Fellowship Pathway Options

ACAM Fellow Benefits

In addition to all standard member benefits, ACAM Fellows enjoy exclusive privileges, including:

  • The right to use the post-nominal FACAM
  • Permission to use the ACAM trademark while a financial Fellow
  • An official Fellowship certificate, suitable for display
  • A professional photographic profile featured on the ACAM website

These benefits recognise your advanced standing in the field and your commitment to excellence in aesthetic medicine.

What is a Fellow?

Fellowship of the College certifies professional competence in Aesthetic Medicine according to the College’s prescribed educational, ethical and professional standards. It is a significant professional achievement and is awarded by the College to those individuals who have demonstrated to their peers that they have the knowledge, attitudes, conceptual, clinical, communication and professional skills to be recognised as a fellow of the College. This is the highest membership category awarded in the College.

Fellowship Pathway Options

ACAM offers four Fellowship Pathways and one Equivalence Pathway, each designed to support and recognise professional growth at various stages of your aesthetic medicine career.See the summary table below for an overview of each pathway.

See the summary table below for an overview of each pathway.
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Fellowship Pathway Overview
Requirement Pathway I Pathway II Pathway III Nurse Equivalence
Suited for Registered medical practitioners with little to no experience in aesthetic medicine who are looking to enter the field. Registered medical practitioners with existing experience in aesthetic medicine who are looking to further develop their skills and gain formal recognition. Registered medical practitioners with significant experience in aesthetic medicine who can demonstrate their expertise and are seeking formal recognition through Fellowship. Registered Nurse Practitioners with varying levels of experience who are seeking further education, professional development, and formal recognition in aesthetic medicine. Registered medical practitioners who currently hold a fellowship with a recognised aesthetic medicine college and are seeking ACAM Fellowship through the Equivalence Pathway.
Previous experience None required 2 years as an ACAM member + 2 years as an aesthetic doctor 3 years as an ACAM member + 5 years as an aesthetic doctor None required See Fellowship Equivalence Requirement Page
Application fee$750$750 $750$500$750
Fellowship pathway fee$3,500$3000$3,500$3000$0
Completion time 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years n/a

Become an ACAM Fellow

Achieving Fellowship with ACAM recognises your advanced expertise, commitment to professional excellence, and leadership within the aesthetic medicine community. As a Fellow, you stand out as a trusted, highly qualified practitioner dedicated to the highest standards of patient care and ongoing education.

Education Component Requirements

To complete the ACAM Fellowship, candidates must satisfy a series of core education components tailored to their selected pathway. Each requirement is designed to ensure comprehensive training, ethical practice, and clinical competence in aesthetic medicine. Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate additional fees apply.

See the summary table below for a clear overview of what each pathway entails.

Education Requirements by Fellowship Pathway
Requirement Pathway I Pathway II Pathway III Nurse Associate
ACAM Laser Physics and Safety Officer CourseYesYesYesYes
ACAM Aesthetic Medicine WorkshopYesYesYesYes
ACAM Ethics ExaminationYesYesYesYes
ACAM Head and Neck Anatomy CourseYesNoNoYes
ACAM Motivated Patient ExamYesYesNoYes
ACAM Online Fellowship ExamNoNoYesNo
COVID-19 Infection Control CertificateYesYesYesYes
Infection Control CertificateYesYesYesYes
Log Book - Reflecting 'knowledge of'Yes (100)Yes (100)Yes (100)Yes (50)
Practice VisitNoYesYesNo
Post Graduation DiplomaUSWQMULNoUSW
Two Medical ReferencesYesYesYesYes
VIVAYesYesYesYes
BLS/ALSYesYesYesYes

Your Path to Fellowship

Ready to begin your Fellowship journey? Follow these simple steps to start your pathway with confidence.

Step 1

Join ACAM Membership (if you are not already an ACAM member)

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Step 2

Apply for your chosen pathway here

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Step 3

Pay Fellowship Pathway application fee

Step 4

Application will be sent to Education Chair for approval

Step 5

If accepted, pay the Fellowship Pathway Fee

Step 6

Commence your Fellowship Pathway

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