Fellowship Case Submission

The Fellowship Award (formerly Board Eligible) is to recognize the members who seek to gain more orthodontic knowledge through continuing education courses. The Fellowship program is the second step (following the Achievement Award) toward Diplomate status.

The requirements are:

• A candidate must have previously received the Achievement Award
• Active access in the AOS for five consecutive years prior to application
• Proof of attendance at continuing education courses in orthodontics for a minimum of 500 clock hours, of which a minimum of 100 clock hours must be from AOS-sponsored courses
• Each candidate is required to prepare complete records of one case using the guidelines established by the Academy Board of Examiners (see “Case Requirements” on page 7 of handbook). This case will be evaluated by the examiners and discussed with the presenter. The purpose for displaying this case is to prepare you for the protocol when presenting the (10) cases for Diplomate
• Candidates will be required to sit for a written examination compiled by the examining board
• The final selection will be by the authority of the Academy Board of Examiners
• The Fellowship awards will be presented at the annual Spring Diplomates meeting of the AOS
• The candidate must be present at both the Spring Diplomates Meeting AND the AOS annual meeting to receive the Fellowship Award
• A non-refundable fee of $350 must accompany your application
• Achievement and Fellowship Awards may be received the same year