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The prestigious designation of Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) honors practitioners, researchers, administrators, and educators who have made outstanding contributions to the collaborative field of critical care.
American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) fellows are recognized for their clinical excellence and achievements in program development, scholarly activities related to critical care, and regional and/or national engagement.
Applications open Winter 2025.
Please read the eligibility and application criteria and requirements carefully before submitting. The application period typically runs from December to March 15 each year. Join today to make the most out of applying.
The FCCM designation globally honors you as a leader in critical care, connects you with other distinguished clinicians, and enhances your CV for professional development. It is a symbol of your personal contribution to critical care.
Once you are inducted as an FCCM, you will automatically be upgraded to the Select membership category in your next dues billing cycle.
Becoming an FCCM gives you additional engagement points within the Society, which weighs into aspects of your membership such as committee appointments, management of waitlists for popular events, Council and Board of Regents nominations and elections, and submitting applications for MCCM.
To apply to become an FCCM fellow, applicants must:
Basic criteria require that applicants:
Detailed requirements are available in the ACCM application. Applicants will need the following documents:
A must-watch presentation for anyone considering applying for ACCM fellowship. Learn about eligibility and criteria, understand the benefits of fellowship, and get tips on how to submit a successful application.
Selection Process
The ACCM Credentials Committee will review each completed application and recommend a course of action for each applicant for final review and approval by the Board of Regents.
If accepted, your membership tier will be upgraded to Select, and you will be required to remain an active SCCM Select member to continue using the FCCM designation. If your ACCM fellowship expires, you must reapply and undergo another application review process.
ACCM Convocation and SCCM Awards Presentation
To be considered an ACCM fellow and use the designation FCCM, you are required to participate in the convocation ceremony within three years of your acceptance notification. The convocation fee is $385. The fee includes administrative costs, robe rental, and certificate. If you are not inducted within three years, you will be required to submit a new application for future ACCM fellowship.