Friday, August 28th
4:00pm PDT/6:00PM CDT/7:00pm EDT
This session is designed for medical students interested in Interventional Radiology who are preparing for clinical and away rotations. Topics will include succeeding on IR rotations, navigating VSLO and the away rotation process, setting meaningful learning goals, demonstrating initiative in the IR suite, and making the most of both home and away rotation experiences.
Co-Executive Chair
MS3 | UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine | MD PhD Candicate
Thanmayi Parasu is a medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch pursuing an MD PhD. She is a co-founder and co-executive chair of WCVIS Texas and a GEST Trainee Scholar. She is passionate about VIR, particularly endovascular interventions, expanding access to minimally invasive care, and advancing diversity and representation within the field. Her work focuses on improving equitable access to image-guided therapies while creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in VIR.
Co-Executive Chair
MS4 | Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed)
Orhun Davarci received his undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of Texas in Austin. He is the co-founder and co-executive chair of WCVIS Texas. He is a 2026 SIR Medical Student Scholar. He is passionate about interventional oncology, vascular diseases, and AI in VIR.