CAHIIM Faculty Fellowship Program (FCAHIIM)

CAHIIM seeks to recognize outstanding HIM/HI program faculty and their contributions to enhancing workforce competence by ensuring educational excellence.

Benefits for receiving a CAHIIM Faculty Fellowship:

Recognizing faculty that have experience in the CAHIIM Accreditation Process.
Recognizing dedication of faculty to the HIM/HI Workforce and Educational Community.

Eligibility Requirements:

Has gone through at least one CAHIIM Accreditation Program Comprehensive Review as a faculty member.
Has volunteered with CAHIIM in at least one or more of the following capacities for at least five (5) cumulative years of service:
- CAHIIM Peer Reviewer
- CAHIIM Council Member
- CAHIIM Board Member
- CAHIIM Committee or Work Group Member
Has worked in higher education for at least 7 years.
Has attended at least one CAHIIM Accreditation Process Training.
Has attended at least one CAHIIM Summit on Higher Education.
Volunteers in the local/state/national HIM/HI Community.

Application Requirements:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Three (3) Reference Letters
CAHIIM Conference Attendance (two pathways):
- Pathway 1: Proof of CAHIIM Accreditation Process Training within the last three (3) years AND Proof of CAHIIM Summit on Higher Education attendance within the last three (3) years
- Pathway 2: Proof of CAHIIM Accreditation Process Training with the last six (6) years AND Proof of CAHIIM Summit on Higher Education attendance two (2) times within the last (3) years

Application Fee: $250.00

Required Elements in the Cover Letter and Reference Letters:

Cover Letter: Please describe why you would like to be a CAHIIM Faculty Fellow. In addition to describing your desire to become a CAHIIM Faculty Fellow, please address the following items:
- Current and/or recent volunteer work with CAHIIM.
- Local/state/national HIM/HI volunteer work within the last three (3) years.
- Reflect on your dedication to the HIM/HI Workforce and Educational Community.
  - Evidence might include but not limited to work on different program advisory committees, participation in institutional committees, volunteer work within your community not associated with a professional organization, service on hospital boards, etc.
- Provide evidence of service to accreditors other than CAHIIM.
- Importance of quality education to the HIM/HI professions.
- What is the value of accreditation to the industry and the profession?
- What is the role of higher education in the HIM/HI/Healthcare industry?
- Provide examples of evidence that supports your commitment to higher education and accreditation and supports your commitment to the HIM/HI industry.
  - Evidence may include but not limited to listing in conference proceedings, certificates in participation, presentations, meeting minutes of attendance in workgroups/committees.
Reference Letters: One reference letter should be from an individual in an administrative role at your institution. This letter should speak to your dedication and achievement as a faculty member. The second letter should be from an industry professional that you currently work with in either a volunteer capacity or on your advisory board. The letter should speak to your dedication for enhancing the workforce in the community you serve. The third letter should be from an additional reference of your choosing, i.e. a student, graduate, advisory board member, colleague at your institution, etc.

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