Fellows and Seniors Member Advancement
HIMSS strongly emphasizes and encourages professional development and contributions to the healthcare industry for its members. As such, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their dedication to the society and industry by applying to become a Senior or Fellow member. Members are chosen for advancement after meeting several criteria based on professional capability, experience, leadership and service to their profession and the society.
Individuals who have advanced to Senior Member or Fellow status are leaders within the society. This is not only recognition for past contributions, but also the expectation of continuing participation and contributions to HIMSS and the healthcare community.
Learn more by reviewing the HIMSS Member Advancement Program FAQ.
Advancement Process and Application
In addition to the Application Form, please attach the following items:
- Current job description
- Organizational chart, with position circled
- Proof of highest degree, if applicable
- Proof of current certification credential, if applicable
- Letter of recommendation from current HIMSS Fellow (if applying for Fellow)
- Letter of recommendation from CxO (optional)
Apply On-line for Advancement to Senior Member or Fellow Member
Download PDF Application for Advancement to Senior Member and Fellow Status
If you find you need additional information not contained on this website pertaining to HIMSS career advancement please contact Helen Figge, Senior Director, Professional Development, Career Services hfigge@himss.org. Email all other requests and your HIMSS application to advancement@himss.org.
Testimonials
What value do you find in being a HIMSS Fellow?
Becoming a HIMSS Fellow establishes me within the industry as a professional who knows Healthcare Information Technology. There's so much going on in the industry and it's not easy to come up to speed quickly on current issues and challenges. Being an active member of HIMSS and AZHIMSS has allowed me to grow within the industry over time. The relationships that I have been fortunate to develop within the organization have been invaluable to me personally and professionally. I am humbled by the talented individuals that I have come in contact with through HIMSS and proud to be included among them.
Carol LeMaster, FHIMSS - AZHIMSS President-Elect
Healthcare IT Staffing Practice Manager
AP Professionals
What value do you find in being a HIMSS Fellow?
Being a HIMSS Fellow bonds me to the organization and what I give, I get back ten-fold. I believe I have a stake in the success of HIMSS supporting the mission of “Transforming Healthcare through IT” through my activities.
Susan K. Newbold, RN, FAAN, PhD, FHIMSS
Healthcare Consultant
Nursing Informatics Boot Camp
What was the key factor that motivated you to seek HIMSS Fellowship?
HIMSS Fellows are some of the best contributors to the advancement of our industry, and I wanted to be represented in their ranks. It is important for the HIMSS organization to have key health IT Leaders as Fellows, but it is also an important recognition for the individual.
Judy Murphy, RN, FACMI, FAAN, FHIMSS
VP, Information Technology
Aurora Health Care
How has HIMSS Fellowship helped you advance your nursing career?
Being a HIMSS Fellow has given me professional recognition and opened up new leadership opportunities such as being on the Board. In universities, gaining tenure and promotion includes service to the community. Being a Fellow was an objective accomplishment that demonstrated my service to the healthcare informatics community and was a consideration in my attainment of tenure and promotion to professor.
Willa Fields, DNSc, RN, FHIMSS
Professor, School of Nursing
San Diego State University
