2024 ATS Conference News Preview - 13

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International Conference
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Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic
Revolutionized Modern Medical Care.
" Dr. Wunsch's book is a fascinating
recounting of a historical moment, but it's
also a timeless reminder to inspire us to
think about developing new modes of care
and nimble innovation in medicine, " Dr. Boyer
explained.
With nearly 40 percent of attendees
traveling to the conference from outside the
United States, international health topics
will continue to be a point of emphasis in
the curriculum. The third Keynote Series
session will gather a panel to discuss
patient care for immigrants and people who
are undocumented. The panel will feature
clinician and patient perspectives to share a
comprehensive summary of the challenges
and top-of-mind considerations for those
seeking and providing care.
" Immigration is obviously
a topic of current
interest in the news
and often
politicized, but
for physicians,
it's our job to
focus on the
human aspects
of the issue.
I think it's
important that
we bring those
humanist
elements
back to the forefront of the discourse, " said
International Conference Committee Chair
Appointee Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS.
As always, the International Conference
Networking Forums Provide Dedicated
Spaces for Connection and Career Building
T
he ATS International Conference offers a rare opportunity
for respiratory health professionals to collaborate,
learn, and connect with new and old colleagues. The
ATS Networking Super Center and the ATS Center are the
collaborative hubs of the 2024 International Conference,
offering several spaces for attendees to network or strengthen their
connections with other ATS members.
ATS NETWORKING
SUPER CENTER
From Sunday, May 19, to
Wednesday, May 22, the ATS
Networking Super Center will
be open from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. PT
in the Sails Pavillion of the San
Diego Convention Center.
" Networking is an essential
piece of the ATS International
Conference experience for our
attendees, " said ATS President
M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF. " The
Networking Super Center is a
welcoming and relaxing environment
designed to spark or build
connections you might not make
anywhere else. "
Inside the Networking Super
Jennifer Taylor-Cousar,
MD, MSCS
will spotlight a diverse selection of
programming that includes informative
scientific sessions, a dynamic Poster Hall,
a bustling Exhibit Hall, engaging industry
sessions, specialty events, and numerous
networking opportunities. Some events,
such as the Respiratory Innovation Summit
(see page 17) or courses for early career
professionals (see page 7), may require
separate registration.
" One of the things that is great about the ATS
is that we try to make sure there is something
relevant and applicable to everybody, " Dr.
Taylor-Cousar explained. " The early career
programs are dedicated to training the next
generation of pulmonologists, critical care
physicians, and sleep doctors. I think it's
really exciting because participants get that
interaction with senior leaders in these fields,
and it hopefully motivates them to think about
their own paths. "
For the latest updates in programming for
this year's conference, registrants can view
the Program at a Glance on page 16 and on the
conference website, conference.thoracic.org.
Center will be a center for
career development, a dedicated
networking and career
growth space for early career
professionals, including graduate
students, medical students,
residents, fellows, post-docs,
and other allied
professionals. The
Learning Studio will
feature Studio Talks to
enhance the professional
development of
all early career professionals
and connect
them with experts
across their desired
specialties.
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the U.S. health care system, academic publishing,
and more.
Dr. Flanary promotes a philosophy of embracing
humor in everyday life with characters representing
several specialties at Glaucomflecken
General Hospital, including an always-positive
ophthalmologist and his loyal scribe, Johnathan
- all depicted by Dr. Flanary.
The Opening Ceremony will also feature:
* ATS President M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF,
who will provide an update on accomplishments
over the past year.
* A video celebrating the success of 20
years of the ATS Research Program.
*
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The latest class of ATS Fellows and
Research Program awardees.
The presentation of the Public Service
Award, World Lung Health Award, Jo Rae
Wright Award for Outstanding Science,
and the J. Randall Curtis Humanism
Award.
Support provided by Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The Networking Super Center
will also offer segmented Studio
Talks that cover different resources
based on the needs of
clinicians and interprofessional
specialists. This space will
feature live informational panel
discussions presented daily by
leading experts in the pulmonary,
critical care, and sleep
medicine fields. Further session
details will be made available
before the conference.
The Networking Super Center
additionally features a networking
and career-building space for
basic and translational scientists
to connect and learn more
about emerging technologies
that could affect their research
approaches. Hosted studio talks
will also touch on impactful career
considerations, such as the
core principles of networking,
career assistance, education,
and social opportunities.
ATS CENTER
Attendees can visit the ATS
Center to ask questions or participate
in an Ask-Me-Anything
session to learn how to make
the most of ATS membership at
the conference and year-round.
Certificates of Attendance will
also be available, as well as a
selfie wall to commemorate the
experience. The ATS Center is
also an ideal place to chat with
colleagues or use one of the
dedicated spaces to charge your
devices.
INTERNATIONAL
PARTICIPANTS CENTER
Finally, the International
Participants Center is a dedicated
space for conference attendees
with global health interests.
The area will also highlight the
ATS's efforts in global health
initiatives. The IPC acknowledges
and enhances the
interconnectedness of
respiratory medicine by
gathering distinguished
professionals to connect
on the issues that
affect everyone. Studio
Talks will feature diverse
perspectives on how to
tackle common problems
across the globe.
In addition to the studio spaces
for educational events, the
Networking Super Center will
also offer a lounge for participants
to continue conversations
with other participants, grab
a bite, or take a rest between
sessions.
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