Fellowship has its privileges. For SHM’s Fellows and Senior Fellows in Hospital Medicine, it means demonstrating leadership and critical experience in a rapidly growing medical specialty. It also means receiving recognition among peers at SHM’s annual meeting and access to the SHM Fellows Lounge.

In addition to being able to use the FHM, SFHM, or MHM designations for professional purposes, Fellows receive an official certificate, listing on the SHM website, and even discounts on products in the SHM online store.

The application process can take time, so plan ahead and apply early. The application deadline for the 2013 class of Fellows is January 18.

For more information, visit www.hospitalmedicine.org/fellows.