Now called the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society (PHTS), the Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Registry was established in 1993 by a group of physicians who wanted to improve the lives of children who needed a heart transplant. The primary objectives of the organization were to establish and maintain a prospective, event driven database for heart transplantation, to encourage and stimulate basic and clinical research in the field of pediatric heart transplantation, and to promote new therapeutic strategies. The ultimate goal was to improve the lives of pediatric heart transplant recipients. Today we have over 500 members.
Our members include cardiologists, basic scientists, cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses, psychologists, perfusionists, pharmacists, transplant coordinators, and administrators. Despite their differing specializations, all PHTS members share a common dedication to the advancement of the science and treatment of children while listed for and following heart transplantation.
BENEFITS
International Network of Transplant Professionals
Members and Affiliates are provided access to an international network of transplant professionals
Membership Directory
Members and Affiliates have access to other members through PHTS Basecamp allowing them to find contact information for members.
Meetings
Members and Affiliates can register and participate in PHTS Annual Meetings
Committees and Task Forces
Members can participate on committees and/or task forces including steering, database, scientific, communications, health disparities, etc. Affiliates are limited to a select number of committees and task forces.
Newsletters
Members and Affiliates are provided access to quarterly newsletters.
Educational and Informational Resources
Members and Affiliates are provided access to several educational and informational resources. These include access to:
- PHTS LIVE (LIVE and RECORDED SESSIONS)
- Pediatric Heart Transplants: A Guide for Patients and Families
- Free access to digital copy
- Discounted rate of $10 per copy + shipping
- Pediatric Heart Transplant Society Brochures (Free)
- COVID-19 Dashboard and Reporting
- What’s Pumping in Pediatric Heart Transplant Research?
- Heart University
COVID-19 Resources
PHTS currently collects data on COVID-19 infections in the PHTS Registry and provides regularly updated infographics and a COVID-19 Dashboard on COVID-19 cases to the public. PHTS also has a COVID-19 FORUM in PHTS Basecamp that is available to all Members and Affiliates.
Online Forums
PHTS Basecamp provides a variety of online forums for networking, sharing ideas, getting advice and feedback, comparing strategies and collaboration. These forums are available to Members and Affiliates.
Resources for Junior and Trainee Members
Junior and trainee members can access two online communities in PHTS Basecamp one for Early Career Professionals and the other Student/Resident/Trainees. PHTS Basecamp also hosts a forum dedicated to mentoring. These resources are available to Members and Affiliates.
Resources for Job Seekers
Members and Affiliates have access to a dedicated PHTS Basecamp forum for posting and seeking available job opportunities in the field of heart transplantation.
International Registry
PHTS operates The Pediatric Heart Transplant Society Registry. The PHTS Registry is an international prospective, event driven, quality improvement registry for pediatric transplantation. Participation in the registry is included with each Institutional Membership.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Emeritus Member- Fee Waived*
- Applicants are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors during the PHTS Spring and Fall Meetings
- Must be a member in good standing, who has retired from active practice, and who, in the estimation of the Board, has made significant contributions to the Society.
- Emeritus Members have access to select PHTS benefits including the ability to serve on a committee but may not vote or hold office.
Retired Member – $75 USD*
- Applicants are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors during the PHTS Spring and Fall Meetings
- Must be a member in good standing for the 10 years prior to the request, and who have retired from active medical practice
- Retired members have access to select PHTS benefits including the ability to serve on a committee but may not vote or hold office.
PHTS Affiliate
- Available to healthcare professionals not currently at a participating PHTS transplant center (non-Institutional Member).
- PHTS Affiliates have access to the following benefits:
- International Network of Transplant Professionals
- Participation in Annual Meetings
- Participation on select Committees and Task Forces
- Access to Newsletters
- Access to Educational and Informational Resources
- Access to Online Forums
- Access to COVID-19 Resources
- Access to Forums for Juniors and Trainees
- Resources for Job Seekers
*Emerging countries are those stated as ‘low-income’ and ‘lower-middle income’ as per World Bank Country Classification.
PHTS membership is offered on a calendar year basis. Dues are prorated at 50% if you join after June 30th.