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Each year, The CHEST Foundation offers grant opportunities for clinical and translational research, leadership, and volunteer community service. In 2014, grants are offered in thrombosis, lung cancer, pulmonary arterial hypertension, COPD and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, end-of-life care, women’s lung health, pulmonary fibrosis, and community service. Among these opportunities is the CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator Grant, designed to support underrepresented young researchers.

The application deadline for all grants is May 31, 2014.

GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis

The Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis grant supports a clinical educational project designed to improve patient care and is intended for the investigation of issues that are not easily supported through traditional sources. Funding is $150,000 over the course of 3 years. Applicants must be Fellows of the American College of CHEST Physicians (FCCP).

The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Lung Cancer

This 2-year, $100,000 grant ($50,000 annually) supports a clinical/translational research project that could lead to improved treatment and/or cure of lung cancer. Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship or a thoracic surgery residency and are within 7 years of completing training. This grant is supported by Genentech.

The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

This 1-year, $50,000 grant supports a clinical/translational research project that contributes to the understanding of the pathophysiology or treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and be within 7 years of completing training. This grant is supported by Actelion Pharmaceuticals, US, Inc.

The CHEST Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis

This 1-year, $30,000 grant supports a clinical/translational research project that could contribute to effective treatments or a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.

Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and are within 7 years of completing training.

The CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Research Grant in COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

This 1-year, $25,000 grant supports research focused on COPD and AAT deficiency. While research projects primarily in usual COPD (not associated with AAT deficiency) are allowed, those with a focus on AAT deficiency are encouraged. Applicants must be in an ACGME fellowship program and within 5 years of completion.

CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator in Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Sleep Research Grant

This 1-year, $25,000 grant is designed to encourage outstanding underrepresented young investigators in their careers in pulmonary, cardiovascular, critical care, or sleep research. The grant supports clinical/translational research in pulmonary, cardiovascular, critical care, or sleep medicine. Applicants must be underrepresented minority investigators and CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and are within 7 years of completing training.

The CHEST Foundation and the Respiratory Health Association Clinical Research Grant in Women’s Lung Health

This 1-year, $10,000 grant supports clinical research related to women’s lung health. Topics may include research on gender differences in lung diseases, such as COPD and lung cancer. Applicants must be ACCP members.

Community Service Grants Honoring D. Robert McCaffree, MD,Master FCCP

The Foundation offers community service grants, from $5,000 to $15,000, to support the volunteer efforts of those CHEST members who donate time and medical service to improve the health of people in communities throughout the world. Funds are granted to the nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for which CHEST members give pro bono service.

For more information about The CHEST Foundation’s 2014 grants program, or to apply, visit chestnet.org/grants.

Each year, The CHEST Foundation offers grant opportunities for clinical and translational research, leadership, and volunteer community service. In 2014, grants are offered in thrombosis, lung cancer, pulmonary arterial hypertension, COPD and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, end-of-life care, women’s lung health, pulmonary fibrosis, and community service. Among these opportunities is the CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator Grant, designed to support underrepresented young researchers.

The application deadline for all grants is May 31, 2014.

GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis

The Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis grant supports a clinical educational project designed to improve patient care and is intended for the investigation of issues that are not easily supported through traditional sources. Funding is $150,000 over the course of 3 years. Applicants must be Fellows of the American College of CHEST Physicians (FCCP).

The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Lung Cancer

This 2-year, $100,000 grant ($50,000 annually) supports a clinical/translational research project that could lead to improved treatment and/or cure of lung cancer. Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship or a thoracic surgery residency and are within 7 years of completing training. This grant is supported by Genentech.

The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

This 1-year, $50,000 grant supports a clinical/translational research project that contributes to the understanding of the pathophysiology or treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and be within 7 years of completing training. This grant is supported by Actelion Pharmaceuticals, US, Inc.

The CHEST Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis

This 1-year, $30,000 grant supports a clinical/translational research project that could contribute to effective treatments or a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.

Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and are within 7 years of completing training.

The CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Research Grant in COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

This 1-year, $25,000 grant supports research focused on COPD and AAT deficiency. While research projects primarily in usual COPD (not associated with AAT deficiency) are allowed, those with a focus on AAT deficiency are encouraged. Applicants must be in an ACGME fellowship program and within 5 years of completion.

CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator in Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Sleep Research Grant

This 1-year, $25,000 grant is designed to encourage outstanding underrepresented young investigators in their careers in pulmonary, cardiovascular, critical care, or sleep research. The grant supports clinical/translational research in pulmonary, cardiovascular, critical care, or sleep medicine. Applicants must be underrepresented minority investigators and CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and are within 7 years of completing training.

The CHEST Foundation and the Respiratory Health Association Clinical Research Grant in Women’s Lung Health

This 1-year, $10,000 grant supports clinical research related to women’s lung health. Topics may include research on gender differences in lung diseases, such as COPD and lung cancer. Applicants must be ACCP members.

Community Service Grants Honoring D. Robert McCaffree, MD,Master FCCP

The Foundation offers community service grants, from $5,000 to $15,000, to support the volunteer efforts of those CHEST members who donate time and medical service to improve the health of people in communities throughout the world. Funds are granted to the nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for which CHEST members give pro bono service.

For more information about The CHEST Foundation’s 2014 grants program, or to apply, visit chestnet.org/grants.

Each year, The CHEST Foundation offers grant opportunities for clinical and translational research, leadership, and volunteer community service. In 2014, grants are offered in thrombosis, lung cancer, pulmonary arterial hypertension, COPD and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, end-of-life care, women’s lung health, pulmonary fibrosis, and community service. Among these opportunities is the CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator Grant, designed to support underrepresented young researchers.

The application deadline for all grants is May 31, 2014.

GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis

The Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis grant supports a clinical educational project designed to improve patient care and is intended for the investigation of issues that are not easily supported through traditional sources. Funding is $150,000 over the course of 3 years. Applicants must be Fellows of the American College of CHEST Physicians (FCCP).

The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Lung Cancer

This 2-year, $100,000 grant ($50,000 annually) supports a clinical/translational research project that could lead to improved treatment and/or cure of lung cancer. Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship or a thoracic surgery residency and are within 7 years of completing training. This grant is supported by Genentech.

The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

This 1-year, $50,000 grant supports a clinical/translational research project that contributes to the understanding of the pathophysiology or treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and be within 7 years of completing training. This grant is supported by Actelion Pharmaceuticals, US, Inc.

