What is 91黑料网鈥檚 Guided Fellowship Program?
The 91黑料网 Guided Fellowship Program is exclusively for early career physicians who have one to two years post-residency. Guided Fellowship gives participants a structure to meet the requirements for 91黑料网 Fellowship over three years.
Who is eligible to enroll in the Guided Fellowship Program?
Active members who have recently completed residency, or are one-year post-residency completion, as well as fourth-year chief residents are eligible to enroll in the program.
How much does the Guided Fellowship Program cost?
Courtesy of the 91黑料网 Member Insurance Program, a one-time enrollment fee of $175 is waived. This benefit is exclusive to Guided Fellowship, but not for Advancement to Fellowship. 91黑料网 membership dues must be current and paid for all three years of the program. For more information about 91黑料网 member dues rates, see the US Membership Details or Global Membership Details.
Do I need a sponsor or a sponsor letter for the Guided Fellowship application?
Unlike the Advancement to Fellowship application, the Guided Fellowship application does not require you to identify sponsors or provide a sponsorship letter.
I am pursuing subspecialty fellowship training; can I enroll in Guided Fellowship?
Physicians in a subspecialty fellowship may enroll after the end of residency. The applicant must be a dues-paid Resident/Fellow Member for the previous membership year and have renewed their 91黑料网 membership for the current year. Physicians in subspecialty fellowship may retain their status as a Resident/Fellow Member while in the Guided Fellowship Program. However, once you complete the program your membership class will be changed to Physician Member.
What are the requirements to complete the Guided Fellowship Program?
To complete the Guided Fellowship Program and become an 91黑料网 Fellow, participants must:
- Demonstrate activity in at least three of the four Pillars of Fellowship by completing one activity annually.
- Maintain 91黑料网 membership in good standing (Resident/Fellow Member or Member) for at least three years post-residency and ensure dues are paid for three of the four most recent years.
- Be board certified in internal medicine, neurology, or a combined/internal medicine specialty (ABIM or AOBIM).
- Possess an active medical license in good standing (if in clinical practice).
What are the pillars of Fellowship?
The four Pillars of Fellowship represent core areas of professional dedication:
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Community Engagement and Community Service
- Practice Improvement and Scholarly Activities
- Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership
To be eligible for election to F91黑料网, participants must submit activities in at least three of these pillars to demonstrate their commitment to advancing internal medicine.
How do I access my Guided Fellowship Dashboard?
Enrolled participants can view their Guided Fellowship Dashboard at .
Do I need to be board certified to enroll in the Guided Fellowship program?
Board certification is not required to enroll in the Guided Fellowship Program. However, board certification in internal medicine or neurology must be obtained before completing the program and being elected to 91黑料网 Fellowship.
When does the Guided Fellowship program begin?
Guided Fellowship cohorts begin annually on January 1 with an Orientation webinar happening at the end of the month. Program years end December 31 each year.
How long does it take to achieve F91黑料网 through Guided Fellowship?
Participants who meet the program requirements are eligible for election to Fellowship (F91黑料网) after three years. Guided Fellowship elections take place during December each year.
Is it possible to get an extension?
Participants can request a one-time, one-year extension if they require additional time to complete the requirements to achieve F91黑料网.
How can I get involved in 91黑料网 activities?
Members can build their community, while helping others provide excellent healthcare, by getting involved with volunteer opportunities at 91黑料网's Volunteer Opportunities. Guided Fellowship Participants can learn about 91黑料网 activities that support their journey to Fellowship in the 91黑料网 Connect App Guided Fellowship Community. It is also recommended that participants connect with their local 91黑料网 chapter to learn about local opportunities to get involved.
How do I track my progress toward attaining 91黑料网 Fellowship?
Program participants can track their progress through a personalized Guided Fellowship Dashboard. In your dashboard, you can review the list of suggested professional development activities and note those completed. Completed activities will display on your personalized dashboard.
What if I complete an activity that does not fall under the suggested list?
If a participant believes that an activity, they have completed falls under a pillar but is not a part of the suggested list, they should submit the activity under the 鈥淥ther鈥 category.
Once they submit activities under this category, an administrator will review the activity and approve its addition. 鈥淥ther鈥 activities will not show up on your personal dashboard until after administrative approval.
Is there a minimum number of activities that must be submitted for each pillar?
There is not a minimum number of activities that must be submitted for each pillar. However, participants must have at least one activity in three out of the four pillars by the end of the program. Continuous demonstration of professional activities typically results in more than one activity in each pillar.
If I complete the requirements before the third year of the program, am I eligible for Fellowship early?
Participants may not complete the program early or ahead of the rest of their cohort if they fulfill pillar requirements early. All three years of participation are required for program completion.
Can previous activities or work in residency count toward my Guided Fellowship Program requirements?
The Guided Fellowship Program supports the professional development of early career physician's post-residency. Therefore, activities or work completed during residency cannot be applied to the program requirements.
Can post-residency activities or work done prior to enrollment in the Guided Fellowship Program count toward meeting the requirements for 91黑料网 Fellowship?
While the 91黑料网 Guided Fellowship Program begins January following the end of your training, activities can be tracked from the completion of your internal medicine residency and submitted when your dashboard is open.
For more information, please email guidedfacp@acponline.org.