Israel Heart Society

Israel Heart Society - Portfolio The Israel Heart Society (IHS) was founded in 1952 in Haifa and currently has 709 active members. Aims of the Society: To enhance the professional and scientific knowledge of therapy and prevention of heart diseases in Israel. IHS is a formal society of the Israel Medical Association, and acts as a formal representative of the cardiology community in Israel as recognised by its scientific committee. IHS is a formal member of: European Society of Cardiology (ESC) World Heart Federation (WHF) The Israeli Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Professional activities: • Professional Committee for the Ministry of Health "basket" for approval of novel drugs and technologies • Professional screening and consultation for Ministry of Health • National Cardiology Board examination and certification. • Determining the curriculum for cardiology training. • Close collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology • Position papers o position papers on various aspects of cardiology o guidelines (IHS usually adapts the guidelines published by ESC) To read more about Educational activities, Research activities & our Scientific Activities, please visit our website: http://www.israel-heart.org.il/english IHS group on linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Israel-Heart-Society-4653350?gid=4653350&mostPopular=&trk=tyah IHS page on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Israel.Heart.Society