About

Septimiu Murgu at the University of Chicago is the current President of the AABIP. Carla Lamb at Beth Israel Lahey Health is serving as Vice President of our organization and Sonali Sethi at Cleveland Clinic is Secretary Treasurer. Along with the Board of Directors, we will work hard to assure that membership in the AABIP is a worthwhile experience.  We actively seek input from our general membership, and would be happy to hear from anyone who would like to contribute to our organization.

Membership in the AABIP is not just for physicians. We have a very enthusiastic Affiliate’s Forum made up of nurses, respiratory therapists, and technicians involved in pulmonary interventional procedures. We also offer reduced rate membership for fellows and residents.  Please encourage your support staff and fellows to become involved!

When you join the AABIP, you will become a society-based member of the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP).

OUR JOURNAL

The Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology is the official journal of the AABIP. Dr. Udaya B.S. Prakash was the founder, first Editor in Chief of the JOB and the founding president of the AAB.  In 2009, the Journal changed names to the Journal of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology in order to more fully encompass our broadening field.  David Ost is the current Senior Editor.  With the efforts of Claretha Bradford, the associate editors, and reviewers, the Journal has witnessed significant expansion in the number and quality of submitted original investigations.  We encourage you to support the Journal and the field of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology by submitting your relevant research.  Submission guidelines can be found at: www.bronchology.com.

OUR SYMPOSIUM

The Research Symposium by the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology has consistently achieved remarkable success in recent years. Aligned with the AABIP annual conference, this symposium showcases ongoing research, completed projects, and budding collaborative concepts. Distinguished by participation from fellows, junior and senior faculty, the event has garnered exceptional interest.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming symposium in Chicago, IL, as part of the 6th AABIP Annual Conference on August 24th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. We're thrilled to announce keynote speaker Kazuhiro Yasufuku MD, PhD, FRCSC, who will enlighten us on Ultra-minimally Invasive Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Early-Stage Lung Cancer. We eagerly await your presence!

WHAT WE OFFER

Upcoming meetings and courses are posted on the website, and we are working hard to provide our members with increased enduring content, such as presentations, journal clubs, and the ability to solicit nominations and vote on-line in a confidential manner.  IP fellowship programs are also listed on this website, and we are working closely with the Interventional Pulmonology program directors to further IP Fellowship training.

We hope that your visit to this website will stimulate your interest in Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. If you are not a member of the AABIP, we hope you will join the ranks and become involved in the organization. If you are already a member, we hope this visit will prove useful to your practice, inspire research, and further collaboration with colleagues.

Message From The President