Advance to Fellow (FACHE)
Take the next step in your healthcare leadership journey by applying for board certification.
Why Become a Fellow of ACHE?
Earning the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credential demonstrates your commitment to leadership excellence and lifelong learning. It’s a mark of distinction recognized throughout the healthcare industry. Benefits of the FACHE credential include:
- Recognition as a board-certified healthcare executive
- Demonstration of your commitment to ethics and professional development
- Enhanced credibility and career advancement
- Access to leadership opportunities within CHEF and ACHE
Eligibility Requirements
Review the most recent requirements to be eligible for the FACHE credential at https://www.ache.org/fache/earn-my-fache.
Complimentary Overview Webinars
Learn more about Fellowship by listening to ACHE’s complimentary overview webinars at https://www.ache.org/fache/earn-my-fache/fache-overview-webinar.
How CHEF Supports Your Advancement
CHEF is committed to helping you succeed on your path to Fellowship. We offer:
- Exam Study Sessions: Join members for CHEFU, structured sessions to prepare for the exam. We offer these each Fall, look for dates in the events coming soon!
- Community Guidance: Connect with recently advanced CHEF Fellows to learn from their experience.
- Fellowship Reference: Meet the references requirement by connecting with current CHEF Fellows in our community.
Ready to Start?
Take these steps today!
- Review requirements at ache.org/fache
- Start your application on ache.org and track your progress
- Submit your application to ACHE
- Prepare for the exam
- Take the exam
- Celebrate!
