Requirements for International
Fellow (FCCP)
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Candidates for Fellow (FCCP) may be granted only to specialists (consultants) recognized in their community in disciplines related to the function and diseases of the chest and must devote the major portion of their practice to this specialty.
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Candidates for Fellowship must be sponsored by two members
of the ACCP, preferably Fellows, in
their country, who will be contacted for endorsements. To apply
online,
sponsor email address are required.
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Candidates who are not physicians shall hold a doctoral degree from an accredited graduate institution. Such degrees would include, but not be limited to, PhD. PharmD, and DNSc. The candidate shall have expertise satisfactory to the ACCP Credentials Committee and work a major portion of time in a discipline related to cardiopulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, or surgery. Subsequent to completion of formal training, the candidate shall have had at least 3 years of applied experience in the discipline.
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You may begin to use the designation "FCCP" after
receiving notification of your election to Fellowship in the
ACCP. Fellowship is acknowledged by a formal certificate
of Fellowship.
Information About e-Membership
E-Membership brings you most ACCP communications electronically,
including the CHEST journal. E-members will not receive the
printed versions of the CHEST journal or other ACCP publications
in the
mail.
- e-members pay lower e-Membership dues instead of $174 per year.
This e-member dues rate is based on the World Bank Classification
of Gross National Income and will vary by country. (See ACCP e-Dues by Country).
- an e-newsletter will keep e-members informed about ACCP educational
programs and other offerings with direct links to our Web
site.
As an e-member, you will receive the same educational
discounts and other membership benefits as always. Please see the
list of International
e-Membership Benefits. You remain a full ACCP Fellow or Member.
Pricing
International Fellow: $174/year
International Fellow (e-Membership): e-Membership dues by country
There is a one-time initiation/application fee of $50 for all those
applying to Fellow or Member. This fee is in addition to the annual
dues.
The cost of International membership, including the College journal, CHEST,
is less than the cost of a subscription to CHEST.
Application Instructions
There are three ways to complete an application for International
Membership:
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Apply Online to Expedite Your Application
- Download
the Application
International Fellow (Traditional or e-Fellow)
Fax to (847) 498-5460
or Mail to:
American College of Chest Physicians
ATTN: Membership
3300 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2348
- Request an Application
You may contact us by email at member@chestnet.org or
by phone at (800) 343-2227 or (847) 498-1400. Provide your name, address,
telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address. State the Category of
Membership in which you are interested. You will receive the appropriate
application by mail.
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