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What are ACPE Diplomates & Fellows? (Quick Question).


Diplomate dip·lo·mate
n.
One who has received a diploma, especially a physician certified as a specialist by a board of examiners.


diplomate
(dip´l
 

A Diplomate is a member of ACPE ACPE Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
ACPE American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
ACPE American College of Physician Executives
ACPE Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.
 who has been board certified board certified,
adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice.
 as a Physician Executive (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises.

CPE - Customer Premises Equipment
) by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management.

Fellowship

A Fellow of ACPE is a diplomate of ACPE who has held membership for at least 2 years and has demonstrated that his or her knowledge and experience has acquired regional or national stature. To become a Fellow you must complete a fellowship application containing three letters of recommendation and documentation of contribution to the field of medical management and participation in ACPE activities.

Distinguished Fellow

A Distinguished Fellow is an ACPE Fellow who has demonstrated noteworthy and enduring contributions to the knowledge and advancement of medical management. Because this is the highest recognition ACPE can bestow be·stow  
tr.v. be·stowed, be·stow·ing, be·stows
1. To present as a gift or an honor; confer: bestowed high praise on the winners.

2.
, members cannot apply but must be nominated by their peers (Fellows and Distinguished Fellows). Nominations are reviewed and awards are made by the Board of Directors of ACPE.

For information on applying for Fellowship or becoming a Certified Physician Executive, e-mail staff at acpe@acpe.org or call 800/562-8088.
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Title Annotation:description of American College of Physician Executives' Diplomates and Fellows
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Date:Nov 1, 2002
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