Status of interventional radiology training in Europe

Interventional radiology (IR) is transforming medicine through minimally invasive image-guided therapies. Following the rapid growth of the specialty and the huge demand for more interventional radiologists (IRs) in the recent years, the ETF decided to map the training pathways throughout Europe in order to identify ways for further improvement and development of the various aspects ofhttps://www.cirse.org/society/trainees/ IR training.

The information available on this page is based on the feedback from CIRSE’s European Trainee Forum (ETF) subcommittee members regarding training pathways in their countries of residence.

The collected data and detailed report was published in the ETF brochure on the status of vascular and interventional radiology training in Europe. The brochure provides an enlightening look at how different IR training remains throughout Europe.

In the interactive map below, you can check the subspecialty status for IR and the duration of diagnostic radiology / IR training per country.

The progress in obtaining subspecialty status for IR in European countries is slow, and the duration, structure, and certification of IR training remain heterogeneous. A consensus among the European IR leaders is needed in order to achieve a homogenous, well-structured, competitive, and clinically orientated IR curriculum in Europe with clear guidelines regarding the required duration and structure of training to achieve competency. More active involvement of the trainees in national and international IR societies is also deemed essential for the future growth of the specialty.

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