Start by sharing your idea with colleagues and seeking collaborators. Post your idea on the ISHLTconnect forum for your Professional Community (PC) and consider sharing it in another PC for multidisciplinary collaboration. Reach out to the relevant IDN Steering Committee (AHFTX, ALFTX, MCS, or PVD) for input or to find additional collaborators. Collaboration can happen through ISHLTconnect, email, or Zoom meetings. If you need assistance in setting up Zoom meetings, email Juliet Osazemwinde, Governance and Communities Administrator, at juliet.osazemwinde@ishlt.org.

All ISHLT members who are not affiliated with industry as owners or employees can submit proposals. Proposals submitted by non-members or members affiliated with industry will not be considered.

The OASIS site for symposium proposals opens on Monday, 3 June. Look out for an email with the link, or find it posted on the ISHLTconnect Open Forum. Final proposals must be submitted online through the OASIS system by Monday, 24 June at 11:59 p.m. ET / Tuesday, 25 June at 3:59 UTC.

Speaker priority is given to ISHLT members. You are strongly encouraged to choose current ISHLT members as speakers. Non-members may be replaced by the Program Planning Committee if suitable ISHLT members are available. If non-member speakers must be included, justify their selection on the submission site. Speaker compensation details are outlined in the Annual Meeting and Academy Expense Reimbursement, Compensation, and Registration Policy.

Note: The ISHLT does not allow owners or employees of ACCME-defined ineligible companies to participate as speakers or moderators in scientific sessions carrying Continuing Education Credit (CME).

Yes! Debates inject excitement and engagement into a symposium by providing different perspectives on important topics. Additionally, debates often uncover new insights, challenge assumptions, and encourage attendees to reconsider their views.

Your proposal may be adjusted or combined with other proposals by the Committee to ensure the highest quality symposia. The Committee considers multidisciplinary representation, content priority, diversity factors such as gender, geography, and early career representation, to create a balanced program.

Volunteer proposal reviewers will review, score, and comment on submissions specific to their primary Professional Community and/or IDN. The Program Planning Committee uses these scores and comments to evaluate submissions and decide on the final program content.

Yes, all submitters will receive an email regarding the outcome of their proposal submission by 18 October.

Programming Decisions
ISHLT is accredited by the ACCME as a provider of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit. The Annual Meeting Program Committee is responsible for determining what content will be included in all portions of the Scientific Program where CME is offered. Contacting any member of the Program Committee to influence decision-making or inquire as to the status of a submission is strictly prohibited and may result in repercussions.

Submissions not accepted for ISHLT2025 may be considered for future ISHLTv webinars, online learning, or standalone educational programming.

Contact the ISHLT Education Team for assistance throughout the process. We're here to help with any questions you may have.

Education Team

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Juliet Osazemwinde
Governance & Communities Administrator
juliet.osazemwinde@ishlt.org
+1 (312) 224-0012