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CHEST 2015: Quintessential Montréal, one-of-a-kind meeting

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There’s nothing more Canadian than hockey, and nothing as “quintessential Montréal” as Mount Royal, the namesake of the city. When CHEST travels to Montréal for the CHEST Annual Meeting 2015, October 24 to 28, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your visit. In your free time, you can explore all of the classic and eclectic Montréal activities.

First up: Mount Royal. Mount Royal Park has status similar to New York’s Central Park. This mountain, located immediately west of downtown, is nicknamed the “lungs of Montréal.” It’s fitting that every chest medicine professional should visit this city landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of the city skyline and year-round activities.

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Beaver Lake Parc Mont Royal

After you get your exercise at Mount Royal, you may be looking to sit back, relax, and be entertained. Take in a show at Place des Arts located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles on Saint Catherine Street. This cultural complex is made up of six performance halls and has 8,000 seats for spectators to enjoy theater, opera, dance, musicals, concerts, and much more.

If music and theater aren’t your speed, perhaps you’d rather take in a hockey game at Montréal’s Bell Centre. Locals are devoted to the Canadiens, the most-winning franchise in the NHL. When in Canada, live like a local and cheer for the aptly named Canadiens!

If you’re looking for a more cultural experience, check out the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. The museum acquires and promotes works by artists of yesterday and today, local and international. You’ll enjoy paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative art objects displayed in four pavilions.

And you can’t return home without filling your suitcase with something you found on a shopping excursion. Montréal is a shopper’s paradise with these must-see destinations:

  • Jean-Talon Market: Located in the heart of Little Italy, this farmer’s market serves up fresh food to crowds year-round.

  • Underground City: This multilevel network of tunnels and stairs connects shopping malls, metro stations, offices, schools, hotels, concert halls, and more.

  • Saint Catherine Street: Find many of Montréal’s prominent retailers on this primary street in downtown Montréal.

  • Saint Denis Street: This trendy, upscale street is home to lots of shops and restaurants and is a major thoroughfare in downtown Montréal.

Montréal will keep you entertained with its distinct charm and many activities from which to choose. CHEST 2015 will keep you busy with many different learning formats and sessions. You’ll receive an insightful education and a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

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There’s nothing more Canadian than hockey, and nothing as “quintessential Montréal” as Mount Royal, the namesake of the city. When CHEST travels to Montréal for the CHEST Annual Meeting 2015, October 24 to 28, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your visit. In your free time, you can explore all of the classic and eclectic Montréal activities.

First up: Mount Royal. Mount Royal Park has status similar to New York’s Central Park. This mountain, located immediately west of downtown, is nicknamed the “lungs of Montréal.” It’s fitting that every chest medicine professional should visit this city landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of the city skyline and year-round activities.

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Beaver Lake Parc Mont Royal

After you get your exercise at Mount Royal, you may be looking to sit back, relax, and be entertained. Take in a show at Place des Arts located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles on Saint Catherine Street. This cultural complex is made up of six performance halls and has 8,000 seats for spectators to enjoy theater, opera, dance, musicals, concerts, and much more.

If music and theater aren’t your speed, perhaps you’d rather take in a hockey game at Montréal’s Bell Centre. Locals are devoted to the Canadiens, the most-winning franchise in the NHL. When in Canada, live like a local and cheer for the aptly named Canadiens!

If you’re looking for a more cultural experience, check out the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. The museum acquires and promotes works by artists of yesterday and today, local and international. You’ll enjoy paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative art objects displayed in four pavilions.

And you can’t return home without filling your suitcase with something you found on a shopping excursion. Montréal is a shopper’s paradise with these must-see destinations:

  • Jean-Talon Market: Located in the heart of Little Italy, this farmer’s market serves up fresh food to crowds year-round.

  • Underground City: This multilevel network of tunnels and stairs connects shopping malls, metro stations, offices, schools, hotels, concert halls, and more.

  • Saint Catherine Street: Find many of Montréal’s prominent retailers on this primary street in downtown Montréal.

  • Saint Denis Street: This trendy, upscale street is home to lots of shops and restaurants and is a major thoroughfare in downtown Montréal.

Montréal will keep you entertained with its distinct charm and many activities from which to choose. CHEST 2015 will keep you busy with many different learning formats and sessions. You’ll receive an insightful education and a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

There’s nothing more Canadian than hockey, and nothing as “quintessential Montréal” as Mount Royal, the namesake of the city. When CHEST travels to Montréal for the CHEST Annual Meeting 2015, October 24 to 28, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your visit. In your free time, you can explore all of the classic and eclectic Montréal activities.

First up: Mount Royal. Mount Royal Park has status similar to New York’s Central Park. This mountain, located immediately west of downtown, is nicknamed the “lungs of Montréal.” It’s fitting that every chest medicine professional should visit this city landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of the city skyline and year-round activities.

Wikimedia Commons
Beaver Lake Parc Mont Royal

After you get your exercise at Mount Royal, you may be looking to sit back, relax, and be entertained. Take in a show at Place des Arts located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles on Saint Catherine Street. This cultural complex is made up of six performance halls and has 8,000 seats for spectators to enjoy theater, opera, dance, musicals, concerts, and much more.

If music and theater aren’t your speed, perhaps you’d rather take in a hockey game at Montréal’s Bell Centre. Locals are devoted to the Canadiens, the most-winning franchise in the NHL. When in Canada, live like a local and cheer for the aptly named Canadiens!

If you’re looking for a more cultural experience, check out the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. The museum acquires and promotes works by artists of yesterday and today, local and international. You’ll enjoy paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative art objects displayed in four pavilions.

And you can’t return home without filling your suitcase with something you found on a shopping excursion. Montréal is a shopper’s paradise with these must-see destinations:

  • Jean-Talon Market: Located in the heart of Little Italy, this farmer’s market serves up fresh food to crowds year-round.

  • Underground City: This multilevel network of tunnels and stairs connects shopping malls, metro stations, offices, schools, hotels, concert halls, and more.

