Section
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
A forum for advanced practice nurses (i.e., nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists) or physician assistants to work together to exchange information, education and resources to excel.
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

The objectives of the section are to:
- Unify advance practice providers (APPs) working in IR and offer a supportive environment for learning.
- Increase steady enrollment and involvement of NPs and PAs in SIR.
- Distribute the most current research on best practice measures.
- Develop and present educational programs accredited by accepted credentialing bodies.
- Provide a forum that supports NPs and PAs in IR.
- Encourage the exchange of information to increase expertise in patient and procedural care.
About NP/PA membership
- This section was created to serve the needs of NP and PA members in the SIR associate non-physician category. Section membership is open to all SIR members, including physicians and clinical nurse specialists, who support its initiatives.
- NP/PA section members have access to the NP and PA SIR Connect Community and section leadership. Members can also join committees to help develop professional resources and activities.

Current leadership
NP/PA Governing Council (2025–2026)
- Section chair: Tali Fudim, NP
- Section past chair: Angela Nash, PA, PhD
- Section secretary: Brittany Sugimoto, PA
- Annual Meeting Planning committee chair: Lyndsey Ritze, PA
- Membership committee chair: Siddhi Patel, PAC
- Clinical Practice and Development committee chair: Danielle Katz, NP
Section newsletters
The NP and PA Continuing Education Committee provides newsletters highlighting current and upcoming activities for section members.
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