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
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
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Messages from Past Presidents
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The California Thoracic Society (CTS) Continues the New Educational Series of Webinars
SAVE THE DATE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Date: December 5th, 5pm PT
Topic: Understanding & Utilizing Objective Tests in Asthma Diagnosis and Management
Speaker(s): Brittany Duchene, MD
Pulmonary & Critical Care
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Sponsor: Methapharm Respiratory
Date: December 5th, 5pm PT
Topic: Understanding & Utilizing Objective Tests in Asthma Diagnosis and Management
Speaker(s): Brittany Duchene, MD Pulmonary & Critical Care Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Sponsor: Methapharm Respiratory
Speaker(s): Brittany Duchene, MD Pulmonary & Critical Care Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Sponsor: Methapharm Respiratory
NEWSLETTERS coming soon
New CTS Career Center For Job Seekers and Employers
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