Annual Meeting

  • Crowd Sourced Session at CHEST 2018

    Are we missing something on the #CHEST2018 program? New this year, we’re giving the learners a chance to vote on the most relevant, late-breaking topic to be presented at CHEST 2018.


  • Calling all trainees

    As a trainee, there are multiple opportunities for you at #CHEST2018. Whether you’re seeking networking opportunities or looking to gain more knowledge, let the meeting provide you with the trainee resources to excel.


  • Check out the CHEST live learning 2019 schedule

    Check out the CHEST live learning 2019 schedule

    Registration for the CHEST live learning 2019 courses is now open, and this year’s lineup promises interactive, hands-on learning opportunities for the entire clinical chest medicine team. The 2019 live learning calendar features a variety of content designed for the whole medical team, so each member can work confidently to drive better patient outcomes.


  • CHEST 2018 Speaker Spotlight: Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH

    CHEST 2018 Speaker Spotlight: Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH

    Find out what drew #CHEST2018 speaker Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, into the sleep medicine field and what she hopes to see while in San Antonio.


  • CHEST 2018 features ‘Learn by Doing’ program, focuses on hands-on experiences

    CHEST 2018 features ‘Learn by Doing’ program, focuses on hands-on experiences

    The CHEST Annual Meeting has consistently specialized in hands-on training, and this year, attendees will see even more interactive sessions in the Learn by Doing-focused program, says CHEST 2018 Program Chair David A. Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP.


  • Irwin will reflect on a lifetime of practicing chest medicine

    Irwin will reflect on a lifetime of practicing chest medicine

    Richard Irwin, MD, Master FCCP, the Editor in Chief for the journal CHEST®, and Chair of UMass Memorial Medical Center’s Department of Critical Care, has observed the way patient-focused care has evolved through the years. He will be speaking on this topic during the Opening Session on Sunday during his keynote address, “My Journey to…


  • Q&A with Dr. Richard Irwin

    Q&A with Dr. Richard Irwin

    Richard Irwin, MD, Master FCCP, Editor in Chief of CHEST®, will deliver Sunday’s keynote address titled “My Journey to Patient-Focused Care and Lessons Learned Along the Way.” CHEST Daily News caught up with Dr. Irwin for a deeper look into his journey with patient-centered care.


  • Be on the lookout for what’s new at CHEST 2018 this year!

    Be on the lookout for what’s new at CHEST 2018 this year!

    Stop by Experience CHEST (Booth 221) Monday through Wednesday to visit therapy dogs from Therapy Animals of San Antonio.


  • How to rescue the failed airway

    How to rescue the failed airway

    New this year, CHEST is offering a slice of its normal three-day airway simulation courses at the annual meeting by breaking down the course into several ticketed sessions. Critical Skills for Failed Airway Management is on Sunday.


  • Literature review will examine nuances in trials, put studies in context for clinicians

    Literature review will examine nuances in trials, put studies in context for clinicians

    Michelle N. Gong, MD, is one of several presenters who will be providing a literature update for critical care physicians during the postgraduate course Update in Critical Care Medicine: What Recent Articles May Change Practice and How Much? on Saturday.