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The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) was formed in 1997 to enhance, promote and support research and education in, and related to, the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. In 2004 the Society expanded its scope and mission to include research and education in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. ISMICS is helping shape the future of less invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery on a global basis. The mission of the Society is to identify innovative cardiothoracic techniques and technologies that will minimize risk to patients and improve recovery times, then educate surgeons in the safe use of these techniques and technologies.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The primary target audience is comprised of cardiothoracic surgeons who perform minimally invasive procedures, taking advantage of new techniques and technology available. Program directors and fellows of cardiac and thoracic training programs are expressly invited to attend to gain exposure to the latest ideas and hear the research supporting or negating various techniques and approaches. Allied health professionals working in minimally invasive theatres are also encouraged to attend.

ACCME:

This activity is being planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Ciné-Med and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. Ciné-Med is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Ciné-Med designated this educational activity for a credit amount to be determined based on the programming. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth   

Downtown, 800, René-Lévesque Boulevard West Montreal Canada

Submission Info

General Abstract Submission:

All General Abstract Submissions will be considered for the following presentation types:

-Oral Presentation, full length: delivered in full Scientific Session, PowerPoint slides support. Author is allowed

8 minutes for presentation.

-Oral Presentation, mini: delivered in full Scientific Session, PowerPoint slides support. Author is allowed 3

minutes for presentation. Minis are presented in blocks of 3-4 papers in row, followed by a combined

discussion period for all authors a particular mini block. All authors in a mini block ascend and depart the stage

at the same time. Seating is provided onstage.

-Poster Presentation & Competition: is conducted in a 2-round format. The First Round is conducted in space

dedicated to posters. Posters are grouped into topics, with presentations running concurrently. A moderator

presides over each topic group, with time kept by the Chief Moderator at a podium. Authors are allowed 3

minutes to present and 2 minutes for discussion. Time limits are strictly enforced. Peer-review scoring

determines semi-finalists who proceed to the Final Round. The Poster Competition Final Round is conducted 

in full Scientific Session with PowerPoint (rather than poster) support. Authors are allowed 3 minutes to

present and 2 minutes discussion. The First Round topic moderators score presentations; top score is awarded

Best Moderated Poster.

-Poster Display Only: Selected posters will be on display throughout the annual meeting. No presentation is

required. This poster should be self-explanatory.

Video Presentation:

ISMICS will accept edited videos and “Live in a Box” video presentations. Detailed instructions for video

submissions follow. Authors are allowed 7 minutes for presentation.

Technical Challenges, Pitfalls, & Disasters Case Reports:

Delivered during the Technical Challenges, Pitfalls, & Disasters Case Reports session on Wednesday

evening following the Masters Day. In the field for abstract text, please provide a description of the case

you are submitting. Please provide whatever title you would like printed in onsite materials should your

case be chosen. 

ISMICS Contact Information

Address:

500 Cummings Center, Suite 4550 

Beverly, MA 01915, USA

Phone: 978-927-8330

Fax: 978-524-0498

ISMICS Contact Information

Address:

500 Cummings Center, Suite 4550 

Beverly, MA 01915, USA

Phone: 978-927-8330

Fax: 978-524-0498