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CHEST Urges US Government to Protect Research That Advances Patient Care: July 14, 2026 - CHEST submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget on proposed revisions to federal policies governing research grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance.
Protect Federal Student Loan Access for Professional Degrees in Health Care: March 30, 2026 - CHEST urges the US Department of Education to recognize physician assistant/associate (PA) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) credentials as professional degrees under federal regulations for the purpose of student loan qualifications.
Clean Air Policies Are Critical to Respiratory Health: March 26, 2026 - CHEST urges the EPA to restore the Endangerment Finding and fully reinstate all clean air policies that uphold the EPA’s core mission to protect human health and the environment.; See all >

CHEST Pulmonary Receives Indexation With PubMed Central: September 15, 2026 - CHEST Pulmonary expands the visibility and discoverability of research published in the journal through PubMed indexation.
CHEST and APCCMPD Announce Chosen Mentor for Diversity PCCM Fellowship and Open the Call for Mentee Applications: August 19, 2026 - Anna Brady, MD, will be the mentor for the 2027 APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship
CHEST Journal Earns 10.2 Impact Factor, Reflecting Continued Scholarly Influence: August 19, 2026 - The journal CHEST earned an Impact Factor of 10.2.; See all >

When PH and ILD meet: From overlap to a unified disease paradigm: September 16, 2026 - For clinicians, the shift in the PH-ILD space demands a broader perspective that integrates vascular and parenchymal disease, emphasizes early detection, and prioritizes multidisciplinary care.
Study demonstrates superior protection from mRNA influenza vaccine compared with standard-dose vaccines: September 16, 2026 - Experts caution that further research is needed to evaluate the platform’s performance across multiple seasons and compare it with enhanced vaccines.
Evolving biologic treatment options improving outcomes for patients with COPD: September 16, 2026 - Farrukh Abbas, MD, FCCP, and Nicola Alexander Hanania, MD, MS, FCCP, explore the various treatment pathways—and the drugs targeting them—with the potential to reduce COPD exacerbations.; See all >

Phoenix Hot Spots: What to Do, See, and Eat in the CHEST 2026 Host City: September 11, 2026 - While in Phoenix for CHEST 2026, take advantage of the city’s rich art, food, and culture with these restaurant and activity recommendations.
CHEST Annual Meeting Survival Guide for Trainees: August 3, 2026 - Patton H. Adderley, MD shares insider tips for attending your first CHEST Annual Meeting.
The Questions We Don't Ask: July 30, 2026 - In this blog from the LGBTQ+ at CHEST Interest Group, pulmonary/critical care physician reflects on caring for an LGBTQIA+ patient with ALS and why asking about chosen family matters in the ICU.; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024 - Network leader Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, shares her tips for starting your leadership journey with CHEST and just a few of the benefits of volunteering.
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023 - The Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment option has created new opportunities for recertification. Saadia Faiz, MD, FCCP, shares insights into how she’ll maintain her four board certifications in light of these new options.
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023 - Michele Iguina, MD, explains her path to initial certification and the resources she used to prepare herself for the big exam.; See all >