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CHEST 2025: Advancing Excellence and Innovation

Education for the next era of chest medicine

For 90 years, CHEST has been at the forefront of innovation in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Join us at CHEST 2025 as we celebrate our history and look ahead to the next decade of medicine. Connect with experts, gain cutting-edge clinical insights, and leave with the tools to transform your practice.

October 19 to 22 | Chicago, Illinois

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Stay at the forefront of chest medicine

CHEST 2025 brings together key experts in the topics that affect your patient care, including:

Hemodynamic monitoring in sepsis and septic shock
Severe and high-risk pulmonary embolism
Pioneering approaches to treatment of central sleep apnea
Biomarkers for lung nodule risk stratification
Telomeres and genetics in interstitial lung disease

Make sure to plan an early arrival in Chicago so that you can attend our limited-capacity, premeeting courses on Saturday, October 18, which will offer both advanced-level and foundational learning.

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Please note: This program is subject to change.

Keynote speaker announced: Sean Swarner

Sean Swarner was diagnosed with two forms of cancer at the ages of thirteen and sixteen, survived with only one functioning lung, and went on to be the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest. Sean continues to test his own endurance, climbing the highest peaks in several countries. Sean will speak about resiliency in his presentation. Don't miss this important lecture!

Opening Session: Sunday, October 19, at 8 am CT

Support the CHEST Travel Grant program

To honor CHEST’s 90th anniversary, we’re launching the 90 for 90 Campaign—an ambitious initiative to fund 90 travel grants for early career clinicians to attend CHEST 2025. These grants open doors to world-class education, hands-on training, and lifelong professional networks that shape careers and improve care in communities across the globe.

Help us invest in the next generation of leaders in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine by making a gift to the 90 for 90 Campaign today.

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Opportunities to get involved

Educator Development Course

Learn how to effectively deliver engaging, learner-centered education on a framework of adult learning theories and medical education principles at a free course, happening Saturday, October 18, in Chicago.

Application deadline: Friday, August 1

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Leadership Development Course

Review essential leadership competencies and develop an awareness of the attributes of an effective leader, a useful approach to conflict management, and more at a free course, happening Saturday, October 18, in Chicago.

Application deadline: Friday, August 1

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Travel grant mentors

CHEST is seeking mentors for the CHEST 2025 travel grant recipients. Apply to be paired with a mentee—all members of the multiprofessional care team are welcome to apply.

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Get a sneak peek at CHEST 2025

The CHEST 2025 Scientific Program Committee recently gathered at CHEST Headquarters to solidify the educational curriculum.

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“The vision for CHEST 2025 is to bring the latest in science and innovation while also recognizing how far we’ve come in medicine as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary.”
– Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP
Chair, CHEST 2025 Scientific Program Committee

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Celebrate innovation, look to the future at CHEST 2025 in Chicago

Like CHEST, Chicago is known for its innovation and dynamic spirit, making it a fitting backdrop for CHEST 2025 and the 90th anniversary of the organization, said Scientific Program Committee Chair Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP.

Connect with the CHEST community at the annual meeting

CHEST Networks, Sections, and Interest Groups will bring attendees together and support personal and professional growth, said Mauricio Danckers, MD, FCCP.

Expand your knowledge and skills with premeeting courses

Interactive educational courses during unopposed time before the meeting will offer immersive instruction on specific topics and clinical procedures, said Hans Lee, MD, MEHP, FCCP.

Industry: Book exhibit space at CHEST 2025

Secure your booth space now to connect with a vast audience of medical professionals in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. CHEST 2025 exhibitors can also take advantage of several sponsorship opportunities.

EXHIBIT AT CHEST 2025

Future CHEST Annual Meeting dates

Looking to plan your schedule for 2026 and beyond? Mark your calendars and save the dates.
2026: October 18-21 | Phoenix, Arizona
2027: October 24-27 | Vancouver, BC, Canada
2028: October 8-11 | Denver, Colorado
2029: October 6-10 | San Diego, California
2030: October 19-23 | Boston, Massachusetts
2031: October 26-29 | Orlando, Florida

Dates and locations subject to change.

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