Cytotechnologist Members (CMIAC) may be elevated to Cytotechnologist Fellowship (CFIAC) after at least three years of Cytotechnologist Membership if they fulfill at least three (3) of the following five (5) qualifications for Cytotechnologist Fellowship.
Benefits of Cytotechnologist Fellowship
CFIACs automatically receive a renewal sticker for each 4-year period from the Office of the Registrar
CFIACs have the right to vote in business meetings of the IAC
Mandatory Requirements
The 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
The Candidate must be author or coauthor of at least three (3) publications on cytology. Papers accepted for publication may be considered published
The 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
The 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
There is an application fee of 50 EUR and the annual dues are 140 EUR. (Link to payment page)
How to Apply
You can download the PDF-Application Form here. Please complete accordingly and include:
You can alternatively send us the application via airmail at the following address:
The International Academy of Cytology
Office of the Secretary
Massimo Bongiovanni, FIAC
Wilhelmstraße 24a – Hinterhaus
79098 Freiburg
Germany