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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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2026 Early Career Scholarship applications now open

Fellows graduating in 2026 are invited to apply for the 2026 Early Career Scholarship by Friday, May 22. Accepted applicants will receive waived registration for CHEST 2026, a one-year subscription to the CHEST SEEK® Library, and more.

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Harnessing Genetics to Predict Medication Efficacy in Sarcoidosis

Divya Patel, DO, used CHEST grant funding to investigate genetic differences between patients with sarcoidosis who responded to or didn’t respond to methotrexate. Read a new blog to learn about Dr. Patel's research project.

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Explore the new CHEST Advocates issue

Read the latest issue of CHEST Advocates for articles that explore how to be a voice for change. Stories touch on the willingness to act when recognizing that something isn't working, gun violence prevention, and more.

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Conversation starters: Topics you want to discuss

Bringing the ICU to the patient: ECMO transport programs as high-reliability systems

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) transport programs represent an evolution toward networked critical care, extending advanced critical care beyond fixed, tertiary care centers. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Section discuss historical events that accelerated the growth of dedicated ECMO transport programs.

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When norepinephrine isn’t enough: Managing vasoplegic shock

Early recognition and structured escalation of therapy are essential in vasoplegic shock, as prompt restoration of vascular tone remains critical to reversing shock and improving patient outcomes. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Nonrespiratory Critical Care Section explore the management of vasoplegic shock, including judicious IV fluids and early vasopressor initiation.

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Airway complications post-lung transplant: Risk factors, outcomes, and interventions

Early detection and phenotype-driven bronchoscopic management are key to improving outcomes in patients with airway complications after undergoing lung transplantation. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Lung Transplant Section discuss risk factors and interventions for post-lung transplant airway complications, including balloon bronchoplasty.

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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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