Other Opportunities
Special Events
Breakfasts & Lunch
Career Development Opportunities
ACCP Central
The CHEST Foundation
The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group
ACCP Institutes
Network with other health professionals outside of the education during special events. Rekindle old friendships and make new ones during these events.
Saturday, October 25
Reception for the Fellows Conferences, Leadership Development Program Attendees, and Affiliates
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
This reception is open to all attendees of the 15th Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows, 10th Pediatric Fellows, 7th Sleep Fellows, 5th Cardiothoracic Fellows, 4th Critical Care Fellows, Leadership Development Program attendees, and Affiliates. Don’t miss this great networking opportunity.
The CHEST Foundation’s 10th Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
All ACCP members and their guests are invited to attend The CHEST Foundation’s 10th Annual Making a Difference Awards Dinner. The cocktail reception will begin at 7:00 pm, and the dinner and ceremonies are from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. The event will be held at the Marriott Downtown hotel.
The dinner ceremonies will honor the pro bono service of 14 humanitarian award winners and the ACCP Industry Advisory Council’s generous support of the Community Outreach Event. Highlighting the evening will be a special tribute to Forrest M. Bird, MD, PhD, ScD, inductee into the Inventors Hall of Fame and President of Bird Space Technology, Inc. Dr. Bird developed the advanced prototype Bird Universal Respirator for
acute and chronic cardiopulmonary care in 1956, which became the first highly reliable, low-cost, mass-produced medical respirator in the world.
Price per ticket is $150, and registration is available on The CHEST Foundation’s Web site at www.chestfoundation.org. Making a Difference Society members at the $1,000 annual gift level are entitled to two tickets, and annual donors at the $500 level are entitled to one ticket. Please contact Teri Ruiz at Teri Ruiz for more information.
Sunday, October 26
16th Annual Assembly of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Wine and Cheese Reception
4:30 pm
- 5:30 pm
Convocation Awards Ceremony Honoring New Fellows
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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. Convocation Reception
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Immediately following the Convocation Awards Ceremony, continue the evening by honoring the new ACCP Fellows and celebrating at the CHEST 2008 opening reception. Meet friends and colleagues, old and new, and enjoy the live music, food, beverages, and fun! All attendees and guests are welcome.
Monday, October 27
ACCP Industry Advisory Council and The CHEST Foundation’s Community Outreach Event
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Training
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Event
The CHEST Foundation and the ACCP Industry Advisory Council are sponsoring the annual Community Outreach Event. The Lung LessonsSM program, developed by The CHEST Foundation, will be presented to students in elementary school who will learn the facts about asthma, the dangers of smoking, and how to take good care of their lungs. This year’s event will be held at a local Philadelphia elementary school. Attendees are invited to join in this interactive educational activity by indicating their interest to participate on the CHEST 2008 registration form, under “Special Events.” More information will then be mailed to you.
CHEST Challenge Play-offs
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHEST Challenge is a game for fellows-in-training to test their knowledge of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Fellows from across the United States and Canada competed online to win free trips to CHEST 2008. The nine top-scoring programs will go head-to-head in a live Jeopardy game-show-style format for a chance to play in the championship match for all the glory and thousands of dollars in cash prizes.
Keynote Address
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Medical Directors of Respiratory Care Training Programs
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This meeting, organized by the ACCP Respiratory Care NetWork, is open to all medical directors of respiratory care training programs and provides an opportunity for sharing concerns and knowledge. Members of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) will answer questions regarding the credentialing process and the role of the medical director. Canadian Thoracic Society Annual Christie Memorial Banquet
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Presented in collaboration with the Canadian Thoracic Society.
Tuesday, October 28
5K Lung Health Walk/Run
6:15 am - 8:00 am
Participate in this annual CHEST event. This year’s run will take place along the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park, just minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Registration fees are complimentary and include a photo of each participant. Photos may be picked up on Wednesday in the exhibit hall. Stop by the tour booth in the registration area at CHEST 2008 to register and for more details.
CHEST Challenge Play-offs
10:30 am - 11:30 am
President’s Reception and Reunions
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, October 29
10th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
The Tenth Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium will provide opportunities for local coalitions to hear about ongoing and new asthma and COPD coalition projects. Attendees will network with other coalition members regarding programming and coordinating community level activities. A poster session will display coalitions from around the United States.
