Fellows and Seniors Member Advancement

HIMSS strongly emphasizes and encourages professional development and contributions to the healthcare industry for its members. As such, national members have the opportunity to be recognized for their dedication to the society and the industry by applying for Senior Member or Fellow Status. HIMSS national members are chosen for advancement after meeting several criteria based on professional capability, experience, leadership and service to their profession.

Individuals who have advanced to Senior Member or Fellow status are leaders within the society implying not only recognition for past contributions but also the expectation of continuing participation and contributions to HIMSS and the healthcare community.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, HIMSS would like to congratulate the following members who have advanced to Fellow, Senior or Life status in the months of March and April:

Life Member
John Freeman, LFHIMSS

Fellow Member
Ken Adler, MD, FHIMSS
Jerome Carter, MD, FACP, FHIMSS
Philip Chuang, PhD, FHIMSS
David Collins, MHA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Louis Galterio, MBA, FHIMSS
Adnan Hamid, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Kari Harno, MD, FHIMSS
Mark Newman, MD, FHIMSS
Sam King, MBA, FHIMSS
Susan Wozniak, MPH, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

Senior Member
Julie Burgoon, MBA,
Jeff Arnold, CPHIMS

Advancement Process and Application

In addition to the Application Form, please attach the following items:

1. Current job description
2. Organizational chart, with position circled
3. Proof of highest degree, if applicable
4. Proof of current certification credential, if applicable
5. Letter of recommendation from current HIMSS Fellow (if applying for Fellow)
6. Letter of recommendation from CxO (optional)

Need Help? Call the HIMSS Advancement Program Coordinator, Megan McGuirk at 312-915-9269 or email advancement@himss.org.

On-line Application for Advancement to Senior Member or Fellow Member

PDF Application for Advancement to Senior Member and Fellow Status

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