The CHEST Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis

This 1-year, $30,000 grant supports a clinical/translational research project that could contribute to effective treatments or a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.

Applicants must be CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and are within 7 years of completing training.

The CHEST Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Research Grant in COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

This 1-year, $25,000 grant supports research focused on COPD and AAT deficiency. While research projects primarily in usual COPD (not associated with AAT deficiency) are allowed, those with a focus on AAT deficiency are encouraged. Applicants must be in an ACGME fellowship program and within 5 years of completion.

CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator in Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Sleep Research Grant

This 1-year, $25,000 grant is designed to encourage outstanding underrepresented young investigators in their careers in pulmonary, cardiovascular, critical care, or sleep research. The grant supports clinical/translational research in pulmonary, cardiovascular, critical care, or sleep medicine. Applicants must be underrepresented minority investigators and CHEST members who have completed at least 1 year of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship and are within 7 years of completing training.

The CHEST Foundation and the Respiratory Health Association Clinical Research Grant in Women’s Lung Health

This 1-year, $10,000 grant supports clinical research related to women’s lung health. Topics may include research on gender differences in lung diseases, such as COPD and lung cancer. Applicants must be ACCP members.

Community Service Grants Honoring D. Robert McCaffree, MD,Master FCCP

The Foundation offers community service grants, from $5,000 to $15,000, to support the volunteer efforts of those CHEST members who donate time and medical service to improve the health of people in communities throughout the world. Funds are granted to the nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for which CHEST members give pro bono service.

For more information about The CHEST Foundation’s 2014 grants program, or to apply, visit chestnet.org/grants.

When you think of Texas, you may envision cowboy boots and hot summer days. While you’re attending CHEST 2014 from October 25 to 30 in Austin, Texas, we encourage you to trade those cowboy boots for hiking boots or athletic shoes, and get outside during your free time.

With temperatures averaging in the mid to upper 70s in October, Austin visitors will enjoy the sunshine and moderate climate. You may be surprised to find many opportunities for outdoor exploration within this urban metropolis.

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Located 20 minutes away from the Austin Convention Center by bus or 10 minutes away by car, Zilker Metropolitan Park is Austin’s largest and most popular park. The park offers hiking and biking trails, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, and much more. If you love the water, you’ll enjoy Barton Springs Pool, a spring fed swimming hole that is always 68 degrees, and you can also paddle a canoe on Town Lake. Plus, Zilker Zephyr miniature train offers a leisurely ride and provides you with views of the park and river.

Other local, scenic spots include McKinney Falls State Park and Mount Bonnell. Located south of Austin, McKinney State Park is home to 635 acres of trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and waterfalls. It’s a great place to camp, fish, and hike. Northwest of Austin, Mount Bonnell is one of Austin’s oldest tourist destinations. Be sure to have water and comfortable shoes because you’ll climb a long staircase to arrive at one of the highest points in Austin. The exercise will pay off when you reach beautiful views of Lake Austin and the city.

Note that both of these destinations are best accessed by car. While buses will take you to these locations from the Convention Center, you will need to allot over an hour for commuting if you plan to take the bus. By car, McKinney Falls State Park is only 15 minutes away from the convention center, and Mount Bonnell is a short 11-minute ride.

While Austin refreshes you with outdoor beauty and sunshine, CHEST 2014 will energize and recharge you with the latest information in chest medicine. You’ll connect with an international community of the best minds in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Find everything you need to know to make the best clinical decisions and inspire your patient care.

Learn more at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

When you think of Texas, you may envision cowboy boots and hot summer days. While you’re attending CHEST 2014 from October 25 to 30 in Austin, Texas, we encourage you to trade those cowboy boots for hiking boots or athletic shoes, and get outside during your free time.

With temperatures averaging in the mid to upper 70s in October, Austin visitors will enjoy the sunshine and moderate climate. You may be surprised to find many opportunities for outdoor exploration within this urban metropolis.

© LoneStarMike/Wikimedia Commons/CC 3.0 Unported License

Located 20 minutes away from the Austin Convention Center by bus or 10 minutes away by car, Zilker Metropolitan Park is Austin’s largest and most popular park. The park offers hiking and biking trails, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, and much more. If you love the water, you’ll enjoy Barton Springs Pool, a spring fed swimming hole that is always 68 degrees, and you can also paddle a canoe on Town Lake. Plus, Zilker Zephyr miniature train offers a leisurely ride and provides you with views of the park and river.

Other local, scenic spots include McKinney Falls State Park and Mount Bonnell. Located south of Austin, McKinney State Park is home to 635 acres of trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and waterfalls. It’s a great place to camp, fish, and hike. Northwest of Austin, Mount Bonnell is one of Austin’s oldest tourist destinations. Be sure to have water and comfortable shoes because you’ll climb a long staircase to arrive at one of the highest points in Austin. The exercise will pay off when you reach beautiful views of Lake Austin and the city.

Note that both of these destinations are best accessed by car. While buses will take you to these locations from the Convention Center, you will need to allot over an hour for commuting if you plan to take the bus. By car, McKinney Falls State Park is only 15 minutes away from the convention center, and Mount Bonnell is a short 11-minute ride.

While Austin refreshes you with outdoor beauty and sunshine, CHEST 2014 will energize and recharge you with the latest information in chest medicine. You’ll connect with an international community of the best minds in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Find everything you need to know to make the best clinical decisions and inspire your patient care.

Learn more at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

When you think of Texas, you may envision cowboy boots and hot summer days. While you’re attending CHEST 2014 from October 25 to 30 in Austin, Texas, we encourage you to trade those cowboy boots for hiking boots or athletic shoes, and get outside during your free time.

With temperatures averaging in the mid to upper 70s in October, Austin visitors will enjoy the sunshine and moderate climate. You may be surprised to find many opportunities for outdoor exploration within this urban metropolis.

© LoneStarMike/Wikimedia Commons/CC 3.0 Unported License

Located 20 minutes away from the Austin Convention Center by bus or 10 minutes away by car, Zilker Metropolitan Park is Austin’s largest and most popular park. The park offers hiking and biking trails, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, and much more. If you love the water, you’ll enjoy Barton Springs Pool, a spring fed swimming hole that is always 68 degrees, and you can also paddle a canoe on Town Lake. Plus, Zilker Zephyr miniature train offers a leisurely ride and provides you with views of the park and river.

