The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is the leading professional association in innovative chest medicine. We advance the best health outcomes for patients with lung disease through education, advocacy, research, and philanthropy. We represent thousands of clinicians practicing in critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine.

The CHEST Annual Meeting is the leading in-person clinical chest medicine meetings, offering the latest clinical guidance, simulation and interactive learning, scientific research, and networking opportunities.

CHEST Journal features peer-reviewed research in clinical chest medicine, including pulmonary, critical care, sleep medicine, and related disciplines.

Find the latest CHEST education, learning resources, and events in chest medicine. Earn CME and keep your clinical knowledge up to date with the CHEST e-Learning Library, free webinars, educational games, CHEST Annual Meeting, CHEST Board Review, and more.

CHEST Guidelines Rigorous, authoritative, and evidence-based—that’s how clinicians around the world describe our guidelines. We develop trustworthy recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of chest disease states that help clinicians provide exceptional patient care. Through a highly regarded systematic review process, our panels of expert stakeholders evaluate …

2025年2月24日 · Glenview, Illinois – Announced at the 2025 Critical Care Congress, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is launching an educational program and formal certification exam for nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates in critical care.

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care.

Membership & Community As a CHEST member, you’re part of a strong network of clinicians representing every profession and experience level in chest medicine. With us, you can develop personal and professional connections, cultivate your leadership skills, advocate for policies that improve access to health, and advance your career.

Visit the Advanced Practice Provider Resources page to find educational materials, learning opportunities, in-depth research, and thoughtful commentaries for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advanced practice respiratory therapists, and more. CHEST aims to ensure that all integral members of the health care team have the resources they need to best serve their …

CHEST SEEK® Library Subscription Stay up-to-date in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine fields with the largest collection of SEEK questions offered. Questions are written by renowned experts in the chest medicine field with many question topics based on the American Board of Internal Medicine exam and Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) blueprints …