The Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR) is made up of interventional technologists, interventional radiology nurses, cardiovascular technologists, radiology physician assistants (RPA), vendor representatives, and other associated professionals. As an AVIR member you can keep current of new licensing requirements. You can also keep up-to-date on procedures, JCAHO requirements, interventional products, and network with other interventional technologists.For more information and a membership application be sure to visit the membership page.
The dues year for the AVIR is changing starting for 2010 memberships. Membership will run from January to December. Current memberships will be extended to the end of 2009 and renewals will be sent out the last quarter of 2009. Beginning this year membership dues can be paid online, faxed, emailed or mailed.
AVIR Upcoming Regional Meeting
The Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR) and the Lahey Clinic will host a meeting on the beautiful Boston Harbor on September, 26, 2009 at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting will focusing on vascular diseases and treatments. Attendees can earn up to 7 continuing education credits.
For registration and exhibit information click here.
AVIR on Facebook
AVIR has created a Facebook group for members, technologists and clinical associates to discuss IR related topics and find updates and information about AVIR events.
Click here to join us on Facebook for all of your AVIR and IR updates.
A Message from Our President- Jeff Kins
Come gather round people wherever you roam,
And accept that the waters around you have grown
And you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone
For the times they are a-changin'--- Bob Dylan, The Times They Are A-Changin', 1963
Never have these words been more true than today, not only in the political and economic landscape of our country, but also in the way we do business within the AVIR. Among the many challenges we as an organization must face, the current economic downturn is one that has rapidly pushed its way to the forefront of our agenda.
Traditionally, the AVIR has relied primarily on two streams of revenue; corporate support (in the form of grants, sponsorship, and advertising from vendors) and member support (in the form of dues and program attendance fees). Both of these have suffered setbacks recently due to the constraints of corporate as well as hospital budget cutbacks. While the AVIR remains financially sound, it has become increasingly difficult to compete for funds in the ever shrinking pool of corporate advertising and hospital education dollars. It is with this in mind that we must prepare for the future financial stability of our organization.
But with change comes opportunity.
From the membership aspect, we have seized this opportunity to renew our commitment to our members to provide even more quality educational, networking, and professional opportunities. This, we hope, will help the AVIR grow our membership base. From the corporate perspective, the board of directors will be diligently "working the phones", ensuring we maintain our relationship with our current sponsors, as well as establishing new ones with emerging companies. We are also working more closely with the program committee chairs of SIR, who are facing similar challenges. They have graciously offered their financial strategies and advice to AVIR, helping us continue our symbiotic relationship with SIR.
So what can I do as an AVIR member, you ask? The answer is simple: spread the word. Take advantage of the opportunities the organization has to offer, and encourage your peers to do the same. Get involved with one of the numerous committees. Participate in local chapter activities, or if there is no local chapter, consider starting one. Remember, this is our organization. Let's embrace this challenge together. If you have any ideas, thoughts, or concerns, we want to hear them.
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