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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.
Support for All Communities and a Call for De-escalation of Harm: January 26, 2026 - In alignment with our mission and values, CHEST calls on the federal administration to prioritize de-escalation of harm and protection of human life in all public safety and enforcement activities.; See all >

CHEST and APCCMPD Announce Recipient of 2026 Collaborative Fellow Scholarship: May 12, 2026 - Matthew Simpson, MD, will be the mentee for the third year of the APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship.
New CHEST Research Statement Identifies Critical Gaps in the Science Guiding e-Cigarette Regulation: May 8, 2026 - “Critical Gaps in the Scientific Basis for Electronic Cigarette Regulation,” developed by the CHEST Tobacco and Vaping Workgroup, is published in the May issue of the journal CHEST.
World Asthma Day 2026: May 4, 2026 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World AIDS Day.; See all >

Psilocybin-assisted therapy bests nicotine patch for smoking cessation in pilot study: May 20, 2026 - At six months following the target quit date, 40.5% of participants in the psilocybin group achieved biochemically verified prolonged abstinence compared with only 10.0% in the nicotine patch group.
Updated sepsis guidelines balance rapid treatment initiation, antibiotic stewardship: May 20, 2026 - In some cases, the new recommendations support treatment initiation before a patient reaches the hospital, while allowing flexibility in other cases to delay treatment until a sepsis diagnosis is confirmed.
Small trial shows lower ARDS rate, mortality with sivelestat following cardiopulmonary bypass: May 20, 2026 - Nicholas Villalobos, MD, said that while sivelestat may not represent a single solution for ARDS, evidence that it can temper the inflammatory cascade is positive.; See all >

Save the date for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix: November 17, 2025 - Mark your calendars for October 18 to 21, 2026, in Phoenix. Stay at the forefront of patient care with dynamic educational experiences and recharge your batteries alongside friends and colleagues in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine community.
Imaging panel discusses pace, direction of practical AI applications: November 17, 2025 - Amit Gupta, MD, MRMD, CIIP, spoke about the growing application of AI imagery in early-stage lung cancer detection.
Experts evaluate treatment of PAH in the sotatercept era: November 17, 2025 - Zeenat Safdar, MD, FCCP, reviewed recent clinical trial data on the use of the activin-signaling inhibitor sotatercept in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).; See all >

Creating a Test for an Untestable Disease: April 22, 2026 - Maneesh Bhargava, MBBS, PhD, is working to create a test for sarcoidosis, thanks in part to a John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Research Grant from CHEST.
Thank You, Volunteers: April 14, 2026 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President Neil Freedman MD, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.
A Path Forward for Community: April 8, 2026 - A collaborative vision from CHEST and ATS LGBTQIA+ interest groups highlights how partnership, mentorship, and inclusive leadership can advance equity, research, and community in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.; 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 >