Now Accepting Applications: Fellow of the ISHLT
Published 17 November 2025
Applications for the Fellow of the ISHLT (ISHLTF) Program are now being accepted through Monday, 15 December.
NOTE: ISHLT recommends that applicants complete the application in one sitting.
The ISHLTF is an honorary post-nominal designation recognizing dedicated ISHLT members and their contributions to the field as well as their commitment and service to the Society.
The first group of ISHLTFs will be inducted at the ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Toronto next April.
The ISHLTF self-nominated application is open to all ISHLT members who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be an ISHLT member ≥ 5 years, actively engaged in the field.
- Must accumulate a minimum number of points within a four-part point qualification system:
- Core Qualifications
- Member Engagement
- Service to ISHLT
- Commitment to the Field
The point-based system is designed to provide clarity, flexibility, and accessibility for ISHLT members across different professional backgrounds and geographic regions.
- Applicants must submit:
- Two letters of recommendation
- A CV, resume and/or publications bibliography
- A one-time application fee (based on economy and reduced for non-physicians). NOTE: The fee will be used to support the ISHLT Foundation.
NOTE: ISHLT recommends that applicants complete the application in one sitting.
For additional questions about the ISHLTF program or application process, send an email to membership@ishlt.org.