This is an informational brochure from 1993 that describes the first 3 years of the Dotter Interventional Institute, including the story leading up to its creation, a brief history of interventional radiology, and statements from key figures involved in its planning and operations as well as hopes for the future. The brochure also includes information about the organizational structure of the Institute, the research being performed there, the educational programs available, and biographical information on staff members. There are black and white photographs of the building, equipment, founders, and employees throughout this work.

The Dotter Interventional Institute was established in April 1990 by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education as an interdisciplinary program with both clinical services and research laboratories. The Institute was established as an independent free-standing division of the OHSU School of Medicine, administratively separated but closely interacting with the Radiology Departments of both OHSU and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, as well as other departments interested in the development of interventional treatments. It was named after Charles T. Dotter, M.D., to honor him after his death in 1985. Dotter was a pioneer in interventional radiology and invented several devices and techniques that had a tremendous impact on the field.

The Institute’s objectives are focused on training medical providers in interventional treatments, enhancing research on interventional radiology in patient care, providing interventional treatments to patients, serving as a referral center for new procedures, and educating referring physicians and the public about interventional treatment.