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Where are they now? What have they been up to? CHEST’s Past Presidents each forged the way for the many successes of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), leading to enhanced patient care around the globe. Their outstanding leadership and vision are evidenced today in many of CHEST’s current initiatives, and now it is time to check in with these past leaders to give us a look at what’s new in their lives.
James B. D. Mark, MD, FCCP
President 1994-1995
My presidential year began in New Orleans at CHEST 1994. The welcoming reception, which was Halloween-themed, started the year off with a bang. Attendees were encouraged to wear costumes and many did so. Two robbers, complete with trick-or-treat bags and masks. crashed the party and helped themselves to unattended purses and more. They were caught in the act by one of the guests and turned over to the New Orleans police. ... and the year just got better!
Two highlights were travel to the Asia-Pacific Congress on Diseases of the Chest in Hong Kong and to the meeting of the European Respiratory Society in Barcelona. The delegation from the ACCP was well received at both meetings. Memorable, also, was a leadership luncheon meeting with the American Thoracic Society in Seattle. Dr. Claude Lenfant, Director of the NHLBI, attended the luncheon. He said at the time that he had given many talks to lay and professional groups over the years and that during the question-and-answer periods, he had never had a question asked about lung disease, only heart disease, the clear implication being that we “Lungies” better get our message out to the public. Interacting with the staff of the ACCP and many members of leadership during the year was a stimulating and memorable experience.
I am currently Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emeritus at Stanford University School of Medicine. I achieved Emeritus status at Stanford in 1996, but continued to operate for another year and be active clinically for several more years. I no longer see patients but do attend conferences each week. I go to few professional meetings, national or international, but do travel with my wife and family. A highlight was a trip to Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania recently. My exercise regimen includes walking, going to the gym for light workouts, and playing golf. Where but the Stanford Golf Course can a previous Heisman Trophy winner, Jim Plunkett, be in the foursome ahead of you and an ex-Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, be in the one behind you?
James B. D. Mark, MD, FCCP
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emeritus
Stanford University School of Medicine
President, American College of Chest Physicians, 1994-1995
Where are they now? What have they been up to? CHEST’s Past Presidents each forged the way for the many successes of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), leading to enhanced patient care around the globe. Their outstanding leadership and vision are evidenced today in many of CHEST’s current initiatives, and now it is time to check in with these past leaders to give us a look at what’s new in their lives.
James B. D. Mark, MD, FCCP
President 1994-1995
My presidential year began in New Orleans at CHEST 1994. The welcoming reception, which was Halloween-themed, started the year off with a bang. Attendees were encouraged to wear costumes and many did so. Two robbers, complete with trick-or-treat bags and masks. crashed the party and helped themselves to unattended purses and more. They were caught in the act by one of the guests and turned over to the New Orleans police. ... and the year just got better!
Two highlights were travel to the Asia-Pacific Congress on Diseases of the Chest in Hong Kong and to the meeting of the European Respiratory Society in Barcelona. The delegation from the ACCP was well received at both meetings. Memorable, also, was a leadership luncheon meeting with the American Thoracic Society in Seattle. Dr. Claude Lenfant, Director of the NHLBI, attended the luncheon. He said at the time that he had given many talks to lay and professional groups over the years and that during the question-and-answer periods, he had never had a question asked about lung disease, only heart disease, the clear implication being that we “Lungies” better get our message out to the public. Interacting with the staff of the ACCP and many members of leadership during the year was a stimulating and memorable experience.
I am currently Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emeritus at Stanford University School of Medicine. I achieved Emeritus status at Stanford in 1996, but continued to operate for another year and be active clinically for several more years. I no longer see patients but do attend conferences each week. I go to few professional meetings, national or international, but do travel with my wife and family. A highlight was a trip to Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania recently. My exercise regimen includes walking, going to the gym for light workouts, and playing golf. Where but the Stanford Golf Course can a previous Heisman Trophy winner, Jim Plunkett, be in the foursome ahead of you and an ex-Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, be in the one behind you?
James B. D. Mark, MD, FCCP
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emeritus
Stanford University School of Medicine
President, American College of Chest Physicians, 1994-1995
Where are they now? What have they been up to? CHEST’s Past Presidents each forged the way for the many successes of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), leading to enhanced patient care around the globe. Their outstanding leadership and vision are evidenced today in many of CHEST’s current initiatives, and now it is time to check in with these past leaders to give us a look at what’s new in their lives.
James B. D. Mark, MD, FCCP
President 1994-1995
My presidential year began in New Orleans at CHEST 1994. The welcoming reception, which was Halloween-themed, started the year off with a bang. Attendees were encouraged to wear costumes and many did so. Two robbers, complete with trick-or-treat bags and masks. crashed the party and helped themselves to unattended purses and more. They were caught in the act by one of the guests and turned over to the New Orleans police. ... and the year just got better!
Two highlights were travel to the Asia-Pacific Congress on Diseases of the Chest in Hong Kong and to the meeting of the European Respiratory Society in Barcelona. The delegation from the ACCP was well received at both meetings. Memorable, also, was a leadership luncheon meeting with the American Thoracic Society in Seattle. Dr. Claude Lenfant, Director of the NHLBI, attended the luncheon. He said at the time that he had given many talks to lay and professional groups over the years and that during the question-and-answer periods, he had never had a question asked about lung disease, only heart disease, the clear implication being that we “Lungies” better get our message out to the public. Interacting with the staff of the ACCP and many members of leadership during the year was a stimulating and memorable experience.
I am currently Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emeritus at Stanford University School of Medicine. I achieved Emeritus status at Stanford in 1996, but continued to operate for another year and be active clinically for several more years. I no longer see patients but do attend conferences each week. I go to few professional meetings, national or international, but do travel with my wife and family. A highlight was a trip to Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania recently. My exercise regimen includes walking, going to the gym for light workouts, and playing golf. Where but the Stanford Golf Course can a previous Heisman Trophy winner, Jim Plunkett, be in the foursome ahead of you and an ex-Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, be in the one behind you?
James B. D. Mark, MD, FCCP
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emeritus
Stanford University School of Medicine
President, American College of Chest Physicians, 1994-1995
