CMAS (Centre for Minimal Access Surgery)

CMAS (Centre for Minimal Access Surgery) Education & Innovation Excellence Joseph’s Healthcare one of the teaching hospitals affiliated with McMaster University.

The Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) was established in 1999 as a joint initiative of the Faculty of Health Sciences and St. The primary goal of CMAS is to provide training in advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery to surgical residents and practicing surgeons across Canada and North America.

Behind every successful education event are strong partnerships. We’re proud to recognize our top sponsors whose generos...
04/14/2026

Behind every successful education event are strong partnerships. We’re proud to recognize our top sponsors whose generosity and partnership made this education event possible. Thank you for investing in education and advancing women’s health.
Platinum Level
CCE Medical Equipment & GE Healthcare Canada
Gold Level
Canon Medical
Silver Level
Baxter, Knight Therapeutics Inc & Surgical Science..plus all our bronze level sponsors! THANK YOU!

04/08/2026

Register to join us online! May 8-9 we are hosting another Advanced Gynecologic Ultrasound Course and you don’t want to miss it. cmas.ca/gyne-ultrasound for more details!

We are thrilled to announce Dr Jessica Preisler Romanow as the international guest expert for the May Advanced Gynecolog...
03/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce Dr Jessica Preisler Romanow as the international guest expert for the May Advanced Gynecologic Ultrasound Course. With international training, key roles with ISUOG and IOTA and passion for education, Dr Preisler Romanow brings unmatched insight to our program. ✨Get ready to learning form one of the best.

We are thrilled to announce a new course this spring on pelvic floor imaging. Join us in person or online for a half day...
03/16/2026

We are thrilled to announce a new course this spring on pelvic floor imaging. Join us in person or online for a half day lecture series with the esteemed Laura Berg, BS, RDMS, RVT. Designed for clinicians and sonographers looking to expand their ultrasound skills this session explores pelvic floor anatomy, scanning protocols, trauma related injuries, treatments and more.

Over the last 2 days McMaster and NOSM general surgery residents have come together for the annual CMAS Advanced Resid...
02/20/2026

Over the last 2 days McMaster and NOSM general surgery residents have come together for the annual CMAS Advanced Resident Laparoscopic Surgery Course. It’s been two days full of talks, video review and hands on learning that included personalized coaching for each resident.

We are back for our first lab of the year! Our Gyne residents are honing their laparoscopic skills with handson practice...
02/11/2026

We are back for our first lab of the year! Our Gyne residents are honing their laparoscopic skills with handson practice in the lab.

📣REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the next Advanced Gynecologic Ultrasound Course taking place May 8-9, 2026 in Hamilton, ON...
01/19/2026

📣REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the next Advanced Gynecologic Ultrasound Course taking place May 8-9, 2026 in Hamilton, ON. This two day course combines didactics, case studies, simulations and hands on learning with live patients for an educational event you don’t want to miss. Join us in person or online.

January 20 is the application deadline for the Advanced GI MIS & Bariatric Fellowship with CMAS. Apply to learn from top...
01/12/2026

January 20 is the application deadline for the Advanced GI MIS & Bariatric Fellowship with CMAS. Apply to learn from top tier, innovative surgeons. Applications will be accepted through the fellowship council portal ONLY. See cmas.ca/fellowship or fellowship council.org for more details.

We are looking forward to another successful year of learning here at CMAS! To view event details visit cmas.ca/educatio...
01/08/2026

We are looking forward to another successful year of learning here at CMAS! To view event details visit cmas.ca/education

To everyone who attended, presented or sponsored a course; facilitated or participated in a lab session; or dropped by f...
12/23/2025

To everyone who attended, presented or sponsored a course; facilitated or participated in a lab session; or dropped by for skills practice and a chat:
THANK YOU for a wonderful year! Wishing you each a peaceful holiday season and happy new year!

12/06/2025

We are live at the Gynecologic Ultrasound Course, day 2! Case studies, simulations and live patient scanning.

LAST CALL! ⏳1 week left to register for the virtual experience at the Gynecologic Ultrasound Course, December 5-6. Don’t...
11/27/2025

LAST CALL! ⏳1 week left to register for the virtual experience at the Gynecologic Ultrasound Course, December 5-6. Don’t miss this amazing educational event.

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50 Charlton Avenue E, Rm T2141
Hamilton, ON
L8N4A6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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