The Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) designation has been expanded to a broader audience of chest medicine professionals to align with CHEST’s focus on engaging the entire chest medicine team. FCCP requirements also have been updated. The following new requirements are now in place:
• FCCP applicants must demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following key domains: excellence in clinical chest medicine; certifications, recognition, and awards; leadership, teaching, and patient education; publications and abstracts; and conferences.
• FCCP applicants must be CHEST members for 2 or more years at the Enhanced or Premium level of membership.
• FCCP applicants must be board-certified or hold a professional degree. All FCCP applications are reviewed on an individual basis, based upon the requirements outlined above, or equivalent qualifications.
These changes to the FCCP designation apply to all future applicants. Current FCCPs will not be required to submit additional material to maintain the FCCP designation but must remain an active member at the Enhanced or Premium membership level. Complete requirements and application details are available on the CHEST website.