  • Saint Catherine Street: Find many of Montréal’s prominent retailers on this primary street in downtown Montréal.

  • Saint Denis Street: This trendy, upscale street is home to lots of shops and restaurants and is a major thoroughfare in downtown Montréal.

Montréal will keep you entertained with its distinct charm and many activities from which to choose. CHEST 2015 will keep you busy with many different learning formats and sessions. You’ll receive an insightful education and a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

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In Memoriam

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Past President (1980-1981) of the American College of Chest Physicians, Dr. John (Jack) G. Weg, Master FCCP, died on May 3, 2015. Jack had a distinguished career of more than 40 years at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he continued to serve as Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the time of his passing. Jack’s involvement with CHEST similarly spanned almost 40 years and included not only his term as President and being honored as a Master Fellow but also serving as chair of numerous committees and courses, and being a long-time member of the CHEST Editorial Board. In a recent video interview slated for CHEST’s Giants in Chest Medicine series, Jack cited one of his greatest education accomplishments as his involvement with the introduction of ACCP-SEEK. He was the CHEST Department Editor for the “ACCP-SEEK Board Review Question of the Month” for 10 years. Jack prided himself on encouraging young physicians to get involved with CHEST, and worked with the organization through the years to continually enhance the quality of the education the organization provided for physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals. All who had the pleasure of knowing Jack will miss him and will remember the important role he played in helping establish modern clinical pulmonary medicine. We extend heartfelt condolences to the Weg family.

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Past President (1980-1981) of the American College of Chest Physicians, Dr. John (Jack) G. Weg, Master FCCP, died on May 3, 2015. Jack had a distinguished career of more than 40 years at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he continued to serve as Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the time of his passing. Jack’s involvement with CHEST similarly spanned almost 40 years and included not only his term as President and being honored as a Master Fellow but also serving as chair of numerous committees and courses, and being a long-time member of the CHEST Editorial Board. In a recent video interview slated for CHEST’s Giants in Chest Medicine series, Jack cited one of his greatest education accomplishments as his involvement with the introduction of ACCP-SEEK. He was the CHEST Department Editor for the “ACCP-SEEK Board Review Question of the Month” for 10 years. Jack prided himself on encouraging young physicians to get involved with CHEST, and worked with the organization through the years to continually enhance the quality of the education the organization provided for physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals. All who had the pleasure of knowing Jack will miss him and will remember the important role he played in helping establish modern clinical pulmonary medicine. We extend heartfelt condolences to the Weg family.

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FCCP designation opened more broadly

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The Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) designation has been expanded to a broader audience of chest medicine professionals to align with CHEST’s focus on engaging the entire chest medicine team. FCCP requirements also have been updated. The following new requirements are now in place:

• FCCP applicants must demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following key domains: excellence in clinical chest medicine; certifications, recognition, and awards; leadership, teaching, and patient education; publications and abstracts; and conferences.

• FCCP applicants must be CHEST members for 2 or more years at the Enhanced or Premium level of membership.

• FCCP applicants must be board-certified or hold a professional degree.

All FCCP applications are reviewed on an individual basis, based upon the requirements outlined above, or equivalent qualifications.

These changes to the FCCP designation apply to all future applicants. Current FCCPs will not be required to submit additional material to maintain the FCCP designation but must remain an active member at the Enhanced or Premium membership level. Complete requirements and application details are available on the CHEST website.

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The Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) designation has been expanded to a broader audience of chest medicine professionals to align with CHEST’s focus on engaging the entire chest medicine team. FCCP requirements also have been updated. The following new requirements are now in place:

• FCCP applicants must demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following key domains: excellence in clinical chest medicine; certifications, recognition, and awards; leadership, teaching, and patient education; publications and abstracts; and conferences.

• FCCP applicants must be CHEST members for 2 or more years at the Enhanced or Premium level of membership.

• FCCP applicants must be board-certified or hold a professional degree.

All FCCP applications are reviewed on an individual basis, based upon the requirements outlined above, or equivalent qualifications.

These changes to the FCCP designation apply to all future applicants. Current FCCPs will not be required to submit additional material to maintain the FCCP designation but must remain an active member at the Enhanced or Premium membership level. Complete requirements and application details are available on the CHEST website.

The Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) designation has been expanded to a broader audience of chest medicine professionals to align with CHEST’s focus on engaging the entire chest medicine team. FCCP requirements also have been updated. The following new requirements are now in place:

• FCCP applicants must demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following key domains: excellence in clinical chest medicine; certifications, recognition, and awards; leadership, teaching, and patient education; publications and abstracts; and conferences.

• FCCP applicants must be CHEST members for 2 or more years at the Enhanced or Premium level of membership.

• FCCP applicants must be board-certified or hold a professional degree.

All FCCP applications are reviewed on an individual basis, based upon the requirements outlined above, or equivalent qualifications.

These changes to the FCCP designation apply to all future applicants. Current FCCPs will not be required to submit additional material to maintain the FCCP designation but must remain an active member at the Enhanced or Premium membership level. Complete requirements and application details are available on the CHEST website.

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CHEST Enterprises Welcomes New COO

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Bob Musacchio, PhD, is the new Chief Operating Officer of CHEST Enterprises and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Development for CHEST. Bob joins the organization following a 35-year career with the American Medical Association (AMA), most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the association. His previous roles have included responsibility for global business development, business operations, information technology, membership, and publishing, contributing significantly to the overall operating performance of the AMA for all of its major products and customer markets. Welcome, Bob!

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Bob Musacchio, PhD, is the new Chief Operating Officer of CHEST Enterprises and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Development for CHEST. Bob joins the organization following a 35-year career with the American Medical Association (AMA), most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the association. His previous roles have included responsibility for global business development, business operations, information technology, membership, and publishing, contributing significantly to the overall operating performance of the AMA for all of its major products and customer markets. Welcome, Bob!

