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The American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) is the nation’s pre-eminent educator of advanced surgical techniques for women’s health specialists.

10/29/2026

🩺 MEDICAL SCHOOL ENDS. LEARNING NEVER SHOULD.

Medicine is constantly evolving. New research challenges what we thought we knew. Technology transforms how we diagnose and treat patients. Surgical techniques advance. And patient expectations continue to change.

For physicians, continuing education isn't simply about maintaining credentials or meeting requirements.

It's about staying prepared to provide the best possible care.

Why does lifelong learning matter?

🔹 Better patient outcomes. Staying informed about emerging evidence and clinical guidelines supports safer, more effective treatment decisions.

🔹 Advancing surgical skills. New technologies and minimally invasive techniques create opportunities to refine procedures, improve precision, and enhance recovery.

🔹 Challenging established practices. What was considered best practice five years ago may not reflect today's evidence.

🔹 Learning from colleagues. Some of the most valuable insights come from sharing experiences, discussing complex cases, and learning from fellow physicians.

🔹 Keeping patients at the center. Continuing education helps physicians adapt to changing patient needs and make informed, individualized treatment decisions.

At the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS), we believe physician education is fundamental to advancing women's healthcare.

Through educational programs, expert-led discussions, and professional collaboration, we are committed to supporting physicians who never stop learning.

Because the moment we stop learning is the moment we stop moving medicine forward.

💬 Physicians, what's one thing you've learned recently that changed the way you practice? Share your experience in the comments.

🌐 Explore AIMIS educational opportunities at www.AIMIS.org

10/26/2026

📢 Dr. Steven McCarus Invites You to Join Us in Winter Park, Florida!

The future of women’s healthcare is shaped by the knowledge we share, the innovations we embrace, and the connections we build.

Steven McCarus, MD, FACOG, President and Chief Clinical Officer of AIMIS, invites you to an exciting day of education, collaboration, and clinical insights at our upcoming event:

BEST PRACTICES FOR CHALLENGES IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE

Advancing Women’s Healthcare: Innovation, Evidence, and Practical Solutions for 2026–2027

Under the direction of Erica Stockwell, DO, this educational workshop will bring together healthcare professionals to explore evolving approaches, discuss real-world challenges, and share practical strategies to improve patient care.

📅 December 4, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Center for Health & Wellbeing | Winter Park, Florida

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical knowledge, connect with colleagues, or stay informed about advances in gynecologic care, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

🎟️ Registration is NOW OPEN!

👉 Secure your spot at www.AIMIS.org

Join Dr. McCarus, Dr. Stockwell, and fellow healthcare professionals as we continue advancing women's healthcare—together.

10/22/2026

ENDOMETRIOSIS: WHY DOESN'T MORE DISEASE ALWAYS MEAN MORE PAIN?

One of the most challenging aspects of endometriosis is that the extent of visible disease doesn't always reflect the severity of a patient's symptoms.

New research from Yale School of Medicine, published in September 2026, is helping scientists better understand why.

By examining tissue samples from patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic endometriosis, researchers identified differences in gene activity that may help explain why some patients experience debilitating pain while others with more extensive disease report few or no symptoms.

What does this mean for women's healthcare?

It reinforces the importance of looking beyond what we see during surgery and recognizing the complex biological mechanisms involved in endometriosis.

At AIMIS, we believe advancing women's healthcare requires more than innovative surgical techniques. It requires continued education, research, and collaboration to better understand the diseases we treat.

Because treating endometriosis means understanding the whole patient—not just the visible lesions.

📖 Read the Yale School of Medicine article:
https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/how-endometriosis-causes-pain/

🌐 Learn more about AIMIS: www.AIMIS.org

10/19/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Our next AIMIS educational event is coming to Winter Park, Florida!

Join us on December 4, 2026, for Best Practices for Challenges in Women’s Healthcare, an engaging day of medical and surgical education presented by The Surgical Excellence Network and sponsored by the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS).

Advancing Women’s Healthcare: Innovation, Evidence, and Practical Solutions for 2026–2027

Led by Course Director Erica Stockwell, DO, this event will bring healthcare professionals together to explore innovative approaches, evidence-based practices, and practical solutions to the challenges facing women’s healthcare today.

📅 December 4, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Center for Health & Wellbeing | Winter Park, FL

From clinical insights to meaningful professional connections, this is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and help shape the future of women’s healthcare.

🎟️ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Secure your spot today at www.AIMIS.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Winter Park!

10/18/2026

💜 MIDLIFE PAIN IS NOT SOMETHING WOMEN SHOULD SIMPLY LEARN TO LIVE WITH.

