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Professional Communities
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ISHLT's 10 Professional Communities are the place to connect with others in your professional specialty. Network, provide mentorship, share expertise, and advance knowledge with peers who do the same kind of work as you.
If you're new to ISHLT, or looking to get more involved, start here by finding the community or communities most relevant to you.
Interdisciplinary Networks
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The four ISHLT Interdisciplinary Networks (IDNs) represent the core therapies and diseases our members are dedicated to treating. The IDNs are made up of members from the Professional Communities and represent all of the different specialties dedicated to treating a specific kind of patient.
Connect with your IDN to access the global, multidisciplinary power of the ISHLT.
For more information about the ISHLT structure, click here.
Early Career and Trainees
ISHLT en Español
ISHLT Governance and Leadership
Society Leadership
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ISHLT is led by a Board of Directors, supported by an Executive Committee, a Governance Committee, and a Finance Committee. The operations of the three main pillars of the Society are governed by three Oversight Committees, and the interests of the four major practice areas of the Society are led by the Interdisciplinary Network Steering Committees.
Learn more about these bodies, plus the Leadership Advisory Forum.
Committees
Volunteer Portal
ISHLT accepts submissions of interest to volunteer throughout the year for particular projects, and in September of each calendar year.