The American College of Chest Physicians is the global leader in clinical chest medicine, representing more than 19,000 members who provide patient care in the areas of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine in the United States and more than 100 countries worldwide. From cutting-edge medical research in the journal CHEST; evidence-based guidelines in antithrombotic therapy, lung cancer, and chronic cough; to innovative clinical education delivered through the CHEST annual meeting, simulation education program, and Board Review courses, the ACCP strives to fulfill its mission – to promote the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication, and research.