Cytotechnologist Members (CMIAC) may be elevated to Cytotechnologist Fellowship (CFIAC) after a minimum of three years of Cytotechnologist Membership if they fulfill at least three (3) of the following five (5) qualifications for Cytotechnologist Fellowship.
Candidate must have been engaged in the practice of cytotechnology on a full-time basis for at least ten (10) years prior to elevation to Cytotechnologist Fellowship.
Candidate must have been engaged in the teaching of cytotechnology for at least seven (7) years.
Candidate must be associated with a medical school, a teaching hospital or a comparable research institution at the time of nomination and admission to Cytotechnologist Fellowship.
Candidate must be either Chief Cytotechnologist or Educational Supervisor or have performed meritorious service on committees or subcommittees of the Academy.
Candidate must be author or co-author of at least three (3) publications on cytology. Papers accepted for publication may be considered published.