CHEST Challenge Play-offs
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHEST Challenge Championship and Awards Reception
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, October 30
10th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium
8:00 am - 11:15 pm
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Saturday, October 25
6:30 am - 8:00 am
15th Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows and 3rd Asthma Fellows Breakfast
7th Pulmonary Fellows in Sleep Training Conference Breakfast
Postgraduate Course Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Leadership Development Program Breakfast
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
15th Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows and 3rd Asthma Fellows Lunch
7th Pulmonary Fellows in Sleep Training Conference Lunch
Postgraduate Course Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Leadership Luncheon
Sunday, October 26
6:30 am - 8:00 am
10th Pediatric Fellows Conference Breakfast
4th Critical Care Fellows and 3rd Asthma Fellows Breakfast
5th Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows Conference Breakfast
Postgraduate Course Breakfast
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
10th Pediatric Fellows Conference Lunch
4th Critical Care Fellows and 3rd Asthma Fellows Lunch
5th Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows Conference Lunch
Postgraduate Course Lunch
Monday, October 27
5:30 am – 8:00 am
Morning Education Symposia
- New Evidence in the Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism: ACCP Antithrombotic Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Treatment in an Evolving Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Environment
Supported by an educational grant from Actelion Pharmaceuticals.
- Sleep Patients With Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- COPD 2009
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Affiliate NetWork Luncheon
Enjoy this opportunity to interact and network with other affiliate members (physicians-in-training) and training program directors, and hear about issues that are relevant to you. Martin Tobin, MD, will present “Mentoring.” All affiliate members and training program directors are welcome. Please indicate your interest to attend in the “Special Events” section of the CHEST 2008 registration form.
Tuesday, October 28
5:30 am – 8:00 am
Morning Education Symposia
- Patient-Focused Care in COPD
- Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in the Medical Patient: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Women’s Health NetWork Luncheon
The Women’s Health NetWork cordially invites all CHEST 2008 attendees, members of the Ambassadors Group, and guests to attend the Women’s Health NetWork Luncheon. Featured keynote speaker, Stephen M. Winter, MD, FCCP, will present “Looking for Camels in South Darfur: The Essentials of Modern Refugee Medicine.” Seating is limited to 250 people this year and guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Indicate your intent to attend this luncheon in the “Special Events” section of the CHEST 2008 registration form.
Wednesday, October 29
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Cultural Diversity in Medicine NetWork Luncheon
Join us for the opportunity to meet, network, and discuss cultural issues to help us better serve African-American, Hispanic, and other minority communities. The luncheon speaker, Allen I. Goldberg, MD, Master FCCP, will present “Overcoming Health-care Disparities: Moving From Vision to Action.” All attendees are welcome. Indicate your interest to attend in the “Special Events” section of the CHEST 2008 registration form.
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| Career Development Opportunities |
Committed to mentoring and career development, the ACCP will offer these opportunities to members during CHEST 2008.
Leadership Development Opportunities
Saturday, October 25
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leadership Development Program for Academic and Private Practice Physicians
Leadership Development Program for Academic and Private Practice Physicians
This program will give physicians the opportunity to discuss topics that will influence their professional growth and impact their leadership roles in academic or private practice settings. The participants will be introduced to special topics by leaders in the field who will offer guidance and preparatory material supporting and illustrating the role of active leaders in the ACCP. Attendance is by invitation only for academic physicians. It is recommended that members applying for the Private Practice Leadership Development program have been in private practice at least 3 years, but it is not mandatory.
Physicians-in-Training Opportunities
Saturday, October 25
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
15th Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows Conference
This conference for pulmonary and critical care fellows will allow selected physicians an opportunity to attend a full-day lecture and skills lab. An outstanding faculty will present topics and practice issues important to fellows-in-training. Fellows must be nominated by training program directors to be considered for this conference.
3rd Asthma Fellows Conference: Developing the Asthma Expert
This conference will be offered to pulmonary fellows-in-training who indicate specific interest in asthma diagnosis and management. It will include such topics as pharmacogenetics, pathophysiology of asthma, new treatment approaches, and communication with patients about asthma control, as well as challenging case presentations and discussions. Fellows must be nominated by training program directors to be considered for this conference.
7th Pulmonary Fellows in Sleep Training Conference
This program will consist of several topics specifically geared to pulmonary fellows seeking added expertise in sleep medicine. Fellows must be nominated by training program directors to be considered for this conference.
Sunday, October 26
10th Pediatric Fellows Conference
This conference for pulmonary/critical care pediatric fellows will allow young physicians to attend a special postgraduate course. A national faculty of specialists will discuss clinical topics and practice issues pertinent to pediatrics. Fellows must be nominated by training program directors to be considered for this conference.
