The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is a medical association in the United States consisting of
physician
A physician (American English), medical practitioner (Commonwealth English), medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a health professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring health through th ...
s and non-physician specialists in the field of chest medicine, which includes
pulmonology,
critical care medicine, and
sleep medicine. The group was founded in 1935.
It has a membership of over 19,000.
See also
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''Chest'' (journal)
References
External links
Official website*
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Medical associations based in the United States
Professional titles and certifications
Pulmonology and respiratory therapy organizations
Scientific organizations established in 1935
Medical and health professional associations in Chicago