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.
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2027 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THURSDAY March 11 - SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2027
Monterey, California
2027 Conference Symposium Proposals
THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2026 A GREAT SUCCESS!!
CALIFORNIA THORACIC SOCIETY
2026 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
THURSDAY MARCH 12 - SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2026
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The California Thoracic Society (CTS) Continues the New Educational Series of Webinars
SAVE THE DATE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Date: June 12th, 5pm PT
Topic: Rethinking Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms: Navigating Bronchiectasis From Clinical Suspicion to Management
Speaker(s): Patricia Eshaghian, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, UCLA Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Sponsor: Insmed
Date: June 12th, 5pm PT
Topic: Rethinking Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms: Navigating Bronchiectasis From Clinical Suspicion to Management
Speaker(s): Patricia Eshaghian, MD Professor of Medicine Director, UCLA Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Los Angeles, CA
Sponsor: Insmed
Speaker(s): Patricia Eshaghian, MD Professor of Medicine Director, UCLA Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Los Angeles, CA
Sponsor: Insmed
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New CTS Career Center For Job Seekers and Employers
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