Other local, scenic spots include McKinney Falls State Park and Mount Bonnell. Located south of Austin, McKinney State Park is home to 635 acres of trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and waterfalls. It’s a great place to camp, fish, and hike. Northwest of Austin, Mount Bonnell is one of Austin’s oldest tourist destinations. Be sure to have water and comfortable shoes because you’ll climb a long staircase to arrive at one of the highest points in Austin. The exercise will pay off when you reach beautiful views of Lake Austin and the city.

Note that both of these destinations are best accessed by car. While buses will take you to these locations from the Convention Center, you will need to allot over an hour for commuting if you plan to take the bus. By car, McKinney Falls State Park is only 15 minutes away from the convention center, and Mount Bonnell is a short 11-minute ride.

While Austin refreshes you with outdoor beauty and sunshine, CHEST 2014 will energize and recharge you with the latest information in chest medicine. You’ll connect with an international community of the best minds in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Find everything you need to know to make the best clinical decisions and inspire your patient care.

Learn more at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

Submit an abstract of your original investigative work or a case report for presentation at the meeting. Categories are available for health professionals at all stages of their careers, including students and residents. Both domestic and international submissions are invited, and submission is free.

Call for abstracts

Submission deadline: April 1

Submit an abstract of your original investigative work for presentation at the meeting. Accepted abstracts will be published in an online supplement to CHEST. Three types of abstracts will be considered:

• Slide Presentations

• Poster Presentations

• NEW! Poster Discussions

Learn more and submit at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

Call for case reports

Submission deadline: April 1

Submit case reports for presentation during special sessions. Accepted case reports (excluding clinical case puzzlers) will be published in an online supplement to CHEST. Four types of case reports will be considered:

• Affiliate Case Reports

• Medical Student/Resident Case Reports

• Global Case Reports

• Clinical Case Puzzlers

Learn more and submit at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

The CHEST Foundation 2014 Grants and Awards Program

Application deadline: May 31

The CHEST Foundation tradition of recognizing and rewarding health-care professionals for scholarly projects, and clinical/translational research continues. Grants for both leaders in chest medicine and young investigators are available, including:

• GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis—$150,000 over 3 years

• The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension—$50,000 1-year grant

• The CHEST Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis—$30,000 1-year grant

• CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator in Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Sleep Research Grant—$25,000 1-year grant

• Humanitarian/Community Service Grants

See which grants you are eligible for, and apply today at chestnet.org/grants.

Play CHEST Challenge

Game ends: May 30

CHEST affiliate members, play CHEST Challenge to test your knowledge of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine while competing for prizes.

The three top-scoring programs will compete in the CHEST Challenge Championship at CHEST 2014. All championship players will receive:

• Airfare and registration to CHEST 2014 in Austin, Texas

• Complimentary hotel

• Cash prizes

Game on! Log on and learn more at chestchallenge.org.

Submit an abstract of your original investigative work or a case report for presentation at the meeting. Categories are available for health professionals at all stages of their careers, including students and residents. Both domestic and international submissions are invited, and submission is free.

Call for abstracts

Submission deadline: April 1

Submit an abstract of your original investigative work for presentation at the meeting. Accepted abstracts will be published in an online supplement to CHEST. Three types of abstracts will be considered:

• Slide Presentations

• Poster Presentations

• NEW! Poster Discussions

Learn more and submit at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

Call for case reports

Submission deadline: April 1

Submit case reports for presentation during special sessions. Accepted case reports (excluding clinical case puzzlers) will be published in an online supplement to CHEST. Four types of case reports will be considered:

• Affiliate Case Reports

• Medical Student/Resident Case Reports

• Global Case Reports

• Clinical Case Puzzlers

Learn more and submit at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

The CHEST Foundation 2014 Grants and Awards Program

Application deadline: May 31

The CHEST Foundation tradition of recognizing and rewarding health-care professionals for scholarly projects, and clinical/translational research continues. Grants for both leaders in chest medicine and young investigators are available, including:

• GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis—$150,000 over 3 years

• The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension—$50,000 1-year grant

• The CHEST Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis—$30,000 1-year grant

• CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator in Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Sleep Research Grant—$25,000 1-year grant

• Humanitarian/Community Service Grants

See which grants you are eligible for, and apply today at chestnet.org/grants.

Play CHEST Challenge

Game ends: May 30

CHEST affiliate members, play CHEST Challenge to test your knowledge of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine while competing for prizes.

The three top-scoring programs will compete in the CHEST Challenge Championship at CHEST 2014. All championship players will receive:

• Airfare and registration to CHEST 2014 in Austin, Texas

• Complimentary hotel

• Cash prizes

Game on! Log on and learn more at chestchallenge.org.

Submit an abstract of your original investigative work or a case report for presentation at the meeting. Categories are available for health professionals at all stages of their careers, including students and residents. Both domestic and international submissions are invited, and submission is free.

Call for abstracts

Submission deadline: April 1

Submit an abstract of your original investigative work for presentation at the meeting. Accepted abstracts will be published in an online supplement to CHEST. Three types of abstracts will be considered:

• Slide Presentations

• Poster Presentations

• NEW! Poster Discussions

Learn more and submit at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

Call for case reports

Submission deadline: April 1

Submit case reports for presentation during special sessions. Accepted case reports (excluding clinical case puzzlers) will be published in an online supplement to CHEST. Four types of case reports will be considered:

• Affiliate Case Reports

• Medical Student/Resident Case Reports

• Global Case Reports

• Clinical Case Puzzlers

Learn more and submit at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

The CHEST Foundation 2014 Grants and Awards Program

Application deadline: May 31

The CHEST Foundation tradition of recognizing and rewarding health-care professionals for scholarly projects, and clinical/translational research continues. Grants for both leaders in chest medicine and young investigators are available, including:

• GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Thrombosis—$150,000 over 3 years

• The CHEST Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension—$50,000 1-year grant

• The CHEST Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Grant in Pulmonary Fibrosis—$30,000 1-year grant

• CHEST Diversity Committee Young Investigator in Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Sleep Research Grant—$25,000 1-year grant

• Humanitarian/Community Service Grants

See which grants you are eligible for, and apply today at chestnet.org/grants.

