Education Oversight Committee

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The Education Oversight Committee (EOC) is responsible for identifying and connecting the committees or task forces needed to execute projects and programs within the ISHLT education portfolio.

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Edward Cantu, MD, MSCE

Edward Cantu, MD, MSCE (2026)

Chair

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY USA
David Baran, MD

David Baran, MD (2027)

Board of Directors Liaison

Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute
Parkland, FL USA
Vaibhav Bora, MBBS, FASE, FASA, FCCP, FCCM

Vaibhav Bora, MBBS, FASE, FASA, FCCP, FCCM (2027)

At Large Member

Augusta University
Marie Budev, DO, MPH

Marie Budev, DO, MPH (2026)

At Large Member

Cleveland Clinic
Pepper Pike, OH USA
Colin Church, BSC(Hons), PhD, FRCP

Colin Church, BSC(Hons), PhD, FRCP (2027)

At Large Member

Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Marisa Cevasco, MD, MPH

Marisa Cevasco, MD, MPH (2026)

At Large Member

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Gina Jamero, MSN, ACNP-BC

Gina Jamero, MSN, ACNP-BC (2027)

At Large Member

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute
Los Angeles, CA USA
Melinda Solomon, MD, FRCPC

Melinda Solomon, MD, FRCPC (2026)

At Large Member

Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Sarumathi Thangavel, ABIM

Sarumathi Thangavel, ABIM (2027)

At Large Member

Northwell Health
Scott Visovatti, MA, MD

Scott Visovatti, MA, MD (2027)

At Large Member

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH USA
Sue Bessner,

Sue Bessner,

ISHLT Staff Liaison

ISHLT

The Education Oversight Committee (EOC) is responsible for identifying and connecting the committees or task forces needed to execute projects and programs within the ISHLT education portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to, the Annual Meeting, the Academies and webinars. The committee will help ensure the education ISHLT is developing is following the mission and vision of the Society. The EOC is responsible for the development of the overall education strategy for ISHLT that will be approved by the Board of Directors. Other responsibilities include identifying additional delivery modalities to help address member needs. As well as assessing and monitoring the ongoing effectiveness of the Society’s current and future education offerings.

Policies

Committee Composition and Selection
Composition and Terms

The Committee is comprised of eight individuals, including:

  • Two co-chairs: Co-chaired by the CEO or other senior staff representative and a Society member with demonstrated skills related to governance and policymaking and familiarity with educational program development and delivery; appointed by the Executive Committee to serve a 3 year term, renewable once; the Co-Chair may not simultaneously serve in a Board position for any other professional societies with overlapping membership and interest areas with ISHLT.
  • 5 at large members of the Committee, appointed by the Co-Chairs to serve a 3-year term, renewable once; subject to approval by the Executive Committee.
  • A Board member appointed by the President will serve as an ex officio member of the committee.
  • The Society member Chair will serve as a representative to the Leadership Advisory Forum.
Committee Responsibilities
Committee Responsibilities
  • Develop recommendations to the Board regarding the strategic plan as it relates to education, including purposes, goals, strategies, tactics and outcome metrics
  • Consult with the Leadership Advisory Forum, Interdisciplinary Networks and Professional Communities as needed to obtain input regarding strategies and tactics regarding the Society’s educational activities
  • Develop policies governing all aspects of all ISHLT educational programs
  • Ensure ISHLT’s education portfolio furthers the Society’s strategic plan, meets the needs of its members, and are not duplicative of or in conflict with each other
  • Ensure the engagement of a diverse spectrum of members, as appropriate, in the development and delivery of content for the various ISHLT educational activities
  • Provide guidance and oversight to the Chairs of the educational activities
  • Monitor adherence to policy by the Chairs of the educational activities and provide course correction as needed
  • Annually evaluate ISHLT’s educational activities and provide a report to the Board
  • Annually evaluate the performance of the educational activity Chairs and provide a report to the Board
  • Serve as Conflict of Interest Committee for educational activities
  • The Committee will meet as needed via conference call, and maintain regular consultation with the Chairs of Society educational activities