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As a CHEST member, you’re part of a strong network of clinicians representing every profession and experience level in chest medicine. With us, you can develop personal and professional connections, cultivate your leadership skills, advocate for policies that improve access to health, and advance your career.

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Lead the voice of CHEST advocacy

Applications are open for the Editor in Chief (EIC) position at CHEST Advocates. The EIC will guide the development of content that illuminates regulatory, legislative, diversity, and other issues impacting the way clinicians practice. Learn more about the role, and apply by Friday, October 31.

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Safeguarding the Role of Evidence-Based Medicine

CHEST believes medical policy must be based on proven, effective therapies and a thorough examination of scientific evidence. CHEST submitted a letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, stating a strong objection to any future steps that could lead to the elimination of the US Preventive Services Task Force.

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Applications open for a medical education mentorship

Mentee applications are open for the APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship. The accepted mentee will receive a year of training and guided mentorship in education training and scholarship. Applications are due Monday, November 3.

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The respiratory toll of traffic pollution in obstructive lung disease and ILD

Traffic-related air pollution reduces lung function and worsens cases of COPD and interstitial lung disease (ILD). In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Occupational and Environmental Health Section discuss studies that suggest air pollution can accelerate lung function decline and offer advise on how to counsel patients residing near major roadways.

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Is there a ‘best’ vasopressor and inotrope combination for shock with RV failure?

Right ventricular (RV) failure is a common and complex physiological challenge resulting in RV dilation and hypokinesis and decreased cardiac output. In a CHEST Physician® article, members of the Sepsis/Shock Section discuss the unique pathophysiologic challenges of RV failure in shock and highlight comparative data on vasopressors and inotropes.

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Consumer sleep trackers in clinical practice

Consumer sleep technologies (CSTs) are offering users new ways to monitor sleep. Clinicians need to be prepared to discuss these data, clarify limitations, and interpret findings with patients. In a new article, authors provide insight on what CSTs measure, considerations for specific populations, and how they can be integrated into clinical practice.

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First 5 Minutes®: Compassionate COPD Care
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First 5 Minutes®: Compassionate COPD Care

Equip yourself with essential communication strategies to enhance patient-centered care during key stages of COPD management.

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E-LEARNING

Pulmonary Hypertension Master Class

Hear from experts about proper evaluation for appropriate diagnosis, risk stratification for appropriate treatment selection, and how newer disease-modifying agents fit into current treatment algorithms.
First 5 Minutes®: Compassionate ILD Care
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First 5 Minutes®: Compassionate ILD Care

Review interactive patient scenarios and gain communication skills to help guide patients through the complexity of interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Advance your career. Become an FCCP.

When you become an FCCP (Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians), you play an active role in advancing the field of chest medicine while enjoying the prestige of being associated with a distinctive group of chest medicine professionals.

“I have found being an FCCP to be rewarding on a personal level, as well as a professional level. It has provided me with connections to colleagues nationally and internationally, and it has opened the door to leadership opportunities.”

– Thomas Van der Kloot, MD, FCCP

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