American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Description

Founded in 1905, the American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical association dedicated to advancing pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.

The Society has more than 18,000 members who prevent and fight respiratory disease around the globe, through research, education, patient care and advocacy.

Member benefits

Print and online subscriptions to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM), the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology (AJRCMB), and Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society (PATS).

Supplements to AJRCCM, including the International Conference Abstract Book and issues dedicated to other important topics such as Asthma, COPD, and Airway Function.

ATS News, the official monthly newsletter, which keeps members informed about activities of the Society, and provides information of interest to the pulmonary and critical care communities.

Discounts of up to 50% off the registration fee to attend the ATS International Conference where significant findings of scientific investigations, as well as sessions of interest to clinicians, are presented.

Discounts off the registration fee for ATS Continuing Medical Education events, including

Mission / Aims

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) is a non-profit, international, professional and scientific society for respiratory and critical care medicine. The ATS is committed to the prevention and treatment of respiratory disease through research, education, patient care and advocacy. The long-range goal of the ATS is to decrease morbidity and mortality from respiratory disorders and life threatening acute illnesses in people of all ages. In keeping with these goals, the American Thoracic Society interacts with both national and international organizations which have similar goals.

Principal activities

Research
Education
Patient Care
Advocacy
Training

Training / Licensing / Certification

The ATS is an ACCME-Accredited Provider.