Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, often listed as "FACSM", is a post-nominal title used to indicate that the education and training, professional qualifications, educational level, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by said College. In order to apply for Fellow designation, a physician or scientist typically must be certified by a member of the College for a certain number of years; have attended at least three annual Congresses; have at least two other "Fellows" endorse the application; and, have made a significant contribution to the field of Sports Medicine; either as a scientist (with publications) or as an educator with a lengthy history of educational contributions. There are more than 15,000 members of the College, and only about 1000 have been elevated to the rank of "Fellow".