4th Critical Care Fellows Conference
Fellows-in-training will focus on critical care medicine for the up-and-coming physician. An outstanding faculty will present topics and provide breakout sessions focusing on various areas of critical care medicine, including ARDS, mechanical ventilation, and sepsis. Fellows must be nominated by training program directors to be considered for this conference. 5th Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows Conference
An outstanding faculty of cardiothoracic surgeons will lead small, interactive sessions on practical and cutting-edge topics of relevance to cardiothoracic surgeons-in-training, inclusive of thoracic aortic disease, thoracoscopic interventions, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and postoperative management. Fellows must be nominated by training program directors to be considered for this conference.
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Membership and NetWorks Booth
Learn more about ACCP membership and its benefits. Meet with ACCP Governors and NetWork leadership to discuss how you can get involved and become a leader in ACCP committees and NetWorks. Talk with staff about dues renewal, updating your current demographic information, and other issues involving your membership. Representatives from the Members in Industry NetWork will be available to discuss careers in industry. And remember to redeem your coupon for your free T-shirt here.
CHEST/ACCP Publications
Stop by the CHEST/Publications booth to learn about exciting changes to CHEST and to the CHEST journal Web site (www.chestjournal.org). CHEST staff and editors will be available to answer your questions or hear your comments about our flagship journal. Get a hands-on tour of the latest online features, help with activating online access or updating your online profile, get information on submitting papers and our latest policies, and much more. Be sure to pick up a copy of our ACCP newspaper, CHEST Physician, which provides relevant clinical information, the latest news in chest medicine specialties, and College updates.
The CHEST Foundation
Visit The CHEST Foundation booth during CHEST 2008 and learn more about the Foundation’s four key areas of critical care/end-of-life care, tobacco prevention, humanitarian service, and clinical research. Many of the products developed by The CHEST Foundation will be on display, which include the Critical Care Family Assistance Program Toolkit, the Stories at the End of Life booklet sets, Lung LessonsSM, and the Speakers Kit CD “Make the Choice: Tobacco or Health?” You may make a donation to The CHEST Foundation to support these programs and other initiatives. You can also join the Ambassadors Group.
ACCP Practice and Advocacy Resource Center
Visit our resource center to learn what ACCP is doing to help you in providing efficient practice management insights for optimal patient care. Learn about the advocacy initiatives ACCP is supporting and how you can take an active role on behalf of your patients and your profession. Meet with various expert members who can offer resources for providing quality care to your patients and running an efficient practice. Also, don’t miss the one-on-one practice management consultations where you can meet with ACCP’s coding and reimbursement specialist, Diane Krier-Morrow, MBA, MPH, CCS-P, to discuss specific issues. Visit the booth to schedule your individual appointment.
ACCP Critical Care Institute and Sleep Institute
Meet the staff and leadership of the ACCP Institutes. Learn about the Institutes’ ongoing initiatives in sleep and critical care medicine, and share your ideas and suggestions on ways the Institutes can better meet your needs. Ask about the collaborations and strategic partnerships that have been established to identify and satisfy unfilled needs in the medical community and to work toward patient-focused care.
ACCP Career Connection
A Free ACCP Member Benefit
ACCP’s online career service features jobs exclusively in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Candidates can search jobs, create/post resumes, and use other job-searching amenities. Employers pay a nominal fee to advertise open positions, browse the resume database, and receive notification when resumes meeting their criteria are posted. Complete your online profile for ACCP Career Connection at www.chestnet.org, or call (888) 884-8242 for assistance. Use the Conference Connection tool to indicate your attendance at CHEST 2008, and schedule on-site interviews with potential employers or candidates.
PDA Products and Downloads
Don’t forget to visit the ACCP PDA Resource Center. The College has partnered with PDA Verticals to provide attendees exclusive discounts on PDA hardware and software products. Most PDAs are charged and loaded for immediate use.
A PDA download station will be available in the bridge area at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, allowing registrants to download the CHEST 2008 program and other select material.
ACCP Bookstore
New Location! Longer Hours!
The ACCP Bookstore is moving from ACCP Central to the registration area. The new location will allow for longer hours, so shopping for ACCP education products and resources will be more convenient.
Look for the new board review syllabi and ACCP-SEEK XVIII: Critical Care Medicine. The first edition of ACCP-SEEK Sleep Medicine will be available, along with many other new and updated products. Plus, choose from many ACCP logo items, including shirts, jackets, jewelry, and more. Purchase products on-site or order and ship to your office or home. The ACCP Bookstore will be open during on-site registration hours:
| Saturday, October 25 |
7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Sunday, October 26 |
7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Monday, October 27 |
7:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday, October 28 |
7:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday, October 29 |
7:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 30 |
7:30 am to 12:00 pm |
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One of the important programs of The CHEST Foundation to help you help your patients live and breathe easier is the extensive awards program. During CHEST 2008, The CHEST Foundation will confer over $600,000 to ACCP member through its extensive awards program.
