Current PATS Opportunities
ERS and PATS Webinar
The longitudinal lung function data and their determinants: African and European perspectives
ATS Grant Application
The Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS) is pleased to invite applications for travel grants to attend the ATS International Conference 2026, taking place in Orlando, Florida from 16-21 May 2026.
PATS Lung Health Initiative
World Lung Day is marked on 25 September each year to raise awareness and advocate for improved care for respiratory diseases globally.
PATS-MECOR 2026
The ATS MECOR Africa course is a collaborative initiative between the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS). This course is part of the global MECOR (Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical, and Operations Research) Program, which aims to build research capacity in low- and middle-income countries.
PATS Women's Leadership Program
PATS is excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Program, an initiative aimed at guiding African women in the thoracic field. Those who have successfully completed PATS-MECOR research training through all three levels are eligible to participate/apply.
BTS-PATS Travel Fellowship
PATS Lung Health Initiative
World Lung Day is marked on 25 September each year to raise awareness and advocate for improved care for respiratory diseases globally. PATS, alongside other members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), encourages hosting local advocacy events on this day.