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Basic

Network and stay up-to-date

$329 / year

Benefits and discounts of Basic membership:

  • Online access to the journal CHEST®
  • Online access to clinical practice guidelines
  • Discounted registration for CHEST Annual Meeting
  • Discounted registration for CHEST Board Review courses
  • Discounts for courses and products
  • CHEST Career Connection access
  • Opportunity to join CHEST Networks
  • Select leadership opportunities*

Enhanced

Attain or retain FCCP status

$439 / year

Enhanced membership has all the benefits and discounts of CHEST Basic membership:

  • Online access to the journal CHEST®
  • Online access to clinical practice guidelines
  • Discounted registration for CHEST Annual Meeting
  • Discounted registration for CHEST Board Review courses
  • Discounts for courses and products
  • CHEST Career Connection access
  • Opportunity to join CHEST Networks

 

PLUS:

  • Opportunity to apply for all leadership positions*
  • Opportunity to become/remain an FCCP
  • Invitation to networking events
  • Print access to the journal CHEST (for members in the US and Canada)

Premium

Perfect for leadership and those active in the community

$549 / year

Premium membership has all the benefits and discounts of Basic AND Enhanced:

  • Online access to the journal CHEST®, plus print issues for members in the US and Canada
  • Online access to clinical practice guidelines
  • Discounted registration for CHEST Annual Meeting
  • Discounted registration for CHEST Board Review courses
  • Discounts for courses and products
  • CHEST Career Connection access
  • Opportunity to join CHEST Networks
  • Opportunity to apply for all leadership positions*
  • Opportunity to become/remain an FCCP
  • Invitations to networking events

 

PLUS:

  • Additional special offers throughout the year
  • Advance access to course registration and hotel reservations
  • Invitations to VIP events

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*Basic members are eligible to apply for select leadership positions. Enhanced and Premium members are eligible to apply for all leadership positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to join CHEST?

Membership is open to all chest medicine professionals, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, fellows-in-training, students, clinicians, and others. Nonphysician/nondoctoral clinicians, retirees, and those in training receive a $200 discount off any membership level. Members residing outside the United States or Canada receive a $100-$200 discount off any membership level.

When will my membership benefits go into effect?

Benefits are effective immediately. Online access to the journal CHEST may take 1-2 days for activation. If you are an Enhanced or Premium member, it may take several weeks to receive your first print issue.

How can I connect with other members?

The CHEST Member Directory is an online resource for CHEST members. Use the directory to search for members and leaders and to start building your network. Easily search by name, specialty, location, or committee name to find others in the CHEST community. All members current in their dues are included in the directory. Access to the directory is an exclusive CHEST member benefit.

How can I change my account information?

Current members can log in to “My Account” to pay dues, change address information, update account information, and check membership status. Contact member@chestnet.org or 224/521-9569 if you need assistance.

Where do I find my CHEST member ID number?

Simply log in to your chestnet.org account. Your number will be on the right side in the “membership status” box.

How do I access the journal CHEST?

Visit the CHEST journal website for access. If you recently joined as an Enhanced or Premium member, it may take several weeks to receive your first print issue (print access is for members in the US and Canada).

Questions can be directed to our Help Team at HelpTeam@chestnet.org or +1 (800) 343-2227.