Excellence, Dedication, Compassion
the California Thoracic Society (CTS) is a professional society committed in its mission to improve California lung health and, through advocacy and education, advance the science and practice of pulmonary and critical care medicine.
CTS is officially recognized by the California Medical Association(CMA), and has direct representation on the CMA Scientific Committee on Chest Diseases, its Council on Legislation, and its governing body the House of Delegates.
CTS Membership includes pulmonary physicians, critical care specialists, internists, pediatric pulmonologists, allergists, thoracic surgeons, PhDs, RRTs, advanced practice nurses, RNs and CPTs.
Membership in CTS advances recognition as a health provider committed to quality lung care in California. Belonging also offers relevant information, opportunities to network and to shape CTS policy by recommending projects, offering feedback to polls, and serving on committees and task forces.