Eligibility
GHQA Communities: Connect, Collaborate, and Innovate
Candidates may apply for the FACGH designation through two pathways:
- Certification Pathway
- Long-Term Experience Pathway
| Eligibility Criteria | Certification Pathway | Long-Term Experience Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Advanced Health Degree (MD/DO, MPH, PharmD, MSN, DNP, PhD, or equivalent). | At least a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. |
| Certification | Completion of Approved Certifications: | Not Applicable |
| - Certified in Global Health (CGHC) by the American Board of Global Health. | ||
| - Global Public Health Informatics Certification. | ||
| - Certified in Global Healthcare Quality. | ||
| Certifications must be valid and current at the time of application. | ||
| Applied Global Health Experience | 2+ years of experience with ≥25% FTE duties in global health, QI, or informatics. | 10 years of ≥25% experience in global health leadership or equivalent work effort. |
| Demonstrated competency in: | Must demonstrate competency in: | |
| - Individual/Population Health. | - Individual/Population Health. | |
| - Organizations and Systems. | - Organizations and Systems. | |
| - Health Tools, Methods, and Technology. | - Health Tools, Methods, and Technology. | |
| - Team and Change Management. | - Team and Change Management. | |
| Membership | Current GHQA member for at least 3 of the last 5 years. | Current GHQA member for at least 3 of the last 5 years. |
| Engagement | At least one contribution to GHQA in the last 5 years, such as: | At least one contribution to GHQA in the last 5 years, such as: |
| - Presentation at a GHQA event. | - Presentation at a GHQA event. | |
| - Publishing research in a GHQA-endorsed journal. | - Publishing research in a GHQA-endorsed journal. | |
| - Participation in GHQA committees or working groups. | - Participation in GHQA committees or working groups. | |
| - Leadership roles within GHQA. | - Leadership roles within GHQA. | |
| - Other contributions as petitioned. | - Other contributions as petitioned. | |
| Future Commitments | Maintain certification, GHQA membership, and adherence to the GHQA Code of Conduct. | Maintain GHQA membership and adhere to the GHQA Code of Conduct. |