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The Indiana Thoracic Society (ITS) is the state chapter of the American Thoracic Society (ATS), a professional, scientific organization which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine. The Society’s members help prevent and fight respiratory disease around the globe through research, education, patient care and advocacy. Challenged by the resurgence of certain infectious diseases, they continue to set the standards for prevention, treatment and control of respiratory diseases.
ITS Bylaws
Click here to view a copy of the Indiana Thoracic Society Bylaws.
ITS Membership
The members of the Indiana Thoracic Society are classified as Active, Associate and Student.
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Active Member- Open to individuals with an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree. This requirement may be waived for those with significant contributions to understanding and treatment of lung disease in research, teaching or clinical practice. Such applicants must have a graduate degree (Master’s) and at least three years of professional experience in a pulmonary specialty.
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Associate Member- Open to CRT’s, RRT’s, RN’s and pulmonary function technologists who are professionally employed and who have passed national certifying board examinations. Associate Members have all the privileges of active members with the exception of holding office or voting at business meetings.
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Student Members- Open to doctoral, nursing, medical and RT students, or students in any approved medical program. Student members have all the privileges of Active Members with the exception of holding office or voting at business meetings.
For More Information
For questions about the Indiana Thoracic Society or to join, please contact the ALA-I at 317-819-1181.
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