Individuals who have a significant interest in congenital heart surgery may apply for membership in the Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society (CHSS).

Active (Individual) members in the CHSS must be in practice in Congenital Heart Surgery for at least three years. Membership applications are completed online from January-June. The applicant must select three CHSS members to endorse their application. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure their letters of support are submitted. The online application requires the applicants to upload their current CV, a minimum of three representative manuscripts considered to represent their most significant work, as well as relevant fellowship and training certificates. Candidates are reviewed and voted upon during the Annual Business Meeting during the Society's Annual Meeting each fall. Applicants will be notified by October 31 of their acceptance.

Applicants for Active Membership must complete an online application which must include:

1. Three letters from your designated CHSS member sponsors*, and
2. At least three representative manuscripts considered to represent your most significant work; and
3. Copies of certificates for relevant fellowships and training (i.e., ABTS). Fellowship completion certificates should indicate completion greater than three years prior to the application.

*Applicants will indicate their CHSS sponsor members within the application. Once all required documentation is uploaded and the application is submitted, your sponsors will be notified via email to submit their letters of support electronically.