NAHQ Fellowship Application Information

The NAHQ Fellowship Program was developed by the Healthcare Quality Foundation (HQF) both to recognize NAHQ members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of healthcare quality and to act as a blueprint for an ideal career path in the healthcare quality profession.

Consideration of an applicant for fellowship includes review of the applicant's credentials, employment background, and education. Then, the NAHQ Fellowship Review Board determines the granting of fellowship based on an evaluation of each applicant's contributions to the field of healthcare quality in the following categories:

• Leadership/Service
• Published Works
• Lectures/Presentations
• Mentorship

NAHQ strongly urges all members to set aside some time to review the NAHQ Fellowship Application before deciding to apply; changes occur from year to year. Declare your intent to apply with a letter directed to the NAHQ FRB Chair, Janice Redmond, by January 30, 2009. Submissions should be submitted electronically to Cassidy Follins, NAHQ staff, at cfollins@nahq.org. The FRB will match you with a fellow to assist you with the application process. The fellow will share knowledge, information, and expertise with you to help further develop your skills and help you achieve fellowship within NAHQ. Your application will not be considered if you do not declare your intent to apply by the stated deadline.

Pursuit of Fellowship in NAHQ demonstrates dedication to excellence and commitment to leadership in the healthcare quality field. To those who do not feel ready to apply, NAHQ recommends that you use the fellowship application as a tool to guide your careers. Those members who are prepared to apply are encouraged to do so.

The fellowship application along with supplementary materials and a non-refundable fee of $200, must be received by the NAHQ Office by April 17, 2009, in order to be considered. Please note that current members of the NAHQ Board are excluded from application for Fellowship. Announcement of the NAHQ Fellows will be made during the NAHQ Annual Conference of that year.

NAHQ is proud to offer its Fellowship Program. Recognition of outstanding leaders in the association benefits not only those honored but those who seek role models in the healthcare quality field. Moreover, the NAHQ Fellowship Application itself provides an excellent guide to success in the healthcare quality field.

Again, NAHQ encourages you to review the NAHQ Fellowship Application. Please contact NAHQ Headquarters at 800/966-9392 or Sherry Wallingford at 847/375-4783 with any questions.

The 2009 Fellowship Application is available here.

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