Tap in to the educational information and career-enhancing opportunities available through the American Thoracic Society by stopping by the ATS Center. The ATS Center can be found in the Exhibit Hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall A (South Building, Lower Level).
May 21
Get Social at ATS 2017
Maximize your ATS 2017 experience by sharing your thoughts and experiences on social media. Also watch for your colleagues’ posts and blogs.
Ramp Up Your Social Media Posts
Join the conversation on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat and by tagging your photos and posts with #ATS2017. Follow these simple tips to make the most of all of your posts.
Bloggers Add Color, Insight
Four physicians and a patient advocate attending the ATS International Conference will share their experiences through blogs. They will post their thoughts on the ATS Community on Facebook.
Earn MOC Points, CME Credits
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics have changed how MOC points can be awarded. MOC points are now equivalent to the number of CME credits. ATS 2017 attendees can still earn at least as many MOC points as in past years.
Researchers Pitch Proposals in BEAR Cage
Attend the Building Education to Advance Research Cage competition this afternoon to hear the top three finalists selected by the DDDD Committee defend their submitted research proposals in competition for a $5,000 grand prize.
What’s Next for CTD-ILD? Seeking Better Diagnosis and Management Options for Patients Beyond Immunosuppression
Immunosuppression is the standard treatment for patients with connective tissue disease associated with interstitial lung disease. However, different approaches toward diagnosis and management are on the horizon. Those developing approaches will be explained using case studies during a Monday symposium.
Lunch and Learn
The learning continues at ATS 2017 through lunch with Industry Theaters and Mini Industry Theaters on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, in the Exhibit Hall.
Learn About NIH Government Programs, Funding
The ATS International Conference is introducing the NIH Theater, presenting government-focused sessions that are a great educational opportunity for attendees looking for insight from the National Institutes of Health.
Join Burst Sessions in Guru Bars
New to the ATS International Conference are Guru Bars, which are designed to offer participants quick-burst learning opportunities. Each Guru Bar seats 25 participants to create a dynamic, intimate group with lots of interaction.