IR Basics

Saturday, April 11, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Coordinator(s)

Arvind Dev

Medical Student
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, United States

Panelist(s)

Omar Abdalla (he/him/his)

Medical Student
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, United States
Abinaya Ramakrishnan

Medical Student
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, United States
SA

Samad Ashraf
TH

Taylor Hoffman

Medical Student
Baylor College of Medicine, United States
AL

Aly Muhammad Ladak
Shamit Desai, MD, MA

Interventional Radiologist
Gotham Medical PLLC, United States
Austin N. Shinagawa, M.D.

Integrated Vascular and Interventional Radiology Resident
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, United States
PS

Pratik A. Shukla, MD

Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology
Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, United States

Examine the role of extracurricular activities, research, and clinical experience in strengthening your residency application. This interactive session introduces medical students to the foundational concepts of IR through case-based learning. Small groups will rotate between stations for one-on-one discussions of key IR procedures, using interesting cases that highlight essential IR areas, with a focus on real-world clinical applications, decision-making, procedural techniques, and patient management. You’ll also learn how to get involved in IR as a medical student and set yourself up for success in pursuing a future career in IR. This hands-on session provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with IR experts and deepen your understanding of this dynamic field.