Conflict of Interest Policy

Published 1 October 2021

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary, professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies via research, education and advocacy.

ISHLT is committed to complying with ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support for all its continuing medical education (CME) eligible activities. ISHLT’s CME Conflict of Interest Policy and Disclosure Form is intended to comply with ACCME’s requirements. The responsibility for managing ISHLT’s CME Conflict of Interest Policy is under the control of the COI Management Committee which reports to the Education Oversight Committee reporting to the ISHLT Board of Directors. The COI Management Committee establishes ISHLT’s rules, responsibilities, and processes with respect to compliance with ACCME’s requirements for identification, disclosure, and resolution of COI; and has the authority to implement, apply, and interpret ISHLT’s CME Conflict of Interest Policy as it applies to CME related activities. This policy does not apply to non-CME learning events conducted by the society.

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