Fellow of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (FASHRM)
Issued by: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM)
Focus Area: Advanced healthcare risk management, patient safety leadership, and professional contribution
What Is the FASHRM?
The Fellow of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (FASHRM) is a prestigious recognition awarded to experienced healthcare risk professionals who have demonstrated significant expertise, leadership, and contributions to the field.
Unlike exam‑based credentials, FASHRM is a professional fellowship that acknowledges career achievement, thought leadership, and service to the healthcare risk management community.
Who Should Pursue the FASHRM?
The FASHRM is ideal for:
- Senior healthcare risk managers and directors
- Patient safety and quality leaders
- Professionals with extensive contributions to ASHRM or the broader risk community
- Educators, authors, and speakers in healthcare risk management
- Experienced CPHRM holders seeking advanced recognition
The fellowship is especially valuable for professionals who want to demonstrate leadership, elevate their professional standing, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare risk management.
What You’ll Demonstrate
The FASHRM recognition reflects mastery in:
- Enterprise and clinical risk management
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance and healthcare operations
- Professional leadership and mentorship
- Scholarly or professional contributions to ASHRM
- Strategic risk program development
Program Requirements
To earn the FASHRM designation, candidates must:
- Hold the CPHRM credential (typically required)
- Demonstrate significant professional experience in healthcare risk management
- Submit a portfolio documenting leadership, contributions, and achievements
- Meet ASHRM’s fellowship criteria for service, scholarship, and impact
- Be approved by ASHRM’s Fellowship Committee
How Long Does It Take?
The FASHRM application and review process typically spans 2–6 months, depending on portfolio preparation and ASHRM review cycles.
Career Impact
Professionals with the FASHRM often work in:
- Senior risk leadership roles
- Patient safety and quality executive positions
- Healthcare system administration
- Consulting and advisory roles
- Academic and professional education
The fellowship signals distinguished expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing healthcare risk management.