Play CHEST Challenge

Game ends: May 30

CHEST affiliate members, play CHEST Challenge to test your knowledge of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine while competing for prizes.

The three top-scoring programs will compete in the CHEST Challenge Championship at CHEST 2014. All championship players will receive:

• Airfare and registration to CHEST 2014 in Austin, Texas

• Complimentary hotel

• Cash prizes

Game on! Log on and learn more at chestchallenge.org.

The next time you visit the online CHEST Store to register for a course, download an app, or purchase self-study materials, make sure to visit the new CHEST Foundation page. You will find the "Make A Gift" link at the bottom of the Bookstore Section. You can also access it directly at www.chestnet.org/store/donate.

Your unrestricted donations will help support the advancement of chest medicine through our ongoing programs and activities, including:

• Clinical research grants and awards.

• Youth tobacco prevention programs.

• Patient and public education.

• Community service and humanitarian programs.

Join your colleagues and friends, and become a member of The CHEST Foundation Annual Giving Club. You will receive special recognition and benefits based on your level of giving.

Please visit the CHEST Store today, and make a donation to become a member!

Questions about making a gift to The CHEST Foundation? Please contact Patti Steele, Annual Fund Manager, at 224/521-9527 or [email protected].

The next time you visit the online CHEST Store to register for a course, download an app, or purchase self-study materials, make sure to visit the new CHEST Foundation page. You will find the "Make A Gift" link at the bottom of the Bookstore Section. You can also access it directly at www.chestnet.org/store/donate.

Your unrestricted donations will help support the advancement of chest medicine through our ongoing programs and activities, including:

• Clinical research grants and awards.

• Youth tobacco prevention programs.

• Patient and public education.

• Community service and humanitarian programs.

Join your colleagues and friends, and become a member of The CHEST Foundation Annual Giving Club. You will receive special recognition and benefits based on your level of giving.

Please visit the CHEST Store today, and make a donation to become a member!

Questions about making a gift to The CHEST Foundation? Please contact Patti Steele, Annual Fund Manager, at 224/521-9527 or [email protected].

The next time you visit the online CHEST Store to register for a course, download an app, or purchase self-study materials, make sure to visit the new CHEST Foundation page. You will find the "Make A Gift" link at the bottom of the Bookstore Section. You can also access it directly at www.chestnet.org/store/donate.

Your unrestricted donations will help support the advancement of chest medicine through our ongoing programs and activities, including:

• Clinical research grants and awards.

• Youth tobacco prevention programs.

• Patient and public education.

• Community service and humanitarian programs.

Join your colleagues and friends, and become a member of The CHEST Foundation Annual Giving Club. You will receive special recognition and benefits based on your level of giving.

Please visit the CHEST Store today, and make a donation to become a member!

Questions about making a gift to The CHEST Foundation? Please contact Patti Steele, Annual Fund Manager, at 224/521-9527 or [email protected].

After months of planning and much anticipation, we have moved to our new location in Glenview, Illinois. February 18 marked the first day in our new space, and there’s much to be proud of in this building. It won the prestigious "Green Development of the Year Award" for 2013 from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the premier organization for real estate professionals in metropolitan Chicago, and it's under review for Silver LEED certification. It houses our state-of-the-art Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, with an auditorium, eight breakout rooms, six simulation suites, and wet and dry labs to supplement training. Behind the scenes is an enhanced technological infrastructure to support digital learning. More than a beautiful structure with impressive features, this building is the resource we need to be the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care. It’s fitting we have named our new building CHEST Global Headquarters.

For us, being global extends well beyond a name for the building. It’s what we are. A timely testament to this is our CHEST World Congress, taking place this month in Madrid, Spain, where more than 1,500 attendees and faculty from all regions of the world are sharing best clinical practices. We’ve partnered with the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery to develop the scientific program, ensuring topics presented are of educational value to an international audience. And, to keep the momentum of the congress going, we’re already thinking about and planning for CHEST World Congress 2016.

Our other education programs, intended to have meaningful impact on global lung health and patient care, consistently prove to have high value for an international audience as well. Our CHEST annual meeting is always well attended by health professionals from around the world. CHEST 2013 was no exception, with 28% – or 1,450 – of the attendees coming from outside the United States and Canada. And, with CHEST endorsement currently being sought for education activities in other countries, from India to Italy, our global impact continues to reach beyond our annual meeting.

As part of our new brand promise to be an essential connection at a critical time, we are committed to delivering knowledge in formats that meet the needs of busy clinicians worldwide. CHEST Journal is an ideal medium for this, and more than 21,000 subscribers around the world receive it either in print or online. Various international editions have been published, including those for Brazil, China, Greece, India, Italy, the Middle East, Spain, and Turkey. These editions are published in each country’s native language, allowing health-care professionals to read and study the research in a language that is familiar and easily understood.

Our membership reflects our strong representation around the world. We have members in more than 100 countries, and almost 20% of our total membership is from outside the United States and Canada. Our Council of Global Governors, in place to promote leadership opportunities for international members, is operating strong at almost 30 governors. These leaders work to expand our education programs and membership, promote relationships with international industry partners, recruit attendees for CHEST activities, and more. This global community means more ideas, perspectives, and opportunities to collaborate and advance chest medicine around the world.

Over the next few months, we’ll be settling into our new CHEST Global Headquarters and establishing ourselves in our new neighborhood. Our presence across the world is already established, and I look forward to watching that grow as we leverage the resources available in our new building. Follow me on Twitter (@PMarkowskiACCP) to read our progress. And, if you’re in the Glenview, Illinois, area, stop by our new building. We’ll be happy to show you around.

After months of planning and much anticipation, we have moved to our new location in Glenview, Illinois. February 18 marked the first day in our new space, and there’s much to be proud of in this building. It won the prestigious "Green Development of the Year Award" for 2013 from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the premier organization for real estate professionals in metropolitan Chicago, and it's under review for Silver LEED certification. It houses our state-of-the-art Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, with an auditorium, eight breakout rooms, six simulation suites, and wet and dry labs to supplement training. Behind the scenes is an enhanced technological infrastructure to support digital learning. More than a beautiful structure with impressive features, this building is the resource we need to be the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care. It’s fitting we have named our new building CHEST Global Headquarters.

