Become a Fellow of the ISHLT
Published 18 July 2026
Applications for the Fellow of the ISHLT (ISHLTF) Program are now being accepted through Wednesday, 16 September. This honorary post-nominal designation recognizes dedicated ISHLT members and their contributions to the field as well as their commitment and service to the Society.
NOTE: ISHLT recommends that applicants complete the application in one sitting.
Hear more about what it means to be an ISHLTF from the 2026 inaugural class.
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.