PAR Community
The PAR Community is a network of executives and organizational leaders dedicated to advancing awareness and advocacy across the fields of respiratory disease, sleep-related conditions, and critical illness.
Who We Are
PAR Community members represent organizations working in respiratory diseases, sleep-related conditions, and critical illnesses who are not currently appointed to the American Thoracic Society's Public Advisory Roundtable (ATS PAR). Together, we form an extended community united by a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and elevating the voices of those affected by these conditions.
Membership
Applications for PAR Community membership are reviewed on a two-year cycle by ATS PAR. Former ATS PAR members in good standing are welcome to join the PAR Community upon the conclusion of their tenure.
Member Benefits
PAR Community members enjoy meaningful connections and recognition within the ATS ecosystem, including:
- Directory Listing — Members are featured on the ATS website with a link to their organization.
- Conference Savings — Members receive discounted exhibit space at the ATS International Conference, one of the world's premier gatherings in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
How to Apply
Interested in joining the PAR Community? Applications are accepted and reviewed every two years by ATS PAR. The current application deadline is September 2026. Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of December 2026. Have questions? Contact PAR staff Nusrat Aparna, MPH, at naparna@thoracic.org