The California Thoracic Society (CTS) is a professional society
committed to improving California and Arizona 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 and Arizona 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.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
ends Friday January 30th
CALIFORNIA THORACIC SOCIETY
2026 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THURSDAY MARCH 12 - SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2026
Thursday: COPD Symposium (6 CME/CEU/MOC Credits)
Friday: Advances in Interventional Pulmonary, Remote Monitoring in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Approach to Symptom Management in Chronic Lung Disease and Critical Care (6.5 CME/CEU/MOC Credits)
Saturday: Sepsis and Shock, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Inpatient Pulmonary Complications of Cancer Care (6.5 CME/CEU/MOC Credits)
Sunday: Fellow and Resident Track Symposium
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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: January 23rd, 5pm PT
Topic: The ABCs of Bronchiectasis
Speaker(s): Samuel Louie, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, UC Davis Medical Center
Sponsor: Electromed/SmartVest
Date: January 23rd, 5pm PT
Speaker(s): Samuel Louie, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, UC Davis Medical Center
Sponsor: Electromed/SmartVest
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New CTS Career Center For Job Seekers and Employers
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