Distinguished Scholar Award
Second GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis
Leadership Award
Roger C. Bone Advances in End-of-Life Care Award
Clinical Research Awards
Alpha-1 Foundation/CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Award in COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency
American Society of Transplantation/CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Award in Lung Transplantation
Association of Specialty Professors and The CHEST Foundation of the American College of Chest Physicians Geriatric Development Research Award
The CHEST Foundation California Chapter Clinical Research/Medical Education Award
The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Award in Women’s Health
The CHEST Foundation/LUNGevity Foundation Clinical Research Award in Lung Cancer
Humanitarian Awards
Project Development Grants
Humanitarian Recognition Awards
Ambassadors Group Humanitarian Recognition Award
Memorial Lecture Awards
Roger C. Bone Memorial Lecture
Pasquale Ciaglia Memorial Lecture in Interventional Medicine
Supported by an educational grant from Cook, Inc.
Murray Kornfeld Memorial Founders Lecture
Margaret Pfrommer Memorial Lecture in Long-term Mechanical Ventilation
Honor Lecture Award
Edward C. Rosenow III, MD, Master FCCP/Master Teacher Honor Lecture
Scientific Abstract Awards
Top Five Poster Awards
Alfred Soffer Research Awards
Young Investigator Awards
Support The CHEST Foundation Today
Your donation to The CHEST Foundation helps to provide resources to improve patient care in four key areas: tobacco prevention, humanitarian service, clinical research, and critical care/end-of-life care. Participate with The CHEST Foundation as we strive to help you help your patients live and breathe easier.
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| The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group |
The Ambassadors Group volunteers, educates, and networks to improve lung health at the local level. CHEST 2008 marks the third year the Ambassadors Group has raised funds to support a Humanitarian Recognition Award.
NEW for 2008
Ambassadors Group members, whose dues are current as of October 1, can attend CHEST 2008 free of charge. The $75 guest fee will be waived. Ambassadors may attend special events and other activities during CHEST 2008. ACCP members’ spouses, friends, and high school or college-age youth are invited to join the Ambassadors Group, participate in projects, and make new friends. To join, complete a membership application by October 1. Applications are available at http://www.chestfoundation.org, or by contacting Sue Ciezadlo at (847) 498-8363 or sciezadlo@chestnet.org.
| Annual membership dues are: |
| Youth members |
$10 |
| International members |
$35 |
| US and Canadian members |
$50 |
Ambassadors Group Events
Sunday, October 26
The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group Event: Fine French Art at The Barnes Foundation and Museum
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
For an afternoon of viewing fine art and beauty, Ambassadors Group members are invited to join other ACCP members and guests and visit The Barnes Foundation and Museum that houses one of the world’s finest private collections of postimpressionist and early French modern art. Works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Monet, and Manet are displayed in the historic home of Dr. Albert Barnes, located on a 12-acre arboretum. The cost of $59 includes minibus transportation, guide, and admission. Space is limited, so register early at the tour desk located in the ACCP registration area.
Monday, October 27
The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group Fifth Annual Global Outreach Tea
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
All Ambassadors and their guests are invited to join Ambassadors Group members for tea. It is a great opportunity to socialize and learn more about the Ambassadors Group. Last year’s event was attended by more than 40 people, representing nine countries and 17 states.
Tuesday, October 28
The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group Annual Open Meeting
9:00 am - 11:30 am
All are invited to attend this meeting and receive updates on the current programs and plans for future activities of the Ambassadors Group. Current programs include youth-focused lung health education efforts, results of the CHEST 2008 poster contest, participation in the outreach program of the Women’s Health NetWork, and an opportunity to learn more about the 2007 Ambassadors Group Humanitarian Recognition Award recipient’s pro bono project. Come and bring a friend!
Hospitality and Information Room Hours
Members of the Ambassadors Group are invited to come, relax, and renew friendships in the Ambassadors Group Hospitality and Information Room. Stop by to learn more about the good works of the Ambassadors Group.
| Monday, October 27 |
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, October 28 |
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday, October 29 |
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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The ACCP Institutes focus and coordinate information and tools from a variety of sources to empower patient care in critical care and sleep medicine. Drawing upon the work of the ACCP, The CHEST Foundation, partnering societies, patient groups, and industry representatives, ACCP Institutes actively collaborate to provide educational resources that advance your knowledge and enhance your clinical skills.
Stop by the ACCP Institutes booth at CHEST 2008 to:
- Review current and future projects in critical care and sleep medicine.
- Meet one-on-one with thought leaders who are shaping the future of critical care and sleep medicine.
- Offer feedback to enable the ACCP Institutes to better serve you.
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