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The idea to conduct CHEST World Congress 2014 came from among our 3,500 members who live outside the United States and Canada. The high cost of international travel precludes many members from attending the annual North American CHEST meeting, and the prospect of expanding our educational programs to a wider international audience is one of our responsibilities as a global education organization. In fact, CHEST has a decades-old history of conducting international congresses, from the first in Rome in 1950, to the last in Bali in 1996.
CHEST’s leadership and staff agreed that another international CHEST meeting was called for. After 2 years of planning, CHEST World Congress 2014 was held March 21- – 24, 2014, in Madrid, Spain. Organized in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR), a program was developed to offer clinical education by international faculty to delegates from around the world, using the array of proven and innovative approaches well-known to attendees at the annual CHEST meeting.
The program committee was assembled from global leaders in clinical chest medicine. The committee and congress were co-chaired by Dr. Richard S. Irwin, Master FCCP, and Editor-in-Chief of CHEST; and Dr. Joan B. Soriano, Director of the International Affairs Committee of SEPAR. The close cooperation of CHEST and SEPAR committee members enabled the production of the CHEST World Congress that spanned 3.5 days, Five postgraduate courses were offered on day 1 and included programs on thoracic ultrasonography, sleep medicine, thoracic imaging, the multidisciplinary approach to non-small cell lung cancer, and a review of controversies in pulmonary medicine. The next 2.5 days consisted of 142 sessions of all types and up to 21 available hours of continuing medical education, accredited by both the American and European accrediting bodies.
The congress either fulfilled or exceeded all expectations. More than 2,200 people from 78 countries attended. The largest contingent came from Italy, with 356 delegates, followed by the United States with 292, Spain with 236, and France with 124.
The scientific program mirrored the range of educational activities that is part of the annual CHEST meeting. Faculty from 30 countries conducted the 69 general sessions that covered the spectrum of chest medicine. The call for original research and case presentations received enthusiastic responses, with 469 abstracts and 223 case reports presented in slide and poster formats.
The annual CHEST meeting provides a rich variety of educational experiences directed at individuals and small groups, and CHEST World Congress provided the same environment. Problem-based learning exercises and small case-based discussions have limited participation designed to promote highly interactive learning. Simulation activities are a hallmark of CHEST’s educational portfolio, and CHEST World Congress offered hands-on sessions in ultrasonography, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and sleep medicine.
Two outstanding keynote speakers enriched the overall experience with their unique perspectives. Dr. Valentin Fuster, arguably the most prolific and honored cardiologist alive, spoke on "The Two Pathways of Translational Research," and on the fundamental influence of mentoring both personal growth of mentees and the growth of science. Dr. Stephen Bergman, pen name Samuel Shem and author of a classic in medical fiction, House of God, gave an inspiring discussion about "Staying Human in Medicine."
Madrid as a venue was a contributing factor to the success of the Congress. Its rich history, cultural institutions, and opportunities for great meals and entertainment surely attracted many delegates.. The atmosphere in Madrid was electrified on Sunday night with "El Clásico," the annual matchup of the Barcelona and Real Madrid teams,. Some say that this is the biggest event, bigger than the World Cup, and bigger than the NFL Superbowl in the world football calendar. A few delegates got tickets, but most were fixed to televisions in hundreds of bars and restaurants around the city. Barcelona won, and the mood of Madrid cooled considerably.
CHEST World Congress 2014 owes its success to our partners in SEPAR, the international faculty who traveled long distances at their own expense, the industry partners who supported us, and the incredible dedication and hard work of the CHEST staff . We look forward to the next CHEST World Congress—please stand by for details of the dates and venue, coming soon.
The idea to conduct CHEST World Congress 2014 came from among our 3,500 members who live outside the United States and Canada. The high cost of international travel precludes many members from attending the annual North American CHEST meeting, and the prospect of expanding our educational programs to a wider international audience is one of our responsibilities as a global education organization. In fact, CHEST has a decades-old history of conducting international congresses, from the first in Rome in 1950, to the last in Bali in 1996.
CHEST’s leadership and staff agreed that another international CHEST meeting was called for. After 2 years of planning, CHEST World Congress 2014 was held March 21- – 24, 2014, in Madrid, Spain. Organized in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR), a program was developed to offer clinical education by international faculty to delegates from around the world, using the array of proven and innovative approaches well-known to attendees at the annual CHEST meeting.
The program committee was assembled from global leaders in clinical chest medicine. The committee and congress were co-chaired by Dr. Richard S. Irwin, Master FCCP, and Editor-in-Chief of CHEST; and Dr. Joan B. Soriano, Director of the International Affairs Committee of SEPAR. The close cooperation of CHEST and SEPAR committee members enabled the production of the CHEST World Congress that spanned 3.5 days, Five postgraduate courses were offered on day 1 and included programs on thoracic ultrasonography, sleep medicine, thoracic imaging, the multidisciplinary approach to non-small cell lung cancer, and a review of controversies in pulmonary medicine. The next 2.5 days consisted of 142 sessions of all types and up to 21 available hours of continuing medical education, accredited by both the American and European accrediting bodies.
The congress either fulfilled or exceeded all expectations. More than 2,200 people from 78 countries attended. The largest contingent came from Italy, with 356 delegates, followed by the United States with 292, Spain with 236, and France with 124.