Bob Musacchio, PhD, is the new Chief Operating Officer of CHEST Enterprises and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Development for CHEST. Bob joins the organization following a 35-year career with the American Medical Association (AMA), most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the association. His previous roles have included responsibility for global business development, business operations, information technology, membership, and publishing, contributing significantly to the overall operating performance of the AMA for all of its major products and customer markets. Welcome, Bob!

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CHEST Voices Input on Future of Maintenance of Certification

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On March 23, 2015, CHEST joined 26 other medical specialty societies at the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) biannual Liaison Committee on Certification and Recertification (LCCR) meeting.

Originally established in 2002 to facilitate communication between ABIM and its medical society partners, this year’s LCCR meeting took on special importance. It was the first gathering since ABIM President Richard J. Baron issued the admission, “We got it wrong,” and announced changes to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program developed in response to requirements put in place by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This communication also unveiled the main short-term changes to the program:

• Introducing more flexible ways to meet the self-assessment requirement, including recognizing more CME activities for MOC points.

• Suspension of the practice assessment, patient voice, and patient safety requirements for 2 years.

• Altering the language used in public reporting of diplomate’s status to “participating in MOC” (vs. “meeting/not meeting).

• Updating the MOC exam.

• Holding fees at current or lesser levels through 2017.

The March meeting marked the initiation of efforts to engage more broadly physicians and the medical community in shaping the future of MOC. Medical society representatives conveyed the sentiments of their respective memberships regarding the recent changes to the MOC program. Feedback ranged from messages of support for ABIM’s willingness to listen to the community and the steps taken in recent months to frustrations and questions around the specifics of how the existing program will be operationalized and what shape the practice assessment might take in the future. On the latter, while agreement around the principles of practice assessment was expressed, ABIM is not yet prepared to define what shape may be taken but remains committed to an open dialogue.

Participants, including CHEST, explored in a workshop setting the process of “community-centered design,” a practice that invites the community to codesign the future of ABIM by helping articulate its core desires and motivations around shared values. Emphasis was placed on the roles that ABIM and the medical societies might play to advance this value. Physician and staff representatives from the societies were asked to consider the following two hypotheses posited by ABIM’s Board of Directors:

Shared Purpose Statement:

“Our community values the idea of doctors ‘keeping up’ throughout their medical careers.”

ABIM’s Role in the Community:

“In collaboration with the community, ABIM implements standards through which physicians, their patients, and the profession know they are keeping up.”

Each group was tasked with testing these hypotheses by defining and then critiquing each other’s definitions of what it means to be “keeping up” or, to put it another way, “staying current.” The exercise highlighted both the common themes and different viewpoints that existed across definitions, while also setting the stage for future conversations about how ABIM can:

• Work with the internal medicine community to develop a shared purpose and clarify ABIM’s role in the community.

• Collaborate with medical societies and others in the community to define the areas in which the principles of co-creation could be applied in the context of MOC.

• Create future paths of engagement through which ABIM will seek input.

The meeting ended with LCCR participants sharing feedback on how ABIM could best partner with medical societies and other organizations to connect with the community. Meeting participants identified the ABMS, ACGME, and ACCME, among others, as organizations with which ABIM should collaborate moving forward.

Formal discussions such as those described at the LCCR are integral as ABIM furthers the collective conversation with the medical community; however, ABIM is also receiving direct feedback from diplomates, and several in-person meetings and workshops are planned over the next few months.

The LCCR was an important opportunity for us to provide feedback to ABIM on behalf of CHEST and to work with them to improve the future. It was clear to us that ABIM is committed to working with the medical community to transform its programs, and we encourage everyone to share their thoughts with us ([email protected] or [email protected]) or with ABIM directly. We are here to assure you that as a CHEST member, we will relay your concerns to ABIM. CHEST is committed to maintaining a voice in this ongoing dialogue and to providing you with the tools to achieve initial and maintenance of ABIM subspecialty certification.

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On March 23, 2015, CHEST joined 26 other medical specialty societies at the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) biannual Liaison Committee on Certification and Recertification (LCCR) meeting.

Originally established in 2002 to facilitate communication between ABIM and its medical society partners, this year’s LCCR meeting took on special importance. It was the first gathering since ABIM President Richard J. Baron issued the admission, “We got it wrong,” and announced changes to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program developed in response to requirements put in place by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This communication also unveiled the main short-term changes to the program:

• Introducing more flexible ways to meet the self-assessment requirement, including recognizing more CME activities for MOC points.

• Suspension of the practice assessment, patient voice, and patient safety requirements for 2 years.

• Altering the language used in public reporting of diplomate’s status to “participating in MOC” (vs. “meeting/not meeting).

• Updating the MOC exam.

• Holding fees at current or lesser levels through 2017.

The March meeting marked the initiation of efforts to engage more broadly physicians and the medical community in shaping the future of MOC. Medical society representatives conveyed the sentiments of their respective memberships regarding the recent changes to the MOC program. Feedback ranged from messages of support for ABIM’s willingness to listen to the community and the steps taken in recent months to frustrations and questions around the specifics of how the existing program will be operationalized and what shape the practice assessment might take in the future. On the latter, while agreement around the principles of practice assessment was expressed, ABIM is not yet prepared to define what shape may be taken but remains committed to an open dialogue.

Participants, including CHEST, explored in a workshop setting the process of “community-centered design,” a practice that invites the community to codesign the future of ABIM by helping articulate its core desires and motivations around shared values. Emphasis was placed on the roles that ABIM and the medical societies might play to advance this value. Physician and staff representatives from the societies were asked to consider the following two hypotheses posited by ABIM’s Board of Directors:

Shared Purpose Statement:

“Our community values the idea of doctors ‘keeping up’ throughout their medical careers.”

ABIM’s Role in the Community:

“In collaboration with the community, ABIM implements standards through which physicians, their patients, and the profession know they are keeping up.”

Each group was tasked with testing these hypotheses by defining and then critiquing each other’s definitions of what it means to be “keeping up” or, to put it another way, “staying current.” The exercise highlighted both the common themes and different viewpoints that existed across definitions, while also setting the stage for future conversations about how ABIM can:

• Work with the internal medicine community to develop a shared purpose and clarify ABIM’s role in the community.