For us, being global extends well beyond a name for the building. It’s what we are. A timely testament to this is our CHEST World Congress, taking place this month in Madrid, Spain, where more than 1,500 attendees and faculty from all regions of the world are sharing best clinical practices. We’ve partnered with the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery to develop the scientific program, ensuring topics presented are of educational value to an international audience. And, to keep the momentum of the congress going, we’re already thinking about and planning for CHEST World Congress 2016.

Our other education programs, intended to have meaningful impact on global lung health and patient care, consistently prove to have high value for an international audience as well. Our CHEST annual meeting is always well attended by health professionals from around the world. CHEST 2013 was no exception, with 28% – or 1,450 – of the attendees coming from outside the United States and Canada. And, with CHEST endorsement currently being sought for education activities in other countries, from India to Italy, our global impact continues to reach beyond our annual meeting.

As part of our new brand promise to be an essential connection at a critical time, we are committed to delivering knowledge in formats that meet the needs of busy clinicians worldwide. CHEST Journal is an ideal medium for this, and more than 21,000 subscribers around the world receive it either in print or online. Various international editions have been published, including those for Brazil, China, Greece, India, Italy, the Middle East, Spain, and Turkey. These editions are published in each country’s native language, allowing health-care professionals to read and study the research in a language that is familiar and easily understood.

Our membership reflects our strong representation around the world. We have members in more than 100 countries, and almost 20% of our total membership is from outside the United States and Canada. Our Council of Global Governors, in place to promote leadership opportunities for international members, is operating strong at almost 30 governors. These leaders work to expand our education programs and membership, promote relationships with international industry partners, recruit attendees for CHEST activities, and more. This global community means more ideas, perspectives, and opportunities to collaborate and advance chest medicine around the world.

Over the next few months, we’ll be settling into our new CHEST Global Headquarters and establishing ourselves in our new neighborhood. Our presence across the world is already established, and I look forward to watching that grow as we leverage the resources available in our new building. Follow me on Twitter (@PMarkowskiACCP) to read our progress. And, if you’re in the Glenview, Illinois, area, stop by our new building. We’ll be happy to show you around.

After months of planning and much anticipation, we have moved to our new location in Glenview, Illinois. February 18 marked the first day in our new space, and there’s much to be proud of in this building. It won the prestigious "Green Development of the Year Award" for 2013 from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the premier organization for real estate professionals in metropolitan Chicago, and it's under review for Silver LEED certification. It houses our state-of-the-art Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, with an auditorium, eight breakout rooms, six simulation suites, and wet and dry labs to supplement training. Behind the scenes is an enhanced technological infrastructure to support digital learning. More than a beautiful structure with impressive features, this building is the resource we need to be the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care. It’s fitting we have named our new building CHEST Global Headquarters.

For us, being global extends well beyond a name for the building. It’s what we are. A timely testament to this is our CHEST World Congress, taking place this month in Madrid, Spain, where more than 1,500 attendees and faculty from all regions of the world are sharing best clinical practices. We’ve partnered with the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery to develop the scientific program, ensuring topics presented are of educational value to an international audience. And, to keep the momentum of the congress going, we’re already thinking about and planning for CHEST World Congress 2016.

Our other education programs, intended to have meaningful impact on global lung health and patient care, consistently prove to have high value for an international audience as well. Our CHEST annual meeting is always well attended by health professionals from around the world. CHEST 2013 was no exception, with 28% – or 1,450 – of the attendees coming from outside the United States and Canada. And, with CHEST endorsement currently being sought for education activities in other countries, from India to Italy, our global impact continues to reach beyond our annual meeting.

As part of our new brand promise to be an essential connection at a critical time, we are committed to delivering knowledge in formats that meet the needs of busy clinicians worldwide. CHEST Journal is an ideal medium for this, and more than 21,000 subscribers around the world receive it either in print or online. Various international editions have been published, including those for Brazil, China, Greece, India, Italy, the Middle East, Spain, and Turkey. These editions are published in each country’s native language, allowing health-care professionals to read and study the research in a language that is familiar and easily understood.

Our membership reflects our strong representation around the world. We have members in more than 100 countries, and almost 20% of our total membership is from outside the United States and Canada. Our Council of Global Governors, in place to promote leadership opportunities for international members, is operating strong at almost 30 governors. These leaders work to expand our education programs and membership, promote relationships with international industry partners, recruit attendees for CHEST activities, and more. This global community means more ideas, perspectives, and opportunities to collaborate and advance chest medicine around the world.

Over the next few months, we’ll be settling into our new CHEST Global Headquarters and establishing ourselves in our new neighborhood. Our presence across the world is already established, and I look forward to watching that grow as we leverage the resources available in our new building. Follow me on Twitter (@PMarkowskiACCP) to read our progress. And, if you’re in the Glenview, Illinois, area, stop by our new building. We’ll be happy to show you around.

As I write this article, I am looking out a hotel window at a very cold Chicago landscape (I’m talking really cold for a guy from Mississippi). We just completed a very productive CHEST 2014 Executive Program Committee meeting to plan our annual program for this October in Austin, Texas. This effort was expertly led by Dr. Mark Metersky and his vice-chairs, Drs. Alex Niven and Jean Bourbeau, with great contributions by a superb group of executive committee members and the CHEST staff. We have an exciting program planned for you this year in Austin! The planning meeting was followed by the traditional "thank you" dinner for the planning committee participants. One of my New Year’s resolutions went flying out the window, yet again: eating sensibly! Hard for me to resist great food.

CHEST

I bet I’m not alone. I am more than 2 months into the yearly "resolution game." Not one of my resolutions is intact – as usual. Like many of you, I bet, I set my sights a bit too high. My plans included eating more sensibly (not really that tough of a target, except cheese curls and french fries are irresistible), getting more regular exercise (my Nordic Track® often sits unused – yes, I’m that old – I actually own a Nordic Track), get home earlier each evening (there’s always something coming up at work), and not working as much on the weekends, or better yet, not at all (guess when I’m writing this).

Time for a resolution reboot! Yep, I "borrowed" that term from Headline News where I heard the phrase one early morning when the Nordic Track and I were getting reacquainted. I’d like to offer you several resolution ideas that should be easy to accomplish, and, yes, involve CHEST.

1 Come to CHEST World Congress in Madrid, March 21-24 (www.chestworldcongress2014.org/). I realize by the time this is published, time may be short. This is a fantastic program in collaboration with our partner, the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) and offers great and innovative content in a wonderful setting. Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful treasures of Madrid! One of those great treasures is the food! (There goes my resolution again.) Yes, this suggested CHEST resolution may be the hardest to accomplish, but the effort will be well rewarded.

