The American Thoracic Society has selected Prof. Gamal Mohamed Rabie Agamy, Professor of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, in recognition of his scientific and research contributions in chest medicine, as member of its International Board for the duration of two years renewable. Dr. Jamal Rabie expressed his pride and honor in by being one of the International Board of Referees of the ATS and given this chance to represent this renowned American Society which includes doctors and specialists in Chest and Critical Cases Medicine.