• Collaborate with medical societies and others in the community to define the areas in which the principles of co-creation could be applied in the context of MOC.

• Create future paths of engagement through which ABIM will seek input.

The meeting ended with LCCR participants sharing feedback on how ABIM could best partner with medical societies and other organizations to connect with the community. Meeting participants identified the ABMS, ACGME, and ACCME, among others, as organizations with which ABIM should collaborate moving forward.

Formal discussions such as those described at the LCCR are integral as ABIM furthers the collective conversation with the medical community; however, ABIM is also receiving direct feedback from diplomates, and several in-person meetings and workshops are planned over the next few months.

The LCCR was an important opportunity for us to provide feedback to ABIM on behalf of CHEST and to work with them to improve the future. It was clear to us that ABIM is committed to working with the medical community to transform its programs, and we encourage everyone to share their thoughts with us ([email protected] or [email protected]) or with ABIM directly. We are here to assure you that as a CHEST member, we will relay your concerns to ABIM. CHEST is committed to maintaining a voice in this ongoing dialogue and to providing you with the tools to achieve initial and maintenance of ABIM subspecialty certification.

On March 23, 2015, CHEST joined 26 other medical specialty societies at the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) biannual Liaison Committee on Certification and Recertification (LCCR) meeting.

Originally established in 2002 to facilitate communication between ABIM and its medical society partners, this year’s LCCR meeting took on special importance. It was the first gathering since ABIM President Richard J. Baron issued the admission, “We got it wrong,” and announced changes to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program developed in response to requirements put in place by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This communication also unveiled the main short-term changes to the program:

• Introducing more flexible ways to meet the self-assessment requirement, including recognizing more CME activities for MOC points.

• Suspension of the practice assessment, patient voice, and patient safety requirements for 2 years.

• Altering the language used in public reporting of diplomate’s status to “participating in MOC” (vs. “meeting/not meeting).

• Updating the MOC exam.

• Holding fees at current or lesser levels through 2017.

The March meeting marked the initiation of efforts to engage more broadly physicians and the medical community in shaping the future of MOC. Medical society representatives conveyed the sentiments of their respective memberships regarding the recent changes to the MOC program. Feedback ranged from messages of support for ABIM’s willingness to listen to the community and the steps taken in recent months to frustrations and questions around the specifics of how the existing program will be operationalized and what shape the practice assessment might take in the future. On the latter, while agreement around the principles of practice assessment was expressed, ABIM is not yet prepared to define what shape may be taken but remains committed to an open dialogue.

Participants, including CHEST, explored in a workshop setting the process of “community-centered design,” a practice that invites the community to codesign the future of ABIM by helping articulate its core desires and motivations around shared values. Emphasis was placed on the roles that ABIM and the medical societies might play to advance this value. Physician and staff representatives from the societies were asked to consider the following two hypotheses posited by ABIM’s Board of Directors:

Shared Purpose Statement:

“Our community values the idea of doctors ‘keeping up’ throughout their medical careers.”

ABIM’s Role in the Community:

“In collaboration with the community, ABIM implements standards through which physicians, their patients, and the profession know they are keeping up.”

Each group was tasked with testing these hypotheses by defining and then critiquing each other’s definitions of what it means to be “keeping up” or, to put it another way, “staying current.” The exercise highlighted both the common themes and different viewpoints that existed across definitions, while also setting the stage for future conversations about how ABIM can:

• Work with the internal medicine community to develop a shared purpose and clarify ABIM’s role in the community.

• Collaborate with medical societies and others in the community to define the areas in which the principles of co-creation could be applied in the context of MOC.

• Create future paths of engagement through which ABIM will seek input.

The meeting ended with LCCR participants sharing feedback on how ABIM could best partner with medical societies and other organizations to connect with the community. Meeting participants identified the ABMS, ACGME, and ACCME, among others, as organizations with which ABIM should collaborate moving forward.

Formal discussions such as those described at the LCCR are integral as ABIM furthers the collective conversation with the medical community; however, ABIM is also receiving direct feedback from diplomates, and several in-person meetings and workshops are planned over the next few months.

The LCCR was an important opportunity for us to provide feedback to ABIM on behalf of CHEST and to work with them to improve the future. It was clear to us that ABIM is committed to working with the medical community to transform its programs, and we encourage everyone to share their thoughts with us ([email protected] or [email protected]) or with ABIM directly. We are here to assure you that as a CHEST member, we will relay your concerns to ABIM. CHEST is committed to maintaining a voice in this ongoing dialogue and to providing you with the tools to achieve initial and maintenance of ABIM subspecialty certification.

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Find the Best Science at CHEST 2015, in Montreal

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When CHEST travels to Montreal, Oct. 24-28, 2015, there will be no shortage of science to explore. The CHEST Annual Meeting 2015 will offer up the best in chest medicine and opportunities to improve patient care. You’ll find state-of-the-art simulation education, late-breaking abstracts, postgraduate courses, and countless educational tools. If that’s not enough science for you, Montreal provides many opportunities to further explore medical and natural sciences.

Medical Science

Are you interested in medical history? Montreal is home to the Musée des Hospitalières and the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. Both of these museums require preappointments.

Visit the Musée des Hospitalières. This museum relates the history of the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph of Hôtel-Dieu, a history forever entwined with that of Montreal. You’ll learn about history, medicine, and religious art.

Or, visit the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. This library opened in 1929 to house the collection of rare medical books donated by Sir William Osler, the renowned physician and McGill graduate and professor. This library is a major resource for historical research in the health sciences.

Natural Sciences

Visit the Spaces for Life museums, including the Biodome, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, and Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. These museums make up the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada, and they aim to raise awareness about protecting the environment.

The Biodome allows you to explore a re-creation of American ecosystems: tropical rain forest, Laurentian maple forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the Labrador coast and sub-Antarctic islands. You’ll learn about the natural environment and the interactions between animal and plant species.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is known as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens, with 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion, and more than 20 thematic gardens. Get out and enjoy natural beauty and fresh air.

