The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine has close to 200 sports podiatrists who have achieved the Fellow designation. These doctors have passed a rigorous oral and written examination while demonstrating an expertise in sports medicine. Over the years AAPSM Fellows have given tirelessly in serving as examiners for the Fellowship examination, participating in the Academy's speakers bureau, and delivering papers on research projects in sports medicine. Their efforts have made a significant impact on the Academy's success.

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries. We believe that providing such knowledge to the profession and the public will optimize enjoyment and safe participation in sports and fitness activities. We will accomplish this mission through professional education, scientific research, public awareness and membership support.

The AAPSM will embrace the philosophy and guidelines of other professional associations in providing a status of Fellow within the Academy. The requirements reflect and recognize past achievement and service to the AAPSM and to encourage continued professional development and service to the AAPSM.

Requirements to Achieve Fellow Status

I. Professional Achievement

1. Candidate must have a doctorate degree in podiatric medicine (D.P.M.), medicine (M.D.), philosophy (Ph.D.) or equivalent doctorate in another health-related field.
2. Candidate has completed an original research paper on a topic relevant to the field of podiatric sports medicine that has either:
1. Been accepted or published in a peer review journal or text book, or
2. Presented in lecture format or poster format at any one of the following professional forums:
1. International, national or state meeting of a recognized professional society (i.e., AAPSM, ACSM, APMA, ACFAS)
2. Grand rounds or clinical lecture at a medical school or teaching hospital
3. Local professional society meeting
3. Candidate must have been a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine for three consecutive years prior to Fellowship application and must have attended at least two AAPSM meetings (at least one of which is a national meeting) within five years of application.
4. Candidate must be a member in good standing of the American Podiatric Medical Association (if a podiatrist).
5. Candidate must receive a written recommendation by another Fellow of AAPSM validating:
1. the candidate’s professional achievements, and
2. the candidate’s clinical experience in the field of podiatric sports medicine
6. Candidate must successfully pass (75% passing grade) a written examination demonstrating knowledge of a wide range of topics relevant to the field of podiatric sports medicine.
Candidate must successfully pass an oral examination as administered by the Fellowship examination committee of AAPSM after successfully completing the written exam as cited in F above.

II. Professional Service

Prior to sitting for the Fellowship exam, each candidate must demonstrate prior service to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and the profession of podiatric sports medicine by completion of one of the following:

1. A member of a committee of AAPSM for one year
2. Contributor of an article or journal review for AAPSM newsletter
3. Provide a lecture on behalf of AAPSM to a student sports medicine chapter of a college of podiatric sports medicine
4. Volunteer or participate as a speaker at any regional or national AAPSM sponsored event

III. Public Service

1. The candidate must have served as a consultant or team physician to an organized athletic team for a period of three years prior to Fellowship application.
2. The candidate must also demonstrate at least one volunteer sports medicine activity in the community such as:
1. medical team member at sporting event
2. lecture to a group, organization or local school
3. article in local newspaper
4. health fair or lower extremity free screening examination

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