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It’s a distinction, point of pride, badge of honor. Established almost 40 years ago, the FACEP designation is earned by those committed to the preservation and growth of emergency medicine.
It’s a distinction, point of pride, badge of honor. Established almost 40 years ago, the FACEP designation is earned by those committed to the preservation and growth of emergency medicine.
You’ll need:
Fellows of the College shall meet the following criteria
Be regular, life, honorary, or international members for three continuous years immediately prior to election and must have been certified in emergency medicine at the time of election by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine, or in pediatric emergency medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Maintenance of Fellow status requires continued membership in the College. In addition, the following requirements demonstrating evidence of high professional standing must be met by candidates some time during their professional career prior to application.
Provision of documentation of the satisfaction of the above criteria is the responsibility of the candidate and determination of the satisfaction of these criteria shall be by the Board of Directors of ACEP or its designee. Fellows shall be authorized to use the letters FACEP in conjunction with professional activities. Fees, procedures for election, and reasons for termination of Fellows shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Application for Fellow Status
Members applying for fellow status must do so on the official application form approved by the Board of Directors for the current year (PDF) or by completing the online form. The completed application, all required documentation and the non-refundable fellow application fee of $200.00 must be submitted at the same time. Applicants who indicate their compliance by utilizing criteria “b” and/or “g” described above must submit letters, on appropriate letterhead, from the emergency department director or chief of staff; or their chapter president or executive director.
Recognition of Election to Fellow Status
Members who apply and are approved for Fellow status between now and Aug. 15 may use the FACEP designation following the Convocation during ACEP's Scientific Assembly (SA). Those new Fellows will be acknowledged officially at the Fellow Induction at SA. All newly elected FACEPs will receive an official Fellow certificate after ACEP’s Scientific Assembly.
Continued membership in the College is required to maintain Fellow status and the use of the FACEP designation. Fellows whose memberships expire immediately lose Fellow status in the College and the right to use the FACEP designation.
For more information on Fellow Status, contact Membership Services at 844-381-0911, or email us here.
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