Mission:

To provide world-class Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Services to Nigerians of all socioeconomic status and play a leading role in advocacy, training and research.


Vision:

To facilitate the establishment of Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery care and training programmes in Nigerian tertiary hospitals, enhance local institutional and international collaboration and attain a top rank position in Africa.


Core values:

Altruism, Dedication, Empathy, Collaboration


Objectives

  • To encourage basic research and clinical investigations in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery with the aim of improving the quality of care of patients
  • To improve the quality and practice of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Nigeria by promoting the professional development of those involved in the practice
  • To provide a forum for the exchange and dissemination of scientific ideas and research work among its members and the medical profession.
  • To standardize the practice of members of the association and establish standard conducts, ethics and practice for members by effective peer review mechanism.
  • To relate with relevant government agencies with a view to enabling appropriate legislation and interest in the development of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Nigeria.
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