WHY BECOME AN ISSWSH FELLOW?
An ISSWSH Fellow is the embodiment of ISSWSH. Those honored with this exclusive designation (IF) include only those members who have demonstrated the highest ethical, clinical and/or research standards in providing sexual healthcare to all persons.
A FELLOW’S COMMITMENTS and PURPOSE:
An ISSWSH Fellow (IF)
- embodies the values of ISSWSH and adheres to the mission and vision of the organization.
- thinks globally and serves as an AMBASSADOR to ISSWSH, representing the very best of our society to enhance qualified membership and fellowship in the US, but also around the world.
- is committed to evidenced-based SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY and to the development and/or practice of evidence-based Sexual Medicine/Health. A ISSWSH Fellow educates and informs patients/clients, colleagues, students, and community.
- assumes the role of sexual healthcare ADVOCATE within our society, the community and works to dispel sexual healthcare myths and misinformation that can be harmful or predatory to the community at large.
- is collaborative with other evidenced-based Sexual Medicine/Health societies, ensuring that all persons have access to sexual healthcare regardless of geography, race, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation.
- contributes directly to the principles and practices of the organization at large through APPRECIATED SERVICE. Fellows commonly serve on committees, as committee chairs, or on the ISSWSH Board of Directors.
Although many members, after becoming ISSWSH Fellows, experience professional advancement through the promotion and tenure process at their academic institutions or by working in or developing highly successful private practices, the primary purpose of the ISSWSH Fellowship is to denote EXCELLENCE to those seeking sexual healthcare and provide CONSISTENT, SCIENTIFICALLY BASED, RELIABLE information to ANY person, patient, or professional within the community.
FAQ's
Answer: ISSWSH Fellows are encouraged to get to know Fellow candidates well so that they can authentically write these reference letters (Character, work ethic, and the candidate’s role or work in Sexual Medicine/Health). Therefore, Fellowship Candidates are DISCOURAGED from asking for letters of recommendation from Fellows where they have not built a relationship.
- Examples of how to engage/get to know ISSWSH Fellows: Participate in the ISSWSH Mentor-Mentee Program; attend one of the numerous meeting mixers at an annual meeting, training courses or regional meet-up, or volunteer on an ISSWSH committee or subcommittee that is led by a Fellow.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Review and approval of all applications and renewals will take place in March, June, September, and December.
Application/Renewal Submission Deadlines
- Last day of February
- May 31
- August 31
- November 30
Questions?
Please reach out to the ISSWSH Executive Office at
FOR RENEWING FELLOWS:
What to Know about Renewing Your Fellowship?
