2025 Canadian Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Conference
Bringing together Canadian minimally invasive cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and healthcare professionals to foster collaboration and learning
About the Conference
Promoting education and collaboration, our MICS conference brings together surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and trainees interested in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. This interactive conference will focus on the technical aspects of minimally invasive surgery, perioperative care, and strategies to integrate a MICS program as an important component of a comprehensive cardiac centre.
The MICS conference is supported by AHS, our industry partners, and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
Strong Commitment to Trainee Education
As always, the Canadian MICS Conference continues to support resident and fellow education:
- Open to cardiac surgery residents, fellows, and trainees from Canada and beyond
- Dedicated sessions for residents to present research and clinical cases, with faculty feedback
- Fellows encouraged to participate in both didactic and simulation components
Our goal is to provide an immersive experience that supports the next generation of cardiac surgeons through experiential learning, direct faculty engagement, and case-based education.
Learning Objectives
- Video-based review of the technical aspects of minimally invasive cardiac surgery
- Learning from simulation of minimally invasive techniques
- Implementation of perioperative strategies to reduce pain, facilitate early mobility, and shorten length of stay
- Case-based discussion of outcomes and experiences with minimally invasive techniques
- Establish collaborative research efforts between centers
