CHEST

“This meeting offers pulmonary and critical care practitioners a great opportunity to be updated on the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic advances for a wide variety of topics.”

Kenneth W. Landis, MD, FCCP

Inglewood, CA

CHEST Attendee

“CHEST is an excellent conference that provides diverse topics for all pulmonary professionals. The cost is very reasonable.”

Susan C. Golleher, RN

Redondo Beach, CA

CHEST Attendee

“CHEST is not to be missed if you spend time caring for patients!”

Craig A. Piquette, MD, FCCP

Omaha, NE

CHEST Attendee

“CHEST presents an open and honest, evidence-based forum for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease.”

Allen J. Gilson, MD, FCCP

Frederick, MD

CHEST Attendee

“This was the best-organized large medical meeting I have attended.”

Francis L. Ervin, MD, FCCP

Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

CHEST Attendee

“Great conference! It is worth attending as frequently as possible to update your practice habits and increase your knowledge base in many areas in a short span of time.”

Elizabeth Boger Foreman, MD

Crozet, VA

CHEST Attendee

“This has been the best-organized, large-scale convention that I have ever attended. Because of the pertinent content, I was able to squeeze a lot out of this time for my educational dollar.”

Cindy D. Powell, MD, FCCP

Atlanta, GA

CHEST Attendee

“CHEST is a friendly and fun learning experience.”

Betsy Thomason, RT

Park Ridge, NJ

CHEST Attendee

“CHEST offers well-organized and thoughtful presentations on the state-of-the-art management of pulmonary and critical care specialties.”

Steven P. Bennett, MD, FCCP

Gig Harbor, WA

CHEST Attendee

“All subject matter and faculty were informative, up-to-date, and even futuristic.”

Alan Roth, RRT

Modesto, CA

CHEST Attendee

Clinical Resource Center

Monday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 24

Monday, October 22
10:15 am – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, October 23
10:15 am – 3:00 pm

Wednesday, October 24
10:15 am – 2:30 pm

Visit the Clinical Resource Center during unopposed exhibit times or whenever you have free time. The Clinical Resource Center features exhibits to enhance your professional knowledge, as well as other education opportunities. Attend special presentations in Experience ACCP, or review original investigation posters and e-posters.

Don’t Miss These Opportunities

Experience ACCP
Discover ACCP innovations and resources to advance your patient care and practice management skills.

Original Investigation Posters
Abstract posters will be displayed and presented in the Clinical Resource Center during the Poster Grand Rounds session. These posters will highlight new, unpublished science, giving you a firsthand look.

Global Case Report Posters
Global case report posters will be displayed. These case report presentations will highlight interesting or unusual cases from around the world, outside of the United States.

Affiliate and Medical Student/Resident Case Report Posters
Affiliate and medical student/resident case reports will be presented in a poster format. These posters will highlight interesting, relevant cases presented by physicians-in-training.

e-Presentations
Electronic versions of abstract and case report presentations will be available on- line at the conference for viewing. Both slide and poster session presentations will be available through the CHEST e-Presentations site.

Disease-State Bingo
This popular game will be played each day that the Clinical Resource Center is open. Play by visiting participating booths and collecting letters to try to win a daily prize.

Lunch
Lunch will be available in the Clinical Resource Center each day it is open.

Practice Management Consultations

Don’t miss a unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with ACCP coding and reimbursement expert, Patricia Bardon. Ms. Bardon will be available to discuss specific reimbursement is- sues related to your medical practice. Consultations are a member benefit, and no services will be promoted or sold. Consultations are by appointment only. Watch for information on how to schedule an appointment.

Monday, October 22

10:15 am – 4:00 pm
Clinical Resource Center Open
Play CHEST Bingo to Win a Prize
Supported by Hospira Worldwide, Inc.

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Learning Theater
The Evolving Science of Asthma
Supported by: Genentech USA, Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Tuesday, October 23

10:15 am – 3:00 pm
Clinical Resource Center Open
Play COPD Bingo to Win a Prize
Supported by Grifols.

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Learning Theater
Therapeutic Considerations for Successful Asthma Management
Supported by: Teva Respiratory.

Wednesday, October 24

10:15 am – 2:30 pm
Clinical Resource Center Open
Play PAH Bingo to Win a Prize
Supported by United Therapeutics and Lung, LLC.

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Learning Theater
Bronchial Thermoplasty: The Future Is Wide Open!
Supported by: Boston Scientific Corporation.

Clinical Resource Center

Monday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 24

Don’t Miss These Opportunities

Practice Management Consultations

Monday, October 22

Tuesday, October 23

Wednesday, October 24

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