NetWorks
Overview
ACCP NetWorks are special interest groups within the ACCP that focus on particular areas of chest medicine. By joining any of the NetWorks, you can form alliances with professionals who have similar interests and help plan educational sessions, take on leadership roles, participate in the development of policies, opinions, and position statements affecting your field, and more. NetWork membership is open to all ACCP members, and we encourage you to become involved. If you would like to find out more about NetWorks, or have a special interest in any of these activities, contact networks@chestnet.org.
- Airways Disorders
- Allied Health
- Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery
- Chest Infections
- Clinical Pulmonary Medicine
- Clinical Research
- Critical Care
- Cultural Diversity in Medicine
- Disaster Response
- Home Care
- Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease
- Interventional Chest/Diagnostic Procedures
- Occupational and Environmental Health
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Pediatric Chest Medicine
- Practice Operations
- Pulmonary Physiology, Function, and Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease
- Respiratory Care
- Sleep Medicine
- Thoracic Oncology
- Transplant
- Women's Health
Handbook and FAQ
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H A N D B O O K
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A. NetWorks are interdisciplinary, focused-interest groups providing the opportunity for your personal and professional alliance with the ACCP.
Q. Why should I join a NetWork?
A. NetWorks provide you with the opportunity to become involved on a local, national, and international level, supplying forums for advocacy, leadership, communication, and education. They also foster personal and professional development and afford leadership growth opportunities within the ACCP.
Q. What are the main goals of NetWorks?
A. The main goals of NetWorks are to promote interdisciplinary, multispecialty interaction, serve as a resource of expertise in specific areas, enhance member participation and commitment to the College, and integrate clinical problem-oriented and unique interest-based groups within ACCP and the greater chest medicine community.
Q. What do NetWorks do?
A. NetWorks generate educational programs and products, address advocacy issues, and help shape public policy and guidelines, as well as serve as a source for expertise on selected topics. They are the gateway to involvement in the ACCP.
Q. How are NetWorks structured?
A. The structure of each NetWork includes a steering committee, ACCP staff liaison, and general membership.
Q. How are NetWorks represented within the ACCP?
A. Each NetWork has a 10-member steering committee with Chair and Vice-Chair. The Chairs of each NetWork comprise the Council of NetWorks. The Chair of the Council of NetWorks is the designated representative to the ACCP Board of Regents.
Q. How do NetWorks function?
A. NetWorks function through conference calls, face-to-face meetings, and electronically, with a focus on expanding Internet communications. NetWorks meet face-to-face once a year at the ACCP annual meeting. Continued interaction is very important to the function of NetWorks. Throughout the year, active ongoing communication and information dissemination is accomplished through individual NetWork Web sites, electronic communication, and personal interaction.
Q. When and how can I join a NetWork?
A. Join any time! Call the ACCP at (800) 343-2227, or e-Mail your request to networks@chestnet.org.
CHEST Presentations
All presentations are in read-only PDF format. Printing is restricted. To download a presentation to your computer, click on the presentation title.
If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the presentations, please contact NetWorks staff at (847) 498-1400 or by e-mail at networks@chestnet.org.