One of the largest insect museums in North America, the Insectarium is home to 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects. You’ll be delighted by the incomparable adaptations and surprising behavior of insects.

The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium uses cutting-edge technology to create a unique experience of the universe through two complementary shows – one focused on science, the other more whimsical. Explore the sky and the stars with a fresh look at astronomy.

Montreal will captivate you with its unique collection of science museums, and CHEST 2015 will keep you current with the latest developments in chest medicine. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to inspire and energize your patient care. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

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When CHEST travels to Montreal, Oct. 24-28, 2015, there will be no shortage of science to explore. The CHEST Annual Meeting 2015 will offer up the best in chest medicine and opportunities to improve patient care. You’ll find state-of-the-art simulation education, late-breaking abstracts, postgraduate courses, and countless educational tools. If that’s not enough science for you, Montreal provides many opportunities to further explore medical and natural sciences.

Medical Science

Are you interested in medical history? Montreal is home to the Musée des Hospitalières and the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. Both of these museums require preappointments.

Visit the Musée des Hospitalières. This museum relates the history of the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph of Hôtel-Dieu, a history forever entwined with that of Montreal. You’ll learn about history, medicine, and religious art.

Or, visit the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. This library opened in 1929 to house the collection of rare medical books donated by Sir William Osler, the renowned physician and McGill graduate and professor. This library is a major resource for historical research in the health sciences.

Natural Sciences

Visit the Spaces for Life museums, including the Biodome, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, and Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. These museums make up the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada, and they aim to raise awareness about protecting the environment.

The Biodome allows you to explore a re-creation of American ecosystems: tropical rain forest, Laurentian maple forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the Labrador coast and sub-Antarctic islands. You’ll learn about the natural environment and the interactions between animal and plant species.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is known as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens, with 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion, and more than 20 thematic gardens. Get out and enjoy natural beauty and fresh air.

One of the largest insect museums in North America, the Insectarium is home to 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects. You’ll be delighted by the incomparable adaptations and surprising behavior of insects.

The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium uses cutting-edge technology to create a unique experience of the universe through two complementary shows – one focused on science, the other more whimsical. Explore the sky and the stars with a fresh look at astronomy.

Montreal will captivate you with its unique collection of science museums, and CHEST 2015 will keep you current with the latest developments in chest medicine. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to inspire and energize your patient care. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

When CHEST travels to Montreal, Oct. 24-28, 2015, there will be no shortage of science to explore. The CHEST Annual Meeting 2015 will offer up the best in chest medicine and opportunities to improve patient care. You’ll find state-of-the-art simulation education, late-breaking abstracts, postgraduate courses, and countless educational tools. If that’s not enough science for you, Montreal provides many opportunities to further explore medical and natural sciences.

Medical Science

Are you interested in medical history? Montreal is home to the Musée des Hospitalières and the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. Both of these museums require preappointments.

Visit the Musée des Hospitalières. This museum relates the history of the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph of Hôtel-Dieu, a history forever entwined with that of Montreal. You’ll learn about history, medicine, and religious art.

Or, visit the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. This library opened in 1929 to house the collection of rare medical books donated by Sir William Osler, the renowned physician and McGill graduate and professor. This library is a major resource for historical research in the health sciences.

Natural Sciences

Visit the Spaces for Life museums, including the Biodome, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, and Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. These museums make up the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada, and they aim to raise awareness about protecting the environment.

The Biodome allows you to explore a re-creation of American ecosystems: tropical rain forest, Laurentian maple forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the Labrador coast and sub-Antarctic islands. You’ll learn about the natural environment and the interactions between animal and plant species.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is known as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens, with 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion, and more than 20 thematic gardens. Get out and enjoy natural beauty and fresh air.

One of the largest insect museums in North America, the Insectarium is home to 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects. You’ll be delighted by the incomparable adaptations and surprising behavior of insects.

The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium uses cutting-edge technology to create a unique experience of the universe through two complementary shows – one focused on science, the other more whimsical. Explore the sky and the stars with a fresh look at astronomy.

Montreal will captivate you with its unique collection of science museums, and CHEST 2015 will keep you current with the latest developments in chest medicine. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to inspire and energize your patient care. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

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When Dr. Peter Moschovis visited Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2013, he never imagined that 2 years later, he’d be helping design a pulmonary program in a hospital serving 8 million people.

Although Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has been collaborating with Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) for 15 years, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda, had only a single antiquated spirometer, no bronchoscopes, and no physicians with specialized training in respiratory diseases. Mbarara Hospital had a critical need for training in pulmonary medicine and basic equipment for diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases.

Dr. Moschovis (front left) with staff from the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda.

“Ugandan medical residencies are voluntary. Unfortunately, only those with time and personal resources or scholarship support are able to obtain the education needed for specialty training. Most Ugandan doctors are general practitioners practicing in low-resource settings and lack the tools to diagnose and treat many respiratory diseases,” notes Dr. Moschovis.

In 2013, Dr. Moschovis won a CHEST Foundation Community Service Grant Honoring Dr. D. Robert McCaffree, Master FCCP. The original premise of Dr. Moschovis’ project was aimed at developing a curriculum and purchasing a used spirometer and bronchoscope. After receiving the grant, Moschovis learned that even used bronchoscopes were cost prohibitive. However, with determination, Dr. Moschovis set out to acquire donated equipment from corporate sponsors in hopes of further developing the Mbarara Hospital’s program and is now using the grant funds to help launch the region’s first pulmonary clinic.

“The CHEST Foundation grant helped gain the credibility we needed to meet with others who had an interest in supporting our program. Being a CHEST Foundation grant winner opened doors for us.”

