Recognizing that Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) sits at the critical intersection of pulmonary and rheumatologic care, the ILD Community Network represents a groundbreaking collaboration between the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP).

Our Mission

Advancing pulmonary medicine through education, professional development, and collaboration for Advanced Practice Providers.

Our Vision

Two leading organizations unite to launch the ILD Community Network—Your go-to educational hub for APP education in diagnosing and managing Interstitial Lung Disease.

This partnership addresses a crucial need: as ILD care increasingly occurs in community-based settings, APPs serve as frontline providers who require specialized, accessible education that bridges both specialties. APAPP's deep expertise in respiratory medicine combines with RhAPP's specialized knowledge in rheumatologic conditions to create comprehensive educational programs that prepare APPs to recognize, evaluate, and manage the complex interplay between lung disease and systemic conditions. Through the ILD Community Network, we're pioneering a new model of collaborative specialty education that puts Advanced Practice Providers at the forefront of ILD care, ultimately improving outcomes for patients with these challenging conditions.