About Membership
What is CHEF?
Chicago Health Executives Forum (CHEF) is a local independent chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an international professional society of more than 51,000 healthcare executives. Created in 1976, CHEF is one of the largest local chapters of ACHE. The chapter territory comprises the Chicago Metropolitan area, including the six Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
Why Join CHEF?
Our mission is to advance our members and healthcare leadership excellence. We achieve this in a variety of ways:
- Connect
- Expand your network within a community of healthcare leaders at every career stage, by attending our local events.
- Connect with local and national members though ACHE and CHEF’s member only online directory.
- Learn
- Stay on top of the latest industry trends and best practices, by attending our local events.
- Access ACHE publications and journals.
- Advance
- Enhance your career trajectory through member only career planning resources.
- Access CHEF’s Career Center to post positions and search for new opportunities.
- Become a recognized leader among healthcare executives by earning FACHE board certification.
- Lead
- Develop and enhance your leadership skills by volunteering your time to the CHEF Committees and Board.
Ready to Join?
To become a member of CHEF you must join ACHE first. To do so:
- Review the eligibility requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- An interest in or commitment to the profession of healthcare management.
- Start Your Application at https://www.ache.org/membership
Already an ACHE member? Your chapter assignment is based on your primary business address in your record. To update your record address information: edit your contact information here.
In Transition?
You may qualify for a hardship waiver to cover your ACHE annual dues, for more information click here.
