American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Overview:

Profession(s): Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Member Type(s): Physicians, basic and translational scientists, nurses, respiratory therapists and other allied health professionals
Scope: International
Formed: 1905
Members: 18,000
Registration No.: 061548706
Address: 61 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10006-2755, USA
Phone: 212-315-8600
Fax: 212-315-6498
Email: atsinfo@thoracic.org
Website: www.thoracic.org

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.

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

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 the Clinical State of the Art (SOTA) Course and the Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research (MECOR) Course.

Discounts off the price on ATS products and publications, such as the Pulmonary Function Laboratory Manual and the SOTA Course Review.

Effective advocacy efforts through the ATS Government Relations Office in Washington, DC.

ATS Membership Roster Online which provides members with a source for locating their colleagues. In addition to name and contact information (address, telephone, fax, email address), this online searchable roster provides information on members' specialties, certification, Assembly membership, and other demographic and professional information.

Membership in the ATS Assemblies. The Assemblies are special-interest groups, which provide a venue for members to join other leaders in their fields to discuss and review common areas of interest. Members may join one primary, and up to two secondary Assemblies.

ATS Statements focusing on important topics such as Tuberculosis and other Mycobacterial Diseases, Lung Disease, Pulmonary Function, and Occupational and Environmental Health issues.

Eligibility to apply for a no-annual-fee ATS logo MasterCard® from MBNA America, exclusive to ATS members.

Eligibility to participate in ATS Group Insurance Plans specially designed for ATS members through Seabury & Smith.

Opportunities to contribute to efforts of the American Lung Association (ALA) toward the prevention and control of lung disease.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

The ATS is an ACCME-Accredited Provider.