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CIRSE celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
It has been more than a quarter of a century since the first IR procedures were introduced in Europe and 25 years exactly since the pioneers of Interventional Radiology founded CIRSE.
In order to commemorate this special year for the IR community in Europe and around the globe, CIRSE will organise several special events at its upcoming annual meeting CIRSE 2010 in Valencia, Spain, October 2-6.
Mission | Objectives | Activities
Mission
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to provide continuing education and training to physicians and scientists with an active interest in Interventional Radiology or cardiovascular imaging techniques;
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to promote the exchange of ideas and information to further define the role, direction and goals of cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology as a subspecialty of radiology.
The main
objectives of the Society are to:
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meet regularly to encourage communication of issues vital to Interventional Radiology;
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support education and research for the benefit of the discipline;
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coordinate forums for the exchange of ideas concerning the direction and role of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology as a subspecialty;
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provide representation for the implementation of these goals.
Long-term Activities
In the pursuit of its objectives, CIRSE aims not only to address but to also provide suggestions and solutions regarding the important issues which currently face Interventional Radiology by adopting more of an active role within the radiological industry. In order to achieve its aim, the Society’s on-going long-term activities include:
- the promotion of Interventional Radiology to young doctors;
- the establishment of improved training programmes;
- the encouragement of appropriate recognition for Interventional Radiology from the industry;
- the communication to relevant authorities of problem areas within Interventional Radiology.
Activities
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the organisation of annual congresses, scientific meetings and various educational activities;
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the publication of a biannual Newsletter for distribution among members;
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the circulation of CIRSE’s official bimonthly journal, ‘CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology’ (CVIR) among all members;
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the promotion of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology at appropriate forums.
