American College of Chest Physicians

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American College of Chest Physicians
Formation1935
HeadquartersGlenview, Illinois
Membership19,000+
President and Chair
David A. Schulman
Revenue38,220,800
Website https://www.chestnet.org/

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is a medical association in the United States consisting of physicians and non-physician specialists in the field of chest medicine, which includes pulmonology, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. The group was founded in 1935. [1] It has a membership of over 19,000. [2]

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Advocacy

The American College of Chest Physicians is dedicated to expanding access to health care. We achieve this by working closely with three key groups: our expert clinician members, government agencies where critical policy decisions are made, and patient advocacy groups who intimately understand health barriers. For decades, CHEST has been a global leader in innovative chest medicine and a powerful voice in lung health advocacy. We championed early federal anti-tobacco laws and continue to fight for policies that prevent and treat lung disease, support clinicians, and ultimately save lives. [3]

Membership

FCCP, Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians. FCCP. Fellowship, the American College of Chest Physicians.jpg
FCCP, Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians.

The American College of Chest Physicians offers three membership tiers (Basic, Enhanced, and Premium) to all chest medicine professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, students, fellows-in-training, and clinicians. To earn the prestigious Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) designation, the applicant must meet several requirements: Hold an active Enhanced or Premium CHEST membership for a minimum of two years; be board-certified or possess a professional degree; and demonstrate leadership and commitment to the field of chest medicine. Two letters of recommendation are required from Fellows in good standing. [4]

Publications

The flagship journal of the American College of Chest Physicians is CHEST®. It is a highly regarded, peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes clinical research relevant to pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The journal focuses on advances in patient care in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The college also publishes CHEST® Critical Care and CHEST® Pulmonary. CHEST Physician and CHEST Advocates are part of the college's news publications. [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ J. Arthur Myers (1960). History of the American College of Chest Physicians: Silver Anniversary 1935-1959.
  2. ↑ Place, Clic (2021-03-09). "CHEST 2020 ANNUAL REPORT | ChestNet". annualreport.chestnet.org (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  3. ↑ "Advocacy". American College of Chest Physicians. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "Become an FCCP - Leadership". American College of Chest Physicians. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Publications". American College of Chest Physicians. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
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