Thanks to the CHEST Foundation grant, Dr. Moschovis and his colleagues at MGH were able to help Mbarara Hospital obtain a new bronchoscope, develop a curriculum in pulmonary medicine for medical residents and staff at MUST, and enable physicians from the United States to mentor Ugandan internists who have an interest in pulmonary medicine. The training and equipment has allowed Ugandan internists to improve the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, ultimately improving patients’ lives and the care they receive.

“Through Dr. Moschovis’ training program and the donated equipment, MUST has been better able to identify difficult diagnoses and deliver better patient care,” says Dr. Dan Muyanja, the new director of the pulmonary program at MUST.

The CHEST Foundation provides millions of dollars to proudly support worldwide community service and research programs.

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When Dr. Peter Moschovis visited Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2013, he never imagined that 2 years later, he’d be helping design a pulmonary program in a hospital serving 8 million people.

Although Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has been collaborating with Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) for 15 years, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda, had only a single antiquated spirometer, no bronchoscopes, and no physicians with specialized training in respiratory diseases. Mbarara Hospital had a critical need for training in pulmonary medicine and basic equipment for diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases.

Dr. Moschovis (front left) with staff from the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda.

“Ugandan medical residencies are voluntary. Unfortunately, only those with time and personal resources or scholarship support are able to obtain the education needed for specialty training. Most Ugandan doctors are general practitioners practicing in low-resource settings and lack the tools to diagnose and treat many respiratory diseases,” notes Dr. Moschovis.

In 2013, Dr. Moschovis won a CHEST Foundation Community Service Grant Honoring Dr. D. Robert McCaffree, Master FCCP. The original premise of Dr. Moschovis’ project was aimed at developing a curriculum and purchasing a used spirometer and bronchoscope. After receiving the grant, Moschovis learned that even used bronchoscopes were cost prohibitive. However, with determination, Dr. Moschovis set out to acquire donated equipment from corporate sponsors in hopes of further developing the Mbarara Hospital’s program and is now using the grant funds to help launch the region’s first pulmonary clinic.

“The CHEST Foundation grant helped gain the credibility we needed to meet with others who had an interest in supporting our program. Being a CHEST Foundation grant winner opened doors for us.”

Thanks to the CHEST Foundation grant, Dr. Moschovis and his colleagues at MGH were able to help Mbarara Hospital obtain a new bronchoscope, develop a curriculum in pulmonary medicine for medical residents and staff at MUST, and enable physicians from the United States to mentor Ugandan internists who have an interest in pulmonary medicine. The training and equipment has allowed Ugandan internists to improve the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, ultimately improving patients’ lives and the care they receive.

“Through Dr. Moschovis’ training program and the donated equipment, MUST has been better able to identify difficult diagnoses and deliver better patient care,” says Dr. Dan Muyanja, the new director of the pulmonary program at MUST.

The CHEST Foundation provides millions of dollars to proudly support worldwide community service and research programs.

Join us in making a global impact in chest medicine by supporting the CHEST Foundation.

When Dr. Peter Moschovis visited Sub-Saharan Africa in January 2013, he never imagined that 2 years later, he’d be helping design a pulmonary program in a hospital serving 8 million people.

Although Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has been collaborating with Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) for 15 years, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda, had only a single antiquated spirometer, no bronchoscopes, and no physicians with specialized training in respiratory diseases. Mbarara Hospital had a critical need for training in pulmonary medicine and basic equipment for diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases.

Dr. Moschovis (front left) with staff from the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda.

“Ugandan medical residencies are voluntary. Unfortunately, only those with time and personal resources or scholarship support are able to obtain the education needed for specialty training. Most Ugandan doctors are general practitioners practicing in low-resource settings and lack the tools to diagnose and treat many respiratory diseases,” notes Dr. Moschovis.

In 2013, Dr. Moschovis won a CHEST Foundation Community Service Grant Honoring Dr. D. Robert McCaffree, Master FCCP. The original premise of Dr. Moschovis’ project was aimed at developing a curriculum and purchasing a used spirometer and bronchoscope. After receiving the grant, Moschovis learned that even used bronchoscopes were cost prohibitive. However, with determination, Dr. Moschovis set out to acquire donated equipment from corporate sponsors in hopes of further developing the Mbarara Hospital’s program and is now using the grant funds to help launch the region’s first pulmonary clinic.

“The CHEST Foundation grant helped gain the credibility we needed to meet with others who had an interest in supporting our program. Being a CHEST Foundation grant winner opened doors for us.”

Thanks to the CHEST Foundation grant, Dr. Moschovis and his colleagues at MGH were able to help Mbarara Hospital obtain a new bronchoscope, develop a curriculum in pulmonary medicine for medical residents and staff at MUST, and enable physicians from the United States to mentor Ugandan internists who have an interest in pulmonary medicine. The training and equipment has allowed Ugandan internists to improve the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, ultimately improving patients’ lives and the care they receive.

“Through Dr. Moschovis’ training program and the donated equipment, MUST has been better able to identify difficult diagnoses and deliver better patient care,” says Dr. Dan Muyanja, the new director of the pulmonary program at MUST.

The CHEST Foundation provides millions of dollars to proudly support worldwide community service and research programs.

Join us in making a global impact in chest medicine by supporting the CHEST Foundation.

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Pioneering an Oncology Clinical Immersion Program

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The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently launched the inaugural Oncology PREP (Professional Representative Education Program) clinical immersion program. This PREP was developed by CHEST Enterprises under an exclusive licensing arrangement with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. The first Oncology PREP curriculum is focused on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and is being conducted for sales representatives from a leading pharmaceutical company.

Oncology PREP is designed for pharmaceutical sales representatives to bolster their knowledge of best practices and innovative advances in oncology care in an effort to equip them to make informed contributions to discussions of disease management and patient care. Multidisciplinary teams at leading cancer centers, selected by CHEST, teach the patient-focused curriculum. Industry customers have no input into the content of the curriculum to ensure a completely unbiased educational experience for representatives.

General topics in each Oncology PREP course include risk factors, screening techniques, the latest procedures used in diagnosis and staging, treatment options and care management, and the evolving use of biomarkers. Participants also engage in patient simulation cases and panel discussions.

