The SPIR is the largest pediatric IR community in the world. Together, we share our experience and expertise and support those who are exploring, developing and practising PIR. We want to work together to grow this specialty so that children around the globe can be offered the very best that IR can achieve. The SPIR provides additional resources to our members that we hope you will be interested in:
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Online Discussion Forum: a live interactive discussion among SPIR members regarding current PIR techniques, challenging cases, and hot topics.
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Member Directory: access to 300+ pediatric interventional radiology professionals from around the globe.
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Archives of previous webinars
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Scientific Paper Presentations and lectures from past SPIR Meetings
General
Membership
This class of membership will include individuals with a special interest and competency in pediatric interventional radiology. Active members have the right to vote, to serve on committees, and to hold any office in the society. Active members are required to pay annual dues. There shall be no limit on the number of active members. The requirements for active membership are as follows:
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The individual must be a physician, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology, certified in Radiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Quebec, or have equivalent qualification as determined by the Board of Directors.
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The candidate must have completed at least one year of formal post-graduate training in pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, or interventional neuroradiology.
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If a candidate has not completed a formal post-graduate training program, but has special competency in pediatric interventional radiology, the Board of Directors may confirm this fact based on the application.
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The Board of Directors may grant exceptions to these requirements for candidates with valuable contributions to the society.
Requirements include submission of an application with a CV, and approval of the Board of Directors.
Annual Membership Fee: $150.00 USD
Member in
Training
Membership
This class of membership will include college or medical students, residents, and fellows with special interest in pediatric interventional radiology. Requirements are as follows:
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The member-in-training must submit an application with a CV and letters of recommendation from their program director and an active SPIR member*.
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The individual may remain a member-in-training until they complete their formal training.
Annual Membership Fee: $0
Associate
Membership
This class of membership includes other radiologists, physicians, or allied health partners such as (but not limited to) technologists, nurses, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, basic scientists, clinical researchers, and paramedical professionals that have special interest and competency in pediatric interventional radiology.
Requirements include submission of an application with a CV, a letter of recommendation from an active SPIR member*, and approval of the Board of Directors.
Annual Membership Fee: $0
General Member
(Subsidized Dues)
This class of membership is for individuals who can fulfill all requirement for Active Membership as described in the bylaws but practice in an economically developing country that is significantly underserved by Pediatric Interventional Radiologist and who are unable to maintain annual dues payments. Sponsored Members have the right to vote, to serve on committees, and to hold any office in the society.
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Requirements include letters detailing need for waiver of fees from the candidate and from their Department Chair or Hospital Director in addition to the required documents for Active Membership.
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Sponsored membership shall be limited to one year but may be renewed with submittal of letter of continuing need. If such a letter is not received, the Sponsored Member will become an Active Member
Annual Membership Fee: $0
*If you aren't acquainted with an active member and would like to be in contact with one, please reach out to our Secretary (spir.secretary@gmail.com). We welcome all interested parties and would love to know more about you and why you're interested in our society.