British and Irish Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (BISMICS)

We are a charitable organisation that aims to promote and protect the good health of patients requiring cardiac surgery through the portal of an annual meeting to develop and foster interest in minimal access cardiac surgery in the UK and Ireland for surgeons to share ideas on : a) training of both junior doctors and consultants developing their programmes b) sharing of clinical data and experiences c) development of specialist working groups to advise college bodies d) improving patient outcomes e) working with industry to increase numbers of procedures performed these will aid in the advancement of health and saving lives and aid in health education.

The scope of the society will be to :
• Hold an annual meeting.
• Develop training through mentorship and fellowship schemes.
• Work with industry to co-ordinate surgical techniques with newer technologies.