22/05/2026
with Prof. Dr. Andreas H. Mahnken
#𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 — 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
IR’s future depends on the people we train today. Residents are not just “trainees” — they are the next generation of clinical interventional radiologists who will shape the specialty technically, clinically, and culturally.
Why the next generation matters more than ever?
IR is undergoing a fundamental transformation into a fully clinical discipline. This means we are not only training procedural excellence, but also:
• clinical decision-making
• longitudinal patient care
• multidisciplinary communication
• ownership of outcomes
Attracting clinically oriented colleagues is critical: future IR specialists must feel at home on the ward, in clinic, and in the angio suite.
☆𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 — 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹
Strong IR training relies on mentorship and guidance, shaping not only technical skills but also clinical identity, confidence, and career development.
For us mentorship includes:
• early integration into clinical workflows
• active participation in MDTs and patient management
• guided autonomy rather than passive observation
• continuous feedback and professional development
The next generation of IRs is deeply engaged with topics that go beyond classical IR training:
• Sustainability in Interventional Radiology — reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and building environmentally responsible workflows
• Workforce resilience — preventing burnout through team-based structures
• Innovation & digitalization — integrating new technologies into clinical care
These are not side topics — they define modern IR and help attract the next generation. It is a team effort across professions.
“𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑒 𝑇ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑑𝑎𝑦” 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠.
The future of IR depends on radiographers and nurses who share the same clinical mindset, patient focus, and drive for excellence. Strong IR services are built by developing the entire team.
At the Katholisches Klinikum Bochum , University Hospital of Ruhr-Universität Bochum , we are committed to:
• structured mentorship and clinical training
• early responsibility in patient care
• integration into MDT decision-making
• focus on sustainability and innovation
• developing a strong, interdisciplinary IR team — including residents, radiographers, and nurses
We don’t see training as a phase. We see it as a core strategic investment into the specialty.
And perhaps today’s soundtrack captures the mindset best:
🎵 “Don’t Stop Me Now” (from today´s record: “Jazz” by “Queen”)
Because that’s exactly the energy the next generation brings:
momentum, curiosity, ambition — and the drive to move IR forward.