2 Make your plans now to attend CHEST 2014 in Austin, Texas, (chestmeeting.chestnet.org). As noted, we just completed our program planning to include hands-on simulation, interactive sessions, and many more unique learning opportunities. Austin is a great city with much to offer, including world famous music, great barbecue, and other cuisine (food again – I better reboot that resolution, or just boot it).

3 Submit an abstract to CHEST 2014! This is a great way to show off the great care you have been providing for your patients!

4 Our new global headquarters opened in February. This fantastic facility offers an Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center that includes six simulation labs looking just like ICU rooms. Plan to attend one of our many new simulation offerings this year covering a myriad of topics, including ultrasound and mechanical ventilation. Look for even more exciting offerings over the year, as we take full advantage of this wonderful new resource, and sign up (www.chestnet.org/Education/Products/Live-Learning).

5 Join our e-Community or become even more active in the e-Community (www.chestnet.org/NetWorks/eCommunity). Start your own discussion with your questions or opinions on a topic of most interest to you. This is a global connection that can provide you with great perspectives and new ideas.

6 Get social! Join other CHEST members on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram (www.chestnet.org/Get-Involved/Connect-with-Us/Get-Social). This is a great way to connect with your colleagues. If you aren’t sure about how to do this (as I was not sure), connect with our Public Relations Specialist, Kristi Bruno at [email protected]. Being a bit of an "old dog," I’m still learning some of the new tricks about social networking from Kristi. She is a great resource!

7 Make a contribution to The CHEST-Foundation (www.chestnet.org/About/Overview/Foundation-and-OneBreath). The foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEST, providing resources to our members to help our patients. Your donation can be targeted to the Beyond Our Walls Capital Campaign, helping to support our new global headquarters.

8 Last but not least, if you are not yet a member, join up (www.chestnet.org/Get-Involved/Membership/Join)!

Numbers 1-7 are just a few of the great opportunities you will have as part of the CHEST community. Good luck rebooting your resolutions! Now it’s time to work on one of my resolutions, less work on the weekends.

As I write this article, I am looking out a hotel window at a very cold Chicago landscape (I’m talking really cold for a guy from Mississippi). We just completed a very productive CHEST 2014 Executive Program Committee meeting to plan our annual program for this October in Austin, Texas. This effort was expertly led by Dr. Mark Metersky and his vice-chairs, Drs. Alex Niven and Jean Bourbeau, with great contributions by a superb group of executive committee members and the CHEST staff. We have an exciting program planned for you this year in Austin! The planning meeting was followed by the traditional "thank you" dinner for the planning committee participants. One of my New Year’s resolutions went flying out the window, yet again: eating sensibly! Hard for me to resist great food.

CHEST

I bet I’m not alone. I am more than 2 months into the yearly "resolution game." Not one of my resolutions is intact – as usual. Like many of you, I bet, I set my sights a bit too high. My plans included eating more sensibly (not really that tough of a target, except cheese curls and french fries are irresistible), getting more regular exercise (my Nordic Track® often sits unused – yes, I’m that old – I actually own a Nordic Track), get home earlier each evening (there’s always something coming up at work), and not working as much on the weekends, or better yet, not at all (guess when I’m writing this).

Time for a resolution reboot! Yep, I "borrowed" that term from Headline News where I heard the phrase one early morning when the Nordic Track and I were getting reacquainted. I’d like to offer you several resolution ideas that should be easy to accomplish, and, yes, involve CHEST.

1 Come to CHEST World Congress in Madrid, March 21-24 (www.chestworldcongress2014.org/). I realize by the time this is published, time may be short. This is a fantastic program in collaboration with our partner, the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) and offers great and innovative content in a wonderful setting. Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful treasures of Madrid! One of those great treasures is the food! (There goes my resolution again.) Yes, this suggested CHEST resolution may be the hardest to accomplish, but the effort will be well rewarded.

2 Make your plans now to attend CHEST 2014 in Austin, Texas, (chestmeeting.chestnet.org). As noted, we just completed our program planning to include hands-on simulation, interactive sessions, and many more unique learning opportunities. Austin is a great city with much to offer, including world famous music, great barbecue, and other cuisine (food again – I better reboot that resolution, or just boot it).

3 Submit an abstract to CHEST 2014! This is a great way to show off the great care you have been providing for your patients!

4 Our new global headquarters opened in February. This fantastic facility offers an Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center that includes six simulation labs looking just like ICU rooms. Plan to attend one of our many new simulation offerings this year covering a myriad of topics, including ultrasound and mechanical ventilation. Look for even more exciting offerings over the year, as we take full advantage of this wonderful new resource, and sign up (www.chestnet.org/Education/Products/Live-Learning).

5 Join our e-Community or become even more active in the e-Community (www.chestnet.org/NetWorks/eCommunity). Start your own discussion with your questions or opinions on a topic of most interest to you. This is a global connection that can provide you with great perspectives and new ideas.

6 Get social! Join other CHEST members on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram (www.chestnet.org/Get-Involved/Connect-with-Us/Get-Social). This is a great way to connect with your colleagues. If you aren’t sure about how to do this (as I was not sure), connect with our Public Relations Specialist, Kristi Bruno at [email protected]. Being a bit of an "old dog," I’m still learning some of the new tricks about social networking from Kristi. She is a great resource!

7 Make a contribution to The CHEST-Foundation (www.chestnet.org/About/Overview/Foundation-and-OneBreath). The foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEST, providing resources to our members to help our patients. Your donation can be targeted to the Beyond Our Walls Capital Campaign, helping to support our new global headquarters.

8 Last but not least, if you are not yet a member, join up (www.chestnet.org/Get-Involved/Membership/Join)!

Numbers 1-7 are just a few of the great opportunities you will have as part of the CHEST community. Good luck rebooting your resolutions! Now it’s time to work on one of my resolutions, less work on the weekends.

