IR Basics

Saturday, April 11, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Location: 715

Facilitator(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
TH

Taylor Hoffman

Medical Student
Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Aly Muhammad Ladak (he/him/his)

Medical Student
University of Toronto, Canada
Shamit Desai, MD, MA

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

Integrated Vascular and Interventional Radiology Resident
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, United States
Mina S. Makary, MD (he/him/his)

Interventional Radiologist
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, United States

Speaker(s)

Arvind Dev

Medical Student
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, United States

Panelist(s)

Cassidy Williams, DO (she/her/hers)

Resident
Rush University Medical Center, United States
MR

Murwarit Rahimi, BA

Medical Student
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, United States
GM

Griffin P.J McNamara, MD

Resident Physician
UCLA, United States
MM

Mira Malavia, MD

IR-DR Resident
Stanford University, United States
Antony Sare, MD

Resident Physician
Yale New Haven Hospital, United States
Ahmed Farag, MD

Chief Medical Officer
Advanced Vascular Institute, United States
Murat Osman, MD

Resident Physician
Rush University Medical Center, United States

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.

Learning Objectives:

Explore ways to get involved in IR as a medical student and the potential career pathways within the specialty.
Evaluate different approaches to patient care in IR and understand the role of interventional radiologists in managing complex cases.
Develop strategies for pursuing a career in IR, including tips for education, networking, and gaining hands-on experience.