IR Practice Development: Residency to Real-World w/ Dr. Quinn Meisinger | BackTable Ep. 546

Inside the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Core Exam: What’s in store for future IR/DR trainees? In this episode, Dr. Mike Barraza and Dr. Sabeen Dhand sit down with Dr. Quinn Meisinger, interventional radiologist and program director at UC San Diego, for a deep dive into the shifting landscape of the IR/DR training. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SYNPOSIS They begin the episode discussing the various training pathways in interventional radiology, including integrated residency programs, Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR), and independent fellowships. They discuss the recent changes to the ABR exam, highlighting the reinstatement of the DR oral exam in 2028, and the requirement to complete both IR and DR oral exams to achieve dual certification. They unpack the evolving dynamics and real-world challenges of IR and DR practice—and how today’s trainees are being equipped to navigate it all. The discussion addresses key issues such as the evolving job market, the potential separation of IR and DR, the increasing role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in IR, and the critical importance of being teachable and adaptable as trainees. The doctors highlight the collaborative spirit within the IR community, offering valuable perspectives on what lies ahead for the specialty. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:01 Changes in IR Training Pathways 16:46 Changes in the ABR Core Exam 30:45 Training Residents for Real-World Challenges 36:54 Navigating the Job Market 38:45 The Future of IR and DR Practices 50:57 Role of Advanced Practice Providers 55:36 Concluding Thoughts and Community Support --- The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Get notified when new episodes drop! Subscribe to the BackTable Podcast on your go-to podcast platform, and follow us on your social media platform of choice for regular vascular and interventional updates. ► https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/su... #VI546 #interventionalradiology #radiology #medicaltraining