Non-US-based IR physicians. General Surgery post-graduate year for Interventional Radiology Training.

Non US-based IR physicians.

My name is Jesus Beltran-Perez radiology resident at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, United States.

Your time and response are truly appreciated!

Please, contact me if there is any questions: jbeltranperez@tulane.edu.
1.In what country do you practice Interventional Radiology (IR)?
2.For how long have you been practicing IR?
3.Previous to your IR and Radiology training, did you complete any other residency or postgraduate experience(s)? Please specify.
4.In your opinion, how necessary are skills such as surgical knot tying and suturing for an IR trainee?
5.How necessary is it for an IR trainee to be exposed in the Operation Room (OR) before her/his training in IR?
6.How do you consider a Vascular Surgery rotation for a prospect IR trainee?
7.Do you consider that a postgraduate year in General Surgery should be mandatory prior to training in Interventional Radiology?