CHEST Physician, the official newspaper of the American College of Chest Physicians, has been published through a partnership of ACCP and the Elsevier Society News Group since 2006. CHEST Physician is published monthly and reaches more than 21,000 physicians, including all members of the American College of Chest Physicians (pulmonologists, critical care physicians, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiologists) and all non-member critical care medicine and pulmonary disease specialists in patient care. CHEST Physician draws on more than 40 years of experience in medical specialty journalism through reporting provided by the Elsevier Society News Group. The publication provides:

Leadership
Readers seek out CHEST Physician for authoritative, specialty-relevant information provided on a timely basis. The respected authority of the American College of CHEST Physicians and the proven medical publishing expertise of the Elsevier Society News Group combine to make CHEST Physician the premier news publication in cardiopulmonary and critical care medicine.

Comprehensive News Coverage
Experienced news reporters provide coverage of clinical, regulatory, legislative, and financial aspects of pulmonary medicine. High-quality writing and concise reporting give physician readers a broad range of content, including news, opinion, and practice trends. CHEST Physician provides specialty-specific news on cardiorespiratory interactions, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care medicine, palliative and end-of-life care, pediatric chest medicine, practice trends, pulmonary medicine, and sleep medicine. CHEST Physician is also the one source for the latest news and practice resources from the College, from regulatory updates and cutting-edge clinical insights to industry-leading continuing medical education opportunities.

Unparalleled Meeting Coverage
A highly qualified staff of Elsevier Society News Group writers and editors covers hundreds of clinical meetings annually, including meetings specifically tailored to critical care and sleep medicine. Scientific reports that change practice reach CHEST Physician readers months in advance of their publication in medical journals. Whether it's research presented at the scientific meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, the deliberations of the Food and Drug Administration advisory committees, or clinical pearls from a regional CME meeting, reporters from CHEST Physician find the news that pulmonary and critical care physicians can use to enhance their practice.

Expert Perspective and Commentary
The thought leaders of pulmonary and critical care medicine contribute regularly to the columns and features in CHEST Physician. “Pulmonary Perspectives” features articles written by invited experts who highlight the most contemporary approaches to chest medicine issues. The “Critical Care Commentary” and “Sleep Strategies” sections provide insightful, current information on the diagnostic and treatment challenges physicians encounter in these two areas.

Editorial Experience and Integrity
Medical Editor in Chief Susan M. Harding, M.D., FCCP, guides the content of CHEST Physician and presides over an active editorial advisory board of 12 physicians with a wide range of expertise.

Terry Rudd, Editor
CHEST Physician
Terry Rudd, editor of CHEST Physician and ACEP News, has more than a decade of experience as a writer and editor covering the business, policy and clinical aspects of health care. He joined IMNG in 2002, and has served as editor of Skin & Allergy News. He holds biology and journalism degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan.