Special Events
Saturday, October 31
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fundamental Disaster Management/Humanitarian Assistance
This day-long course, an ancillary offering through the US Navy and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), will employ the SCCM Fundamental Disaster Management (FDM) course in a setting conducive to understanding global humanitarian assistance activities. FDM goals are to: (1) better equip critical care professionals to manage large-scale disasters and the resultant patient surge; and (2) apply an all-hazards approach to an in-hospital setting and project resources in response to a mass casualty incident. Topics will include critical care management and mass casualty care for burns and explosions, radiologic and chemical exposures, response to natural disasters, disaster triage and allocation of resources, and considerations for special populations. Hands-on stations will include exploration of the “virtual ventilator,” ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile, and a practical review of hospital personal protective equipment (PPE) used in ICUs. This course will be held on the US Navy’s Battleship USS Peleliu.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Affiliate Lounge
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Reception for the Fellows Conferences, Leadership Development Program Attendees, and Affiliates
This reception is open to all attendees of the CHEST 2009 Fellows courses, Leadership Development Program attendees, and Affiliates. Don’t miss this great networking opportunity.
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The CHEST Foundation’s 11th Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner
Start off ACCP’s 75th anniversary celebration at CHEST 2009, and plan to attend The CHEST Foundation’s 11th Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner. ACCP members and their guests are invited to attend this memorable event at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, where the ACCP will recognize outstanding ACCP members, leaders and partners, and patient advocates who have contributed to its 75 years of inspiration. In addition, The CHEST Foundation will be granting multiple humanitarian awards, honoring those ACCP members who generously volunteer their time and medical expertise to help those in need in communities throughout the world. These awards are now named the D. Robert McCaffree, MD, Master FCCP Humanitarian Awards, in tribute to the program’s founder, Dr. D. Robert McCaffree. Price per ticket is $150, and registration is available at www.chestfoundation.org. Making a Difference Society members at the $1,000 annual gift level are provided two complimentary tickets, and annual donors at the $500 level are provided one complimentary ticket. Please contact Teri Ruiz at truiz@chestnet.org for more information.
Sunday, November 1
7:30 am
- 5:00 pm
New Initiates Photo Opportunity
9:00 am
- 4:00 pm
Affiliate Lounge
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Initiate Robe Pickup for the Convocation Ceremony
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
17th Annual Assembly of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Wine and Cheese Reception
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
VIP Robe Pickup for the Convocation Ceremony
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Convocation Awards Ceremony Honoring New Fellows
You and your guests are invited to this traditional event that will combine the solemnity of the new ACCP Fellow initiation with the excitement of inaugurating a new President. Additionally, the ACCP will present awards to renowned leaders in science and chest medicine.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Convocation Reception
Honor the new ACCP Fellows and celebrate the opening of CHEST 2009. This year’s reception will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and will feature entertainment. Meet friends and colleagues, old and new, and enjoy the music, food, and beverages. All attendees and guests are welcome.
Monday, November 2
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
New Initiates Photo Opportunity
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
ACCP Industry Advisory Council and The CHEST Foundation's Community Outreach Event
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Training
9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Event
What can you do to support the tobacco prevention education efforts of The CHEST Foundation? Plan to participate as a volunteer at the annual ACCP Industry Advisory Council and The CHEST Foundation’s Community Outreach Event. This interactive educational event will start with a training session, then participants will go to Sycamore Canyon Elementary School. The children in grades three to six will be taught The CHEST Foundation’s Lung LessonsSM program. Using a variety of educational materials, volunteers teach the anatomy of the lungs, facts about asthma, the dangers of smoking, and ways to keep lungs healthy. Indicate your interest to participate by checking the Community Outreach Event box, under the Special Events section, on the CHEST 2009 registration form. More information will then be mailed to you.
9:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Affiliate Lounge
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHEST Challenge Play-offs
CHEST Challenge is a game for fellows-in-training to test their knowledge of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. All Affiliate members of the ACCP were invited to compete online to win free trips to CHEST 2009. The nine top-scoring programs will go head-to-head in live Jeopardy game-show-style formats for a chance to play in the championship match for all the glory and thousands of dollars in cash prizes.
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Keynote Address
Where We Are and Where We Need To Be
Jay Sanders, MD
It is clear that the standard processes by which a patient is evaluated, diagnosed, and treated today is fundamentally flawed. An analysis of how today’s practices need to change demonstrates that telecommunication and information technologies that are used by other service industries can dramatically improve both the process and outcome of health-care delivery for both the patient and practitioner.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
CHEST Editorial Board Reception
Tuesday, November 3
6:15 am- 8:00 am
5K Lung Health Walk/Run
The ACCP is holding this annual 5K walk/run in downtown San Diego along the Embarcadero Marina and Park, directly behind the Hyatt and Marriott hotels. Registration is complimentary. All participants may pick up a photo of themselves the following day in the exhibit hall. Stop by the tour booth in the CHEST 2009 registration area at the San Diego Convention Center, Saturday, October 31, through Monday, November 2, to register and for more details.
9:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Affiliate Lounge
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHEST Challenge Play-offs
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
President’s Reception
A highly anticipated part of the CHEST meeting for many attendees is reuniting with colleagues and friends. The annual President’s Reception will offer opportunities for socializing and networking.
Wednesday, November 4
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
11th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium
This symposium will provide opportunities for local coalitions to hear about ongoing and new asthma and COPD coalition projects. Attendees can network with other coalition members regarding programming and coordinating community level activities. A poster session will display coalitions from around the United States.
9:00 am
- 2:00 pm
Affiliate Lounge
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHEST Challenge Play-offs
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
11th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Oral Poster Presentations and Networking Reception
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CHEST Challenge Championship and Awards Reception
Cheer for your favorite team during the CHEST Challenge Championship final round. The top three teams will compete to win monetary prizes. Additional awards will be given to abstract presenters, case report presenters, and clinical research award recipients. Plan to attend this exciting evening to watch the teams compete, while challenging your own knowledge. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, November 5
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
11th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium
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