Shaping the Standards: Your Guide to ISHLT Document Development
28 October to 10 November, 2026 ET
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how ISHLT guidelines and consensus documents go from an idea to published resources that help shape clinical practice. This webinar explores the ISHLT Standards & Guidelines document development process, from selecting document types and forming Writing Committees to collaboration, review, approval, and publication.
Discover how you can become part of the process. Whether you’re an experienced contributor, represent a smaller specialty, or are early in your career, learn about opportunities to get involved and contribute your expertise to the development of ISHLT Standards & Guidelines.
This session will not have a dedicated Q&A segment, but you can send any questions to ISHLT Programs Manager Megan Barrett at megan.barrett@ishlt.org. Answers will be provided via email.
Moderators
Tonya Elliott, MSN, RN, CCTC, CHFN
Adam Cochrane, PharmD, ISHLTF
Sern Lim, MD
Program
Learn what happens behind the scenes as an ISHLT Standards & Guidelines project takes shape. Explore how Writing Committees are assembled, how contributors work together throughout development, and the factors that influence the time and coordination required to produce a high-quality document.
Presented by Tonya Elliott, MSN, RN, CCTC, CHFN
Not every clinical question calls for the same type of document. Explore the different types of ISHLT Standards & Guidelines documents, what distinguishes them, and the criteria used to determine the best approach for a proposed project
Presented by Sern Lim, MD
ISHLT Standards & Guidelines are powered by the expertise of its members. Learn how members can find opportunities to participate, contribute their knowledge and experience, and play a role in shaping ISHLT documents.
Presented by Adam Cochrane, PharmD, MPH, ISHLTF
Every specialty brings an important perspective to multidisciplinary guidance. Hear how members from smaller specialties can become involved in document development, make their expertise visible, and help ensure ISHLT guidance reflects the breadth of the transplant and advanced heart and lung failure community.
Presented by Neha Bansal, MD, Alex Wein, MD, PhD, and Ann Woolley, MD, MPH
You don't have to be a senior expert to begin contributing to ISHLT Standards & Guidelines. Explore ways early-career professionals can get involved, build experience, contribute their perspective, and become part of the document development process.
Presented by Alina Nicoara, MD, FASE, Duke University, Durham, NC USA
