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>> STSW Consensus Project - Survey Participation Requested!
The Society for Transplant Social Workers is conducting a survey of transplant social workers to better understand how psychosocial candidacy is assessed and supported across adult solid organ transplant programs. This project is rooted in a shared goal: to strengthen the integrity and impact of the work we do—and to make that work more consistent, actionable, and effective.
This IRB-exempt survey (record #5970) is being conducted by the Society for Transplant Social Work and Rush University, led by primary investigator Lara Tushla and co-investigator Katie Newton, with invaluable contributions from seven STSW focus group leaders and a dedicated group of transplant social workers whose insight, time, and expertise have helped shape every aspect of this project.
By participating, you’ll be contributing to a broader effort to identify best practices, clarify assessment criteria, and explore interventions that improve candidacy. The survey takes approximately 20–30 minutes and includes detailed questions about your role, decision-making processes, and the challenges you face. That time commitment reflects the complexity of the work—and the value of your insight. Every response helps build a stronger foundation for psychosocial practice in transplant.
Before beginning, you’ll be asked to review an informed consent form outlining the study’s purpose and your rights as a participant. Responses are anonymous, and participation is entirely voluntary.
Survey Link - https://redcap.rush.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=ED8CFC79NARA9XDR
We hope you’ll take the time to share your perspective. This is an opportunity to elevate the work we do—not just the role we hold—and to help shape a more unified, credible, and effective approach to psychosocial evaluation and intervention in transplant care.
We invite all solid organ transplant social workers to participate in this survey—no STSW membership required. Your help in spreading the word is greatly appreciated!
The survey will close on Friday, September 26, 2025.
>> The August 2025 edition of the STSW Newsletter, Society Pages, is now available! Past editions of Society Pages can be found on our Newsletter Page.
>> Information on our 2025 40th Annual STSW Conference is available on our Conference Page!
- Conference program - The 2025 conference program will offer up to 18 CEUs
- Registration is open! To register or for more information, go to our 2025 Registration Page
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MembershipWith a membership fee of $100 you can access benefits including access to member-only organ specific forums, assessment tools and resources, training opportunities, discount on STSW annual conference, professional credentials, mentorship program, research grants, online subscription to Progress in Transplantation Journal and the STSW newsletter. >> Join STSW | CredentialingSTSW offers the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker Credential (CCTSW) and the Certified Clinical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS). These credentials recognize transplant clinicians who have met strict eligibility requirements including education, licensure, experience and peer recommendations. Distinguish your professionalism in the field of transplant; become certified! | Mentor ProgramThe Mentor Program was developed to provide a framework for experienced transplant and MCS social workers to assist and advance social workers coming into this very specialized field. The program is designed to allow mentees to review mentor profiles online and request 2-3 potential mentors. The Mentor Program Committee will review all mentor and mentee applications received and appropriately match mentors and mentees. |
STSW Annual Conference
The 40th Annual STST Conference will take place at the
Loews Portofino Bay Resort in Orlando, Florida October 13th - 16th
More information is available on the Conference Page.