“CHEST has been offering this program for over 10 years in the pulmonary disease area, and we are proud to apply the success of that program to launch the first Oncology PREP clinical immersion program,” said John C. Alexander Jr., MD, President, CHEST Enterprises Board of Directors. “Our team is honored to work with ASCO to launch this program to address the needs of prostate cancer clinicians, sales representatives, and, ultimately, patients.”

In January 2015, a select group of sales leaders from the pharmaceutical company participated in a pilot program taught by a team of oncologists and urologists. Courses for field representatives are currently being conducted at prominent cancer centers. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an assessment-based certification of completion valid for 3 years.

In addition to CHEST PREP and Oncology PREP programs, CHEST has agreements with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) to develop and conduct PREP clinical immersion programs in the areas of women’s health and interventional radiology.If you would like more information about these exciting PREP programs and the opportunity to develop curriculum content or participate as faculty, or if you would like to find out how your hospital or medical center can become a course site, please contact Lisa Stanick, Director – PREP Operations, at [email protected] or 224/521-9518.

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The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently launched the inaugural Oncology PREP (Professional Representative Education Program) clinical immersion program. This PREP was developed by CHEST Enterprises under an exclusive licensing arrangement with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. The first Oncology PREP curriculum is focused on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and is being conducted for sales representatives from a leading pharmaceutical company.

Oncology PREP is designed for pharmaceutical sales representatives to bolster their knowledge of best practices and innovative advances in oncology care in an effort to equip them to make informed contributions to discussions of disease management and patient care. Multidisciplinary teams at leading cancer centers, selected by CHEST, teach the patient-focused curriculum. Industry customers have no input into the content of the curriculum to ensure a completely unbiased educational experience for representatives.

General topics in each Oncology PREP course include risk factors, screening techniques, the latest procedures used in diagnosis and staging, treatment options and care management, and the evolving use of biomarkers. Participants also engage in patient simulation cases and panel discussions.

“CHEST has been offering this program for over 10 years in the pulmonary disease area, and we are proud to apply the success of that program to launch the first Oncology PREP clinical immersion program,” said John C. Alexander Jr., MD, President, CHEST Enterprises Board of Directors. “Our team is honored to work with ASCO to launch this program to address the needs of prostate cancer clinicians, sales representatives, and, ultimately, patients.”

In January 2015, a select group of sales leaders from the pharmaceutical company participated in a pilot program taught by a team of oncologists and urologists. Courses for field representatives are currently being conducted at prominent cancer centers. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an assessment-based certification of completion valid for 3 years.

In addition to CHEST PREP and Oncology PREP programs, CHEST has agreements with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) to develop and conduct PREP clinical immersion programs in the areas of women’s health and interventional radiology.If you would like more information about these exciting PREP programs and the opportunity to develop curriculum content or participate as faculty, or if you would like to find out how your hospital or medical center can become a course site, please contact Lisa Stanick, Director – PREP Operations, at [email protected] or 224/521-9518.

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently launched the inaugural Oncology PREP (Professional Representative Education Program) clinical immersion program. This PREP was developed by CHEST Enterprises under an exclusive licensing arrangement with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. The first Oncology PREP curriculum is focused on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and is being conducted for sales representatives from a leading pharmaceutical company.

Oncology PREP is designed for pharmaceutical sales representatives to bolster their knowledge of best practices and innovative advances in oncology care in an effort to equip them to make informed contributions to discussions of disease management and patient care. Multidisciplinary teams at leading cancer centers, selected by CHEST, teach the patient-focused curriculum. Industry customers have no input into the content of the curriculum to ensure a completely unbiased educational experience for representatives.

General topics in each Oncology PREP course include risk factors, screening techniques, the latest procedures used in diagnosis and staging, treatment options and care management, and the evolving use of biomarkers. Participants also engage in patient simulation cases and panel discussions.

“CHEST has been offering this program for over 10 years in the pulmonary disease area, and we are proud to apply the success of that program to launch the first Oncology PREP clinical immersion program,” said John C. Alexander Jr., MD, President, CHEST Enterprises Board of Directors. “Our team is honored to work with ASCO to launch this program to address the needs of prostate cancer clinicians, sales representatives, and, ultimately, patients.”

In January 2015, a select group of sales leaders from the pharmaceutical company participated in a pilot program taught by a team of oncologists and urologists. Courses for field representatives are currently being conducted at prominent cancer centers. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an assessment-based certification of completion valid for 3 years.

In addition to CHEST PREP and Oncology PREP programs, CHEST has agreements with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) to develop and conduct PREP clinical immersion programs in the areas of women’s health and interventional radiology.If you would like more information about these exciting PREP programs and the opportunity to develop curriculum content or participate as faculty, or if you would like to find out how your hospital or medical center can become a course site, please contact Lisa Stanick, Director – PREP Operations, at [email protected] or 224/521-9518.

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XV CHEST Pro Bono Central America Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Congress

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On March 12-14, 2015, a delegation of CHEST members successfully conducted the XV CHEST Central America Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Congress in Managua, Nicaragua. Organized by Dr. Hector Cajigas, FCCP, and Dr. Jorge Cuadra, FCCP, this educational activity has been a yearly tradition since the year 2000 when Dr. Udaya Prakash, Master FCCP, organized the first pro bono group to attend this congress in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Since then, many members of the College have collaborated with the Central America Federation of Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery to conduct this program, seen as one of the highlights in the region’s educational events in chest medicine.

CHEST faculty, from left to right: Dr. Wylam, Dr. Prakash, Dr. Cajigas, Dr. Cuadra, Dr. Bazan, Dr. Diaz-Mendoza, Dr. Coz Yataco, and Dr. Boesch

This year’s CHEST delegation included Dr. Luisa Bazan, Section Head of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Hector R. Cajigas, FCCP, Director Pulmonary Hypertension Program, and Dr. Javier Diaz-Mendoza, FCCP, Adult Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan; Dr. Paul R. Boesch, Pediatric Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Udaya Prakash, Master FCCP, and Dr. Mark Wylam, Adult and Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and Dr. Angel Coz Yataco, FCCP, Associate Program Director Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program, University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

The organizers look forward to the next Congress to be held in San Jose, Costa Rica, in the spring of 2017, and to inviting CHEST members to participate on the faculty.

