William Flanary, MD, aka satirist Dr. Glaucomflecken, will take center stage at the Opening Ceremony of ATS 2024 San Diego. Dr. Flanary has become a popular social media personality at the center of medical-themed comedy shorts that find humor in the challenges of medical school, residency, the U.S. health care system, academic publishing, and more.

The International Participants Center (IPC) provides a warm and welcoming environment for international and U.S.-based attendees with a shared interest in global health at the ATS 2024 International Conference. The IPC will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from Sunday, May 19, through Tuesday, May 21, in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center.

The Public Advisory Roundtable will amplify the patient voice as the respiratory health community looks to the future during the Patients & Experts Forum at ATS 2024 San Diego. The annual patient and family education event, now in its 18th year, is free to attend and will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10…

The ATS Environmental Health Policy Committee (EHPC) is spearheading an opportunity for ATS 2024 International Conference attendees to offset the environmental impact associated with this year’s conference in San Diego. Voluntary $20 donations made at the time of registration will be used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs).

In addition to learning about the latest advances in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, a trip to ATS 2024 is an opportunity for most attendees to explore a new destination. With its warm climate, laid-back atmosphere, and can’t-miss landmarks, San Diego is an idyllic host city for International Conference, with sites and attractions that…

The 14 Assemblies of the ATS will hold membership meetings in San Diego on Sunday, May 19, and Monday, May 20, during the International Conference. Each Assembly represents a subdivision of ATS members and affiliates with common interests within the comprehensive fields of respiratory and critical care medicine. Meetings will take place from 5-7 p.m.…

While International Conference participants are attending meetings and education sessions, their kids can enjoy their own Convention Camp, organized by ACCENT on Children’s Arrangements, LLC., a national organization that specializes in children’s activities. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities like arts and crafts projects and active games in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment.