Earn a Prestigious Mark of Distinction – Become an ACHM Fellow
If you're looking for more from your ACHM membership, consider becoming a Fellow of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, or FACHM. This important designation speaks to your contributions to ACHM, highlights your commitment to the specialty of hyperbaric medicine and demonstrates your dedication to the appropriate utilization of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Many ACHM members are internationally renowned experts in wound care and hyperbaric medicine who proudly use the prestigious FACHM designation.
History of ACHM Fellowship
ACHM Fellowship was first established in 1994 to honor members who made special contributions to the organization and the specialty of hyperbaric medicine. Requirements for Fellow Status include: Active ACHM membership status for two continuous years; certification in hyperbaric medicine by the ACHM, ABEM, or AOBEM; and additional service to the specialty.
Criteria for Election to ACHM Fellow Status
The American College
of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) admits to its Fellowship only those clinicians
whose professional activity is dedicated to the practice of hyperbaric medicine
and research and who agree to abide by the professional and ethical standards
of the ACHM.
The applicant must meet the following criteria,
1. Be
an active clinician or emeritus member of the ACHM for two continuous years
immediately prior to election.
2. Must
have been certified in hyperbaric medicine at the time of election by the
American College
of Hyperbaric Medicine,
the American Board of Emergency Medicine, or the American Osteopathic Board of
Emergency Medicine.
3. The
candidate must hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in his
or her state with no pending action which could jeopardize this status.
4. The
candidate must have achieved board certification (MD or DO) in his or her
primary specialty.
5. The
candidate must provide a written letter of recommendation from an Officer or a
current Fellow of the ACHM.
6. The
candidate must have an active practice in Hyperbaric Medicine defined a
majority of his or her duties dedicated to hyperbaric medicine practice,
teaching or research.
7. The
candidate must be in good standing with her/her medical institution.
8. The
candidate must meet three or more of the following criteria:
Service to the ACHM as an elected Officer
Active clinical practice of hyperbaric medicine
with a minimum of 25% of his or her practice dedicated to hyperbarics
Member of the ACHM Executive Committee or
designated ACHM working committee
Active involvement in the formal teaching of
hyperbaric medicine or oxygen therapy in wound care to physicians, nurses,
medical students, out-of-hospital care personnel, or the public
Active involvement in hyperbaric medicine
administration or departmental affairs
Active involvement (beyond holding membership)in
voluntary health organizations, organized medical societies, or voluntary
community health planning activities or service as an elected or appointed
public official
Active involvement in hospital affairs, such as
medical staff committees, as attested by the Hospital Medical Staff Office
Active involvement in research in hyperbaric medicine
Reviewer for or editor or listed author of a
published scientific article or reference material in the field of hyperbaric
medicine or wound care in a recognized journal or book
Active involvement in committees/chapters of the
UHMS, or comparable international hyperbaric society
Active interest in advancing the science of
hyperbaric medicine through participation in local, regional and national
meetings and societies as well as promoting the practice of evidence-based
medicine through research protocols and registries
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 Executive Committee of ACHM or
its designee. Fellows shall be authorized to use the letters FACHM in
conjunction with professional activities. Fees, procedures for election, and
reasons for termination of Fellows shall be determined by the Board of
Directors.
Application Process:
Contact the ACHM to obtain an ACHM Application for Fellow Status
Complete Application and submit
application, fee ($150 annually) and documentation to demonstrate
satisfaction of the above criteria to ACHM
Application packet is reviewed by Fellow
Committee Chairperson
Upon approval of Application, candidate is
submitted to Executive Committee for vote
Upon successful election by Executive
Committee, Fellow is notified
Fellow is provided with recognition letter
and certificate
For more information about obtaining Fellow status, contact us.
