FACHE

Become a recognized leader among executives in healthcare management by becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives®. 

We set the benchmark for board certification in healthcare management.

The FACHE credential brings continuous value to you as a healthcare leader, to your organization and to your community. The credential:

  • Provides recognition as a leader among leaders in healthcare management
  • Demonstrates your competency in all areas of healthcare management
  • Signifies your lifelong commitment to change and improvement

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How Do I Earn My FACHE?

Find out what the path to board certification looks like for you. Join an upcoming webinar or book a one-on-one Concierge appointment to learn more.

  • Join an FACHE Overview Webinar

    Gain an overview of the FACHE process, including the Board of Governors Exam, during this complimentary webinar with live Q&A.

  • Schedule a Concierge Appointment

    Sign up for a 15-minute Concierge appointment for a one-on-one video call answering your questions about the application process, any of the Fellow requirements, the Board of Governors Exam or recertification.

5 Steps to 5 Letters: You’re Closer Than You Think!

Now, it’s time to take the next step in your journey—or five steps, to be specific. In pursuing your FACHE® certification, you will become a recognized leader among executives in healthcare management. These five steps will get you to those five letters.
Before Getting Started, You Will Need:

✓ Current ACHE Membership with one year of tenure as an ACHE Member, Faculty Associate or International Associate. Student Associate membership does not count toward tenure. Faculty Associates and International Associates must first transfer to Member status to submit an application.
✓ A Master’s or other post-baccalaureate degree
✓ Currently hold an executive-level healthcare management position
✓ Minimum of five years of healthcare management experience

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  1. REFERENCES
    Obtain two:

    • A structured interview with a current Fellow
    • A second reference with a current Fellow or senior leader in your organization
       Both references may be submitted here


  2. EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
    Earn a minimum of 36 continuing education credits in the three years before applying:

    • At least 12 of the 36 credits must be ACHE In-Person Education credits
    • Up to 24 may be ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits
    • Up to 12 may be Qualifying Education credits


  3. GIVE BACK
    Take part in four volunteer activities:

    • Two community/civic related
    • Two healthcare related


  4. APPLY
    Submit an online application form and a $250 nonrefundable fee.

  5. TAKE AND PASS THE EXAM
    After your application is approved, you will receive an invitation to register for the Board of Governors Exam in Healthcare Management. When you pass your Board of Governors Exam, you are officially a Fellow! Add FACHE to your signature, share the news with your network and then join us at the Convocation Ceremony at the Congress on Healthcare Leadership.

“My question is what are you waiting for? The FACHE is there. It’s achievable. It’s a recognized credential. It adds value personally and professionally to your role as a healthcare leader.”

- Hoyt J. Burdick, MD, FACHE, CMO, Marshall Health Network

Earn My FACHE

Learn more about eligibility requirements for earning your FACHE.

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Annual Convocation Ceremony

Each year at the Congress on Healthcare Leadership, ACHE holds a formal recognition of those members who earned the FACHE credential.

View the program for the Ninety-First Convocation, March 23, 2025.

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