Are you passionate about AACP's mission and want to get more involved? Elevate your credentials with Fellowship Status from AACP. The Fellowship credential is your critical step in volunteer leadership, chairing a committee and/or impacting the educational direction of AACP.
Becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain provides a benefit to the public to recognize those professionals who have specialized knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial/orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and dental sleep disorders.
Fellow achievement (FAACP) reflects the elevation and enhancement of the professional standards of diagnosis and treatment in the field of craniofacial/orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Additionally, it is to encourage research and further study of craniofacial pain, temporomandibular and sleep disorders.
Fellowship is the starting place for professionals looking for Diplomate status with the American Board of Craniofacial Pain (ABCP) and/or the American board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (ABCDSM).
To become an AACP Fellow:
- You must first be a General Member.
- Submit all required information for the application and pay application fee
of $500. Requirements below.
- Once approved, Fellows pay the same renewal membership rate as a general member.
Application Requirements:
- Spent the immediate past 2 years in treating head, neck, craniofacial pain and TMJ disorders
- Treated a minimum of 50 head, neck, craniofacial pain and TMJ patients
- Advanced study and training in the field which consists of successful completion of at least 2 or more academic years of graduate study in an ADA accredited dental school program OR A minimum of 200 hours within the immediate past 10 years of continuing education courses in the field
- Sponsorship by two Academy Fellows. (Not the same two who sponsored the applicant for general membership)
- A signed and notarized affidavit and records is required to be mailed to the Central Office: 380 Ice Center Lane, Ste C, Bozeman, MT 59718
