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In his latest President's Column, CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, reflects on his early involvement at CHEST, including the many CHEST leaders who provided him with opportunities and helped him find his home at CHEST.
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Applications will close on Monday, July 7 for open committee leadership and board positions. Apply now to become a leader on a Section Steering Committee, and more.
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Review essential leadership competencies and develop an awareness of the attributes of an effective leader, the features of an efficient team, and a useful approach to conflict management. Sign up for the free CHEST 2025 Leadership Development Course happening Saturday, October 18, in Chicago.
Physiologic testing for COPD can be a barrier due to its underuse, resource demands, and accessibility challenges. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Pulmonary Physiology and Rehabilitation Section discuss the COPDGene study, which challenged the traditional method of diagnosing COPD based on predefined spirometry criteria.
Pediatric airway anatomy evaluation continues to evolve with the development of newer technologies such as dynamic volumetric CT scans. In a recent CHEST Physician® article, members of the Pediatric Chest Medicine Section highlight the benefits of plain radiographs, cinematic MRI, CT scans, and virtual endoscopy.
CHEST recently launched the Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for PH-ILD program aimed at closing the gap for early recognition and diagnosis of patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). In a CHEST Physician® article, Steering Committee members discuss the existing and upcoming components of this educational initiative.
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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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