Become an FCCP

• Must be a CHEST member for 2 or more years and currently active at either the Enhanced or Premium membership level.
• Physician candidates must be practicing for at least 2 years upon completion of fellowship training. Nonphysician candidates must be practicing for at least 5 years upon completion of degree program.
• Must be board-certified or hold professional degree.
• Must demonstrate excellence, commitment, and leadership in chest medicine.
• Must demonstrate professional contributions to CHEST, a local or national medical association, and/or to the field of chest medicine.
• Must submit one-time, nonrefundable application fee: $125 fee for US and Canada, $50 fee for non-US or Canada.

Before submitting your FCCP application, please make sure you have all the necessary documents:

• Nonrefundable Application Fee
• 2 Letters of Recommendations
  • Letters of recommendation must be authentic, written by the sponsor on institution letterhead with their signature.
  • Letters must be different. Letters worded the same or similar will not be accepted.
  • Current FCCPs are preferred as sponsors; but, if not possible, other professional references will be accepted (such as a Department or Division Chair, Chief, etc).
• Curriculum Vitae with all applicable key domains

Submit your FCCP application online.

Questions? Contact FCCP@chestnet.org.

Holding the FCCP designation demonstrates excellence and a commitment to leadership in chest medicine. Because of this, we require that all FCCPs be invested and engaged in CHEST at the Enhanced or Premium membership levels.

• Letters of recommendation must be authentic, written by the sponsor on institution letterhead with their signature.
• Letters must be different. Letters worded the same or similar will not be accepted.
• Current FCCPs are preferred as sponsors; but, if not possible, other professional references will be accepted (such as a Department or Division Chair, Chief, etc).

It is required that you be a CHEST member for 2 or more years before applying.

Yes, all health-care professionals who demonstrate excellence in chest medicine and meet the requirements are eligible to apply.

You must keep your membership active at the Enhanced or Premium level to maintain your FCCP designation.

The key domains listed on the application are provided as a guide. Simply summarize your contributions to chest medicine in any/all key domains that apply to you and your experience

Please submit a condensed CV, no more than five pages, that summarizes your contributions to chest medicine in any or all of the key domains outlined below. Examples are provided as a guide.

Achievements That Demonstrate Excellence in Clinical Chest Medicine

• Describe area(s) of expertise and accomplishments recognized by your professional peers.
• Explain your dedication to chest medicine or health care. 

Certifications, Recognitions, and Awards

• Summarize substantive local, national, and international honors; awards; and recognition from professional organizations.

Leadership, Teaching, and Patient Education

• Describe leadership participation within chest medicine or health-care organizations at the local, national, or international levels and associated outcomes.
• Describe your accomplishments in advancing the field of chest medicine practice, education, research, or administration, and/or health-care policy.

Publications and Abstracts/Conferences

• List attendance and specific participation in educational programs and scientific educational conferences you’ve attended, including CHEST programs.

Since each FCCP application is reviewed on an individual basis, it may take up to 2 weeks to receive a decision notification. Be sure to submit a complete application with all required pieces to ensure a timely review and notification.

If your FCCP application is not accepted, your letter will include the reason(s) why. Once you feel you meet the qualifications, you are welcome to reapply. Simply check the “No Fee - have applied for FCCP previously, but was not accepted” box on your new application and no fee will be charged.

Each FCCP application is reviewed on an individual basis. Please e-mail FCCP@chestnet.org if you have specific questions regarding the application requirements and process.

All new FCCPs are invited to participate in the convocation ceremony at the CHEST Annual Meeting. As a new FCCP, you will receive an invitation in the fall. If you are unable to attend your first year as an FCCP, you will be invited to attend your second year.

Please note: You must be accepted as an FCCP prior to August 15 to be invited to the convocation ceremony in the same year. All applications approved after August 15 will be invited to attend in the following year.

You may only use the FCCP designation if you are active at the Enhanced or Premium level of membership. If your membership has lapsed or dropped, simply renew by submitting your payment online or by calling our Help Team at  +1 (224) 521-9800.

Once your membership is active, your FCCP designation will automatically be reinstated and no further steps are required.

FCCP certificates are ordered on a quarterly basis for all new FCCPs. Please expect it will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks to receive your certificate in the mail. If you live outside of the United States or Canada, it may take an additional 2 to 4 weeks to receive your certificate.

Additional FCCP certificates cost $25 each. Please e-mail FCCP@chestnet.org to place your order.

Master Fellows are FCCPs who have distinguished themselves by attaining professional preeminence. Through personal character and leadership; contributions to medical research, clinical practice, quality improvement, or medical education; and years of service to CHEST, they have advanced chest medicine. Each spring, a Call for Nominations is sent out to all members. Visit the Master FCCP webpage for complete details.