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  1. In general, advancement to Fellowship may be achieved by (a) certification by a specialty or subspecialty board; (b) significant scientific contributions; and (c) other evidence from the community of having attained peer recognition as a consultant for a period of a least 18 months.

  2. Advancement from the status of Member to Associate Fellow requires (a) certification by an appropriate primary specialty board; (b) demonstration of continued activity and interest in cardiovascular diseases; and (c) other evidence from the community of having attained peer recognition as a consultant.

  3. A member may not make application for advancement earlier than two years after election to current status, with the following exceptions: Applications for advancement will be accepted for consideration by the Credentials Committee when the candidate presents verification of successful completion of certification by a specialty or subspecialty board holding membership in either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Advisory Board for Osteopathic Specialists of the American Osteopathic Association and, in the case of Fellowship, other evidence from the community of having attained peer recognition as a consultant for a period of at least 18 months.

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