob Abraham is a practicing clinician and Interventional Radiologist at the QEII Health Sciences Center at Dalhousie University in Halifax\, NS. Dr. Abraham’s skills and experience cover all aspects of Interventional Radiology (IR)\, including minimally invasive cancer therapy\, angioplasty/intravascular stenting for peripheral vascular disease\, endovascular aortic repair\, arterial embolization\, and venous interventions. He has held leadership positions in IR and Radiology\, having served as President of the Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology (CAIR) and as Chief Examiner for Diagnostic Radiology at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. His research commitment and activity have resulted in over $4 million in research & development funding\, and he has embarked on a journey to translate biomaterial innovations into commercial products that will positively impact patient care. His passion for education and research has been rewarded with teaching and research awards\, and he has been awarded Fellowship to the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). \n  \n\nFaculty\nPlanning Committee \nDr. Alex Botsford \nDr. Cori Caughlin \nDr. Nevin De Korompay \nDr. Gerald Gahide \nDr. Jason Wong \nSpeakers \nDr. Robert Abraham \nDr. Ganesan Annamalai \nDr. Mathieu Beland \nDr. Andrew Benko \nDr. Alexander Botsford \nDr. Daniel Boyd \nDr. Tatiana Cabrera \nDr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey \nDr. Cori Caughlin \nDr. Nevin de Korompay \nDr. Darren Ferguson \nDr. Gerald Gahide \nDr. Tara Graham \nDr. Adnan Hadziomerovic \nDr. Rebecca Hibbert \nDr. Arash Jaberi \nDr. Jeff Jaskolka \nDr. John Kachura \nDr. Erica Kelly \nDr. Christopher Lightfoot \nJacqueline Milner \nDr. Richard Owen \nDr. Stefan Przybojewski \nDr. Michael Rivers-Bowerman \nDr. Gilles Soulez \nDr. Kong Teng Tan \nDr. David Valenti \nDr. Chris Wright \nDr. Jason Wong \n\nHotel Information\nWestin Nova Scotian\n1181 Hollis Street\nHalifax\, NS\, B3H 2P6 \nA preferential rate has been negotiated for the attendees. When you register\, you will receive a private link (on your receipt) to book your room. \n\nTravel\nAIR CANADA DISCOUNT: CAIR ASM participants can take advantage of an instant 5-10% discount when booking a flight with Air Canada.  Use the following promo code: UT4XNXD1 \nWESTJET: 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada\, and 2% off Econo*\, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings. To take advantage of this offer\, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.  Use the following code: 2R3O1TE \n\nRegistration\nMembers – EARLY BIRD Rates\nPhysician – $1\,121.47\nFellow/Resident – $190.65 – coupon code: ASM83\nNurse/Technologist – $560.74 – coupon code: ASM50\nStudent – $0 – coupon code: ASM100 \nNon-Members – EARLY BIRD Rates\nPhysician – $1\,758.24\nFellow/Resident – $879.12 – coupon code: ASM50\nNurse/Technologist – $879.12 – coupon code: ASM50\nStudent – $0 – coupon code: ASM100 \nMembers – Regular Rates\nPhysician – $1\,330.56\nFellow/Resident – $226.20 – coupon code: ASM83\nNurse/Technologist – $665.28 – coupon code: ASM50\nStudent – $0 – coupon code: ASM100 \nNon-Members – Regular Rates\nPhysician – $1\,948.32\nFellow/Resident – $974.16 – coupon code: ASM50\nNurse/Technologist – $974.16 – coupon code: ASM50\nStudent – $0 – coupon code: ASM100 \n\nAnnual Scientific Meeting 2025 \n\nFellow/Resident MEMBERS\, please use coupon code: ASM83 on the cart page.\nNurse/Technologist MEMBERS\, please use coupon code: ASM50 on the cart page.\nFellow/Resident/Nurse/Technologist NON-MEMBERS\, please use coupon code: ASM50 on the cart page.\nStudents\, please use coupon code: ASM100 on the cart page.\nMembership status and level will be verified.\n\n$1\,948.32 Original price was: $1\,948.32.$1\,758.24Current price is: $1\,758.24.Add to cart	\n			\n \nView your cart here. \n\nNOT A MEMBER YET? \n\nCAIR membership has many benefits. To join – apply here. \n\nNOTICE OF COMMUNICATION \n\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive communications from CAIR\, including\, but not limited to\, overall event updates\, educational content provided by sponsors\, event-sponsored session details\, and future events hosted by or in partnership with CAIR. \n\nDELEGATE LIST CONSENT \n\nA list of attendees’ names and locations will be made available to all registrants and industry representatives. \nCANCELLATION FEE POLICY \n30 days before the event: 50$ (+tx)\n7 days before the event: 50% of registration fees (+tx)\nLess than 7 days before the event: No Refund. \n\nExhibitor Information and Services Kit\n\nCorporate Partners & Sponsors\nThe Canadian Association of Interventional Radiology (CAIR) is committed to fostering unbiased\, evidence-based\, and high-quality education for healthcare professionals. In line with this commitment\, we adhere to strict policies regarding corporate support for our accredited CPD activities. All financial and/or in-kind support from corporate entities is accepted with the clear understanding that the Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) retains full control over all aspects of the educational content\, faculty selection\, and program development. Any support received is duly acknowledged\, ensuring transparency and accountability. By engaging in corporate support\, partners and sponsors contribute to the advancement of medical education while also adhering to our stringent policies that uphold the integrity and educational value of our programs. We welcome support that aligns with our mission and values\, and we are grateful for contributions that aid in the delivery of outstanding educational experiences for our members and the broader medical community.
URL:https://cairweb.ca/en/event/annual-scientific-meeting-halifax-2025/
LOCATION:Westin Nova Scotian\, 1181 Hollis St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2P6\, Canada
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