Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture

Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture

Status: Annual invitation-based award

Award Type: Invited lecture honor

Geographic Scope: Global

Purpose

Initiated in 1984 as an annual invited lecture to honor Dr. Charles T. Dotter as one of the founding fathers of interventional radiology. The award provides a forum for the recipient to deliver a special lecture during the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.

Award Benefits

• Opportunity to deliver the Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture at SIR Annual Scientific Meeting
• Lecture is published annually in JVIR (Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
• Recognition of extraordinary contributions to the field

Eligibility Criteria

Awardees are senior interventionalists recognized for:
• Extraordinary contributions to the field of interventional radiology
• Dedicated service to the society
• Distinguished career achievements in interventional radiology

Selection Process

• The SIR president selects the lecturer
• Note: The award has been given to a non-member, non-IR physician once in its history

Background

This prestigious award honors Dr. Charles T. Dotter, one of the founding fathers of interventional radiology, and recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the field.