ECS: Trailblazing Insights - Learning from the Pioneers in Interventional Radiology

Sunday, March 30, 2025

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM CT

Location: Music City Center, 202 A

CE: 1

Content Level: 100 (foundational)

Coordinator(s)

Merve Ozen, MD

Interventional Radiologist
Mayo Clinic Arizona, United States
Thomas Tullius, MD

Interventional Radiologist
University Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, United States

Join us for an inspiring session where early career specialists (ECS) engage with the pioneers who have shaped the field of Interventional Radiology. This dynamic discussion will highlight groundbreaking innovations, career-defining moments, and the lessons learned along the way. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities, and carving their own paths in this evolving specialty. Whether you're in training or establishing your career, this session will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to push the boundaries of IR.

Learning Objectives:

Explore Pioneering Innovations – Gain insight into groundbreaking advancements that have shaped the field of Interventional Radiology and their impact on current practice.
Learn from Career Journeys – Understand the challenges, pivotal moments, and key decisions that influenced the careers of IR pioneers.
Apply Lessons to Your Path – Identify strategies for professional growth, mentorship, and innovation to navigate your own early career in IR.

Presentations:

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM CT

Leading with Vision: Reflections and Insights
Speaker: Parag J. Patel, MD, FSIR, MS – Medical College of Wisconsin
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM CT

Igniting Innovation: The Journey of Starting Research
Speaker: Rahmi Oklu, MD, PhD (he/him/his) – Mayo Clinic Arizona
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM CT

The Story Behind IR's Most Listened Media Platform
Speaker: Aaron Fritts, MD (he/him/his) – BackTable Inc.
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM CT

Q&A