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As a CHEST member, you’re part of a strong network of clinicians representing every profession and experience level in chest medicine. With us, you can develop personal and professional connections, cultivate your leadership skills, advocate for policies that improve access to health, and advance your career.

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Inspiring the next CHEST leader

In his latest President's Column, CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, reflects on his early involvement at CHEST, including the many CHEST leaders who provided him with opportunities and helped him find his home at CHEST.

Applications open for 2026 leadership terms

Get involved, and help shape the future of CHEST on a committee, work group, or task force—or even as the 2028 CHEST President. Apply to open leadership positions by Monday, June 30.

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Expand your expertise as a leader in chest medicine

Review essential leadership competencies and develop an awareness of the attributes of an effective leader, the features of an efficient team, and a useful approach to conflict management. Sign up for the free CHEST 2025 Leadership Development Course happening Saturday, October 18, in Chicago.

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GOLDen handcuffs: Beyond spirometry in COPD

Physiologic testing for COPD can be a barrier due to its underuse, resource demands, and accessibility challenges. In a new CHEST Physician^® article, members of the Pulmonary Physiology and Rehabilitation Section discuss the COPDGene study, which challenged the traditional method of diagnosing COPD based on predefined spirometry criteria.

Advancements in pediatric airway evaluation

Pediatric airway anatomy evaluation continues to evolve with the development of newer technologies such as dynamic volumetric CT scans. In a recent CHEST Physician^® article, members of the Pediatric Chest Medicine Section highlight the benefits of plain radiographs, cinematic MRI, CT scans, and virtual endoscopy.

Newest Bridging Specialties program focuses on team-based care in PH-ILD

CHEST recently launched the Bridging Specialties^®: Timely Diagnosis for PH-ILD program aimed at closing the gap for early recognition and diagnosis of patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). In a CHEST Physician^® article, Steering Committee members discuss the existing and upcoming components of this educational initiative.

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CHEST Board Review 2025

Enhance your clinical expertise, pass the boards, or study for the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment.

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CHEST 2025 Travel Grant

Nominate yourself for the chance to receive complimentary registration and $1,000 to cover travel costs for CHEST 2025. Travel grant recipients will be paired with an experienced clinician to serve as a mentor for 12 months.

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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Improve your ability to evaluate and manage a wide and growing range of cardiopulmonary  symptoms and conditions, August 7 to 8.

Advance your career. Become an FCCP.

When you become an FCCP (Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians), you play an active role in advancing the field of chest medicine while enjoying the prestige of being associated with a distinctive group of chest medicine professionals.

“I have found being an FCCP to be rewarding on a personal level, as well as a professional level. It has provided me with connections to colleagues nationally and internationally, and it has opened the door to leadership opportunities.”

– Thomas Van der Kloot, MD, FCCP

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