The American College of Chest Physicians provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine, surgery, critical care and related fields for physicians. Programs of continuing medical education are offered to help physicians acquire new knowledge and improve the quality of care. Postgraduate courses are offered throughout the year at various locations in the United States and Canada. Most of the courses last for between 1 and 4 days.
Publications
The American College of Chest Physicians publishes pamphlets describing the courses it offers and announcing its medical conferences. No materials for consumers are available. Serial publication: Chest (journal), monthly--information on current trends and recent diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to chest medicine and surgery and critical care.
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Date Entered: 5/1/1998
Date Edited: 2/18/2013
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:39:03 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0376
Accession Number: DP91A0342 NHIC Home Page