October 18 marks World Menopause Day, an opportunity to bring greater attention to the health challenges women experience during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

This year's theme, “Chronic Pain at Midlife: From Recognition to Evidence-Based Care,” highlights an important issue in women's healthcare: persistent pain deserves attention, investigation, and individualized treatment.

For many women, midlife can bring changes in hormonal health alongside conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other causes of chronic pelvic pain.

But here's an important distinction:

Not every symptom is caused by menopause, and not every case of pelvic pain requires surgery.

At the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS), we recognize the importance of understanding the full clinical picture.

🩺 For healthcare providers, this means:

🔹 Listening carefully when patients describe persistent or changing symptoms.

🔹 Recognizing that chronic pelvic pain may have multiple contributing factors.

🔹 Applying current evidence to guide diagnosis and treatment.

🔹 Considering minimally invasive surgical options when clinically appropriate.

🔹 Collaborating across specialties to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

The goal isn't simply to manage symptoms. It's to understand their causes and help women achieve a better quality of life.

This World Menopause Day, let's continue advancing the conversation around midlife health, chronic pain, and the importance of evidence-based care.

Because women deserve to be heard, understood, and treated with the expertise their health requires.

🌐 Learn more about AIMIS: www.AIMIS.org

10/15/2026

Could the next evolution in robotic surgery be smaller?

The FDA has cleared Virtual Incision’s MIRA Surgical System for benign hysterectomy procedures, expanding the miniaturized robotic platform into gynecologic surgery in the United States.

Unlike traditional robotic platforms, MIRA is designed as a small, portable robotic system that can be brought into the operating room and used through a single incision. According to Virtual Incision, the system weighs approximately two pounds and is designed to make robotic-assisted surgery more accessible without requiring a dedicated robotic operating room.

The new indication represents another example of how technology continues to reshape the possibilities of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

For AIMIS, innovation like this also reinforces an important point: new technology is only one part of progress. Physician education, appropriate training, clinical judgment, and patient selection remain essential as surgical options evolve.
The tools may be getting smaller.

The possibilities for minimally invasive surgery continue to grow.
Source: Virtual Incision, August 25, 2026.

Read the full announcement

10/14/2026

🎀 WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE DOESN'T STOP AT ONE SPECIALTY.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that advancing women's healthcare requires awareness, education, early detection, and collaboration across medical specialties.

Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide, but timely screening, advances in treatment, and coordinated care continue to make a meaningful difference.

At the **American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS)**, our commitment to women's healthcare extends beyond the operating room.

We believe that better outcomes begin with informed patients, knowledgeable physicians, and a healthcare community that works together.

🩷 This month, we encourage healthcare professionals to:

🔹 Promote evidence-based breast cancer screening and risk assessment.

🔹 Educate patients about their individual risk factors and the importance of discussing breast changes.

🔹 Encourage open conversations about preventive care and early detection.

🔹 Support multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure patients receive comprehensive, individualized care.

Awareness starts conversations. Education empowers decisions. Collaboration advances care.

Together, we can continue building a future where women's health is a priority at every stage of life.

🌐 www.AIMIS.org

10/13/2026

🔴 TONIGHT AT 8 PM ET — WE’RE LIVE!
Join us tonight for the next installment of the AIMIS Live Webinar Series:
Endometriosis at the Cellular and Systemic Level: Why Surgery Is Not Enough!
Featuring Neil Johnson, MD and Erica Stockwell, DO, with Steven McCarus, MD as moderator.

This important discussion will go beyond the operating room to explore the cellular and systemic dimensions of endometriosis—and why a more comprehensive understanding of the disease matters for patient care.

📅 Tonight — October 7
⏰ 8:00 PM Eastern
💻 LIVE Webinar

There’s still time to register!
https://dfwlivestream.com/events/aimis

We’ll see you LIVE tonight at 8 PM!

10/12/2026

TOMORROW: Join Us Live!

There’s still time to register for the third installment of the AIMIS Live Webinar Series!

Tomorrow, join Neil Johnson, MD and Erica Stockwell, DO, with Steven McCarus, MD as moderator, for an important discussion:

Endometriosis at the Cellular and Systemic Level: Why Surgery Is Not Enough!
Go beyond the operating room and explore the cellular and systemic dimensions of endometriosis—and why understanding the disease more comprehensively matters for patient care.

📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Eastern
💻 Live Webinar

It’s not too late. Register today and join us tomorrow!

Register for the AIMIS Live Webinar:
https://dfwlivestream.com/events/aimis

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13506 Summerport Village Parkway, Box 253
Windermere, FL
34786

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+18888245002

Website

http://www.aimis.org/

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