FECMM Application Prerequisites

Applications for FECMM are considered if the applicant fulfils the following prerequisites:

  • At least 2 years membership in a National Mycological Society, or, if no such society exists, at least 2 years  membership in the Medical Mycology Chapter of a National Society (as outlined in the statutes of the ECMM, www.ecmm.info ) if such a chapter exists.
  • International, national or local recognition for research, teaching, clinical, or committee work
  • At least 15 peer-reviewed publications in the field of clinical mycology that meet the scholarly and pedagogical expectations of the ECMM
  • Promoting the science and practice of all aspects of medical mycology throughout the European continent or world-wide
  • Participation in ECMM studies, including registries
  • Initiating, facilitating and coordinating research and other scientific activities on an international basis throughout Europe or world-wide
  • Connecting European medical mycology with non-European mycologists
  • Collaboration with other organisations promoting medical mycology
  • Facilitating the discussion and dissemination of the results of international collaborative research
  • Promoting scientific meetings and training courses
  • For physician scientists: Promoting evidence-based clinical mycology in diagnostics and treatment
  • Applicants are encouraged to gain experience through internships or courses at an ECMM Excellence Centre, or by attending ECMM educational activities or workshops
  • Willingness to perform excellence center audits for the ECMM