ACSM Fellow members have demonstrated high standards of professional development and shown a commitment to the goals and long‑range activities of the college.
The purpose of fellowship is to recognize commendable service to ACSM; to encourage continued service to the College in a leadership role with ongoing dedication; also, to recognize distinguished achievement in sports medicine and related disciplines.
Members must meet minimum benchmarks in order to be considered for fellowship. This includes a term of ACSM membership, attendance at the ACSM Annual Meeting, a minimum degree requirement, written recommendations from two ACSM Fellows and the applicant must also meet the requirements for one of the five pathways to fellowship.
For members with robust independent research and a distinguished publication record in peer reviewed journals such as those found in Index Medicus or Citation Index.
For members who have performed distinguished service to ACSM (above and beyond the minimum) and the sports medicine and exercise science community.
For members, who due to extenuating circumstances, do not have the opportunity to give significant service to ACSM (e.g. – international members) but whose service to the sports medicine and exercise science community is considered remarkably significant.
For long-term members who have earned a terminal degree where ACSM is their primary organization but have limited service outside of ACSM.
For long-term members without a terminal degree who have impeccable service to both ACSM and the sports medicine and exercise science community.
Applications for Fellowship are collected and reviewed by the Credentials Committee twice annually. Applications determined to meet the qualifications will be forwarded to the ACSM Board of Trustees for final approval.
If you have questions about the ACSM Fellowship program or wish to confirm someone’s fellowship status, contact the ACSM Membership Department.
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