As I write this article, I am looking out a hotel window at a very cold Chicago landscape (I’m talking really cold for a guy from Mississippi). We just completed a very productive CHEST 2014 Executive Program Committee meeting to plan our annual program for this October in Austin, Texas. This effort was expertly led by Dr. Mark Metersky and his vice-chairs, Drs. Alex Niven and Jean Bourbeau, with great contributions by a superb group of executive committee members and the CHEST staff. We have an exciting program planned for you this year in Austin! The planning meeting was followed by the traditional "thank you" dinner for the planning committee participants. One of my New Year’s resolutions went flying out the window, yet again: eating sensibly! Hard for me to resist great food.

CHEST

I bet I’m not alone. I am more than 2 months into the yearly "resolution game." Not one of my resolutions is intact – as usual. Like many of you, I bet, I set my sights a bit too high. My plans included eating more sensibly (not really that tough of a target, except cheese curls and french fries are irresistible), getting more regular exercise (my Nordic Track® often sits unused – yes, I’m that old – I actually own a Nordic Track), get home earlier each evening (there’s always something coming up at work), and not working as much on the weekends, or better yet, not at all (guess when I’m writing this).

Time for a resolution reboot! Yep, I "borrowed" that term from Headline News where I heard the phrase one early morning when the Nordic Track and I were getting reacquainted. I’d like to offer you several resolution ideas that should be easy to accomplish, and, yes, involve CHEST.

1 Come to CHEST World Congress in Madrid, March 21-24 (www.chestworldcongress2014.org/). I realize by the time this is published, time may be short. This is a fantastic program in collaboration with our partner, the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) and offers great and innovative content in a wonderful setting. Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful treasures of Madrid! One of those great treasures is the food! (There goes my resolution again.) Yes, this suggested CHEST resolution may be the hardest to accomplish, but the effort will be well rewarded.

2 Make your plans now to attend CHEST 2014 in Austin, Texas, (chestmeeting.chestnet.org). As noted, we just completed our program planning to include hands-on simulation, interactive sessions, and many more unique learning opportunities. Austin is a great city with much to offer, including world famous music, great barbecue, and other cuisine (food again – I better reboot that resolution, or just boot it).

3 Submit an abstract to CHEST 2014! This is a great way to show off the great care you have been providing for your patients!

4 Our new global headquarters opened in February. This fantastic facility offers an Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center that includes six simulation labs looking just like ICU rooms. Plan to attend one of our many new simulation offerings this year covering a myriad of topics, including ultrasound and mechanical ventilation. Look for even more exciting offerings over the year, as we take full advantage of this wonderful new resource, and sign up (www.chestnet.org/Education/Products/Live-Learning).

5 Join our e-Community or become even more active in the e-Community (www.chestnet.org/NetWorks/eCommunity). Start your own discussion with your questions or opinions on a topic of most interest to you. This is a global connection that can provide you with great perspectives and new ideas.

6 Get social! Join other CHEST members on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram (www.chestnet.org/Get-Involved/Connect-with-Us/Get-Social). This is a great way to connect with your colleagues. If you aren’t sure about how to do this (as I was not sure), connect with our Public Relations Specialist, Kristi Bruno at [email protected]. Being a bit of an "old dog," I’m still learning some of the new tricks about social networking from Kristi. She is a great resource!

7 Make a contribution to The CHEST-Foundation (www.chestnet.org/About/Overview/Foundation-and-OneBreath). The foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEST, providing resources to our members to help our patients. Your donation can be targeted to the Beyond Our Walls Capital Campaign, helping to support our new global headquarters.

8 Last but not least, if you are not yet a member, join up (www.chestnet.org/Get-Involved/Membership/Join)!

Numbers 1-7 are just a few of the great opportunities you will have as part of the CHEST community. Good luck rebooting your resolutions! Now it’s time to work on one of my resolutions, less work on the weekends.

Did you know that e-Community discussions have increased by more than 30%? CHEST members have been taking advantage of this member benefit and starting discussions in each of the 22 NetWork groups and in the Affiliates’ group.

The e-Community gives you access to interesting cases that your colleagues are diagnosing, clinical questions based on the latest research studies, and references to journal articles that can help you improve patient care.

With close to 11,000 CHEST members with e-Community access, you’re sure to reach members across the globe and read about new and interesting topics in chest medicine.

Become an active voice in the chest medicine community, and log in today at ecommunity.chestnet.org/.

Did you know that e-Community discussions have increased by more than 30%? CHEST members have been taking advantage of this member benefit and starting discussions in each of the 22 NetWork groups and in the Affiliates’ group.

The e-Community gives you access to interesting cases that your colleagues are diagnosing, clinical questions based on the latest research studies, and references to journal articles that can help you improve patient care.

With close to 11,000 CHEST members with e-Community access, you’re sure to reach members across the globe and read about new and interesting topics in chest medicine.

Become an active voice in the chest medicine community, and log in today at ecommunity.chestnet.org/.

Did you know that e-Community discussions have increased by more than 30%? CHEST members have been taking advantage of this member benefit and starting discussions in each of the 22 NetWork groups and in the Affiliates’ group.

The e-Community gives you access to interesting cases that your colleagues are diagnosing, clinical questions based on the latest research studies, and references to journal articles that can help you improve patient care.

With close to 11,000 CHEST members with e-Community access, you’re sure to reach members across the globe and read about new and interesting topics in chest medicine.

Become an active voice in the chest medicine community, and log in today at ecommunity.chestnet.org/.

The new CHEST Global Headquarters opens this month, allowing us to take the next great leap in advancing the future of chest medicine.

This year, we’ll offer more than 15 live learning courses in CHEST’s state-of-the-art Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, a high-tech, interactive facility for delivering clinical education and hands-on training in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.This one-of-a-kind center—your connection to year-round immersive training and education—features an auditorium, simulation ICU rooms, education breakout rooms, and wet and dry innovation labs, so you and members of your team can come together for collaborative learning that helps you put the latest clinical advances into immediate practice. Learn more at chestnet.org/center.

Our new address and phone number:

CHEST Global Headquarters

2595 Patriot Blvd.

Glenview, IL 60026

224/521-9800

The new CHEST Global Headquarters opens this month, allowing us to take the next great leap in advancing the future of chest medicine.

This year, we’ll offer more than 15 live learning courses in CHEST’s state-of-the-art Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, a high-tech, interactive facility for delivering clinical education and hands-on training in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.This one-of-a-kind center—your connection to year-round immersive training and education—features an auditorium, simulation ICU rooms, education breakout rooms, and wet and dry innovation labs, so you and members of your team can come together for collaborative learning that helps you put the latest clinical advances into immediate practice. Learn more at chestnet.org/center.

