The Society is overseen by an Executive Committee comprised of its officers and committee members.

Each year, the Program Chair and the President, with the help of the rest of the Executive Committee, organize a 2 day CME conference. The NYSTS Annual Conference is hosted on a rotating basis by various New York City area medical centers, consisting of lectures by renowned speakers, poster exhibits, and interactive case presentations as well as industry support booths.

Purpose of Society

• To uphold excellence in professional practice and scientific inquire, with a focus on advancing, analyzing, and sharing knowledge related to the full spectrum of respiratory diseases and critical care medicine.
• To engage collaboratively with medical associations and both formal and informal organizations throughout the state to strengthen collective efforts in respiratory health and critical care medicine.
• To enhance respiratory disease and critical care education within medical schools and to promote, support, and advance professional training, technical education, and research across all areas of pulmonary medicine.

The society is also engaged in advocacy efforts in the state capital of Albany and is interested in expanding its role in education of Pulmonary/ Critical Care fellows in the New York City area and beyond.

New York State Thoracic By-Laws click here.

To become a member of the New York State Thoracic Society Chapter click here.