Fellowship in the College
According to the ACHCA website, “Advancement to Fellow represents the highest level of membership in ACHCA. It is the recognition of professional achievement and continuous adherence to the ethical and professional standards of ACHCA. It requires a record of active participation in fulfilling the professional and educational requirements of ACHCA, suitable formal education, professional, civic, and community activities and service, and at least two years of voting membership. Taking this important step in your career development will move you toward a major professional achievement, one that will bring the recognition of colleagues, peers, and leaders in the field as well as residents and their families.” Information on Fellow status is also in the ACHCA Bylaws (on the website as well) at Article II, Section 4. Professional Advancement, a.
The Massachusetts Chapter will reimburse its members the full cost of your Fellow application. You must be a MA member in good standing.
Go to the Advance to Fellow page on the National website. There you will find everything you need to know about Fellowship.
If you have been a member of the College for 2 years or more, please consider applying to become a Fellow. Join these members of the MA Chapter who have already advanced to Fellowship in the College.
Michael Baldassarre, FACHCA
Sandra Bauer Mahoney, FACHCA
David Becker, FACHCA
William Bogdanovich, CNHA, CALA, CAS, FACHCA
Linda Brooke, FACHCA
Louise Clough, FACHCA
Tara D’Andrea, FACHCA
James Divver, FACHCA
David Friedler, CNHA Emeritus, FACHCA
Andrew Goodsell, FACHCA
Richard Hamilton, CNHA, FACHCA
Linda Hunter, FACHCA
Duncan Hunter, FACHCA
Tom Lavallee, CNHA, FACHCA
Zofia Long, CNHA, FACHCA
Dennis Lopata CNHA, FACHCA
Bill McGinley, Retired Emeritus Certified, Fellow Emeritus
Patrick O’Connor, FACHCA
Mary Pereira, FACHCA
Julian Rich. CNHA, FACHCA
Alan Richman, CNHA, FACHCA
Ira Schoenberger, FACHCA
Mary Schroeder, FACHCA
Patrick Stapleton, FACHCA
Christine Vitale, CNHA, FACHCA
Richard Welch, Fellow Emeritus
Elizabeth Wood, FACHCA
Thomas Woods FACHCA