Our new address and phone number:

CHEST Global Headquarters

2595 Patriot Blvd.

Glenview, IL 60026

224/521-9800

The new CHEST Global Headquarters opens this month, allowing us to take the next great leap in advancing the future of chest medicine.

This year, we’ll offer more than 15 live learning courses in CHEST’s state-of-the-art Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, a high-tech, interactive facility for delivering clinical education and hands-on training in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.This one-of-a-kind center—your connection to year-round immersive training and education—features an auditorium, simulation ICU rooms, education breakout rooms, and wet and dry innovation labs, so you and members of your team can come together for collaborative learning that helps you put the latest clinical advances into immediate practice. Learn more at chestnet.org/center.

Our new address and phone number:

CHEST Global Headquarters

2595 Patriot Blvd.

Glenview, IL 60026

224/521-9800

• Donate online: chestnet.org/store/donate.

• Contact: Patti Steele, Annual Fund Manager, [email protected].

• Mail: The CHEST Foundation, Attn: Patti Steele, 2595 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026

• Donate online: chestnet.org/store/donate.

• Contact: Patti Steele, Annual Fund Manager, [email protected].

• Mail: The CHEST Foundation, Attn: Patti Steele, 2595 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026

• Donate online: chestnet.org/store/donate.

• Contact: Patti Steele, Annual Fund Manager, [email protected].

• Mail: The CHEST Foundation, Attn: Patti Steele, 2595 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026

Over the past decade, those of us who practice in the medical field have had to adjust to a new system of health-care metrics which give us insights into our performance. The field of medical publishing is no different. For years, scientists have relied upon the impact factor (IF) to gauge the amount of discussion around a certain article. While the IF tracks journal citations, it doesn’t track who is talking about a particular article. This is an especially important distinction in a world increasingly turning to social media platforms for information.

CHEST now offers a tool to measure the social impact of journal articles. Altmetric is a new tool that allows authors and readers to see what articles are being discussed and gaining traction in the larger and increasingly important realm beyond traditional media. Altmetric tracks sharing across social media channels such as blogs, Twitter mentions, and Facebook posts. Using this tracking, it assigns a score to measure the social influence of articles. On the CHEST website (journal.publications.chestnet.org), the Altmetric tool can be found on the right side of the article view on a single article page.

When clicking on the Altmetric button, a screen showing the score will appear. The Altmetric score measures the quantity and quality of attention that an article receives online. Articles that score higher than 20 are being talked about more frequently. Recent conversations about that particular article will also be visible. Demographics are also available that show the world region where those conversations are taking place. If interested, users can sign up for e-mail alerts to receive updates when new conversations occur around a particular article.

Using this tool provides direct insight into the importance of a scientific article within the broader context of the Internet. Authors and readers can immediately understand the value and reach of content, while also discovering new content.

Over the past few years, CHEST has focused on expanding its social reach, first by sharing content on social media platforms, second by engaging us to curate that content, and now by tracking the impact of the content. We look forward to forging new conversations around the science of chest medicine and taking these discussions "beyond our walls" to the broader social environment.

Over the past decade, those of us who practice in the medical field have had to adjust to a new system of health-care metrics which give us insights into our performance. The field of medical publishing is no different. For years, scientists have relied upon the impact factor (IF) to gauge the amount of discussion around a certain article. While the IF tracks journal citations, it doesn’t track who is talking about a particular article. This is an especially important distinction in a world increasingly turning to social media platforms for information.

CHEST now offers a tool to measure the social impact of journal articles. Altmetric is a new tool that allows authors and readers to see what articles are being discussed and gaining traction in the larger and increasingly important realm beyond traditional media. Altmetric tracks sharing across social media channels such as blogs, Twitter mentions, and Facebook posts. Using this tracking, it assigns a score to measure the social influence of articles. On the CHEST website (journal.publications.chestnet.org), the Altmetric tool can be found on the right side of the article view on a single article page.

When clicking on the Altmetric button, a screen showing the score will appear. The Altmetric score measures the quantity and quality of attention that an article receives online. Articles that score higher than 20 are being talked about more frequently. Recent conversations about that particular article will also be visible. Demographics are also available that show the world region where those conversations are taking place. If interested, users can sign up for e-mail alerts to receive updates when new conversations occur around a particular article.

Using this tool provides direct insight into the importance of a scientific article within the broader context of the Internet. Authors and readers can immediately understand the value and reach of content, while also discovering new content.

Over the past few years, CHEST has focused on expanding its social reach, first by sharing content on social media platforms, second by engaging us to curate that content, and now by tracking the impact of the content. We look forward to forging new conversations around the science of chest medicine and taking these discussions "beyond our walls" to the broader social environment.

Over the past decade, those of us who practice in the medical field have had to adjust to a new system of health-care metrics which give us insights into our performance. The field of medical publishing is no different. For years, scientists have relied upon the impact factor (IF) to gauge the amount of discussion around a certain article. While the IF tracks journal citations, it doesn’t track who is talking about a particular article. This is an especially important distinction in a world increasingly turning to social media platforms for information.

CHEST now offers a tool to measure the social impact of journal articles. Altmetric is a new tool that allows authors and readers to see what articles are being discussed and gaining traction in the larger and increasingly important realm beyond traditional media. Altmetric tracks sharing across social media channels such as blogs, Twitter mentions, and Facebook posts. Using this tracking, it assigns a score to measure the social influence of articles. On the CHEST website (journal.publications.chestnet.org), the Altmetric tool can be found on the right side of the article view on a single article page.

When clicking on the Altmetric button, a screen showing the score will appear. The Altmetric score measures the quantity and quality of attention that an article receives online. Articles that score higher than 20 are being talked about more frequently. Recent conversations about that particular article will also be visible. Demographics are also available that show the world region where those conversations are taking place. If interested, users can sign up for e-mail alerts to receive updates when new conversations occur around a particular article.

Using this tool provides direct insight into the importance of a scientific article within the broader context of the Internet. Authors and readers can immediately understand the value and reach of content, while also discovering new content.

Over the past few years, CHEST has focused on expanding its social reach, first by sharing content on social media platforms, second by engaging us to curate that content, and now by tracking the impact of the content. We look forward to forging new conversations around the science of chest medicine and taking these discussions "beyond our walls" to the broader social environment.