Professional Development

Explore opportunities to develop your career with HFSA membership including fellowship, educational programs, in-person connections, mentorship, and leadership volunteering.

Live and OnDemand Continuing Education Opportunities

Explore available in-person, virtual, and OnDemand educational activities and events.

HFSA Learning Center

The HFSA Learning Center provides all members of the multidisciplinary heart failure care team and patients access to fresh, new educational content. MORE >>

Events

View listings of in-person meetings, virtual events and webinars hosted by HFSA for providers, patients, and caregivers, in addition to HFSA-endorsed meetings with the HFSA Events Calendar. MORE >>


 

Certification, Certificate, and Fellowship Programs

Demonstrate your skills and knowledge to the world by earning valuable certifications, certificates, and fellowship designations.

HFSA Heart Failure Certification (HF-Cert)

HFSA has developed a Heart Failure Certification (HF-Cert) program to recognize providers who have demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill to provide competent heart failure services. MORE >>

Optimal Medical Therapy in Heart Failure Certificate Program (OMT-HF)

The Optimal Medical Therapy in Heart Failure Certificate Program (OMT-HF) gives healthcare providers who do not specialize in heart failure the opportunity to learn about therapies, dosing and prescription optimization to better manage their heart failure patients. MORE >>

Fellowship Designation (FHFSA)

HFSA offers members the opportunity to gain a fellowship designation with the FHFSA program, open to all members who meet the minimum requirements. MORE >>

Combined ERAS/NRMP Match for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (AHFTC)

HFSA sponsors participation in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP) Medical Specialties Matching Program (MSMP) for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (AHFTC) fellowships and the American Association of Medical Colleges Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) for AHFTC residencies. Find more information about these programs. MORE >>


 

Recognition and Volunteer Opportunities

Grow professionally and gain recognition for your work by volunteering for an HFSA leadership role or nominating yourself or a colleague for HFSA awards. 

Awards

HFSA offers a variety of awards to heart failure care providers, including a Distinguished HFSA Member Award, Distinguished Leadership Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award, Nursing Research Leadership Award, and Pioneer Award. MORE >>

Board of Directors

Explore HFSA leadership with a list of members serving on the Board of Directors. MORE >>

HFSA Committees

Explore leadership opportunities and view lists of members currently serving on HFSA committees. MORE >>


 

Take the Next Step in Your Career

HFSA Career Center

The HFSA Career Center provides listings of current jobs in the heart failure field. Institutions are invited to submit jobs for posting on the site. MORE >>