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February 22, 2012

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TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARD TO ATS 2012

Interested in applying for one of the 2012 trainee travel awards? Or do you know someone who may be?

If so, you can learn more about the Minority Trainee Travel Award (MTTA) or the Resident Travel Award (RTA) online. The deadline for applications for both awards is Friday, March 2.

The goal of the MTTA is to increase the representation in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine and research of underrepresented minorities by providing an opportunity for trainees in U.S. programs to attend the ATS International Conference.

The RTA for internal medicine and pediatric residents is aimed at increasing the physician workforce in clinical and research careers in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine by providing exposure to the excitement of the scientific, translational and clinical information presented at the ATS International Conference.

Both travel award programs are supported by educational grants from Merck.


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NEED A RENTAL CAR? NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT CAN HELP

ATS members can now receive special rates on Avis and Budget car rentals in the US or internationally. This includes a minimum of five percent off the lowest available retail rate in the U.S. and Canada, and up to 25 percent for Avis and up to 20 percent for Budget. Year-round offers include a discount on a weekly car rental, a free day of GPS with a weekend rental or a free weekend day and free car upgrades. Offers are valid at participating locations.To receive the discounts, ATS members must use the Avis AWD and the Budget BCD numbers. For the Avis offer and AWD number, please click here. For the Budget offer and BCD number, please click here.

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IT'S ASTHMA AND ALLERGY WEEK AT THE ATS

This week is Asthma and Allergy Week at the ATS. Information is available for experts, as well as for patients and their families.

The highlight of the week is a live webinar, “Asthma: From National Trends to Local Solutions,” which will be held on Thursday, February 23, at 2 pm ET. The webinar will be hosted by Paul Garbe, DVM, MPH, branch chief, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC; and Mike Tringale, MSM, vice president of external affairs, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The foundation, founded in 1953, is an ATS PAR partner.

Please click here to register in advance for this free webinar.