Distinguished Fellows of AAAP

The application process includes the submission of three letters of support, including one letter from a Distinguished Fellow. All Past Presidents of AAAP have been given Fellow membership status, and therefore are eligible to write letters of support for those interested in applying.

Fellows shall be elected by the membership upon recommendation of AAAP's Executive Committee. The Membership Committee shall judge suitability for fellow status based upon the following guidelines:

Criteria

• AAAP member in good standing.
• Board of Directors applying follow same process as all members except for Presidents who automatically become Distinguished Fellows at end of office.
• Submit 3 letters of support, current curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining your work and contributions to the field.
• Letters and application materials should be addressed to Membership Committee and emailed to [email protected].
• Membership Committee reviews and makes a recommendation to the Board.
• Board reviews and makes final decision.

It should be recognized that this membership category is reserved for only those persons who are clearly highly distinguished in their contributions to the field and to the Academy.

Application process for Fellow membership

• Any Regular member of AAAP can apply for Fellow status.
• Members of the Board of Directors and persons rotating off the Board shall follow the same procedures as all other members in applying for Fellow status, and shall be reviewed in the same manner and by the same criteria as all other members considered for Fellow status.
• The applicant should arrange to have letters of support, a copy of his/her Curriculum Vita, and a cover letter addressing the criteria (see above) submitted to the Executive Officer for review by the Committee.
• Following review of a completed application by the Membership Committee, recommendations are forwarded to the Board of Directors for final approval of Fellow status.
• Benefits associated with Fellow membership level are the same as those listed for Regular members.

Please submit all application material to [email protected].