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On March 12-14, 2015, a delegation of CHEST members successfully conducted the XV CHEST Central America Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Congress in Managua, Nicaragua. Organized by Dr. Hector Cajigas, FCCP, and Dr. Jorge Cuadra, FCCP, this educational activity has been a yearly tradition since the year 2000 when Dr. Udaya Prakash, Master FCCP, organized the first pro bono group to attend this congress in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Since then, many members of the College have collaborated with the Central America Federation of Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery to conduct this program, seen as one of the highlights in the region’s educational events in chest medicine.

CHEST faculty, from left to right: Dr. Wylam, Dr. Prakash, Dr. Cajigas, Dr. Cuadra, Dr. Bazan, Dr. Diaz-Mendoza, Dr. Coz Yataco, and Dr. Boesch

This year’s CHEST delegation included Dr. Luisa Bazan, Section Head of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Hector R. Cajigas, FCCP, Director Pulmonary Hypertension Program, and Dr. Javier Diaz-Mendoza, FCCP, Adult Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan; Dr. Paul R. Boesch, Pediatric Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Udaya Prakash, Master FCCP, and Dr. Mark Wylam, Adult and Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and Dr. Angel Coz Yataco, FCCP, Associate Program Director Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program, University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

The organizers look forward to the next Congress to be held in San Jose, Costa Rica, in the spring of 2017, and to inviting CHEST members to participate on the faculty.

On March 12-14, 2015, a delegation of CHEST members successfully conducted the XV CHEST Central America Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Congress in Managua, Nicaragua. Organized by Dr. Hector Cajigas, FCCP, and Dr. Jorge Cuadra, FCCP, this educational activity has been a yearly tradition since the year 2000 when Dr. Udaya Prakash, Master FCCP, organized the first pro bono group to attend this congress in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Since then, many members of the College have collaborated with the Central America Federation of Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery to conduct this program, seen as one of the highlights in the region’s educational events in chest medicine.

CHEST faculty, from left to right: Dr. Wylam, Dr. Prakash, Dr. Cajigas, Dr. Cuadra, Dr. Bazan, Dr. Diaz-Mendoza, Dr. Coz Yataco, and Dr. Boesch

This year’s CHEST delegation included Dr. Luisa Bazan, Section Head of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Hector R. Cajigas, FCCP, Director Pulmonary Hypertension Program, and Dr. Javier Diaz-Mendoza, FCCP, Adult Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan; Dr. Paul R. Boesch, Pediatric Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Udaya Prakash, Master FCCP, and Dr. Mark Wylam, Adult and Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and Dr. Angel Coz Yataco, FCCP, Associate Program Director Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program, University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

The organizers look forward to the next Congress to be held in San Jose, Costa Rica, in the spring of 2017, and to inviting CHEST members to participate on the faculty.

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New CHEST Membership Model Now in Effect

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To keep pace with the rapidly changing health care environment and remain relevant to your practice, we have updated the CHEST membership to allow our members to do more.

Collaborate More

In response to emerging, team-based health care models, CHEST opened up membership to the entire chest medicine team, including clinicians-in-training. Collaborative care is a priority focus as we move forward. These changes make our members more successful at delivering high quality, collaborative patient care.

Engage More

The new membership model lets you choose the benefits and the degree to which you want to engage with CHEST. Instead of membership levels based on your title, age, and stage of career, you can select the level you want based on the resources and benefits you want to access. This gives you the power to decide what CHEST membership means for you.

Achieve More

We’ve streamlined our online systems to make it easier for you to access the resources we offer.

The simplified structure provides a rich array of benefits and value in three member categories. See the table below for details, and learn more at chestnet.org/join. Effective this month, members have been placed into a new member category that aligns with their current level of engagement. If you have questions or want to upgrade to a higher category, contact CHEST Customer Support at [email protected].

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To keep pace with the rapidly changing health care environment and remain relevant to your practice, we have updated the CHEST membership to allow our members to do more.

Collaborate More

In response to emerging, team-based health care models, CHEST opened up membership to the entire chest medicine team, including clinicians-in-training. Collaborative care is a priority focus as we move forward. These changes make our members more successful at delivering high quality, collaborative patient care.

Engage More

The new membership model lets you choose the benefits and the degree to which you want to engage with CHEST. Instead of membership levels based on your title, age, and stage of career, you can select the level you want based on the resources and benefits you want to access. This gives you the power to decide what CHEST membership means for you.

Achieve More

We’ve streamlined our online systems to make it easier for you to access the resources we offer.

The simplified structure provides a rich array of benefits and value in three member categories. See the table below for details, and learn more at chestnet.org/join. Effective this month, members have been placed into a new member category that aligns with their current level of engagement. If you have questions or want to upgrade to a higher category, contact CHEST Customer Support at [email protected].

To keep pace with the rapidly changing health care environment and remain relevant to your practice, we have updated the CHEST membership to allow our members to do more.

Collaborate More

In response to emerging, team-based health care models, CHEST opened up membership to the entire chest medicine team, including clinicians-in-training. Collaborative care is a priority focus as we move forward. These changes make our members more successful at delivering high quality, collaborative patient care.

Engage More

The new membership model lets you choose the benefits and the degree to which you want to engage with CHEST. Instead of membership levels based on your title, age, and stage of career, you can select the level you want based on the resources and benefits you want to access. This gives you the power to decide what CHEST membership means for you.

Achieve More

We’ve streamlined our online systems to make it easier for you to access the resources we offer.

The simplified structure provides a rich array of benefits and value in three member categories. See the table below for details, and learn more at chestnet.org/join. Effective this month, members have been placed into a new member category that aligns with their current level of engagement. If you have questions or want to upgrade to a higher category, contact CHEST Customer Support at [email protected].

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