The scientific program mirrored the range of educational activities that is part of the annual CHEST meeting. Faculty from 30 countries conducted the 69 general sessions that covered the spectrum of chest medicine. The call for original research and case presentations received enthusiastic responses, with 469 abstracts and 223 case reports presented in slide and poster formats.
The annual CHEST meeting provides a rich variety of educational experiences directed at individuals and small groups, and CHEST World Congress provided the same environment. Problem-based learning exercises and small case-based discussions have limited participation designed to promote highly interactive learning. Simulation activities are a hallmark of CHEST’s educational portfolio, and CHEST World Congress offered hands-on sessions in ultrasonography, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and sleep medicine.
Two outstanding keynote speakers enriched the overall experience with their unique perspectives. Dr. Valentin Fuster, arguably the most prolific and honored cardiologist alive, spoke on "The Two Pathways of Translational Research," and on the fundamental influence of mentoring both personal growth of mentees and the growth of science. Dr. Stephen Bergman, pen name Samuel Shem and author of a classic in medical fiction, House of God, gave an inspiring discussion about "Staying Human in Medicine."
Madrid as a venue was a contributing factor to the success of the Congress. Its rich history, cultural institutions, and opportunities for great meals and entertainment surely attracted many delegates.. The atmosphere in Madrid was electrified on Sunday night with "El Clásico," the annual matchup of the Barcelona and Real Madrid teams,. Some say that this is the biggest event, bigger than the World Cup, and bigger than the NFL Superbowl in the world football calendar. A few delegates got tickets, but most were fixed to televisions in hundreds of bars and restaurants around the city. Barcelona won, and the mood of Madrid cooled considerably.
CHEST World Congress 2014 owes its success to our partners in SEPAR, the international faculty who traveled long distances at their own expense, the industry partners who supported us, and the incredible dedication and hard work of the CHEST staff . We look forward to the next CHEST World Congress—please stand by for details of the dates and venue, coming soon.
The idea to conduct CHEST World Congress 2014 came from among our 3,500 members who live outside the United States and Canada. The high cost of international travel precludes many members from attending the annual North American CHEST meeting, and the prospect of expanding our educational programs to a wider international audience is one of our responsibilities as a global education organization. In fact, CHEST has a decades-old history of conducting international congresses, from the first in Rome in 1950, to the last in Bali in 1996.
CHEST’s leadership and staff agreed that another international CHEST meeting was called for. After 2 years of planning, CHEST World Congress 2014 was held March 21- – 24, 2014, in Madrid, Spain. Organized in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR), a program was developed to offer clinical education by international faculty to delegates from around the world, using the array of proven and innovative approaches well-known to attendees at the annual CHEST meeting.
The program committee was assembled from global leaders in clinical chest medicine. The committee and congress were co-chaired by Dr. Richard S. Irwin, Master FCCP, and Editor-in-Chief of CHEST; and Dr. Joan B. Soriano, Director of the International Affairs Committee of SEPAR. The close cooperation of CHEST and SEPAR committee members enabled the production of the CHEST World Congress that spanned 3.5 days, Five postgraduate courses were offered on day 1 and included programs on thoracic ultrasonography, sleep medicine, thoracic imaging, the multidisciplinary approach to non-small cell lung cancer, and a review of controversies in pulmonary medicine. The next 2.5 days consisted of 142 sessions of all types and up to 21 available hours of continuing medical education, accredited by both the American and European accrediting bodies.
The congress either fulfilled or exceeded all expectations. More than 2,200 people from 78 countries attended. The largest contingent came from Italy, with 356 delegates, followed by the United States with 292, Spain with 236, and France with 124.
The scientific program mirrored the range of educational activities that is part of the annual CHEST meeting. Faculty from 30 countries conducted the 69 general sessions that covered the spectrum of chest medicine. The call for original research and case presentations received enthusiastic responses, with 469 abstracts and 223 case reports presented in slide and poster formats.
The annual CHEST meeting provides a rich variety of educational experiences directed at individuals and small groups, and CHEST World Congress provided the same environment. Problem-based learning exercises and small case-based discussions have limited participation designed to promote highly interactive learning. Simulation activities are a hallmark of CHEST’s educational portfolio, and CHEST World Congress offered hands-on sessions in ultrasonography, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and sleep medicine.
Two outstanding keynote speakers enriched the overall experience with their unique perspectives. Dr. Valentin Fuster, arguably the most prolific and honored cardiologist alive, spoke on "The Two Pathways of Translational Research," and on the fundamental influence of mentoring both personal growth of mentees and the growth of science. Dr. Stephen Bergman, pen name Samuel Shem and author of a classic in medical fiction, House of God, gave an inspiring discussion about "Staying Human in Medicine."
Madrid as a venue was a contributing factor to the success of the Congress. Its rich history, cultural institutions, and opportunities for great meals and entertainment surely attracted many delegates.. The atmosphere in Madrid was electrified on Sunday night with "El Clásico," the annual matchup of the Barcelona and Real Madrid teams,. Some say that this is the biggest event, bigger than the World Cup, and bigger than the NFL Superbowl in the world football calendar. A few delegates got tickets, but most were fixed to televisions in hundreds of bars and restaurants around the city. Barcelona won, and the mood of Madrid cooled considerably.
CHEST World Congress 2014 owes its success to our partners in SEPAR, the international faculty who traveled long distances at their own expense, the industry partners who supported us, and the incredible dedication and hard work of the CHEST staff . We look forward to the next CHEST World Congress—please stand by for details of the dates and venue, coming soon.
