Membership Benefits
Join more than 16,000 health care providers and researchers around the world and become a member of the American Thoracic Society today. As an ATS member, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge science, collaboration opportunities, discounts on the annual ATS International Conference, and resources to share with patients. The ATS offers multiple ways to get involved, from Assembly membership to in-person networking opportunities, as well as an online community offered through DocMatter. Learn more about benefits of membership below, and find your next breakthrough with the ATS!
- Members save money when registering for these events and online resources:
- International Conference (one discounted registration is permitted per year)
- Visit the ATS Store for: Best of ATS conferences
- Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research Course (MECOR).
- Join 3 of the 14 ATS Assemblies within the broad fields of respiratory disease and critical care medicine - at NO cost.
- Help advocate for cleaner air, smoking cessation and tuberculosis control, among other public health issues.
- Stay abreast of practice and political and regulatory developments with subscriptions to the ATS Coding & Billing Quarterly and the Washington Letter.
- Post your resume or position on the ATS Job Board
- Career resources for trainees
- Subscriptions to the four ATS journals:
- American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM or “blue” journal)
- American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology (AJRCMB, or “red” journal)
- Annals of the American Thoracic Society (AnnalsATS) ATS Scholar
- Subscriptions to the ATS Morning Minute, ATS News and ATS STAT, via e-mail
- Copies of the “Patient Education Series,” in both English, Spanish and other languages
- Access to over 150 clinical statements and guidelines
- Springer books on respiratory medicine - free e-books, discounted print books
- Discounts on submission fees, page charges and color art fees in the Society’s journals
- Support the ATS Research Program, which aids young investigators at a crucial point in their careers.
- The ATS has partnered with DocMatter to facilitate online collaboration among our member physicians, researchers, and industry experts, to create a community for high-quality, clinical discussions among our members.
Additional Member Benefits:
- ATS Store discounts
- Respiratory Medicine Book Series
- Access to ATS Member Roster
- Membership Certificate (login and print your certificate)
Society Leadership Rights & Privileges
- Right to vote for ATS leaders, and to serve as ATS-wide committee chairs and committee members (Full and Trainee members only)
- Right to hold ATS-wide office (Full members only)
- Right to receive ATS-wide recognition and awards
