Visión de futuro de la Sociedad Chilena de Enfermedades Respiratorias

Abstract

An unavoidable role of scientific associations in 21st century is to promote, to stimulate, and to have influence on the social, professional, and scientific environment of their countries. To achieve these objectives the Chilean Society of Respiratory Diseases should develop or strengthen on the following three bases: education, research and involvement of their members. Besides, we cannot stop our fight against smoking, which remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death in Chile and the world. Finally, it is necessary to promote members participation, to create a strategic plan and to obtain financial resources to get this vision become a reality.