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Become the next Editor in Chief for the journal CHEST®: December 06, 2017 - The journal CHEST is seeking applicants for Editor in Chief (EIC), with a 6-month transition beginning in January 2019.
CHEST issues a letter to Texas Governor Abbott regarding the "bathroom bills": July 28, 2017 - Stephen J. Welch, Executive Vice President & CEO of CHEST, issues a letter to Texas Governor Abbott regarding the "bathroom bills".
World Lung Cancer Day: July 19, 2017 - The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), alongside members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer.; See all >

Illinois residents invited to the Lung Health Experience at Daley Plaza: May 18, 2018 - On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the CHEST Foundation will host its annual Lung Health Experience to help spread awareness of asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and other lung health initiatives.
CHEST’s simulation center awarded $3 million in equipment donation: May 16, 2018 - The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) received a $3 million charitable grant from the Olympus Corporation’s Grants Committee. This equipment grant, which includes the latest ultrasound processors and radial probe driving units will support expanded hands-on learning experiences using the most up-to-date equipment at CHEST’s Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center in Glenview, Illinois.
Never Too Early, Never Too Late. It’s Always the Right Time to Address Airways Disease: May 01, 2018 - May 1 marks the 20th annual World Asthma Day, an event held each May to raise awareness of asthma worldwide. The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) joins the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and other founding members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) in recognizing this year’s theme: “Never too early, never too late. It’s always the right time to address airways disease.”; See all >

Setting Yourself up for Success: How to Make Yourself a Great Candidate for Advanced Training: May 15, 2018 - There are many aspects of your career as physicians that are uncontrollable. You may wonder, what can I do in the years leading up to my application for advanced subspecialty training that will improve my chance of success? Here are Dr. Audra Schwalk's tips to setting yourself up for success. The post is a part of our Life as a Fellow blog post series.
Nurses Week Q&A with Rita Williams, NP-C, PA, FCCP: May 09, 2018 - It's National Nurses Week, and we took the time to speak with Rita Williams, one of our highly engaged advanced practice provider (APP) members at CHEST. She serves on the CHEST Membership Committee, attends CHEST Annual Meetings, Live Learning courses, and is highly involved in numerous CHEST NetWorks. Learn about how Rita joined the CHEST community as a nurse.
Hot in Journal CHEST May 2018: May 07, 2018 - Each month, we ask Drs. Chris Carroll and Deep Ramachandran, Social Media Co-Editors of CHEST, to weigh in on the hot topics in CHEST. It's May, so let's hear from Dr. Ramachandran as he outlines his highlights.; See all >