An outreach conference was organized by the State Chapter of Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR-Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh)
The State Chapter of Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR-Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh) organized an outreach conference. This was under the leadership of Prof Paramjeet Singh, Head Department of Radiodiagnosis. Prof Ajay Kumar, President of the State Branch, also led the event. It took place from 14th to 16th November 2025 at AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar. They held the conference in coordination with the State Chapter of IRIA Odisha.
ISVIR Pushes Image-Guided Treatment Awareness Nationwide
Dr Harish Bhujade, Secretary of the state ISVIR (Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh) said that the main purpose of this outreach program was to spread the knowledge of image-guided therapeutic procedures among the radiology residents and practicing doctors in different parts of India. The program was attended by around 200 delegates. Senior faculties from the Department of Radiodiagnosis, PGIMER, Chandigarh including Prof Ajay Kumar, Prof Mahesh Prakash, Dr Ujjwal Gorsi, Dr Harish Bhujade, Dr Anuj Prabhakar and Dr. Tarvinder Singh delivered lectures on neuro-interventions and body interventions. Many eminent national faculties including Dr Nitin Shetty (National ISVIR secretary) and Dr Sandeep Kathavale (President elect National IRIA) also participated in the program. Local organising committee includes Dr Taraprasad, Dr Ranjan and faculties from Radiology department of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Boosts IR Training With Hands-On Workshops
Prof Ajay Kumar appraised that ISVIR State Chapter (Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh) aims to spread knowledge about Interventional Radiology. This is done through teaching, training, and hands-on workshops. They have already organized successful outreach programs in various cities across North India. These cities include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jodhpur, Shimla, Rishikesh, Udaipur, Bhopal, Patna, and now Bhubaneswar.
A hands-on workshop took place during the conference. Residents had the opportunity to practise image-guided procedures on simulators. Such programs help to strengthen the health care system. They also ensure widespread dissemination of knowledge. Additionally, they facilitate the initiation of interventional radiology in every nook and corner of the country, said Prof Paramjeet Singh.
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