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.
Save the Date
2027 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THURSDAY March 11 - SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2027
Monterey, California
Conference Topics:
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: October 9th, 5pm PT
Topic: COPD with Type 2 Inflammation: A Spark for Deeper COPD Understanding
Speaker(s): Michael Wechsler, MD (Professor of Medicine, Director of Asthma Program at National Jewish Health)
Sponsor: Regeneron
Date: October 16th, 5:30pm PT
Topic: IM Resident Career Development
Speaker(s): Dr. Christiana Hayward (Harbor-UCLA), Dr. Dan Crouch (UCSD), Dr. Emily Schwitzer (UCLA Medical Center), Dr. Laura Crotty Alexander (UCSD), Dr. May Lee (USC), Dr. James Knepler (Arizona)
Sponsor: CTS & U of Arizona
Date: October 9th, 5pm PT
Topic: COPD with Type 2 Inflammation: A Spark for Deeper COPD Understanding
Speaker(s): Michael Wechsler, MD (Professor of Medicine, Director of Asthma Program at National Jewish Health)
Sponsor: Regeneron
Speaker(s): Michael Wechsler, MD (Professor of Medicine, Director of Asthma Program at National Jewish Health)
Sponsor: Regeneron
Date: October 16th, 5:30pm PT
Topic: IM Resident Career Development
Speaker(s): Dr. Christiana Hayward (Harbor-UCLA), Dr. Dan Crouch (UCSD), Dr. Emily Schwitzer (UCLA Medical Center), Dr. Laura Crotty Alexander (UCSD), Dr. May Lee (USC), Dr. James Knepler (Arizona)
Sponsor: CTS & U of Arizona
Speaker(s): Dr. Christiana Hayward (Harbor-UCLA), Dr. Dan Crouch (UCSD), Dr. Emily Schwitzer (UCLA Medical Center), Dr. Laura Crotty Alexander (UCSD), Dr. May Lee (USC), Dr. James Knepler (Arizona)
Sponsor: CTS & U of Arizona
NEWSLETTERS coming soon
New CTS Career Center For Job Seekers and Employers
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