Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
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- Address:
- 1750 Courtwood Cres Suite 300
- Ottawa
- Ontario
- K2C 2B5
- Canada
- Ottawa
- Phone:
- +1-613-5696411
- Professions:
- Respiratory Therapy
- Region of activity:
- National
- Canada
- Scope of membership:
- National
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- Canada
Founded: 1958
Description
The Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) promotes lung health by supporting the respiratory community through leadership, collaboration, research, learning and advocacy, and promoting the best respiratory practices in Canada.
Member benefits
Access to research awards, grants and fellowships
Reduced registration fees for the annual American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Chest Conference (save up to $300) and the annual Canadian Respiratory Conference (CRC) (save $125)
15% reduced membership fees for the European Respiratory Society (ERS) (Save not only on membership dues, but also on registration fees for the ERS Annual Congress.)
Collaboration with a national network of respiratory physicians and researchers promoting lung health across Canada
CTS receptions at the ACCP and American Thoracic Society (ATS) conferences
Online access to the Canadian Respiratory Journal (CRJ)
Educational and practice resources (patient and practice tools, website, guidelines, COPD slides)
Participation and leadership opportunities in CTS committees, guideline development and research activities