MEMBERSHIP
Fellows
Fellows Nomination and Criteria Procedures
format for Fellow nominations will be a nomination form (Download Nomination Form), and a CV of the nominee. CVs are limited to a maximum of ten (10) pages. All BMES members may nominate candidates. No letters will be solicited, as the intention is for the Fellow Committee to make recommendations based on the content of the nominator’s comments and the substance of the CV itself. NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 31st.
Nomination criteria for BMES Fellow include: |
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| 1. | Five or more years of membership in the Society. Note: The five year membership requirement does not require continuous membership in the Society. |
| 2. | Five or more years active participation as a biomedical engineer in the private or public sectors. Note: The five years active participation does not require continuous active participation. |
| 3. | A demonstrable record of exceptional achievement and accomplishment in a specific field of interest within biomedical engineering. The achievement and accomplishments can be in research, education, industry, public service, new technology, or clinical practice. Individuals making nomination recommendations must propose a citation summarizing these points in a statement of 30 words or less on the nomination form. |
Proposed nomination criteria for BMES Honorary Fellow include: |
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| 1. | A national or international reputation for exceptional achievement or accomplishments within a specific field of interest in biomedical engineering or contributing to advancements in biomedical engineering. Individuals making these nominations would be expected to propose a citation summarizing these points in a statement of 30 words or less. |
| 2. | Candidates for Honorary Fellow could include individuals whose scientific expertise or specialty focus might lead them to a Society or professional association membership in an organization other than BMES. |
Nomination forms and accompanying CVs for Fellows will be accepted in writing, by fax, or in an electronic format. Electronic submission is preferred.
Download Fellow Nomination Form PDF
Download Fellow Nomination Form .Doc
Mail:
Attn: Membership Department (Fellows)
Biomedical Engineering Society
8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1125
Landover, MD 20785
Phone: 1-877-871-BMES (2637) Fax: 301-459-2444
Email: regina@bmes.org