Physician Fellowship in Practice Management Credential
The Physician Fellowship in Practice Management has been established for Physicians whose careers have become a major part of the practice. With the rapidly changing face of the medical practice and facility, the role of practice management is more important and demanding than ever. This course will enhance and build upon existing experience exemplifying that you are serious about continuous education and ready to move the practice forward.
Not only will the PFPM certification benefit the practice as a whole, but it will give the consummate professional a well-rounded understanding as to how the practice should function.
Fellowship Requirements
- Physicians with a minimum of 2 years of practice experience.
- Current involvement in one or more areas of practice management.
- Within the last five years, at least 40 hours (40 credits) of practice management education (CME or non-CME).
- If short the 40 hours, physicians may also accumulate additional credits for professional contributions (up to 2 credits), awards and professional designations (up to 2 credits), and association memberships (up to 2 credits), or may choose one of the AAMM educational programs.
- Attach photocopy of active state medical license.
- Attach your curriculum vitae or biographical sketch.
- Current membership in the American Academy of Medical Management.
Please follow these instructions when completing the corresponding application:
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Over the past there years, ONE UNIT FOR EACH QUARTER YEAR, full-time equivalent (up to 12 total units). To verify this information, please forward a letter from each employer (denoting your position and dates of employment) going back three or more years.
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION (Going back no more than three years.)
For each AAMM program, attach a copy of BOTH SIDES of the Continuing Education Units form. Should your Continuing Education not be through AAMM, you must attach documentation showing your attendance. The documentation MUST BE signed and dated and denote the topics, number of contact hours/CEU units awarded.
You may apply for the CAPPM credential without having completed all the required number of hours, however your application and potential certification expires 36 months from the date of application. PLEASE NOTE: CEU UNITS: Over the past THREE years, ONE UNIT FOR EACH SIX HOURS of instruction (no limit on the number of units).
For this requirement, AAMM will consider verifiable education from various associations and institutions of higher learning. HOWEVER, COLLEGE COURSES ARE NO MORE THAN ONE UNIT PER ACCEPTED CLASS.
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Up to two total units, one for each qualifying award and professional designation. During the past three years, any individual awards recognizing your practice management expertise or professional designations, such as certification or any other related fellowship credentials.
Please provide complete information on the name, purpose, sponsoring organization, date, qualifications and any other data relevant to the award/ recognition that you have earned. PLEASE ATTACH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - COPY OF AWARD OR LETTER OF ACHIEVEMENT.
Professional Contributions: Earned in Practice Management or other directly related areas of the business of medicine, over the past three years, one unit for each hour taught or each page published (up to two total units).
YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN THE FORM OF A COPY OF THE SEMINAR/ CLASS BROCHURE OR THE ARTICLE AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE PERIODICAL'S COVER. Awards, Professional Designations, or related Credentials: Earned in Practice Management or other directly related areas of the business of Medicine, over the past three years (up to two total units). YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATE OR LETTER FROM THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH GRANTED THE AWARD OR CREDENTIAL.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Up to two total units. One unit for each full-year membership of a national association or one-half unit for a local or state association during the past three years which is directly within the ream of practice management. Membership in professional associations related to the field of physician practice management is strongly encouraged. Such membership exposes the member to industry trends as well as opportunities for professional enhancement. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR A LETTER FROM THE ASSOCIATION DENOTING YOUR LENGTH OF TIME AS A MEMBER.
NOTE: You will be notified of your application results via e-mail within 4 to 6 weeks.