Veritas Association Management Welcomes International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery to Its Portfolio

CHICAGO - EntSun -- Veritas Association Management, a healthcare-focused, AMC Institute accredited association management company, has been selected to provide association management services for the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS), a global professional society dedicated to advancing innovation, education and research in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Founded in 1997, ISMICS brings together surgeons, researchers, trainees and healthcare innovators from around the world to advance less invasive approaches to cardiothoracic surgery and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

"ISMICS represents exactly the kind of organization we are passionate about partnering with," said Sue O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Veritas Association Management. "Our role is to give the organization and its volunteer leaders the strategic and operational support they need to expand that impact."

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ISMICS advances its mission through its Annual Scientific Meeting, educational programs, workshops, research initiatives and innovations, and its official journal. Its programs provide opportunities for physicians and researchers to share knowledge and advance robotic, minimally invasive and transcatheter approaches to cardiothoracic surgery.

The society is led by Dr. Nirav C. Patel, an internationally recognized pioneer in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery who serves as director of robotic cardiac surgery and vice chairman of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.

As part of the new partnership, Veritas' Lauren Antelo will serve as executive director of ISMICS. Antelo brings extensive experience in association management, governance, strategic planning and partner engagement and will work closely with ISMICS leadership to support the society's strategic priorities and create value for its members and volunteer leaders.

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"ISMICS is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're pleased to partner with Veritas to strengthen the Society's operations and support our global community," said Dr. Patel, President of ISMICS. "I'm confident this collaboration will help us expand our impact and better serve our members."

The addition of ISMICS expands Veritas' portfolio of healthcare associations and medical societies. Veritas specializes in providing strategic leadership, operational infrastructure, educational programming, meeting management and member services that allow healthcare associations to focus on advancing their missions.