The ATS supports adult and pediatric division heads and training program directors across the country through education, advocacy and administrative support. To learn more about these leadership groups and how to join their closed networking groups, please contact Lauren Lynch (llynch@thoacic.org).
Association of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Division Directors (APCCSD)
The Association of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Division Directors is composed of division directors in pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine. The purpose of this group is to foster common knowledge and best practices regarding division organization and management. This group will also focus on benchmarking common standards, leadership training, group problem-solving and mentorship as a collective resource for division directors.
Pediatric Pulmonology Division Directors Association (PPDDA)
The Pediatric Pulmonology Division Directors Association (PPDDA) is composed of directors of academic pediatric pulmonology divisions in the U.S. The PPDDA meets twice yearly at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in the spring and at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in the fall. The PPDDA works closely with the pediatric pulmonology community on issues concerning the workforce and education.
Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association (PEPTDA)
The Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association is composed of Fellowship Training Program Directors in pulmonary pediatric medicine. The purpose of this group is to serve pediatric pulmonology program directors by leading the advancement of education to ensure the health and well-being of children.