American Thoracic Society

American Thoracic Society The American Thoracic Society is dedicated to advancing respiratory health.
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Founded in 1905, the American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy. Core activities of the Society’s more than 30,000 members are focused on leading scientific discoveries, advancing professional development, impacting global health, and transforming patient care. Key areas of member focus include developing clinical practice guidelines, hosting the annual International Conference, publishing four peer-reviewed journals, advocating for improved respiratory health globally, and developing an array of patient education and career development resources.

Happy Thanksgiving from the American Thoracic Society! We hope you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy holiday....
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the American Thoracic Society! We hope you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy holiday. The ATS offices will reopen on Dec. 1.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To lower your risk of developing lung cancer, here are a few practices and habi...
11/26/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To lower your risk of developing lung cancer, here are a few practices and habits you can implement:

🫁 Breathe Clean Air – Avoid polluted areas and support clean air policies.
🚭 Be Smoke-Free – Quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke.
🌿 Fight Climate Change – Support actions to reduce greenhouse gases.

For more information, here are the ATS Patient Resources fact sheets on lung cancer:https://thoracic-society.files.svdcdn.com/production/Embeds/patient_resources/ATS_Lung_Cancer_Fact_Sheets_Patient_Resources.pdf

The American Thoracic Society and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) have a collaborative learning series of seven...
11/25/2025

The American Thoracic Society and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) have a collaborative learning series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ for clinicians treating patients with serious illnesses. Earn CME today!

The modules cover:
- Foundations of Palliative Care
- Symptom Management for dyspnea, depression, and anxiety in patients with advanced respiratory diseases.
- Communication Skills for conducting serious conversations with patients, including discussing prognosis and clarifying goals of care.

Explore the series and learn more: https://atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliative-care-for-patients

The evidence is clear: breathing particulate matter pollution at even low concentrations is bad for human health. The d...
11/25/2025

The evidence is clear: breathing particulate matter pollution at even low concentrations is bad for human health. The decision by the Trump Administration to abandon defense of the 2024 particulate matter standard will make Americans unhealthy. The ATS urges the federal court to uphold the particulate matter standard and move forward with its implementation.

Learn more via the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/11/25/pm25-air-pollution-rule-trump-epa/

11/25/2025

Is it possible to develop COPD without smoking? As Meilan Han, MD, MS, of University of Michigan Health , explains, there are other factors, including asthma and maternal habits. Learn more about the non-smoking causes of COPD with Dr. Han and host Erika Moseson, MD, MA, on the ATS Breathe Easy podcast.

Watch the full episode now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jYpy7dU43w

Take your ideas in medical education to the next level. The ATS is supporting educators and investigators who are redefi...
11/24/2025

Take your ideas in medical education to the next level. The ATS is supporting educators and investigators who are redefining how pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine are taught and learned with two innovative grant programs. Faculty and medical educators can secure funding to design, implement, and evaluate creative educational approaches that drive meaningful impact across institutions and training programs:

- Medical Education Research Grant ($10,000), sponsored by the Section on Medical Education (SoME): https://site.thoracic.org/assemblies/me/medical-education-research-grant-programs

- ATS-APCCMPD Research Grant for Medical Education of the Physician-Scientist ($10,000), sponsored by the ATS and the Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medical Program Directors (APCCMPD): https://site.thoracic.org/assemblies/me/medical-education-research-grant-programs

⏰Nominations for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, Award close today! ⏰ The award recognizes an outstanding woman who has made ...
11/24/2025

⏰Nominations for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, Award close today! ⏰

The award recognizes an outstanding woman who has made significant contributions in the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Commemorating a respected ATS member, mentor, and peer who passed away tragically at the age of 46, the award will be presented during the Women’s Forum at .

Nominations close today: https://site.thoracic.org/membership/awards/elizabeth-a-rich-md-award

11/21/2025

What is pulmonary rehabilitation and how does it help COPD patients? Rachel Evans, MD, University of Leicester, explains on the latest episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, alongside COPD advocate Russell Winwood and host Amy Attaway, MD.

Watch the full episode now or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cETCtNhB1uY

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