| the American College
of Epidemiology is the professional organization dedicated
to continued education and advocacy for epidemiologists in
their efforts to promote public health. ACE serves the interests
of its members through sponsorship of scientific meetings,
publications, educational activities, recognition of outstanding
contributions to the field, and advocacy for issues pertinent
to the practice of Epidemiology.
Apply for Admission
Applications for any category of membership are reviewed by
the Admissions Committee, which makes its recommendations to
the Board of Directors. A recommendation for admission is reached
through a review of credentials. The areas considered by the
Admissions Committee in determining qualifications for membership
are training, education, experience, and contributions to the
profession. To apply to the College, complete the application
form, attach a copy of your vitae and send to the ACE office
at:
PLEASE DO NOT SEND A CHECK WITH YOUR APPLICATION. When you
have been admitted to the College, you will be notified by
the office of your level of membership (Associate, Member,
or Fellow).
For further information, contact:
Apply for Promotion
Any Member who believes she/he qualifies for promotion to Fellow is encouraged to submit her/his current c.v. to the ACE office, for review by the Admissions Committtee. Reviewing the Guidance to Applicants may assist the Member in making a decision to apply for promotion.
An Associate Member who qualifies for promotion to Member (e.g., has completed the doctoral degree) should send a letter requesting such promotion, appending to it proof of completion of training in Epidemiology
Admission Criteria
There are three main categories of College membership—Member,
Fellow, and Associate Member. Criteria for Member
consist of:
- a doctoral degree in Epidemiology; or
- a doctoral degree in a field relevant to Epidemiology
and specific formal training in Epidemiology of at least
one year’s duration equivalent to a master of science
degree; or
- a doctoral degree in a field relevant to Epidemiology
and at least two years of supervised and structured experience
in the practice of Epidemiology; or
- a doctoral degree in a field relevant to Epidemiology
or a master's degree in Epidemiology, and demonstrated sustained
experience and productivity in the practice of Epidemiology
.
In addition to meeting the criteria for Membership, Fellows
are distinguished by their significant and sustained contributions
to the profession through research or through a leadership role
in the practice of Epidemiology.
The criterion for Associate Member is enrollment
in training that, when completed satisfactorily, would qualify
the applicant for admission into the College.
Member Benefits
As part of the largest organization focused on the professional
needs of epidemiologists, members form an important network
to promote Epidemiology as both a discipline and a profession.
As a Member or Fellow you have an opportunity to vote and
hold leadership positions in the College governance structure.
Associate Members may sit on all College committees.
You receive a subscription to the College’s official
journal, Annals of Epidemiology, now published ten times a
year, as well as the quarterly Newsletter. You also have access
to a searchable membership database in the members only section
of the website. (Will be available in early 2006.) Members
also receive reduced fees for annual meeting registration
and for all other ACE publications and services.
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