About SIR

SIR’s awards program recognizes excellence, extraordinary contributions and distinguished service to the society and the profession.

The SIR Foundation awards recognize and promote innovation within SIR and the profession. They also expose fellows, residents, and medical students to the annual meeting and interventional radiology research opportunities.

SIR Gold Medal

The SIR Gold Medal was established in 1996 and is the highest honor that can be achieved in the field of interventional radiology. This honor is bestowed for excellence and lifetime achievement in interventional radiology to those individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the field. Gold Medal recipients exemplify those individuals who have dedicated their past and present talents to advancing the quality of patient care through the practice of interventional radiology, and who, by their outstanding achievements, also help to ensure the future of the field.

Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture

The Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture was initiated in 1984 as an annual invited lecture to honor Dr. Dotter as one of the founding fathers of interventional radiology. The award provides a forum for the recipient to deliver the special Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture during the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.