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The Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network developed an infographic on hantavirus with insights on the epidemiology, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Matthew Simpson, MD, was selected as the 2026 APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship mentee. Dr. Simpson will receive a year of training and guided mentorship in education training and scholarship with mentor Deepak Pradhan, MD, MHPE, FCCP.
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Take the next step in your professional career by applying to become a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP). Accepted FCCPs will receive an email inviting them to a Convocation Ceremony taking place at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 31.
Sleep medicine is entering a promising era in which individualized, endotype-driven therapy is increasingly feasible, with emerging pharmacologic treatments targeting the diverse mechanisms underlying OSA. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Respiratory-Related Sleep Disorders Section discuss emerging pharmacotherapies being developed to enhance pharyngeal dilator muscle activity, stabilize ventilatory control, and modulate arousal threshold.
As pediatric home mechanical ventilation (HMV) becomes increasingly common, persistent disparities in caregiver burden, home nursing shortages, and access to resources highlight the need for standardized education, telemedicine integration, and national safety infrastructure. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Pediatric Chest Medicine Section discuss the evolving landscape of HMV in children and systemic barriers and inequities.
As the accuracy of ultrasound-based effusion assessment continues to improve, there is potential to reduce reliance on CT scan imaging and reduce patient radiation exposure while also decreasing the need for invasive diagnostic procedures and enhancing overall diagnostic precision. In a new CHEST Physician® article, members of the Pleural Disease Section highlight the possibilities of thoracic ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
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Gain the knowledge needed to succeed on the board exams, prepare for the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment, and strengthen your clinical expertise. Register by May 20 for early bird pricing.
Get involved and help shape the future of CHEST by applying for one of several leadership positions within our committees, work groups, and task forces. Applications are due Monday, June 22.
Gain experience with bedside critical care ultrasound, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and common ICU procedures, August 6 to 8.
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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