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About ISHLT
Who is ISHLT?

ISHLT is a multinational, multidisciplinary mix of more than 3,500 members from more than 60 countries, representing over 15 different professional disciplines involved in the management and treatment of advanced heart and lung disease, including transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease.

Members include anesthesiologists, basic scientists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, ethicists, immunologists, nurses, pathologists, perfusionists, pharmacists, pulmonologists, tissue engineers, transplant coordinators, and infectious disease specialists. Despite their differing specializations, all ISHLT members share a common dedication to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung disease.

Membership Categories

Your ISHLT membership tier is determined by your type of membership— Physician, Non-Physician, or Trainee —and fees are assessed based on the economy of the country you live or practice in, as defined by  The World Bank.

Physician and Non-Physician members all receive the same member benefits. Members of either category may also vote, hold office, and serve on committees.

For details about the requirements for each membership type,  click here.

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ISHLT is one community with many facets!

Only ISHLT connects you to the international, multidisciplinary people and programs focused on advancing the science and standards of care for advanced heart and lung disease. Global participation means a stronger, more diverse society for everyone.

Member Benefits

 Connection and Community
 Resources and Publications
 Education and Training

Membership Dues

Tiered membership dues pricing for ISHLT membership

ISHLT created a tiered dues structure to remove financial barriers to participation for all segments of the international multidisciplinary ISHLT community.

This membership dues structure includes pricing for physicians, non-physicians, and trainees, with tiered pricing for high-, middle-, and low-income economies for each, based on World Bank economic classifications.

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