Advance to AAMA Diplomate
The status of Diplomate is available to Academy (FAAMA) and College (FACCA and FACCP) Fellows. Being a “Diplomate in Healthcare Administration” is not an award or membership category. It is an honor bestowed on an individual to indicate the achievement of true excellence within the field of healthcare administration.
Requirements
- Fellows may advance to Diplomate status after one year
- Attendance at two major AAMA Conferences within the past seven years. This may include attendance at the Annual Conference at which member is to advance.
- $250 Advancement Fee
Advancement Paths
For successful advancement to Diplomate status, the candidate must choose an alternative path of advancement than the path he/she originally used achieve Fellow status. For example:
If you advanced to FAAMA, FACCA, or FACCP by completion of an original thesis, you must choose ONE of the following paths:
- Earn 35 points on the Personal Achievement Documentation (PAD) form
- Complete three case studies
- A combination of the PAD form and case studies equaling 35 points
If you advanced to FAAMA, FACCA or FACCP by completion of three case studies, you must choose ONE of the following paths:
- Earn 35 points on the Personal Achievement Documentation (PAD) form
- Complete of an original thesis
- A combination of the PAD form and case studies equaling 35 points.
If you advanced to FAAMA, FACCA, or FACCP by the Personal Achievement Documentation (PAD) alone, you must choose ONE of the folloiwng paths:
- Complete an original thesis
- Complete three case studies
If you advanced to FAAMA, FACCA or FACCP by a combination of the PAD form and case studies, you must choose ONE of the following paths:
- Complete additional case studies to reach a total of three
- Earn additional PAD points to reach a total of 35
- Complete an original thesis
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Resources
- Sample Diplomate PAD Form
- Sample Cover Letter for Advancement Application (Please submit with online application.)
- Advancement FAQS
- Thesis and Case Study Style Guidelines
- Sample Writing Template
- Diplomate Adminstrative Guidelines
For APA formatting and style guide, please visit the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). This is used by permission of Purdue University.
Recognition
AAMA recognizes advancing members at its Annual Conference. These advancing members were recognized by their peers and received the symbols of their achievements.
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| Maj Xavier V. Bruce, CFAAMA |