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The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is pleased to acknowledge select members of the College, bestowing upon them the prestigious status of Fellow.

A Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine has contributed outstanding achievement in the field of lifestyle medicine and unwavering and exceptional dedication to advancing the College’s mission.

Those who have demonstrated the highest standard of professional development and contribution to the field are urged to apply for this premier level of recognition.

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Requirements for Fellows

Prior to application for ACLM Fellow status, the ACLM member must meet the following qualifications. Please note all required forms and documentation must be completed in the online application prior to submission for board approval.

Prior to application for ACLM Fellow status, the ACLM member must meet the following qualifications. Please note all required forms and documentation must be completed in the online application prior to submission for board approval.
- MD or DO engaged in the practice, teaching, or research in some relevant aspect of lifestyle medicine and certified in some other specialty of medicine recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Doctorate-level professional (PhD, DrPH, DDS, ND, etc.) engaged in practice, teaching, or research in some relevant aspect of lifestyle medicine, appropriately certified and/or licensed relative to their training, practice, and locale.
- Licensed clinical team members holding a master’s degree* earned from an accredited academic institution and engaged in practice, teaching, or research in some relevant aspect of lifestyle medicine, appropriately certified and/or licensed relative to their training, practice, and locale. *Bachelor-level clinicians licensed in fields that now require a master’s degree are also eligible to apply.
Be board-certified in lifestyle medicine through the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Have a minimum of three consecutive years of membership, in good standing, as a Physician, Doctoral, Healthcare Executive or Professional Team Member, as defined by the ACLM membership categories.
- Student/Trainee membership does not count towards the required years of membership.
- Serving on the ACLM Board of Directors cannot be substituted with serving on the Trainee Executive Board.
Must have two sponsorship recommendation forms submitted from two current Fellows, establishing applicant’s qualities and worthiness of consideration for ACLM Fellow status. Past and present ACLM Board of Directors and Officers may also be sponsors.
Demonstrate a high standard of professional development and contribution to lifestyle medicine.
Substantiate a significant contribution to ACLM’s organizational functions, including participation in conferences, member interest groups, press contact, ACLM publication contributions and/or participation in other official ACLM functions.
Applicants must submit appropriate documentation to support points indicated on their application. Applicants must also submit an updated curriculum vitae that identifies and includes documentation consistent with the above requirements. To view a paper copy of the 2025 Fellows application, please click here.

Note: Applicants should be graduates of a U.S.-based medical school/doctoral/master-level program or have completed their residency/ fellowship or post-doctorate education in the U.S. Lifestyle medicine professionals from countries with established lifestyle medicine societies and a fellowship process are expected to apply to their respective local organizations for fellowship. No more than 25% of an annual Fellow inductee class will be comprised of non-physician/doctoral members.

After due consideration, the Board of Directors may waive a requirement.

Fellows Application Fees

The Fellows Application Fee is $200 for physician and doctoral-level applicants. The Fellows Application Fee is $150 for master-level applicants.

This fee is in addition to your annual membership fee to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Please pay your application fee once you have submitted your completed online application. To pay your Fellows application fee, please submit a check to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and add “Fellows Application Fee” in the notes line item.

Please mail the check to:

American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Attn: Theresa Stephan, Fellows Application
PO Box 6432 Chesterfield, MO 63006

If you prefer to pay your fees online, please call Theresa Stephan at 971-983-5383 Ext. 135.

Fellows Status

Fellows are required to remain in “active” membership status with ACLM by paying their annual membership dues to maintain their Fellows distinction and have their profile listed on the ACLM Fellows website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can international applicants apply? As of 2022, Applicants should be graduates of a U.S.-based medical school/ doctoral program or have completed their residency/ fellowship or post-doctorate education in the U.S.
Is the Fellows fee refundable? No. The fee is non-refundable.
Can I receive a deadline extension? In order to be respectful of the other applicants and the application reviewers, the deadline may not be extended. However, eligible applicants are encouraged to apply early, contact membership@lifestylemedicine.org if they have any questions upfront, or apply next year.
Can my application be deferred if I am short of the requirements? Yes, your application can be deferred. If you apply for the designation this year and your application is short of the requirements, you will need to re-submit the new/additional documents. You will not be required to pay the fee twice.
What documents should I submit? Anything that can corroborate what you have included on your application. The documents can be payment receipts, screenshots, slide decks, abstract pages, URL links, etc.
How long does it take to process my application? It depends. Processing takes a bit of time to gather and evaluate documentation. The more documentation submitted upfront, the less processing it takes on the back-end. Please note that the review committee will review all applications once the window has closed.
Can Master-level or Bachelor-level individuals apply? Yes. As of 2023, eligibility for Fellowship in the College has expanded to include licensed clinical team members holding a master’s degree* earned from an accredited** academic institution.
*Bachelor’s level clinicians licensed in fields that now require a master’s degree are also eligible to apply.
**Accreditation verified via https://www.chea.org/directories
Do I need to have two sponsorship letters? No. You need to have two sponsorship forms completed on your behalf. Please have your requested sponsors complete this form before the Fellows application deadline.
Can I apply if I am outside the US? You may apply, but please note that Fellows status is not guaranteed as an international member. You should be a graduate of a U.S.-based medical school/doctoral program or have completed residency/fellowship in the U.S. International members are expected to apply for fellows in their home country if there is an established lifestyle medicine association. We may review the application, but only rare exceptions are made for non-US applicants. Non-US applicants will not receive a refund if they choose to continue with their application and are not awarded the Fellows designation.

Fellows Application Timeline

Application Opens: May 1

Application Deadline: July 1

Award Notification: September 15

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