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Respiratory Care Interest Group

The goal of the Respiratory Care Interest Group is to provide a space where CHEST members can exchange resources, seek support, provide mentorship, gain knowledge, and share perspectives that broadly relate to respiratory care from a variety of perspectives, including members of the care team, academic program directors, medical directors, and others.

CHEST members can join this Interest Group to start receiving information on future events and opportunities.

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Our focus

The Respiratory Care Interest Group fosters education and growth opportunities by cultivating supportive and engaging relationships across the CHEST membership. Respiratory Care Interest Group members are dedicated to excellence in the field and practice of respiratory care and work collaboratively to offer expert guidance and insights on key issues that impact patients, communities, and clinicians.

The Respiratory Care Interest Group is built on three pillars:

Cultivating community

Uniting and providing a supportive and nurturing environment for the cross-functional roles that work together in the world of respiratory care.

Occupational innovation

Discussing, identifying, promoting, and operationalizing strategies that can combat the shortage of respiratory care professionals. Contributing to the larger CHEST goal of meaningfully diversifying the field of chest medicine.

Whole-person wellness

Promoting resources and tools that help reduce stress and prevent stressors from growing into burnout. Bringing mindful perspectives on whole-person wellness.

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Upcoming events

OCT

CHEST 2024 SESSION

American Association for Respiratory Care's Vision for Excellence: APRT Integration, Workforce Strengthening, and Quality Assurance in Respiratory Care

Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm ET
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Room 204AB
This session brings together a panel of respiratory leaders to delve into the multifaceted issues surrounding the recovery of the respiratory care workforce, the pursuit of excellence in patient care, and the evolving role of the advanced practice respiratory therapist.

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OCT

CHEST 2024 MEETING

Respiratory Care Interest Group Steering Committee Business Meeting

Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 10 am - 11 am ET
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Room 152
Open to all! Meet members of the Steering Committee and hear about upcoming events and activities.

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OCT

CHEST 2024 LUNCHEON

Respiratory Care Luncheon

Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 12:30 pm - 2 pm ET
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Room 156A
The program during this free luncheon will feature a panel of experts discussing the role of the medical director, why it is such a vital position, and the necessary steps to take to be successful. RSVPs are encouraged. Walk-ins will be accepted, but space is limited.

Sponsored by The National Board for Respiratory Care

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OCT

CHEST 2024 RECEPTION

Cultures and Communities Reception

Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm ET
Location: Omni Boston Hotel, Contemporary Room
Have you considered joining a CHEST Interest Group but want to know more about them? Join us at the Cultures and Communities Reception, where you will have the chance to meet the Chairs and Steering Committee members of the Women in Chest Medicine, Respiratory Care, and LGBTQ+ at CHEST Interest Groups. Come ready to network!

Sponsored by Chiesi

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Respiratory Care Interest Group Steering Committee

Kevin O’Neil, MD, MHA, FCCP

Chair

David Vines, PhD, RRT, FCCP

Vice-Chair

Abdullah Alismail, PhD, RRT-NPS, FCCP, FAARC

Kimberly Clark, EdD, RRT

Scott Manaker, MD, PhD, FCCP

Sarah Mirza, MD

Kristina Ramirez, RRT, MPH, FCCP

Jessica Schweller, CNP, RRT

Daniel Thacker, RRT

Tyler Weiss, RRT-ACS, MSc, FCCP

Get involved with Respiratory Care

Membership in the Respiratory Care Interest Group is open to all CHEST members. Sign up, and we’ll reach out with information on future events and opportunities.

Respiratory Care is an Interest Group for CHEST members. SEE ALL INTEREST GROUPS »