AOCOO-HNS Fellowship Application

Description: Members of the AOCOO-HNS may be granted the title of Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology or the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.

Candidates for fellowship must meet the requirements of the Awards Committee and shall, with the approval of the Board, receive the honor of Fellow (FAOCO).

Eligibility Requirements: A candidate must demonstrate the following.

Active, continuous membership in good-standing with the AOCOO-HNS.

Certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.

Attendance at three (3) Annual Clinical Assembly meetings of the AOCOO-HNS following board certification. The three meetings need not be in consecutive order.

Outstanding contributions to the specialty practice, research, or to other meritorious services such as:

Educational Program Chair
Residency Program Director
Residency Faculty Member actively involved in residency training
Preceptor to medical students
Leadership positions in national, state or regional medical societies
Significant contribution to a research project
Service to the community as a physician such as mission work
Outstanding charitable support to the Foundation
Eligible fellows must be present at the Awards Ceremony (in-person or virtual) to receive the official certificate and to be formally inducted into the College as a Fellow.

I hereby formally apply for Fellowship in the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (F.A.O.C.O.) and pledge my loyalty to the ByLaws of the organization and to the rules governing such membership.

I understand that to maintain such Fellowship, I must uphold high professional and ethical standards and pay the prescribed annual dues to the organization.

Are you now, or have you at any time in the past, been involved in any action or proceeding (regardless of the outcome) involving denial, revocation, suspension, reduction, limitation, reprimand, censure, probation, non-renewal or voluntary relinquishment as follows (Please Note: Any false statements will lead to denial or revocation of Fellowship designation):

Please provide two (2) certified members of the colleges endorsing this application. These references will be contacted by staff.

All applications MUST include a complete and signed Application form, a recent photograph and current curriculum vitae. A fee of $300 is due upon approval of Fellowship status.