Fellowship

Fellowship

FMLM Fellowship recognises healthcare professionals who have demonstrated excellence in clinical leadership and management and who meet the FMLM Leadership Standards.

Fellowship is awarded through a rigorous peer assessment process and recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to improving healthcare through leadership, whether at organisational or system level.

Successful applicants may use the following post-nominals:

  • AFMLM – Associate Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management
  • FFMLM – Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management
  • SFFMLM – Senior Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management 

Becoming an FMLM Fellow demonstrates your commitment to professional leadership, continuous development and improving healthcare through effective leadership and management.

 

FMLM currently offers three Fellowship categories:

Associate Fellow (AFMLM)
Associate Fellowship recognises healthcare professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to clinical leadership and management.

Fellow (FFMLM)
Fellowship recognises healthcare professionals who have demonstrated excellence in clinical leadership and management and who meet the FMLM Leadership Standards.

Senior Fellow (SFFMLM)
Senior Fellowship recognises highly experienced leaders who have demonstrated significant leadership impact.

All applications are assessed against the relevant FMLM Leadership Standards.

 

Benefits of Fellowship

  • Recognition of your leadership achievements by the UK's professional body for clinical leadership and management.
  • Use of the appropriate FMLM post-nominals.
  • Professional recognition against the FMLM Leadership Standards.
  • Membership of a respected and recognised network of healthcare leaders.
  • Opportunities to contribute to FMLM through mentoring, Fellowship assessment, leading Action Learning Sets, speaking at conferences and events, contributing to education and leadership development programmes, and sharing expertise with the wider healthcare leadership community.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.

 

Before you apply

  1. Ensure you are an FMLM member.
  2. Identify the Fellowship category most appropriate to your experience.
  3. Review the FMLM Leadership Standards.
  4. Read the Preparing Your Fellowship Application guidance.
  5. Prepare the required supporting evidence.
  6. Provide contact details for two referees who have worked with you for at least 12 months. Applications cannot progress until both references have been received.

Applicants working within the NHS may also find the NHSE Leadership and Management Framework useful when reflecting on their leadership development.

 

FMLM membership

Applicants must be current members of FMLM before submitting a Fellowship application.

Annual subscriptions are currently:

Qualified Member Annual subscription
Trainee Member £260
Student Member £15
Associate Member £205
Retired Member £135
International Member £260
Associate Fellow £110
Fellow £320
Senior Fellow £320

If you are not currently a member, please join FMLM before applying for Fellowship.

The Fellowship application fee is £218 and is payable when the application is submitted.

Successful applicants will pay the relevant Fellowship subscription fee at their next annual renewal.

 

Application process

Applications are made online using the Fellowship Application Form.

  1. Ensure you are an FMLM member and select the Fellowship category appropriate to your experience.
  2. Review the FMLM Leadership Standards and read the Preparing Your Fellowship Application guidance.
  3. Complete the online Fellowship Application Form.
  4. Upload your supporting evidence.
  5. Pay the application fee.
  6. Ask your referees to complete the online reference section.

Once both references have been received, your application will be assessed by the Fellowship Assessment Panel.

Application deadlines

Applications are accepted quarterly throughout the year and are assessed during published assessment rounds.

Please ensure your application is submitted before the relevant application deadline.

Current application deadline: 31 August 2026

 

Guidance and supporting information

Before applying, please read:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Fellowship?

Current FMLM members who believe they meet the relevant Fellowship standard and can provide the required supporting evidence. Applications are assessed against the appropriate FMLM Leadership Standards through a peer review process.

What do I need to submit?

Your application includes:

  • Online application form and fee.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Personal Statement. 
  • Leadership 360 Feedback. 
  • Reflection on your Leadership 360 Feedback. 
  • Most recent appraisal (or equivalent). 
  • Two references. 

Further information is available in the Preparing Your Fellowship Application guidance.

Which Leadership 360 feedback tools are accepted?

FMLM accepts the FMLM 360 and the NHS Leadership Academy 360. If you wish to use an alternative tool, please contact FMLM before submitting your application.

Can I submit an appraisal that is more than 12 months old?

Yes. If your appraisal is more than 12 months old, please explain why and provide the most appropriate supporting evidence.

How are Fellowship applications assessed?

Applications are independently assessed by experienced Fellowship Assessors against the relevant FMLM Leadership Standards. The Assessment Panel considers all aspects of your application before reaching a decision.

For more information contact: fellowship@fmlm.ac.uk. 

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