Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT)

Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT) WIMAT is a Postgraduate multi-disciplinary surgical training centre

WIMAT (The Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy) was opened in 1994 in Cardiff Medicentre, on the shared site of the University Hospital of Wales and the University of Wales College of Medicine. WIMAT is now under the auspices of Cardiff University and runs multi-disciplinary training courses across a range of surgical and medical specialties. The original objective was to create a state of the art postgraduate institution to oversee the training and development of minimal access therapy in Wales. From its beginning it was one of the first and best equipped laparoscopic training centres in the UK, and now in the twenty-first century it has become the busiest multi-disciplinary training centre in the country. WIMAT is currently at the forefront of providing a wide range of postgraduate education and training for SHO's, SpR's and Consultants, which includes basic, intermediate and advanced courses in a range of medical and surgical specialties Including Anaesthetics, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Endoscopy, ENT, General Surgery, Intensive Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Urology; and welcomes delegates from across the UK and worldwide. WIMAT is an all Wales facility, with courses being provided in conjunction with the postgraduate centres and clinical skills laboratories in both Wrexham and Carmarthen. Workshops in practical skills are regularly held at satellite centres in Singleton Hospital, The North Wales Endoscopy Training Unit, Llandough Hospital and the School of Biosciences, Cardiff University. WIMAT is the Administrative hub for the Welsh Laparoscopic Training Scheme and the Regional core for JAG approved Endoscopy training courses in Wales. WIMAT is also proud to announce that in June 2012 the unit was approved as the first RCS Accredited Surgical Education Centre. This accreditation was awarded after a vigorous application process and acknowledges the high level of surgical education and quality assurance which WIMAT provides.

Officially our last day so one last post. Thank you to EVERYONE that has supported WIMAT over the past 30 years. We are...
31/03/2024

Officially our last day so one last post. Thank you to EVERYONE that has supported WIMAT over the past 30 years. We are proud to have contributed so much to patient care in Wales and have been delighted to see so many trainees work through to a consultant job and beyond!
This decision is still very difficult for us to accept, but we will move on with our heads held high and wish trainees in Wales, Good luck!

14/03/2024
And one of the boss, doing what he does best!
07/02/2024

And one of the boss, doing what he does best!

Moving towards the end of a great last ever day of training. It has been our pleasure to support the Dermatology MSc and...
07/02/2024

Moving towards the end of a great last ever day of training. It has been our pleasure to support the Dermatology MSc and Dr Motley over many years. And a 'thank you' Dr Motley for of all your support for WIMAT. We wish all of you the very best for the future.

We will be tidying up from now until the end of March. But if we can help anyone before we end, we will.

We have missed this training buzz about the unit! The sound of people learning, understanding and gaining important skil...
07/02/2024

We have missed this training buzz about the unit! The sound of people learning, understanding and gaining important skills. Welcome CU Dermatology MSc. Great to have the day underway.

Now running our last few internal events. This one for Yr 3 and the FINAL cohort of Cardiff University ODP Students. A g...
30/01/2024

Now running our last few internal events. This one for Yr 3 and the FINAL cohort of Cardiff University ODP Students. A great group willing to learn and a great buzz in the unit. A fantastic day! We enjoyed & wish you all the very best for the future. A poignant day as well for Paul Hennessy who started this group on their way 3 yrs ago! Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences

A bitter sweet day. Great end to the week with BSS. And enthusiastic group that have worked hard over the 2 days. But sa...
08/12/2023

A bitter sweet day. Great end to the week with BSS. And enthusiastic group that have worked hard over the 2 days. But sadly the last RCS BSS course to run in Wales. Thank you to The Royal College of Surgeons of England for your support of this course in Wales. We have been proud to be able to run this course regionally to the benefit of trainees in Wales.

And a last TUGI for WIMAT. But a great showcase for the gold standard, nationally recognised models developed by WIMAT. ...
30/11/2023

And a last TUGI for WIMAT. But a great showcase for the gold standard, nationally recognised models developed by WIMAT. Thank you to anyone that has ever benefitted from attending, or been faculty for, a Therapeutic course in Cardiff. We have always been proud of this course and the impact it has had on national training standards

WOW! what a busy evening with the Cardiff GastroSoc. Fantastic to see so many of you taking the opportunity to experienc...
29/11/2023

WOW! what a busy evening with the Cardiff GastroSoc. Fantastic to see so many of you taking the opportunity to experience a little of what life is like in Gastro. These events are so important to allow you to 'have a go'. We hope you may just have a think about gastro in Wales in the future. Thank you to everyone that supported the organisation for tonight 😁

Health Education and Improvement Wales - HEIW
Cardiff University School of Medicine

Delighted to have the support of KARL STORZ here in WIMAT for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RC...
23/11/2023

Delighted to have the support of KARL STORZ here in WIMAT for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOGBasic Practical Skills course. Thank you for bringing the virtual GynTrainer to WIMAT. Fantastic training opportunity for our trainees and great to have access to training kit like this in Wales. #

So much going on, the day 2 of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG BPS needs a collage! Thank you to...
23/11/2023

So much going on, the day 2 of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG BPS needs a collage! Thank you to all our faculty and the Wales O&G community that have supported this course through the years. A course first developed in Wales has come full circle with a last course in WIMAT.

Great Day 1 of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG Basic Practical Skills. Always a busy course her...
23/11/2023

Great Day 1 of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG Basic Practical Skills. Always a busy course here in Cardiff. Great to see so many Wales trainees taking advantage of a local provider.

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WIMAT, Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park
Cardiff
CF144UJ

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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WIMAT (The Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy) was opened in 1994 in Cardiff Medicentre, on the shared site of the University Hospital of Wales and the University of Wales College of Medicine. WIMAT is now under the auspices of Cardiff University and runs multi-disciplinary training courses across a range of surgical and medical specialties. The original objective was to create a state of the art postgraduate institution to oversee the training and development of minimal access therapy in Wales. From its beginning it was one of the first and best equipped laparoscopic training centres in the UK, and now in the twenty-first century it has become the busiest multi-disciplinary training centre in the country. WIMAT is currently at the forefront of providing a wide range of postgraduate education and training for SHO's, SpR's and Consultants, which includes basic, intermediate and advanced courses in a range of medical and surgical specialties Including Anaesthetics, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Endoscopy, ENT, General Surgery, Intensive Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Urology; and welcomes delegates from across the UK and worldwide. WIMAT is an all Wales facility, with courses being provided in conjunction with the postgraduate centres and clinical skills laboratories in both Wrexham and Carmarthen. Workshops in practical skills are regularly held at satellite centres in Singleton Hospital, The North Wales Endoscopy Training Unit, Llandough Hospital and the School of Biosciences, Cardiff University. WIMAT is the Administrative hub for the Welsh Laparoscopic Training Scheme and the Regional core for JAG approved Endoscopy training courses in Wales. WIMAT is also proud to announce that in June 2012 the unit was approved as the first RCS Accredited Surgical Education Centre. This accreditation was awarded after a vigorous application process and acknowledges the high level of surgical education and quality assurance which WIMAT provides.