ACOI Fellowship
2026 Nomination Process 
Nominations for will open in January 2026.

Eligibility Criteria
ACOI encourages all eligible candidates to apply for Fellowship. View the list of eligible candidates by name or by state (coming soon). If you do not see your name or the name of someone who is eligible, please email acoi@acoi.org for assistance. 

To be eligible for the title of Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI) you must meet all the following requirements:

1. Certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine;
2. Active ACOI membership in good standing for the two-year period preceding nomination;
3. Possession of an active medical license in good standing;
4. Demonstration of continuing professional accomplishments and scholarship; and,
5. Documentation of continuing professional activities, which may include teaching, membership and service to regional and national professional organizations, hospital committee work, research, participation as both teacher and student in continuing medical education activities, significant achievement in the practice of osteopathic medicine and service to the public and community; and
6. Fulfillment of any requirements set forth in the College’s policies.  

If you have questions about your dues or active membership, please email acoi@acoi.org for assistance.

How to Apply
You can apply to be an ACOI Fellow with these three steps:

1. Submit a completed application form with your e-signature, current CV, a professional headshot photo, and the full names and email addresses of your primary and secondary sponsors. Your primary sponsor must be an ACOI Fellow. Your secondary sponsor (DO or MD) does not need to be an ACOI member or Fellow.   
2. ACOI will notify your sponsors when we receive your application so they can complete the process.
3. Once your sponsors have completed the process, you will be notified that your submission has been accepted and no further action will be needed. 

Please be sure to notify both sponsors that you have chosen them to attest your application as incomplete submissions will not be accepted or reviewed by the Honors & Awards Committee. 

In-person attendance to the Convocation of Fellows & Awards Ceremony at the ACOI Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions is required to be inducted into the ACOI Fellowship and receive your FACOI designation, certificate, and medallion. A virtual option is NOT offered. 

Please note that if you are inducted into the ACOI Fellowship, you will be authorized to use the designation "FACOI" for as long as you remain members in good standing of the College.

Questions?
For more information, contact acoi@acoi.org.