The California Thoracic Society (CTS) is a professional society
committed to improving California lung health
and advancing the science and practice of pulmonary, critical care,
and sleep medicine through advocacy and education.
CTS is the largest Chapter of the American Thoracic Society (ATS).
We elevate, nurture, and support the professional development of future clinicians, educators, scientists, and leaders.
We value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
We foster collaboration between multidisciplinary professionals essential to lung health.
The California Thoracic Society (CTS) is a professional society committed to improving California lung health
and advancing the science and practice of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine through advocacy and education.
CTS is the largest Chapter of the American Thoracic Society (ATS).
We elevate, nurture, and support the professional development of future clinicians, educators, scientists, and leaders.
We value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
We foster collaboration between multidisciplinary professionals essential to lung health.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
CALIFORNIA THORACIC SOCIETY
2026 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THURSDAY MARCH 12 - SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2026
Thursday: COPD Symposium
Friday: Advances in Interventional Pulmonary, Remote Monitoring in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Approach to Symptom Management in Chronic Lung Disease and Critical Care
Saturday: Sepsis and Shock, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Inpatient Pulmonary Complications of Cancer Care
Sunday: Fellow and Resident Track Symposium
Submit 2026 Conference Symposium Proposals
due by May 31, 2025
Thank You
to the more than 400 attendees for making our Conference a Success
CALIFORNIA THORACIC SOCIETY
2025 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THURSDAY MARCH 20 - SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2025
Messages from Past Presidents
2025
2024
2023
The California Thoracic Society (CTS) Continues the New Educational Series of Webinars
SAVE THE DATE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Date: August 22nd, 5pm PT
Topic: COPD WITH TYPE 2 INFLAMMATION: A SPARK FOR DEEPER COPD UNDERSTANDING.
Speaker(s): Barry Make, MD
Co-Director, COPD Program Professor of Medicine; Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO; Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine
Sponsor: Regeneron
Date: August 22nd, 5pm PT
Topic: COPD WITH TYPE 2 INFLAMMATION: A SPARK FOR DEEPER COPD UNDERSTANDING.
Speaker(s): Barry Make, MD Co-Director, COPD Program Professor of Medicine; Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO; Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine
Sponsor: Regeneron
Speaker(s): Barry Make, MD Co-Director, COPD Program Professor of Medicine; Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO; Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine
Sponsor: Regeneron
NEWSLETTERS coming soon
New CTS Career Center For Job Seekers and Employers
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