WCVIS Chicago

A student-run organization dedicated to the advancement of Vascular & Interventional Radiology throughout Chicagoland and broader Midwest regions

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🗣️Welcome to WCVIS Chicago❗️

We are a student-led organization dedicated to promote and advance the field of Interventional Radiology / Endovascular and Interventional Surgery!

Please use the QR codes to see what opportunities we have in store for you! 🤝

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

Summer's here and we're celebrating! ☀️ 😎 🍔

Join us for our next in-person social at Small Cheval - Fulton Market on Friday, June 19th at 7:00pm. Come and connect with our growing community of VIR leaders!

Tap the QR code to RSVP. Even a "Maybe" helps us plan! See you there!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

Meet your 2026-2027 WCVIS Chicago Executive Board🚀 A mix of returning and new incredibly talented leaders united by one mission and are ready to bring VIR across Chicagoland to new heights! Stay tuned for all that’s in store this year, there is big things ahead 🙌

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🫁 Diagnosing a Pulmonary Embolism isn’t as straightforward as it seems. As Zach Cherian (M4, CMS) says, it takes the full clinical picture to diagnose PE, rather than depending solely on patient presentation/imaging. Visit our YouTube to view the rest of this IR Playbook Series!

[Nick Prus @nickprus_]

GEST 2026 with the BEST 🫧🤩 | Showcased a PFE Poster🦶💢 | 5/14 - 5/17/26 | NYC🗽🍎 | @WCVIS_Chicago @thegestgroup | #irad #vir #medtwitter #embolization #PFE #GEST2026

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🚨 Mark your calendars! We’re diving into the venous world in our latest IR Playbook Series, where Zach Cherian (M4, Chicago Medical School) will be covering Acute & Chronic DVTs and Pulmonary Embolisms next Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM CST

Use our flyer’s QR code to register!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

👀 The WCVIS Chicago community has been busy this past month! Inside the newest edition of our newsletter, hear about SIR 2026 conference testimonials, a cutting-edge PE trial breakdown, and a rundown of April events and what's ahead this May‼️

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

Vascular anatomy, simplified 🧠💉🩸

In our recent IR Playbook Series, Nick Prus breaks down important spinal cord arteries, and also shares tips on how to retain vascular anatomy and apply these skills throughout your medical training.

Catch the full session on our YouTube! 🔗

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

The next chapter of our IR Playbook Series is almost here 👀

Join us on April 29th at 7:00 PM for “The IR Roadmap: An Overview of Vascular,” hosted by Nick Prus (M1 at UICOM-Chicago).

RSVP using the flyer QR code and learn more about the vascular landscape that defines VIR!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🚨Applications for the 2026-2027 Executive Board are now live!🚨

If you're passionate about VIR and want to make a real impact through programming, mentorship, and outreach across the Midwest, we encourage you to apply by April 25th at 11:59 PM using the form in our Linktree!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

SIR 2026 was one for the books 🙌🎉👏! Grateful to represent WCVIS Chicago in Toronto while learning about the latest innovations and connecting with current and future leaders in VIR. The future of our field is bright and we can’t wait for SIR 2027 in LA!

[GVATAKEN @VISLAMDSCAIP]

@tnvirjc @WCVISociety @WCVIS_Chicago @SIRRFS @cirsesociety @ISVIRIndia @Road2IR @CAIRweb @SIRspecialists @IRKhalsa @keithppereira @austin_gawa @ZaeemBillah @KPVISLA

[Thanmayi Parasu @thanmayiparasu]

At #SIR26TOR, extremely honored and thrilled to be here representing
@UTMBIR! Loved the incredible breadth of interventional radiology across clinical practice, research, and innovation. Can't wait for SIR 2027 in LA🌴
@womenirads @WCVISociety @SIRRFS @SIRspecialists

[GVATAKEN @VISLAMDSCAIP]

Interesting adjunctve therapy @tnvirjc @WCVISociety @WCVIS_Chicago @austin_gawa @ZaeemBillah @TraineesBSIR @ETF_IRtrainees @ISVIRIndia

[GVATAKEN @VISLAMDSCAIP]

A class act and a deserving recipient from the OG VIR clinician . Both outstanding mentors ! @WCVISociety @WCVIS_Chicago @TraineesBSIR @IR_Juniors @ISVIRIndia @cirsesociety @J_CIRCLE_IVR @ETF_IRtrainees

[Nick Prus @nickprus_]

Extremely blessed to have attended my first SIR as an M1 and SIR Medical Student Scholar 💉🧐 | Looking forward to SIR 2027 in LA 🌴🕶️ | 4/11 - 4/15/26 | Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 | @WCVIS_Chicago | #irad #vir #medtwitter

[GVATAKEN @VISLAMDSCAIP]

A must read @tnvirjc @WCVIS_Chicago @WCVISociety @TraineesBSIR @ETF_IRtrainees @IR_Juniors @J_CIRCLE_IVR @CAIRweb @ISVIRIndia

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🎉 Issue #4 of our newsletter is here! In this issue, we wanted to highlight students across Chicagoland who recently matched into VIR! We’re also breaking down our Step 1 and VIR job market events, as well as diving into the FEMME research trial. Check out the full issue below!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🩻📊 Last week, we had an incredible talk that dived into the Vascular and Interventional Radiology job market. Our speaker, Dr. Desai, led a valuable conversation about successfully navigating your career in VIR after residency. Check our YouTube for the rest of this talk!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

🎥 Our Step 1 panel last week was filled with honest insights from our 3 amazing M3 speakers, and we hope those who attended learned valuable lessons to help tackle boards with confidence! If you missed the live event, head to our YouTube channel to check out the full recording!

[WCVIS Chicago @WCVIS_Chicago]

A VIR career starts with the right roadmap to success. Join us this Wednesday, March 11th at 7PM as Dr. Shamit Desai will be breaking down everything you need to know about navigating the VIR job market and building a career on your own terms. Register via the link in the flyer!