--- title: CHEST 2026 After Hours description: Join CHEST After Hours for a unique storytelling experience in chest medicine. Submit by August 31, 2026. --- [![CHEST 2026 Phoenix logo](https://info.chestnet.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CHEST%202026/PHOENIX%20logo%20CHEST2026_full%20color.png?width=300&height=150&name=PHOENIX%20logo%20CHEST2026_full%20color.png "CHEST 2026 Phoenix logo")](https://www.chestnet.org/Learning-and-Events/Events/CHEST-Annual-Meeting)   Attend CHEST After Hours on Monday, October 19, at 6 pm MST to hear storytellers share personal stories. | [RSVP HERE »](https://share.hsforms.com/1ZHZtgh65SFyLEQEHbxNYAQ1o2m1)   # Call for Storytellers: CHEST After Hours Over the last four years at the CHEST Annual Meeting, our community has heard powerful stories from members touching on a wide range of crucial themes, such as exploring one’s origin stories and passions outside of medicine; facing imposterism, burnout, and personal and family health crises; and the journeys that life has taken us on. This year, we’re looking for presenters to share a piece of their personal story of restoration at CHEST After Hours, Monday, October 19, in Phoenix.   We look forward to hearing about ways that members of the CHEST community have reinvigorated their lives, stepped out of their comfort zones to explore new horizons, returned to fundamental values or goals, or discovered inner truths about themselves that had remained otherwise hidden.   **Submission closed as of Monday, August 31.**  Looking for more information about attending the annual meeting? | [VISIT THE CHEST 2026 WEBSITE »](https://www.chestnet.org/Learning-and-Events/Events/CHEST-Annual-Meeting?__hstc=45788219.b1f284fc9a35c6b367cbc53b6b111fe5.1704824870832.1704824870832.1704824870832.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1704824870832&__hsfp=2147778697)   *Get a glimpse of what CHEST After Hours is all about. * ### Read journal *CHEST®* articles written by After Hours presenters    [A Kind of Faith](https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(23)00020-X/fulltext?__hstc=45788219.96bab23cb54de8707de5ba4230bba53e.1709152187305.1709152187305.1709152187305.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1709152187305&__hsfp=1942556958), Rana L. Awdish, MD, FCCP  [Making Anger Count](https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(23)00170-8/fulltext?__hstc=45788219.96bab23cb54de8707de5ba4230bba53e.1709152187305.1709152187305.1709152187305.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1709152187305&__hsfp=1942556958), Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD, FCCP  [Playing Not to Lose](https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(23)00185-X/fulltext?__hstc=45788219.96bab23cb54de8707de5ba4230bba53e.1709152187305.1709152187305.1709152187305.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1709152187305&__hsfp=1942556958), Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley, MD, FCCP [Ghosts](https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692%2822%2900219-7/fulltext), Jacqueline Pflaum-Carlson, MD [Did You Confirm Code Status?](https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692%2821%2903633-3/fulltext), Lakshmana Swamy, MD   --- #### ABOUT CHEST The American College of Chest Physicians is the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care. **[Learn More](http://www.chestnet.org/About)** #### CONTACT US \[fa icon="phone"\]  [+1 (224) 521-9800](tel:+1%20(224)%20521-9800) \[fa icon="envelope"\]  [helpteam@chestnet.org](mailto:helpteam@chestnet.org) \[fa icon="home"\]  [2595 Patriot Blvd, Glenview IL 60026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/2595+Patriot+Boulevard+Glenview++IL+60026) #### FOLLOW US        Copyright 2026 © American College of Chest Physicians ® [Privacy Policy](https://information.chestnet.org/privacy-policy/)| [Terms of Use](https://information.chestnet.org/terms-of-use/) \[fa icon="chevron-up"\]Back to top