Suggested reading for IR trainees

This curriculum provides a standardized interventional radiology training guideline that covers: objectives, learning methods, outcomes, supervision and assessment. It also includes a syllabus which aims to facilitate the development of the clinical and technical skills necessary to carry out safe and effective IR treatments.

This curriculum is a supplementary document that is dedicated specifically to interventional oncology and is intended to be used in conjunction with the European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology. It provides recommendations and guidelines for the knowledge, skills and competencies essential to attaining proficiency in IO and providing optimal IO care to cancer patients.

CIRSE has published a updated report conducted by the ETF Subcommittee. The report included responses from the representatives of 29 European countries and provided valuable input concerning the status of IR training in their countries. This provides an enlightening look at how different IR training remains throughout Europe, and highlights the importance of having trainee committees within national societies in order to ensure the future growth and success of the specialty. The original version of the report was published in 2020.