Visit the ATS Center in Booth 4139 in the Exhibit Hall, where you’ll find a variety of new offerings for ATS 2014.
May 18, 2014
Comprehensive Year in Review Tracks Bring Attendees up to Speed
Adult and pediatric clinicians and nurses will have the opportunity to review the past year’s literature on clinical and research topics with expert presenters in the popular series “Clinical Year in Review,” “Nursing Year in Review,” and “Pediatric Year in Review.” These tracks present the perfect opportunity for attendees to gain comprehensive knowledge of the latest advances in their fields.
Take on the ATS Twitter Scavenger Hunt for a Chance to Win an iPad
Think you know everything there is to know about the American Thoracic Society? Test your knowledge for a chance to win a free iPad in the ATS Twitter Scavenger Hunt, which begins at 9 a.m. today.
Fellows Present Challenging Cases Before Experts
In two sessions today, fellows and junior faculty will present unique cases before experts in their respective fields. The first will be the “Fellows Case Conference” from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m., which will be followed by “Great Cases: Clinical, Radiologic, and Pathologic Correlations by Master Physicians” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Both will be in 20 B-C (Upper Level) San Diego Convention Center.
Take in Non-CME Industry Symposia at ATS 2014
The ATS encourages Non-CME Industry Symposia in conjunction with the International Conference. All full-conference participants are encouraged to attend these programs.
Symposium to Look at State of the Art in Lung Microbiome
Recent advances in the understanding of microbial communities and their roles in respiratory health and disease have brought new light to the lung microbiome. The symposium “The Lung Microbiome in 2014: State of the Art and Science,” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today in 5 A-B (Upper Level) San Diego Convention Center, will look beyond the single pathogen-host paradigm.
ATS Extends a Warm Welcome to International Participants
With nearly half of all ATS International Conference attendees coming from outside the U.S., this gathering truly represents the international perspective. And for international participants like Daniel Obaseki, MD, MPH, the conference provides a venue to gain knowledge about research best practices, collaborate with experts, seek guidance from mentors, and develop leadership skills.
Faculty Reminded of COI Disclosure
In addition to completing a preconference disclosure questionnaire, the ATS requires that all faculty members speaking at CME-accredited International Conference sessions prepare and show conflict of interest disclosure slides at the beginning of their presentations.