About ISHLT
Vision
Transforming care and outcomes for people with advanced heart and lung disease through transplantation and innovative therapies, catalyzed by research, education, and global collaboration.
Mission
ISHLT unites a global, multidisciplinary community to advance research, education, and innovation in the care of patients with advanced heart and lung disease. Through collaboration, advocacy, and the development of best practices, we work to improve outcomes and shape the future of care worldwide.
ISHLT Strategic Plan
The ISHLT Strategic Plan shapes the society and focuses the energy of thousands of ISHLT members for a common purpose. The 2025 Plan puts greater emphasis on global equity, cross-disciplinary innovation, and measurable impact. It also elevates advocacy, accelerates research, invests in early career development and deepens our global engagement.
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Who
We Are
Professional Communities
- ISHLT is an international and multidisciplinary professional society representing the members of the broad health care delivery teams engaged in the management of patients with end stage heart or lung disease.
- Our membership of over 3,000 individuals is drawn from more than 50 countries.
- Our members practice in more than 23 different specialty areas. Within ISHLT, they are organized into 10 Professional Communities where they network, share expertise, and advance knowledge in their specialty as it relates to the mission of
ISHLT.
- The members of the Professional Communities are the source of scientific and medical content expertise for all ISHLT programs and services.
- The Professional Communities are the entry point for members to engage in ISHLT.
- Nonmembers may access the Professional Communities via ISHLTconnect, our online discussion board platform.
