2006 FACT SHEET
FELLOW CRITERIA
Objective:
To ensure a high level of expertise and training for those Physicians practicing
Evaluation, Disability Management, and Impairment Assessment.
Initial Eligibility
AADEP Membership {Membership application fee $50; Initiation fee $500 (includes first year-dues)}
AADEP Comprehensive Training Program f/k/a Clinical Training Program (one point for each CME hour
in Comprehensive Training Program, min. 40/max. 45)
AADEP Class 1 CME Postgraduate Short Course (of member’s choice; one point for each CME hour in
Short course, min. 40/max. 45)
Optional CEDIR Examination (Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating;
40 points)
Optional FCE - Functional Capacity Examination (Certificate in Interpretation of Functional Ability;
10 points)
Optional D4C2 – [Data Driven Daubert Defendable Care Code] Certificate (20 points)
Optional AADEP Home Study Programs (actual CME Hours, up to 50 point maximum)
Acceptance of four (4) Case Reports (objective peer review) – minimum passing grade of 70%/case
Two letters of recommendation from two AADEP Fellows
Current Curriculum Vitae
Copy of current State Medical License(s)
Course Completion Documentation
i.e.
photocopies of CME Certificate, course brochure, verification letter
Other Activity Documentation
i.e.
program brochure/outline, faculty appointment letter, article reprints
Point System (175-point minimum required for Fellowship)
Continuing Medical Education
(Required Educational Programs and Testing; per course hour)
AADEP Comprehensive Training Course (f/k/a Clinical Training Program)
AADEP Short Course
Testing through “Case Report” Writing –
Four (4) Cases, Minimum grade 70%
Grade on each case
70-79% = 10 points
80-89% = 15 points
90-100% = 20 points
Minimum
Points
26
14
40
Maximum
Points
29
16
80
Additional Methods of Obtaining Points to Achieve AADEP Fellow Status
Minimum
Points
Attendance at AADEP short courses and/or other approved courses (30 pts max.)
CEDIR Examination
(Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating)
FCE Examination - Functional Capacity Exam
(Certificate in Interpretation of Functional Ability)
D4C2 – [Data Driven Daubert Defendable Care Code] Certificate Course
AADEP Home Study Program (actual CME Hours)
Evidence of Contribution to Disability Evaluation Medical Literature
(10 points/article; 50 points per Chapter/Book)
ABMS (or Osteopathic Equivalent) Board Certification –
(50 points/Board; 2 Board maximum)
Evidence of Service to AADEP (up to 50 point maximum):
Committee Appointment
Course Faculty
Workshop Leader
Updated 2/16/2016
40
Maximum
Points
up to 30
40
10
10
20
20
up to 50
up to 50
50
100
50
20 (per year service)
10 (per lecture/presentation)
10 (per workshop)
Documentation is the sole responsibility of the applicant.