Study Group Feedback
"My initial reason for joining HLNDV was the opportunity to become involved in a study group for my ACHE advancement. I inquired about study groups and learned that a group had been active in the late 90s but had disbanded. I took it upon myself to use the connections that HLNDV provided to form a study group. The study group was an ideal way for me to prepare because it allowed me to share the workload with others and it also forced me to dedicate a few hours each week to exam preparation. After the study group covered all 10 modules, I took one weekend to study the material on my own and that was the extent of my preparation. In conclusion, going through the study group process worked for my schedule and adequately prepared me for the exam. As another benefit, coming together as a study group was also a good networking activity and many connections were made among the study group participants."
Fellow Advancement
Maximize your professional potential by earning the premier credential in healthcare management. When you become board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow (FACHE), you'll have the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.
HLNDV coordinates a free study group for the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management. The group convenes each Fall and concludes each Spring. The group meets every two weeks and covers one of the ten exam modules each session. For further information on the study group, please contact fellowstudy@hlndv.org.
FACHE Requirements—Effective January 1, 2007
Following is a summary of the new criteria for becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Requirements
- Tenure
- Three years tenure as an ACHE Member (or Diplomate).
- Position and Organization
- Hold a healthcare management position in an acceptable organization as defined in the Regulations Governing Admission, Advancement and Recertification.
- Academic Degree
- Post baccalaureate degree (effective January 1, 2009). Through 12/31/2008 bachelors prepared individuals without a post baccalaureate degree may become Fellows if they have eight years healthcare management experience and meet the remaining criteria.
- Healthcare Management Experience
- Five years of healthcare management experience. For affiliates with a bachelor’s degree only, eight years healthcare management experience are required (ending 12/31/2008 after which a post-baccalaureate degree and five years healthcare management experience is required of all new Fellows).
- Board of Governors Examination
- Successful completion of the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management.
- Continuing Education
- 40 hours of CEU credits over the previous five years. Twelve credits must be Category I (ACHE Education) credits; the balance may be either Category I or II.
- Confidential References
- Three references from Fellows, one of which must be a structured interview.
- Professional Involvement
- Minimum of two examples of participation required over the last five years, such as in the affairs of ACHE and its independent chapters, or national, regional and state healthcare associations.
- Community/Civic Involvement
- Minimum of two examples of participation required over the last five years, such as in national, state or community organizations or nonprofit organization
Note: Recertification as a Fellow continues to require 24 CEUs over the previous three years, at least half of which must be Category I (ACHE Education) credits, and demonstration of involvement in healthcare and community/civic affairs.
Further information is available on www.ache.org.
